One Piece Confirms a Major Imu Theory (And It Really Changes Things for the Finale)

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The latest chapter of One Piece has confirmed a popular fan theory about King Imu, and it’s a major development as the series heads toward its conclusion. The first arcs of Eiichiro Oda’s Final Saga have been carefully setting the stage for the story’s climax, gradually revealing the World Government’s deepest secrets. With each revelation, a new, seemingly ultimate villain has appeared, and King Imu is at the center of it all, though much about them remains a mystery.

Imu has consistently appeared shrouded in darkness, even in well-lit environments. Initially, fans believed this was a creative choice by the author, Oda, to conceal Imu’s appearance until the right moment. However, it’s now clear that other characters within the story also perceive Imu as a being of pure shadow. This consistent depiction of Imu as a dark, undefined shape could hint at a crucial weakness or a unique method for defeating them in the future.

Imu’s Identity Isn’t Just Hidden From Fans

Chapter 1165 of One Piece delves deeper into the past with a new flashback focusing on the legendary God Valley Incident. It’s now shown that Imu personally intervened, taking control of Saturn’s body – similar to what happened with Gunko in the current Elbaph Arc. Imu then used this power to manipulate Rocks D. Xebec, initiating the final battle. However, as previously revealed, all viewers saw was Imu emerging from the shadows.

I remember a quick exchange between Roger and Garp that really struck me. Roger suddenly asks Garp if he knew about this huge, black monster the government was hiding! Garp says he had no idea, but that moment subtly confirmed something important: either Roger or Garp could only see this black mass – it was what Imu actually looked like to them. It made me realize Oda wasn’t just using the silhouette to build mystery for the fans; that’s genuinely how Imu appears in the world of One Piece. Apparently, no one gets a clear look at them.

What Does This Mean for Imu in One Piece’s Finale?

If King Imu is ultimately revealed as the series’ main villain – the one Luffy must defeat – rather than Blackbeard or Shanks, it dramatically changes everything. As Imu becomes more active in the story, fans are realizing just how terrifying their power is. It’s not just that Imu is immortal, but they can also grant immortality to others, like the Holy Knights, in exchange for their bodies.

This power is unlike anything we’ve seen from Devil Fruits so far, and it really highlights the dark, mysterious side of the power system in One Piece. If Luffy fights someone incredibly powerful – so powerful they’re almost invisible to others – he won’t be able to win using his usual strategies.

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2025-11-10 20:14