What If We Asked One Piece Characters the Mihawk vs Shanks Question?

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[@mightguy3118]

One thing I find funny is literally every top tier, person with a world's strongest title, and Swordman relies on haki (which transcends all) and fans agree with that. But when it comes to Mihawk people think he's a special case and relies on "Skill"

[@gabriellk]

Well Shanks stans will find any excuse in the book to downplay Mihawk. Nothing new here

[@mightguy3118]

@@gabriellk Bro I deadass debated with someone who admitted haki is the most important part of Swordmanship but tried to say mihawk specifically relies on skill while all the other Swordman rely on haki 😭

[@gabriellk]

@@mightguy3118 yeah, the fact they don't notice their own mental gymnastics is funny. I've just stopped arguing with Shanks fanatics at this point

[@jamesonedwardsii4943]

What does this comment even mean? Mihawk is obviously a Haki MONSTER 😭

[@mightguy3118]

@@jamesonedwardsii4943 People be thinking he relies solely on "skill" while shanks is overall stronger and has stronger haki

[@IMO3530]

Mihawk cuts that raat up

[@mightguy3118]

W

[@thorf1n]

fax

[@RR-lh3by]

Meatrider behaviour lmao

[@thorf1n]

@@RR-lh3by rat in the comments

[@RR-lh3by]

@@thorf1n Keep moaning son, let your daddy defeat vista and crocodile first then we will talk about shanks.

[@thisisme2014]

I think the major point .. that is missing in this video is that most of these Top Tier should know about Black Blades and how it is forged... And that is the pinnacle of SWORDSMANSHIP...

[@orbboom6119]

Exactly its a type of swordsmanship and haki mastery that not even Roger achieved, nor Shanks, plus Shanks doesnt have his dominant arm anymore. PLUS the narrative, Zoro's dream the whole series has been beating Mihawk, he hasn't mentioned Shanks in the conversation at all, and the WG calls Mihawk by his title even to this day so yeah.

[@RoyNewgate]

Only Mihawk and Gyukimaru have mentioned black blades so I'm not sure what knowledge other top tiers that aren't swordsmen would know about it.

[@thisisme2014]

@@RoyNewgate Black Blades are the most elite and strong weapons in the world... And Mihawk's one is Strongest Weapon in the world... And we are talking about Top Tiers like Rayleigh, Garp, Whitebeard, etc... Most of them use weapons.. they should know this.. especially We have only seen "Two Black Blades" in existence means it's very rare... If the top tiers don't know ... Then it's useless in my opinion... All top tiers should know what Advance Forms of haki is.. what is awakening... And all the power ups and all... And how difficult is it to obtain it...

[@lemonadetea4822]

This is such a fresh spin on the debate lol Im just thinking about all the press conferences and media coverage leading up to Shanks vs Mihawk at UFC 300 😂

[@fasala451]

Mihawk by tko

[@queenlena2514]

MIHAWK >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@adam13681]

Fr

[@megametagross6447]

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[@fasala451]

Common knowledge

[@someonehavinganidentitycrisis]

Is greater than nothing?

[@Deathkiller200koin]

Fr fr fr

[@ultraninja5783]

I dropped my phone exactly at 2:08 and when I picked it up I saw the glitch transition and my soul fucking left my body. I cant deal with this shit man

[@RoyNewgate]

LMAO that’s horrible timing dawg

[@nick5839]

Lol I’m laughing at the thought of there being nba highlights of all the strongest characters in the one piece world for all the marines and citizens to watch 😂

[@LeaderTakes]

Great Video and Concept 👍

[@the_cloud_hawk]

A very interesting concept 🔥

[@napajozeef9168]

I think Akainu & most of the top tiers will take shanks over mihawk tbh

[@RoyNewgate]

Which ones do you think would take Shanks if any?

[@omnicrunch]

4:30 but Kaido was actually afraid what Oden could do with the sword, i don't think he could imagine fighting someone with the title strongest swordsman in the world

[@nathanwelling8948]

I don't understand why people think Zoro wouldn't fight Shanks if given the chance.

[@RoyNewgate]

If he fought Fujitora he'd definitely fight Shanks

[@nathanwelling8948]

@RoyNewgate It's entirely possible that he would disobey Luffy if given the opportunity to fight Shanks, there's no way he doesn't know that Shanks uses a sword and Shanks will likely be his final test to prove to himself that he's ready to fight Mihawk. Plus, Shanks' reaction to Zoro having Enma would probably make him want to fight Zoro as well. He might even give us more lore about black blades.

