Since Chapter 1149 of One Piece , the tension in the Elbaf has continued to grow. While the presence of the Saints of God was already alarming, Imu has raised the stakes to a new level. However, the monstrous trio— Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji —has yet to take action, keeping hope alive for many fans.
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After all , it's common to think that, with the reinforcement of Loki's Giant Warriors , the heroes could turn the tide. However, this conclusion may be premature. With mysterious abilities that manipulate even the will of her targets, Imu proves to be an unprecedented threat—and could lead to the protagonists' first major defeat in this saga.
Imu's demonic pact changes everything
In the Wano arc, we discover that Luffy's fruit is actually the legendary Hito Hito no Mi, model: Nika , linked to the Sun God. Its ability to alter reality seemed unbeatable, however , the revelation of Imu's power in Elbaf puts this into question.
His most terrifying technique, Domi Reversi , transforms any being—without consent—into corrupted and powerful versions. even used this ability to distort Dorry, Brogy, and other giants. Later , it can even be used against members of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Will this be the beginning of the final One Piece war?
According to popular theories, Imu could corrupt part of the crew, leaving only the Monster Trio and Chopper. This twist, however , would have epic consequences, comparable to the separation at Sabaody. The possible kidnapping of allies could echo the Marineford arc, triggering the long-awaited Final War .
As in previous sagas, Eiichiro Oda may be paving the way for another historic turning point. If Elbaf ends with the heroes defeated, it will be the necessary push for the work's climax.
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