So let’s say for argument’s sake that all Brannew meant is that Mihawk is only more skilled in swordsmanship than Shanks. In that case…
Mihawk and Shanks were rivals who duelled. What were they duelling for?
Creating a black blade is a CoA feat that has only been accomplished by two characters in the manga. Where is Shanks in all this?
Say the so-called Killer of Observation Haki nullified Mihawk’s FS in all their duels. So you’re saying Mihawk proved himself equal or superior… while not even using Observation? Daaamn.
So sitting on one’s ass for a decade, pummelling marines and farming with baboons is only worth a paltry 500 million less than an emperor famed for his powerful subordinates, who was a Roger pirate and who ended Marineford…
You’ve gotta be kidding me. There’s a limit to how much you can wank Mihawk, even for Oda!