[@aybzir]

Mihawk is slightly stronger than shanks mihawk wins extreme diff

[@JR-pu9bn]

All Straw Hat POV’s Luffy: Shanks is Stronger Zoro: Mihawk is Stronger Sanji: Mihawk has the edge since Shanks lost a limb like Zeff did. Jimbe: Shanks’ crew is what makes him the pinnacle Emperor, it wouldn’t be easy but Mihawk has an mastery of the Blade that Shanks does not. Mihawk Wins. Robin: Shanks’ Haki is immeasurable, it’s hard to imagine that him being the Killer of Observation would lose to a guy named “Hawk-Eyes Mihawk” Franky: Shanks has a strong Will and is very strong but Mihawk gives off this vibe of someone who is hiding a secret that will give him the win in the end. Brook: The way Luffy describes Shanks makes him seem like he’s the Strongest Opponent he’ll have to overcome but Zoro every-time he’s in a tough situation becomes more determined and stronger due to his drive to beat Mihawk who has the title. It’s tough, maybe they’re equals but Shanks is better with Haki while Mihawk has better Skill with the blade. Chopper: Which is a better title, Being a Yonko or the World’s Strongest? Big Mom and Kaido are some of the most horrifying people I’ve ever seen but Mihawk looks like he’s planned out and analyzed exactly how his opponents style works and their strength. Could go either way. Nami: Luffy looks up to Shanks and he’s stronger than Zoro, when he has a gut feeling about someone, it’s usually correct. Shanks has to be stronger. Usopp: My dad is the World’s Greatest Sniper and he’s in the crew of Shanks, he just didn’t care for the title anymore, it’s him. Total: 4 for Shanks, 2 for a Draw, 4 for Mihawk. My Vote: Mihawk

[@roustatheena23]

BLACK BLADE YORU>>>>> all grade swords MIHAWK(WSS) >>>>> all swordsmen whether you crying or not😂😂😂

[@TheRanOfGod]

When it comes to the Gorosei it depends how much information they have. If they know how to forge a black blade and if it’s a actual ridiculous strength feat they might put him above Shanks. The government, navy, nobles were all getting slaughtered after reaching Wano and it’s not easy to go there in the first place. Even for centuries they didn’t go there because Ryuma, a black blade user, was putting the fear of god into them. But the Gorosei so far have been incompetent so they might not know. Imu however might.

[@RoyNewgate]

Yeah that's what I'm saying like the gorosei are far to absorbed into their superiority complex to acknowledge the potential of other people when it comes to complex matters like black blades. I think they acknowledge shanks because he's potentially a celestial dragon and prop up his power with that

[@tylerjapal5607]

Shanks sacrificing his potential to beat Mihawk is the most brilliant take on the Shanks vs Mihawk debate. While both got stronger, Shanks will never reach the ceiling that Mihawk can reach.

[@beastkaido11]

this is good but how can mihawk become more stronger if he doesnt fight more serious fights . he is always lazy sitting and being alone he takes small fights and u except him to be more powefull than his rival , where his rival is pirate and became an emperor that gives me edge towards to shanks

[@DevPrazaPati]

Even the five elders said shanks is too much what else do u need?

[@user-zr6kv2xc9g]

I’ll come back to this comment when one piece concludes to laugh at this video when Shanks is confirmed to be stronger

[@mohannadmohannad4002]

We all know the best swordsman is vice admiral momonga ,case closed.

[@SilentAgression1Tillion]

I'd say shanks wins isnane diff and for anyone saying"shanks stomps mihawk" or "mihawk stomps shanks" is wrong both mihawk and shanks acknowledge that they can't just beat up each other and they are rivals since mihawk left marinford when shanks wanted to square up now i aint saying mihawk ran away from shanks but he definitely see's shanks as enough of a threat that it wouldn't be worth the trouble especially since he just wanted to fight whitebeard not only that shanks see's mihawk as a point blank rival so thats out. Some other stuff id like to address is that mihawk is ducking shanks spoiler HE ISN'T dude is honourable so fighting shanks would not make sense since from his point of view if he beat shanks"ok you beat a one armed man" but if he lost"you lost to a one arm man" its a lose lose situation also it seems shanks just stopped dueling with mihawk not beacuse shanks is weaker but he has better stuff to do i think mihawk even somewhat dislikes him for it since atleast in mihawks mind shanks is the only person that could duel with him so he definitely doesn't think shanks is weak thats why he is looking for another rival or clear superior cause shanks moved on to other stuff but me personally since shankd has better observation and conquers gotta give it to shanks but mihawk definitely takes armourment the way i see this fight is mihawk is stronger but shanks is faster barely winning due to his haki

[@Azeral7]

Yeah no any logical person would know mihawk wins extreme diff. U just people pleasing and saying shanks win cause he's a fan favorite and he has more feats shown. And shanks is a swords man not a haki man and mihawk is literally the STRONGEST SWORDSMAN so he beats shanks.

