I Have Cracked The Secret To How Imu Defeated Joy Boy In the Void Century

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

Summary

  • Imu’s powers are demonic and granted immortality.
  • Imu overwhelmed Joy Boy with a demon army.
  • Imu had the Motherflame, making victory inevitable.

The Final Saga of One Piece was bound to shed more insight on the enigmatic character of Imu, whose background remains largely obscured. As fans are aware, Imu plays a pivotal role in the grand narrative, given that he is the principal antagonist of the story and the one who vanquished Joy Boy in past times as well.

It’s undeniably clear that Imu possesses powers of immense danger, as evidenced by their past victory over Joy Boy – a feat that leaves many speechless given Joy Boy’s own formidable strength. Fans are well aware of Joy Boy’s powerful stature, but even he was defeated by Imu. While the specifics of this event remain shrouded in secrecy, Oda has hinted at the methods through which such a defeat occurred, and I believe the answer to be rather obvious.

Imu Is The Devil Who Consumes Life For Power

  • Imu’s Powers Are Demonic In Nature
  • He Also Has Immortality

To start off, it’s important to remember that Joy Boy is undeniably among the strongest characters in the series “One Piece.” Fans are well aware of his immense power, and during the Final Saga, we saw a hint of this when Emeth activated Joy Boy’s Haki against Egghead. Even the Vice Admirals of the Marines were left reeling from this display. It’s clear that Joy Boy is not an opponent to be trifled with by just anyone. However, Imu stands out in a unique way.

Mu shall show thee the dominance of a god! — Imu

In simpler terms, it appears that the author, Oda, has hinted at Imu’s powers being demonic in nature. For instance, Sabo described Imu’s chamber as resembling Hell located on the Red Line. Furthermore, the Five Elders are depicted as demonic beasts, with Imu, their leader, being the apparent ruler and thus, the Demon King. It is also suggested that Imu is a deity of this world, a God. This was explicitly stated in chapter 1149 of One Piece when they declared they would demonstrate a God’s dominance. Moreover, Imu’s ability to bestow demonic powers upon the Five Elders and manipulate Gunko like a puppet strongly indicates that Imu is indeed a Demon King with genuine demonic abilities.

Beyond this, it’s worth noting that Imu appears to be immortal, though the specifics of his immortality are still unknown. Some speculate that it’s due to the Ope Ope no Mi, but it seems more likely that Imu uses life contracts for his puppets. It’s also known that Imu has the ability to bestow immortality upon others, but at a significant cost. It’s thought that those who receive this power effectively trade their lifespan for it, increasing Imu’s own longevity in the process. In essence, they forfeit their lives in exchange for eternal life and enhanced power.

Imu’s Servants Are His Puppets

Imu Overwhelmed Joy Boy With The Demon Army

It’s common knowledge that Imu possesses the ability to transform individuals into demonic beasts and bestow them with eternal life. This power might explain how they managed to overcome the Ancient Kingdom. Given Joy Boy’s formidable strength, it’s hard to imagine what he could counter against an endless horde of demons, all armed with immortality, demonic powers, and commanded by Imu. Even with his impressive might, it seems highly unlikely that he could have defeated Imu in such a scenario.

Which light shall be erased from this world, Imu Sama? — Five Elders

Imu Also Had The Motherflame

To sum it up, in the Harley, we see a figure resembling Imu grasping the Motherflame. This suggests that during the Void Century, Imu had the Motherflame too, making Joy Boy’s chances slim. Luffy might need something more than just luck to defeat Imu and his horde of demons in the upcoming war.

In a week’s time, we can look forward to reading One Piece Chapter 1150! As always, this exciting installment will be published on Sunday. For our Japanese readers, the chapter will be released at midnight (JST) on Monday. However, the global community can expect to access it on May 11. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1150 is set for June 1, 2025. Good news for fans: You can read it for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-05-29 00:14