Oda Drops Shocking Hint About Imu’s Gender in One Piece’s Elbaf Arc!

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

Summary

  • Imu, the main villain in the Elbaf arc, hinted to be a woman by Oda
  • Imu’s strength and true gender to be revealed in upcoming One Piece chapters
  • Imu’s possession of Gunko may suggest a goddess-like aura and identity

From the start, the Elbaf arc in One Piece has been intriguing, but things have become even more captivating as the principal antagonist of this storyline has been unmasked. It’s essential to note that the land of Elbaf is under siege by the World Government, and their Holy Knights are the ones leading the assault. Their objective is twofold: first, to eradicate any knowledge about the country, and second, to keep its inhabitants ignorant of their own past.

In this narrative, it’s evident that the primary aim of the recent attack is to enlist the mightiest beings – the giants – as a formidable mercenary force for the World Government. Given the current unrest, the Government seeks any additional strength they can muster. Over the past few instalments, we’ve witnessed the Holy Knights grappling with this task, but now, Imu has made an appearance, and along with that, Oda has subtly hinted at their true gender.

Imu Possesses Gunko In Elbaf

  • Imu Arrived In Elbaf In One Piece 1149
  • Elbaf’s Main Villain Is Imu

Fans are finding the Elbaf arc of One Piece particularly intense at the moment, and some believe it could even be the most intense arc since the timeskip due to its early stages. The Elbaf saga is captivating, and one of its most thrilling aspects is that it provides fans with a clear depiction of the World Government’s true menace. The Holy Knights are now active, and even more intriguing, Imu is currently in Elbaf. As shown in the last chapter, Imu seized control of Gunko’s body for two significant reasons. Firstly, to speed up the Holy Knights’ work as the Holy Land is engulfed in flames, implying it has been attacked.

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

Additionally, through this situation, Eiichiro Oda is ensuring the audience understands the immense power of Imu in One Piece. Soon, we will witness Imu’s strength, as well as many intriguing aspects about this character, such as their enigmatic gender, will be unveiled. It’s worth noting that Oda has subtly hinted at Imu’s gender in the past, and fans may find these revelations surprising.

Gunko’s Hair Grows After Possession

Imu Could Be A Woman

In chapter 1149 of One Piece, we saw Imu gaining control over Gunko’s body, and it was indeed intriguing. However, some fans might have missed the detail: as soon as Imu took over, Gunko’s hair grew, and her eyes changed too. This suggests strongly that Imu could be a woman, considering men generally don’t grow such long hair in this world. This could be a subtle clue from Oda that Imu is female.

The Holy Land is a sea of flames right now. — Imu

Imu Is A Goddess

A significant clue regarding Imu’s gender was subtly suggested earlier, when Sommers identified himself as the Kaiken, which is a term for a bride’s protective dagger. This implies that Sommers might be connected to Imu in a feminine sense. Similarly, the Cipher Pol is referred to as the Aegis, symbolizing Marijoa’s shield. The Aegis was held by Athena, another Goddess, suggesting a possible link between Cipher Pol and a female deity. This could be another hint from Oda, implying that Imu might be a goddess inhabiting a woman’s form. We hope for more clarification on this intriguing speculation in the future.

In exactly a week, we’ll get to enjoy the latest chapter of One Piece, which will be released as per its regular schedule on Sunday. For our readers in Japan, that means it arrives at midnight on Monday, JST. But don’t worry international fans, you’ll have access to the chapter on May 11. Mark your calendars for June 1, 2025 for the official release date of Chapter 1150. Excitingly, you can read this chapter completely free on Manga Plus!

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2025-05-26 22:44