The funny thing is I'm not even sure how intentional this one was against Shanks. But this was definitely the first big blow to Shanks if that translation stands for what Zoro fans are saying it does. It's gonna be a rough near future atleast for those Shanks fans locked into this debate. Because this will even overshadow the Loki stuff cause Mihawk can straight up just leech off any feat unless Shanks somehow separates himself from the convo.
This is what Zoro fans felt with the Gaban reveal. Doesn't matter what Zoro does, Sanji eats.
Most of the stuffs were fan made head cannon to begin with - hakiman, not a pure swordsman
Unless shanks drop his swords and change his fighting style, he will remain under WSS title.
Does it takes away hype from shanks? Nope Shanks will get portrayed as an absolute monster ...even above Kaido.
Mihawk would simply have an edge - extreme diff edge.
What I don't understand is why charector importance boils down only to "how strong he is" .... that's being a shallow fan.
Shanks despite not being above Mihawk still holds immense narrative significance. Being called "child of destiny" speaks volume to it.
But...but... my fav isn't as strong as I expected so fuck manga...fuck my fav...fuck oda.lol