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· In the past, due to Shanks losing an arm, having a low bounty, and being wounded by Teach, the prevailing opinion was that he was the weakest of the Four Emperors.
· Compared to other strong characters like Kaido, Big Mom, and Whitebeard, Shanks was sometimes underestimated due to a lack of emphasis on his physical appearance.
· However, after the Wano Country arc, as Shanks' actions began to unfold, his stock started to skyrocket.

· Shanks' central position among the five strong individuals mentioned by Kaido, surpassing Roger, Whitebeard, and Garp, shows his status.
· His effortless defeat of the Marine Admiral Ryokugyu along with Queen upon arriving in Wano proves his immense power.
· The annihilation of Whitebeard's 16 subordinate pirate crews and the capture of Weevil, who possesses strength comparable to a prime Whitebeard, showcases his capabilities.
· Defeating Ryokugyu by drawing only 2cm of his sword from a distance is an unprecedented feat in One Piece history.

· Shanks' Haki is considered top-tier among current Haki users, comparable to Joy Boy's.
· In Film: Red, he used Haki so powerfully that it made Fujitora and Ryokugyu lose the will to fight.
· During the Marineford War, Kizaru, usually calm, was seen sweating upon Shanks' arrival, demonstrating his intimidating presence.
· There's an analysis suggesting Fujitora's statement about 'not fighting to avoid civilian casualties' was due to the pressure exerted by Shanks' presence.

· Shanks gaining the upper hand against two Marine Admirals in Film: Red is a result of Oda's deep involvement in the setting and careful attention to Shanks' combat portrayal.
· The movie's fight scenes can be referenced for character battles in the main story, and Shanks' clear dominance further highlights his strength.
· During the Marineford War, Akainu's reaction upon Shanks' appearance, sweating and freezing like a statue, shows the shift in his status.
· Blackbeard also abandoned his fight and retreated when Shanks appeared.

· The complete annihilation of the Kid Pirates, who had defeated Big Mom, by Shanks in a single blow was a shocking event.
· Kid was a significant character expected to rise to the rank of Emperor alongside Luffy and Law.
· It has been revealed that Shanks captured Rokki, who rivaled Rocks and is currently clashing with Imu.
· While some speculate Shanks didn't fight Rokki to capture him, it implies his capability, as no one else could have stopped Rokki.

· Despite achieving the greatest feats in One Piece currently, many still underestimate Shanks.
· Among the Marines, without Garp's return, no one can stop Shanks, and even the Gorosei of the World Government seem no match for him.
· Analyses suggest Blackbeard would also struggle to defeat Shanks, and other strong figures in the New World appear outmatched.
· It's suggested that Shanks might have been weaker in the past, but it's unlikely given his training under Roger and numerous battles.

· Many believe Garlic or Shamrock could kill Shanks, but Garlic's past defeat by Rocks in his youth casts doubt on his strength.
· While Shamrock is considered stronger than Shanks by some, the lack of direct combat proof makes it unreliable.
· The possibility of Shanks being weaker 10 years ago is raised, but it's unlikely he'd be weaker than Shamrock after training with Roger and experiencing countless battles.
· Currently, besides Imu, there seems to be no one who can threaten Shanks.

· Some predict that despite years of buildup for a fight with Imu, Shanks will ultimately lose.
· There's also an analysis suggesting Shanks is likely to die due to the 'Straw Hat Dilemma' without becoming Pirate King.
· Some argue that if Shanks had both arms and ate the Nika fruit, he would have already unified the world.
· The video concludes with a joke about Shanks needing to 'run to the philosophy school,' leaving viewers curious about his fate.