The final stretch of One Piece picks up the pace and places Imu at the center of the conflict. Chapter 1179 finally revealed her face and origin, as well as introducing her mysterious Akuma no Mi. Unlike other fruits, her power completely defies the known rules of the series.
Even before the confirmation, fans already suspected that Imu used a Devil Fruit . However, this ability seems to exist above the others, suggesting an older origin. This raises the possibility that the villain is directly linked to the creation of all the fruits in the world.
IMU Devil Fruit Powers
During his transformation, Imu assumes a demonic form with strong Conqueror's Haki. Among his abilities are immortality, contract manipulation, and teleportation through the "Abyss." Furthermore, the villain utilizes pacts called Covenants to control allies and enemies.
Covenants function as agreements that grant power in exchange for total control. The highlight is the Domi Reversi , a technique that transforms victims into evil versions of themselves under Imu's command. This ability has been used several times in the Elbaph arc.
On the other hand, the Akuma no Mi has limitations for its users. Conqueror's Haki can resist the effects of contracts, while extreme cases show that even death can break the control. Interestingly, simple blows from Chopper have also managed to reverse transformations, indicating an unexpected weakness in the power.
| Chapter | Pause Status | Release Date (Official) |
| One Piece 1180 | Confirmed | April 19, 2026 |
| One Piece 1181 | Indefinite | ????? |
Chapter 1180 will be on hiatus next week. The official release will take place on April 20th on MANGA Plus , marking another milestone in the manga .
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