[@SilentAgression1Tillion]

@@Azeral7 bruh I literally explained why it would make sense and I ain't people pleasing this topic in of itself is toxic as hell so no matter who I chose it would be anarchy plus I never even used the haki man thing so I don't get what you mean and to say mihawk has better conquers which he doesn't or observation which he hasn't shown any significant showings why would it make sense and I literally said shanks barely wins it's not like it's a stomp

[@Azeral7]

@@SilentAgression1Tillion that's literally what I just said. I said you meat riding shanks just because he has more feats, and we don't know what Oda has in store for Mihawk; not only that, but he's the strongest swordsman for a reason, so I'm a have to assume he's stronger than shanks since he has the title not shanks. And I obviously said it's extreme diff for Mihawk, not a stomp Try reading before automatically getting on the defensive; it makes u look low IQ

[@Azeral7]

@@SilentAgression1Tillion , and I admit I didn't read your entire comment but there is no way you think shanks the FAN FAVORITE winning and you not a people pleaser

[@SilentAgression1Tillion]

@@Azeral7 wow ok well atleast you learned a lesson

[@ltsMotion]

Luffy after marineford would side with mihawk, after mihawk showed luffy his future he said he knows zoros dream isn't a joke

[@tunnelvision7906]

Luffy was extremely weak then c compared to everybody

[@nomansland4869]

im literally in disbelief ,90% of op fans actually thinks shanks is stronger than mihawk 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@coolguyatwork]

Kaido has lived in wano for over 20 years so he probably wonder how strong Mihawk is to have the title of strongest swordsman while he lives in a country of swordsmen

[@RoyNewgate]

Who do you think he'd take in this matchup?

[@Saint_MaX_ONeal_B_Rul]

We all know deep down Shanks is way more cooler and more important in the series.Probably stronger too

[@dontmindme55]

Yes Mihawk literally hasn't done anything even at marineford he didn't do shit it's hard to say someone with almost no importance would be stronger than shanks who is heavily implied to be the strongest emperor but at the same time he is stated to be stronger it's weird we'll just have to wait til Mihawk does something i do think Mihawk is stronger though but I'm not 100% sure

[@RoyNewgate]

@@dontmindme55 what's causing u to have doubts?

[@RR-lh3by]

This channel is mostly followed by zorotards and mihawk kids lmao

[@beepboop4833]

One Piece characters aren't sitting there like "Well if Mihawk isn't the strongest swordsman, then that would not make any sense narratively since Zoro is looking to surpass Mihawk. 🤔" 😂

[@RoyNewgate]

Indeed they are not lol

[@rafaelmontoya1454]

Fuck this made me laugh so hard for no reason

[@rexplorer.official]

😂 the ultimate debate continues in the actual one piece world

[@StrongerThanEver7]

Great video. The only point I’d disagree with is Luffy. I think Luffy respects Zoro’s dream enough as to understand that Mihawk must be stronger than Shanks. When we see that panel of Mihawk in Baratie telling Zoro that he should use his ambition to surpass him and that no matter what time passes he will remain at the top (of swordsmanship) there is a little panel showing Luffy’s face reacting to all that. He looks like he’s thoroughly listening to Mihawk’s speech and understanding Zoro’s dream in that regard. That’s why I think he’d pick Mihawk. Secondly when Zoro talks to Luffy about his dream Luffy says he doesn’t want a non WSS as a right hand man showing more that he respects Zoro’s dream. Also when Luffy says he wants to surpass Shanks as a pirate he specifically names his crew and his ship. So yeah obviously Luffy wants to surpass Shanks in terms of individual strength but I think Oda puts more emphasis in terms of his collective crew and such. So for Luffy it would ultimately come down to whoever Zoro wants to defeat.

