The whole statement that this and that, it doesn't matter.
Imu in Gunko body show how fast he can take control over any country. It is just because of plot. Elbaf is the strongest nation. He didn't use any trick to wreck the strongest nation in mere seconds mate.
Or do you believe that Kaguya would have problem to take over any village/kage?
Imu even in Gunko body will be stronger than most top tiers, this says a lot about his powerlvl.
If plot was not there, Imu and his five Gorosei+holy knights would wreck anything on the planet and I don't even include the navy.