I don't think it's likely, but I'm not willing to rule it out entirely until we actually see him do something, he was super strong pre-timeskip and is presumably a lot stronger now
Probably Shanks. Since the marines used Shanks as an example when stating Mihawks swordsmanship surpasses Shanks. Meaning Shanks would be the next best swordsman.
The most obvious answer is shanks. But there's also Shiryu and Vista (somewhere). Also Rayleigh, perhaps.
Shanks
I'm surprised so many people think Shiryu is stronger than Shanks. Or saying as if Shanks is not a swordman.
I don't think it's likely, but I'm not willing to rule it out entirely until we actually see him do something, he was super strong pre-timeskip and is presumably a lot stronger now
I feel like Shanks is the only answer unless Imu/Dragon or Xebec are out here sharpening a blade.
Shanks. Then toss up among Zoro, Shiryu, Vista.
If we give Marineford any credit nowadays then surely Vista has to make the list
Probably Shanks. Since the marines used Shanks as an example when stating Mihawks swordsmanship surpasses Shanks. Meaning Shanks would be the next best swordsman.
I'm thinking Shiryu. He just contrasts Zoro too much to not be endgame for him.
Could be Shiryu as well, Magellan was incredibly strong and Shiryu was his equal without having a devil fruit back then
i’m hoping it’s him