[@RoyNewgate]

Well that was a pretty compelling argument. You've definitely swayed my opinion on that. It is hard sometimes to determine whether absolute power is important to Luffy or if his motivations for surpassing Shanks go beyond just legacy as a pirate. But one thing is for sure he respects Mihawk's strength undoubtedly. So there's definitely no reason for him to not choose him all things considered, including what you laid out. On top of pirate king being his end goal and not Shanks.

[@StrongerThanEver7]

@@RoyNewgate Nice that you thought about it! I’ve recently stumbled on that Kaido thinks Shanks is stronger than Mihawk argument which is not bad (even though i strongly disagree) and when you said WB would also pick Shanks that made me think that it’s pretty weird that the ones with a “World Strongest” title wouldn’t respect Mihawk compared to Shanks. Also interesting considering that Kaido respected (WSM/WSP) Whitebeard but that’s based on them being in the same crew. I really liked that video as a concept btw! Really showed that One Piece characters don’t all share the same opinions since they don’t have an “omniscient narrator” as opposed to the readers 👍🏾

[@RoyNewgate]

For WB I think it's 50/50 to be honest. Mainly because they have never encountered eachother and it seemed like there was a curiosity on both sides for their ability. But for Kaido I think he definitely may be the type to doubt anyone but himself is stronger then Shanks despite a title. I used to think it was for sure that people would respect the title until I read Novel Zoro and had more discussions with people I realized that it may honestly be the case some people in the one piece world have their own opinion just out of bias based on their experiences and circumstances. It's one reason I think Mihawk wasn't up there in the silhouettes in chapter 1001 because he hasn't had the chance to experience his ability and it's one of those "show me, don't tell me" kind of things

[@user-ru3jj9ig9d]

I think that regardless of what shanks thought, he would say he is stronger and ven if it eas only to annoy mihawk

[@vovoty5904]

The whole world knows that Shanks is a swordsman who was dueling Mihawk. The whole world also knows that Mihawk is still the WSS. I guess almost everyone will say that Mihawk is stronger because of simple logic.

[@adam13681]

Fr

[@RR-lh3by]

Only zorotards and mihawk kids say that, the majority disagree.

[@thechief3029]

Who would win in a fist fight, Mihawk or Shanks?

[@RoyNewgate]

The two armed fella perhaps

[@RR-lh3by]

Asking zorotards lmao

[@Brandon-qx7hw]

To be honest it’s really unfair on Mihawks end. Oda has kept him secretly wrapped up for EOS this entire time. We still know nothing about his past at all. Judging from Mihawks demeanor I’d say he’s probably a celestial dragon/Gods knight descendent of some sort. For the World government to recognize him and respect him to the degree they do I think there’s more to the story. Power wise I think Mihawk is stronger just based off of Oda saving the strongest for last. As the story progresses the opponents get stronger and stronger, for us to see all the warlords and yonkos fight all out with the exception to Shanks and Mihawk is very telling. Also we have see shanks now demonstrating his power of recently yet Oda still has Mihawk side lined for me it just makes sense narratively speaking.

[@agentd.0096]

Mihawk for the win

[@TM-NTM]

All would say Mihawk

[@RoyNewgate]

I think they have their biases

[@luis15317]

Well Kaido didn't

[@mightguy3118]

@@luis15317 he hasn't fought mihawk

[@RR-lh3by]

Only zorotards and mihawk kids will

[@mattc4266]

They’ll say shanks

[@mattc4266]

Shanks

[@mightguy3118]

💀🤦

[@YourboyStink]

I thought bro was going to use something like character ai

[@RoyNewgate]

Nah I don’t like that tbh lol

[@stevecavalle]

Mihawk : you are Half the man you where Mihawk fans Watching Netflix : 😃😃😃😃😃 Shanks in the Netflix show : I Can beat you with a hand tied behind my back Then the whole crew Laughs AT Mihawk Mihawk fans : 😮😮😮...😢😢😢...😭😭😭

[@Animesh_Chaturvedi]

They don't laugh at mihawk but at the joke since shanks is already one armed

[@stevecavalle]

@@Animesh_Chaturvedi a Joke that IS mocking Mihawk did you watch the scene ?

[@Animesh_Chaturvedi]

@@stevecavalle I watched it with both my eyes and ears closed 😒

[@polamarasettirameswaram8896]

​@@stevecavalleshanks said I can still take you not beat you

[@stevecavalle]

@@polamarasettirameswaram8896 ...

