You are basically saying Base Luffy attacks are stronger than gear 4 Luffy
Let's just agree to disagree
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Let's just agree to disagree
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Awakening attacks need not be stronger than Non awakening attacks and there's numerous examples.
Katakuri - strongest move is non awakened Zangiri Mochi. Not awakened Power Mochi.
Doffy - strongest move is non awakened God Thread. Not awakened Flap Thread.
You see where I'm getting at?