I bet the people who don't believe Kimimaro is strong, are the same idiots that thought he was some kind of Battle Royale.

Look


The Sound 4 say that Kimimaro is stronger than Sasuke, after they whoop on Sasuke.

Kidoumaru says that he hadn't been beaten up so badly since he was whooped by Kimimaro, during the Neji fight.

Kabuto believes that now Sasuke and Kimimaro are on the same level.

You have to remember now that Sasuke is going to be a lot stronger since he has gone level 2. Not as strong as Naruto since he has the raw power of the Kyubi, but still.


EDIT: That page of manga you posted has no relevance at all. And is it just me or was the art a lot better back then?