The WR really opened the clear picture to those who opposed him. Thats why with the addition of 4Lz, they can't say anything much back except with the he-can-win-with-less-BV and he's-ruining-his-chance-with-gold-because-4Lz-injury.
ACI: He shushed people with WR
CoR: Although silver, he shushed with 4Lz
People was waiting to see what he'd bring to NHK but because of an unfortunate event, it has to wait.
I believe that by Nationals, so many people/higher ups in the skating industry will take note on what happens at Nationals. And even GPF, people will not say who wins gold there will beat Hanyu by definite because they all know they haven't seen Yuzu's actual power. On the side note, you can already see how many people wished Yuzu for his recovery.. which just shows how many people are actually following his news this season.