So you find panels of a character who stated he won't use a lot of power against weaker opponents not using a lot of power against weaker opponents compared to characters who are trying the hardest to destroy evil pirates?
That's not a good comparison. You're comparing a character barely trying to characters going all out. It's fine, it's not like Mihawk was ever overpowered, injured or even hit by YC level characters.
This is what Oda thinks about Mihawk's strength compared to admiral's strength.
Mihawk, too strong to face.
Luffy didn't even attempt to attack Mihawk and ran off.
3 admirals at the same time, not to strong to face.
Luffy didn't hesitate to attack 3 admirals at the same time.

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I'm going to let everyone in on a secret. Unlike the WSS title that is a combat strength title, Mihawk achieved it by traveling the world and beating strong fighters until there were not more worthy challengers. The WSM title is a destructive power title, WB was given it because he had the power to destroy the world, title and the WSC title is a hax power title, Kaido received his because people thought he couldn't be killed thanks to his df power.