One Piece: Oda Has Already Revealed The Next Devil Fruit Blackbeard Will Steal

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf arc.

Marshall D. Teach, commonly recognized as Blackbeard, is recognized as one of the most formidable pirates in the world within the realm of “One Piece”. Initiating his pirate journey under Whitebeard, Teach later defied the iron-clad rule of the crew and murdered a comrade to seize a Devil Fruit. Since then, he has amassed immense power, even rising to become one of the Yonko.

Blackbeard is incredibly powerful, owing largely to his possession of two different types of Devil Fruits: the Logia-type Yami Yami no Mi and the Paramecia-type Gura Gura no Mi. Despite already having these formidable powers, it appears that Blackbeard continues his pursuit for even stronger Devil Fruits. In fact, recent developments have indicated that he is still on the hunt for powerful Devil Fruits, with his next target rumored to be none other than Imu, the ruler of the world, as hinted by Oda.

Blackbeard Will Target Imu After The Elbaf Arc

Blackbeard Will Fulfill The Promise Rocks Made To Imu

  • Imu Vs Blackbeard Is Inevitable In One Piece
  • Imu Has The Strongest Power

Readers well-versed in “One Piece” lore are aware that Blackbeard is a significant figure who is poised to make a pivotal impact during the imminent Final War. Within this series, Blackbeard is portrayed as one of the most formidable adversaries, matching the importance of character Imu. Interestingly, Imu has singled out four key characters in the climactic arc of “One Piece.

With these two abilities, I’m now the strongest! — Blackbeard

1. Luffy, often recognized by fans as the divine figure Nika, poses a significant threat to both Imu and the World Government.
2. Shirahoshi, revered as the Mermaid Princess of Fishman Island, is another character in the story.
3. Vivi, who has recently been the subject of Imu’s kidnapping order, is another notable figure.
4. Lastly, Blackbeard is an individual that Imu seems to have a keen interest in, as they possess both Luffy and Blackbeard’s wanted posters. This suggests a deep involvement or curiosity towards Blackbeard on Imu’s part.

Over the past few chapters of my beloved manga, One Piece, we’ve been witnessing the gripping Elbaf arc unfold. This latest development has shed light on a fascinating revelation: Imu’s fear of Blackbeard stems from his encounter with Rocks D. Xebec, the father of the man I now follow.

As readers know, this confrontation occurred during Imu’s invasion of the Holy Land of Marijoa. In their meeting, Rocks made a promise to return to where the flowers bloom – the Room in this case. Alas, Rocks met his demise, but his spirit lives on in none other than Blackbeard.

This revelation signifies that a showdown between Imu and Blackbeard is imminent, and their collision could occur at any moment. As an avid fan of this captivating series, I eagerly anticipate the epic confrontation between these formidable characters!

Don’t waste any time. Let’s prepare to go, men! — Blackbeard

Blackbeard Will Try To Steal Imu’s Devil Fruit

Fans Underestimate Blackbeard Because Of Imu

In the upcoming clash between Imu and Blackbeard in “One Piece”, fans should keep in mind that Blackbeard is known for seeking out the strongest abilities. It’s important to note that Imu possesses an extraordinarily powerful Devil Fruit, allowing him to transform into a devil-like entity himself and convert others into his demonic minions. This formidable power was clearly displayed during the Elbaf arc.

In their upcoming battle, Blackbeard aims to seize Imu’s Devil Fruit with an intention to rule the world, echoing Rocks’ ambition. If Oda intends for Blackbeard to serve as the final antagonist instead of Imu in One Piece, then this sets up a challenging adversary for Luffy by having Blackbeard steal Imu’s Devil Fruit.

In seven days, we can expect the release of One Piece Chapter 1158! As always, this manga will be published on Sunday in most regions. In Japan, however, it will become available at 12AM JST on Monday. For the majority of international readers, the chapter will be accessible on August 31st. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1158 is August 31, 2025. Excitingly, fans can enjoy the chapter without charge on Manga Plus!

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2025-08-28 15:05