Garp was fighting for the future of the marines. Garp was fighting with his will at max. Bro was stronger than Rayleigh.
Fighting for the future of the Marine is good. But Ray was the same fighting to protect Luffy, the future of the pirate and the legacy of his captain.
Well I don't think Garp’s will changed at all during those 2 years. He's off the mind that Old dudes shouldn't block the path of the new gen, we still have seen his determination before and during Hachinosu.
Keeping himself fit is the gamechanger here imo. I would've given it to Ray if not for that fact.
So Garp lost Ace and retired but didn’t take a hit inside ? Only Sengoku became weaker ? Not buying that at all. Current Garp is not the same Garp at all. The man retired from active duty, while Marine was all he lived for.
‘Maybe Sabaody Ray was a bit out of shape but I think his spirit was stronger than current Garp.
I even think current Ray who trained Luffy and fought a little bit during the last 2 years is in better shape than Sabaody Ray.
‘At least I think Current Ray > Current Garp
Garp is the the Hero anymore