It was! especially Since the fact he didn't take it, he passed it up! A guy who is STRONGER than Ace won't be lower than Ace. It was offered and Blackbeatrd did NOT take it.
**He didn't take it means just that, he didn't take it.
Plus, how would shanks know if he was offered the position or not?explain that.
and why are you bringing Ace into this? this has NOTHING to do with Ace.
EDIT: I'll stop now. I know when things start to go nowhere.**