Will all of this hold true even if Sabo doesn't have CoC coating, FS, and awakening?
That's the narrative around Sabo
COc or not, he's up there.
Admirals haven't shown awakening and coc yet but still top tiers above YCs/warlords ,because threats the narrative.
Where did OP world consider wanking Mihawk as uncrowned emperor or "blade emperor " ?
Mihawk can't even be crowned blade emepror to showcase he's Yonko /FA level alongside Buggy.
Sabo & Luffy, both hyped at the same time as emperor class
Shanks & Buggy, both hyped at the same time as equals ...emperor class