Imu’s Powers Set to Be Unleashed in Elbaf: A Shocking Twist for One Piece Fans!

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

Summary

At present, “One Piece” finds itself in the Elbaf storyline, and while this arc has been thrilling thus far, there are aspects that continue to puzzle the audience. The most perplexing issue is the identity of the primary antagonist of Elbab, which remains unknown even after eight months of intense action.

Indeed, the Holy Knights are currently in Elbaf, but it’s a common misconception that they serve as the primary antagonists. In reality, the Holy Knights are mere pawns and lack the strength to assume the role of main villains for Elbaf. Instead, it seems that Imu might be the true villain in this particular story arc.

Why The Holy Knights Are A Red Herring

  • The Holy Knights Are Weaker Than Luffy
  • No Holy Knights Has The Presence Of A Main Villain

In the world of One Piece, author Oda consistently builds up the primary antagonists to match the anticipation. He carefully constructs their introductions so that fans recognize their significance from the start. Characters like Crocodile, Doflamingo, Kaido, and the Marines’ Admirals are examples of this technique. However, in the Elbaf arc, this element has been noticeably absent thus far.

Initially, when Shamrock appeared in Elbaf, fans sensed a powerful presence that could potentially make him the main antagonist. But, he returned to Marijoa shortly after, and now, there are three of his subordinates active in Giants’ land. Despite their potential as secondary adversaries, they lack the stature to become the main villains.

Elbaf will bow down to the World Government, no matter what! — Shamrock

In essence, none of the existing Holy Knights possess the strength needed to challenge Luffy. Luffy stands as a Yonko, but even beyond that, he embodies Nika. The author, Oda, strategically dispatched Luffy to the Underworld of Elbaf while the Holy Knights launched their attack – this is not Luffy’s fight, and it most definitely won’t be. This situation suggests that Elbaf may still be lacking its primary antagonist, and soon enough in this arc, a surprising character will likely appear to captivate fans.

Oda Will Bring Imu To Elbaf

Imu Is The Only Threat Oda Could Show

1. To start off, it’s crucial to identify potential candidates for the main antagonist given the current situation in Elbaf, which is being besieged by the Government. Consequently, a member of the Government could be the main villain.
2. Access to Elbaf is limited, with the only passage being through the Abyss. The Abyss can be traversed only by the Holy Knights and the Elders. As Shamrock has returned, it’s clear that the Holy Knights are not the chief adversaries.
3. It’s possible for an Elder to infiltrate Elbaf, but a higher power might also emerge — the architect of the Abyss, Imu.

What light do you want to be erased next, Imu Sama? — Five Elders

In a surprising twist, it’s quite likely that Oda enjoys introducing such twists, Imu may decide to intervene directly in the Elbaf arc. Although it’s premature to assume Imu will lose, it’s unlikely. Instead, Imu could inflict a significant blow on the Straw Hat Pirates and Elbaf, an event that fans would eagerly anticipate. All Imu needs to do is tap into the Abyss and unleash their fearsome power.

In exactly a week from now, we’ll have One Piece Chapter 1149! Typically, new chapters of One Piece come out every Sunday. For our readers in Japan, the chapter will be released at midnight on Monday (JST). But don’t worry if you’re not in Japan, as most international fans will get to read it on May 11. The official worldwide release date for One Piece Chapter 1149 is set for May 25, 2025. Excitingly, you can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-05-20 01:05