Since chapter 1149 of One Piece Elbaf saga has been steadily increasing. While the presence of the Knights of God was already alarming, Imu has raised the danger to a new level. However, the monstrous trio— Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji —has yet to spring into action, keeping hope alive for many fans.
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Ultimately , 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 reveals herself to be an unprecedented threat—and could be responsible for the protagonists' first major defeat in this saga.
Imu's demonic pact changes everything
In the Wano arc, we discover that Luffy's Devil Fruit is actually the legendary Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika , linked to the Sun God. His ability to alter reality seemed unbeatable, however , the revelation of Imu's power in Elbaf puts this in question.
Her most terrifying technique, the Domi Reversi , transforms any being—without their consent—into corrupted and powerful versions of themselves. even used this ability to distort Dorry, Brogy, and other giants. Later , this could even be used against members of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Will this be the beginning of the final war in One Piece?
According to popular theories, Imu could corrupt part of the crew, leaving only the Monster Trio and Chopper. This twist, however , would bring epic consequences, comparable to the separation at Sabaody. The possible kidnapping of allies could echo the Marineford arc, initiating the long-awaited Final War .
Just like in previous sagas, Eiichiro Oda may be paving the way for another historic twist. If Elbaf ends with the heroes defeated, it will be the necessary push towards the climax of the story.
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