One Piece: Theory says there is another villain superior to Imu

In One Piece , memorable villains have always been an essential part of the plot. However, throughout the various sagas, the heroes face enemies who test not only their strength but also their ideals. Thus, characters like Doflamingo and, especially, Blackbeard have become undisputed icons in the anime world.

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Currently, since chapter One Piece manga Imu has been seen as the ultimate antagonist of the series. However, as the story progresses, many fans believe that clues left by Rocks D. Xebec and Blackbeard indicate the existence of an even greater threat, capable of surpassing even Imu .

The connection between Rocks, Blackbeard and the dark past

Therefore, it's important to remember that One Piece works heavily with the concept of Inherited Will. Just as Luffy , Joyboy , and Gol D. Roger were considered the great heroes of their eras, there would also be villains who acted as dark counterparts.

According to this theory, Blackbeard and the late Rocks D. Xebec would have assumed precisely this role: that of villains who reflect the heroes' trajectories. In other words, just as Luffy represents freedom and joy, Blackbeard would be the opposite, driven by ambition and destruction.

Furthermore, many believe that this dynamic suggests that, even before Imu, there existed an even more formidable villain, present in the most remote era of the world of One Piece.

The enigma of the first world and the origin of Nika

Elbaf arc brought crucial revelations to the One Piece story. As discovered, the current world would be the third cycle of civilization, preceded by the Second World, from the Joyboy , and the enigmatic First World.

In this context, the concept of the Sun God Nika would have emerged in the First World, indicating that the original liberator also faced an evil counterpart. Therefore, this figure would undeniably be the most powerful villain in history.

Eventually, many point to the first user of the legendary Devil Fruit, Loki, as this antagonist. After all, Elbaf revealed that Luffy isn't the only one with a Fruit related to the Sun God—Loki also possesses a similar power, which would explain his immense strength.

Therefore, it is believed that the first bearer of the "Destroyer Nika Fruit" occupied this dark role, being the antithesis of the original Nika. This would even explain Loki's admiration for Rocks D. Xebec, as he sought to follow a similar path but ended up taking a different path upon meeting Luffy.

Therefore, this theory reinforces the idea that, in the world of One Piece , history repeats itself cyclically, always with heroes and villains reflecting each other.

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