One Piece: 6 Devil Fruits That Are Perfect For Countering Imu’s Powers

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

The Elbaf arc of *One Piece* has finally shown fans the true power of the series’ biggest villain, Saint Nerona Imu. Imu’s abilities are incredibly strong, surpassing even the most powerful Devil Fruits seen so far. However, some Devil Fruits *can* actually oppose Imu’s powers, and the author, Oda, has already hinted at several that are capable of doing so.

Ope Ope no Mi

Eaten By Trafalgar Law

  • Type: Paramecia

The Ope Ope no Mi, often called the Ultimate Devil Fruit, is exceptionally powerful, especially because of its ability to perform life-extending surgeries. This fruit allows the user to create a special ‘ROOM’ where they have complete control over everything inside, almost like a personal operating theater. Awakening the fruit unlocks even greater abilities, most notably the power to swap souls, potentially allowing the user to gain Imu’s powers with relative ease.

Gura Gura no Mi

Eaten By Blackbeard (Formerly Whitebeard)

  • Type: Paramecia

The Gura Gura no Mi is widely considered the strongest Devil Fruit when it comes to raw power, capable of causing world-level destruction. It allows the user to generate earthquakes, massive tsunamis, and even lift entire oceans – essentially, anything you’d expect from someone who controls seismic forces. In terms of destructive capability, it surpasses even the power wielded by Imu.

Toshi Toshi no Mi

Eaten By Jewelry Bonney

  • Type: Paramecia

The Toshi Toshi no Mi is a unique Devil Fruit that lets Bonney imagine and create different futures for herself and others. However, the likelihood of a future becoming real depends on how much she believes it’s possible. If she doubts something – like a myth or legend – it won’t work, but futures based on things she knows to be true are within her reach. This ability even allows her to transform into a being similar to Imu and wield their powers.

Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika

Eaten By Monkey D. Luffy

  • Type: Mythical Zoan

Luffy’s Devil Fruit, the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, is the ideal match for Imu’s abilities. While Imu draws power from darkness, Luffy utilizes the ‘Drums of Liberation.’ Luffy’s powers aren’t restricted by conventional rules; his Devil Fruit ability is limited only by his imagination, allowing him to make anything he envisions a reality. This makes Luffy Imu’s ultimate counterpart.

Mero Mero no Mi

Eaten By Boa Hancock

  • Type: Paramecia

The Mero Mero no Mi is a surprisingly powerful Devil Fruit that many people overlook. It’s a strong defense against almost any ability, instantly turning anyone attracted to or with positive feelings towards Hancock into stone. Remarkably, Hancock doesn’t even need to touch someone to petrify them. This fruit is strong enough to defeat even the Yonko, suggesting that Imu – who likely had a strong infatuation with Lily – wouldn’t be immune to its effects.

Yami Yami no Mi

Eaten By Blackbeard

  • Type: Logia

Finally, there’s the Yami Yami no Mi, a unique Devil Fruit that Blackbeard (Teach) ate before becoming a Warlord. Unlike other Logia fruits, it doesn’t make the user intangible. Instead, it draws in everything around it – even light and darkness – and can even negate other Devil Fruit abilities. This means the Yami Yami no Mi could potentially cancel out Imu’s powers and instantly end a fight, highlighting just how incredibly dangerous this fruit is, even against someone as powerful as Imu.

The next chapter of One Piece, chapter 1161, will be released in two weeks on a Sunday. In Japan, it will become available at midnight on Monday, September 28, 2025. Fans around the world can read it for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-09-20 04:04