Many *One Piece* fans are hasty, analyzing fights on a chapter-by-chapter basis. If Imu takes a few combined hits, people immediately label him weak—ignoring the fact that he’s facing two Yonko-level opponents and isn't at 100% capacity in Elbaf.
The worst part is that these guys have read nearly 1,200 chapters yet still don't understand how most fights play out.
An enemy appears, Luffy loses, Luffy gains power, the enemy powers up, the enemy takes several hits, Luffy loses again, Luffy awakens his full power, and the fight concludes with everyone fighting at their peak strength.
Shanks > Imu doesn't sound too farfetched anymore
@Shiroyru @GalaxyLevelShanks
Afterall Imu is not Shanks' nightmare that made him snitching all days
Shanks is more worried of Blackbeard's potential than Imu.
Even Shanks himself does not believe he is stronger than Imu.
Shanks challenged Blackbeard, whereas he referred to Imu as an immeasurable power.