Im sorry but it couldnt of been that long ago because blackbeard just got the fruit and fled the boat and thats when ace went after him and just because the sky divded i highly doubt that whitebeard was trying he cant fight seriously when all of his sons are around they could get hurt.i really think shanks is one of those people whos just strong as hell and doesnt need a devils fruit but not at whitebeards lvlThis is based on nothing. All he got is a scar and it was a long time ago. You could even say Shanks is on par with whitebeard when they met and the sky devided above them. They both got a good and loyal crew, and i don't think he should be underestimated. For all we know Shanks might have a Devil Fruit too now. Appearances don't mean anything in this series.