Oda Hints Luffy Will Fail and Be Captured in the Final Saga

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

Summary

  • Luffy’s potential defeat hinted by Oda
  • Luffy’s Vivre Card key plot device
  • Imu’s presence raises stakes for Luffy

In the world of “One Piece,” it’s no secret that Monkey D. Luffy ranks among the most powerful characters. This isn’t a revelation to anyone, given that he possesses the abilities of Gear 5 and Conqueror’s Haki. It goes without saying that Luffy is already quite formidable, and his fans are well aware of this fact.

While Luffy may seem like an unstoppable force in the world of One Piece, it doesn’t mean there isn’t someone stronger out there. To be honest, when it comes to experienced fighters, particularly divine beings such as Imu, Luffy is no match yet, at least for the moment. But

Luffy Will Be Beaten At Some Point In The Final Saga

  • Luffy’s Vivre Card Is An Important Plot Device
  • A Luffy Rescue Arc Is Possible

Fans of One Piece are well aware of just how powerful Luffy is, yet they also understand that he can be defeated by Oda’s careful crafting of the storyline. Although Luffy may seem overpowered, there remains a chance for defeat, especially against an adversary like Imu. This is further emphasized when considering that the plot has been structured in such a way to suggest that Luffy will ultimately be captured during the Final Saga.

I had his Vivre Card made. I’ll keep a piece of it, just in case. — Sabo

During the Dressrosa arc, Sabo created a Vivre Card for Luffy, taking a fragment from it. The entire Straw Hat Grand Fleet, including Luffy, acquired a piece of this Vivre Card, with Bellamy retaining one as well. To many fans, this detail may seem insignificant, but Vivre Cards are crucial in the One Piece universe. Created by Oda, these cards serve to indicate an individual’s lifespan and location. This means they can only be used to locate someone, and when a person is in grave danger or away from their comrades, such as the Straw Hats. In essence, crafting Luffy’s Vivre Card foreshadows that his life will be under threat, causing him to be separated from his crew, setting up potential rescue missions for the Straw Hat Pirates, Grand Fleet, and even characters like Bellamy and Sabo.

Imu Is In Elbaf, Which Means Luffy Could Lose

Imu’s Strength Is Roo Overwhelming

Fans have often pondered over how Luffy could possibly lose, given his status as the main character, being a Yonko, possessing Gear 5, and having mastery over all types of Haki. However, with Imu appearing on the scene, fans understand that Imu is currently undefeatable, serving as the final antagonist in One Piece. If Imu is in Elbaf, it suggests that Oda will use this occasion to demonstrate Imu’s formidable powers. This development by Oda heightens the tension of the Final Saga, making it all the more awe-inspiring.

Allow Mu to show thee the dominance of a God! — Imu

This implies that Imu has the potential to defeat Luffy in a fight, and it’s crucial to remember that Imu is determined to eliminate Joy Boy at all costs. When Saturn failed to capture Joy Boy in Egghead, Imu was particularly upset because Joy Boy managed to elude him. Now that Joy Boy is within his reach, Imu cannot ignore him and will likely confront him head-on.

Will Luffy Be Captured In One Piece?

Should the Sacred Knights seize Joy Boy, it would undeniably trigger a thrilling rescue mission that fans can’t wait to witness in the upcoming chapters. Although it remains uncertain whether Luffy will succumb in this instance, it seems inevitable that he will face challenges during the Final Saga. With Imu present now, Oda has an excellent chance to weave this plot thread into the storyline.

In exactly one week from now, we’ll be getting our hands on One Piece Chapter 1151! As always, this exciting installment will be published on Sunday, but for our friends in Japan, it arrives at midnight on Monday, JST. For the rest of us international readers, we can anticipate reading it on June 8. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1151 is confirmed as June 8, 2025. And best of all, fans can enjoy this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-06-01 22:04