[@cashouttbready6529]

The only one who could give us a true honest answer is the one above all the god of the verse BUGGY 😂 with one as a crew mate & another former crew mate , he understands both of there capabilities the most

[@flipjo]

Well there is a reason why luffy chasing shanks and zoro mihawk[luffy> Zoro means shanks>mihawk]

[@RoyNewgate]

One is an end goal, the other is a stepping stone

[@flipjo]

@@RoyNewgateno bro it is biggest Mountain b/w luffy and pirate King fame, you will get to know later in the series.>as compare to mihawk and Zoro . Returning strawhat to shanks would be more bigger movement after luffy surpasses shanks, as compare to Zoro defeats mihawk

[@polamarasettirameswaram8896]

​@@flipjosee bro the thing is luffy end is not surpassing shanks but it's Roger so shanks is just a stepping stone but for zoro mihwak is end goal

[@sammylorient5682]

Obviously everyone saying shanks cuz he looks cooler and has the “aura” to show the fanbase that , but if we take textual evidence it would be mihawk 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@zappersolo7588]

it's been confirmed the scar is from Roger Also i think the gorosie think mihawk they know mihawks abilitywe need part 2

[@ZaneBlalock]

It has not been confirmed that Roger scarred WB - what confirmation are you referring to?

[@dumbledork_4543]

But hakiman

[@stoicbartender]

Mihawk looks cooler so I’ll choose him

[@RoyNewgate]

Aura>>>

[@stoicbartender]

@@RoyNewgatemihawk is like the Saitama of swordsman probably (might be a bad take but those are common in the one piece community I guess)

[@StrawDLuffy]

Lol shanks still clap idc👍🏾💯

[@mightguy3118]

Mihawk destroys the rat

[@RogBearD]

@@mightguy3118 along with the rat that gave birth to y0ur existence

[@rbungba223]

The only one who will pick Mihawk over Shanks in OP world are fodders swordman who got cut by Mihawk..... No top tier give a shit about Mihawk

[@allenyoung3088]

Headcannon. No top tier swordsman care about Mihawk but Shanks got his fame from fighting Mihawk, Vista said it’s every swordsman’s dream to clash swords with Mihawk, and that Mihawk’s blade Yoru is considered the strongest in the world.

[@rbungba223]

@@allenyoung3088 Lol.... Headcanon, Vista faught him only because Marco told him too..... It's not like he is interested.... Shanks faught him when he was Younger Luffy gain fame after fighting Crocodile or Doffy, So Does that mean Mihawk is a stepping stone?

[@NickG409]

@@rbungba223 You watch One piece high on coke huh

[@mirakgroudiel4655]

The first thing wb asked shanks about were his duels with mihawk

[@rbungba223]

@@mirakgroudiel4655 So?? A duel that was 13+ years ago?? with a younger rat, Did that mean something??

[@YoungSmokeyvp_7]

No sirr lots of copium in this video sorry shanks>mihawk. Bb would pick mihawk akainu would pick mihawk. Big mom would pick mihawk all of those picks are laughable.

[@mightguy3118]

Keep coping mihawk slams rat hair

[@YoungSmokeyvp_7]

@@mightguy3118 yeah I’m not taking that word from akainutard and Mifraud fan 🤣 that copium you’re smoking must be gas

[@mightguy3118]

​@@YoungSmokeyvp_7Debate me then

[@gabriellk]

The video: provides arguments for why they think what they think. Your best argument: "CoPiUm MiFrAuD". The intelligence of an average Shanks stan on full display.

[@YoungSmokeyvp_7]

@@gabriellk lol nice try Blackbeard already faced shanks why would he pick mihawk big mom got raided by Gol roger for her ponneglyph my money is shanks was there akainu would absolutely not pick a warlord over a emperor and considering how low key mihawk is since becoming a warlord yeah nice try learn to read one piece not two piece 🤡

[@offwhitebombshelta6691]

Blackbeard would not choose Mihawk: BB was ready to go to war with all the admirals and warlords in Marineford but Shanks’ presence made him grasp he isn’t ready to fight them. He still sees Shanks as an unbelievable threat and probably the biggest threat to his goal right now Big Mom would NOT choose Mihawk: how bias could you undeniably be to say that shit Big Mom has never acknowledged that nigga even if he was stronger than her she definitely holds Shanks highly as someone she’d need to beat become Pirate King I’d appreciate a video like this conceptually from someone who isn’t a huge Mihawk fanboy

[@user-gw5dh3fn3j]

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