One Piece: Gear 5 Luffy Vs Imu, Explained

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

The story has now moved past the flashback focusing on Loki and Elbaf, and is returning to the present in the Warland, where major conflicts will begin. Fans have been anticipating the end of the flashback for months, eager to see the showdown between Imu, the Holy Knights, and the Straw Hat Pirates. While the Elbaf arc already featured significant battles, it’s becoming clear that the largest conflict will center around the series’ main character, Monkey D. Luffy.

Luffy’s upcoming fight in Elbaf is expected to be much larger in scale than his battle with Kaido, which many fans already consider the greatest fight in One Piece. The risks are higher than ever, and his opponents are incredibly powerful. Luffy will need to fully utilize his Gear 5 abilities, along with his improved Conqueror’s Haki, to overcome them. As the story progresses towards a confrontation between Gear 5 Luffy and Imu, the World Government’s ruler, excitement for One Piece is reaching a peak.

Imu’s Arrival On Elbaf Sets Up The Biggest Luffy Battle

Imu Wants To Take Over The Land Of The Giants

  • Luffy vs Imu is bound to happen
  • Gear 5 and Conqueror’s Haki will be key in the battle

At the start of the Elbaf arc, many fans were unsure who Luffy’s opponent would be. Initially, there didn’t seem to be any real danger, as Elbaf was already allied with Luffy and his crew. This changed with the arrival of the Holy Knights, specifically Shamrock and Gunko. Many viewers thought Shamrock would be the arc’s main villain, but the story took an unexpected turn when Shamrock returned to the Holy Land. Instead, Oda introduced two new Holy Knights, Saint Sommers and Saint Killingham, shifting the focus of the conflict.

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

Fans were puzzled about how just three Holy Knights could possibly defend against the combined forces of the Elbaf Giants and a Yonko crew, especially since Luffy couldn’t handle them alone. But everything changed when Imu unexpectedly arrived. By possessing Gunko, one of the Holy Knights, Imu unleashed incredible power and threw the country into chaos. Imu used Domi Reversi to turn Dorry and Brogy into undead, demon-like slaves and simultaneously gained the strength of most of the Giants.

Elbaf is currently under attack by Imu and a large force of their army, including the Holy Knights. Fans widely believe this sets up a major showdown between Gear 5 Luffy and Imu, which promises to be one of the most thrilling battles in the series.

How Luffy’s Gear 5 Can Rival Imu’s Powers

Gear 5 Could Hard Counter Imu’s Powers

Image by Toei Animation

It’s currently too soon for Luffy to face Imu, and that’s understandable. He hasn’t fully controlled his abilities yet and isn’t strong enough to win against Imu. However, a battle between them is inevitable, and fans can expect Luffy to eventually become powerful enough to challenge Imu.

That’s the form I feel my freest in. — Luffy to Bonney

The main focus of this One Piece arc is Luffy developing his Haki abilities. He already has very powerful Conqueror’s Haki, and this arc will likely see him refine it, allowing him to take on even the strongest opponents, like the Yonko.

Despite his efforts, Luffy struggled to seriously injure the seemingly immortal beings in the Egghead arc. To overcome this, he needs to strengthen his Haki and learn to use large amounts of it effectively. This would allow him to slow down their healing abilities and, with powerful attacks, potentially defeat them for good. Imu would be the ideal opponent to practice against and test these improved skills.

It’s crucial to remember that Imu isn’t currently fighting in their true form. They’re lending their power to Gunko’s body, which significantly restricts their abilities. This means Luffy isn’t facing Imu at full strength, giving him a chance to win. The fight between Luffy and Imu promises to be thrilling, pushing Luffy to new heights with his Haki while Imu unleashes everything they’ve got.

This upcoming fight feels like a clash between good and evil, with Luffy symbolizing freedom and Imu representing oppressive control. It’s shaping up to be one of the most important battles in One Piece, and fans are eagerly anticipating it.

Luffy Vs Imu Will Be Even Bigger Than The Kaido Battle

  • The stakes are higher than ever before in One Piece

The battle between Luffy and Kaido is easily one of the most epic fights in One Piece history, and many fans consider it Eiichiro Oda’s best work yet. It’s easy to see why – Oda packed the fight with incredible uses of Haki and even introduced the Sun God Nika. The fight was incredibly satisfying and a joy for fans to experience.

Devil Fruits are only going to take you so far. It is Haki that conquers all! — Kaido to Luffy

The upcoming fight between Luffy and Imu is raising the stakes and promises to be even more intense than his battle with Kaido. Fans have been waiting to learn more about the series’ ultimate villain, and this fight will reveal everything. Expect to see incredible displays of Devil Fruit abilities and Haki, unlike anything seen before in the story.

Luffy and Imu are both fighting at their absolute peak, and their battle represents a fundamental conflict between freedom and oppression. Fans are incredibly excited to see how this massive fight unfolds, as it’s shaping up to be the most important battle in the entire One Piece series.

Luffy Could Get Even Stronger In The Fight

Image via Toei Animation.

The battle between Luffy and Imu could end in several ways, but it seems likely Luffy will win and save Elbaf by defeating Imu and forcing them out of Gunko’s body. The most important outcome for Luffy would be to become more skilled with Haki and use Gear 5 more effectively.

Luffy still has room to grow and isn’t quite as strong as the most powerful characters like Shanks yet. The upcoming Elbaf arc is expected to significantly increase his strength, bringing him closer to Shanks’ level. With each new chapter, Luffy and Shanks’ eventual reunion – and a showdown between them – feels more and more likely.

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2026-01-31 00:37