Is Jinbe Stronger Than Arlong. Also that was multiple years prior to the beginning of the series. Cuz to me when Jimbe got asked to join he was stronger than Zoro and Sanji.
His kicks are as heavy as boulders and he can as well walk into the air. Of course hes strong but hes also been a bit of a legend as far back as the Arlong Arc. Kuroobi doesnt compare as hes weaker than Arlong.
Theres just no way Oda had a strong idea of what we see as Haki and yet he intended at the time for Warlord Jinbe to be stronger than shitty Arlong.
Not being able to literally touch the guy and having some water attacks just evaporate before they hit Jinbe would just be another arrest for Sakazuki. However if Arlongs team manages to get any of the devil fruit users in the water that will cause a huge upset and will probably lead to their victory. When he showed up in Wano he was stronger than Zoro and Sanji. We have many disappointing fights concerning sanji considering post timeskip sanji.