One Piece: Why Imu Could Be Using Lily’s Body, Explained

One Piece: Why Imu Could Be Using Lily's Body, Explained

As a long-time fan of One Piece, I find myself constantly intrigued by the depth and complexity of the storylines that Eiichiro Oda weaves for us. The latest theory about Imu and Lily’s connection is one that has me hooked!


This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Final Saga.

Key Takeaways

  • Imu Nerona is over 800 years old and belongs to the Nerona Family.
  • Imu may have swapped personalities with Lily to control an ancient weapon.
  • Imu’s obsession with Vivi hints at the possibility of seizing her body to wield Uranus.

Right now, “One Piece” is delving deeply into the World Government, given that they are expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming Final Saga. The climactic battles are approaching, and it’s clear that Imu and the Elders will serve as the primary antagonists. Moreover, the narrative is gradually setting up for the grand finale war. As for Imu, there are numerous enigmas swirling around this character, with fans intrigued to learn more about him. Most notably, Imu unexpectedly emerged during the Reverie Arc, and was unveiled as the puppet master behind the World Government’s expansion over centuries.

Indeed, Oda has opted to maintain a veil of mystery around the character Imu, revealing very few details about them. What fans do know is that there seems to be some connection between Imu and Lily, though the exact nature of this link remains unclear. It’s also speculated that Imu might reside within Lily’s physical form.

Imu’s Immortality and His Powers Are A Big Mystery So Far

  • Imu Has Been Alive For 800+ Years
  • Imu Belongs To The Nerona Family

In the sprawling narrative of One Piece, a character named Imu has only recently entered the spotlight for readers due to the series’ extensive length. With a total of 1125 chapters behind us, Imu was introduced towards the latter half of this expansive storyline. Consequently, fans find themselves relatively uninformed about this celestial dragon. At present, they are aware that during the Void Century, Imu allied with the other Founding 20 members to battle against the Ancient Kingdom. Their combined might was sufficient to bring down the Ancient Kingdom, leading to the death of Joy Boy as well. Post these events, Imu ascended to a position of supreme power and assumed control over the world.

There was a Saint Imu from the Nerona Family long ago! Could it be that he’s immortal? – Ivankov

As a dedicated gamer diving into this captivating world, I used to believe that all the Founding 20 were equals, with their weapons placed before the Empty Throne serving as a testament to that unity. However, things took an unexpected turn when Imu, from the Nerona Family, managed to seize power. Since then, the World Government has taken on its current form. It’s no secret to fans that Imu has remained alive throughout this time.

This idea makes a lot of sense and goes on to explain why Imu is still alive to this day and how they ended up becoming the main antagonist of the series. But, sadly, this only explains one aspect of the character. Fans also know that Imu is kept under the wraps for some reason, appearance-wise. In fact, even in the anime, Imu’s voice was revealed to be muffled using a machine. There is a reason for that, and it could be linked to another power of the Ope Ope no Mi. Fans know that another character was deeply linked with Imu during the Void Century, and this character was Lily. Of course, this character is very important, but, readers only know little about her.

How Imu Could’ve Switched To Lily’s Body After The Great War

Imu Might Be Present In Lily’s Body Right Now

One Piece: Why Imu Could Be Using Lily's Body, Explained

Readers familiar with the Void Century saga are aware of the bond between Imu and Lily. Given their membership in the Founding 20, it makes sense they interacted frequently due to their shared unit affiliation. However, as events unfolded, it was revealed that Lily allied herself with Joy Boy’s faction. It was she who dispersed the Poneglyphs globally, an act Imu greatly resented. In time, Lily met a mysterious end, yet we learn she never returned to Arabasta after making a vow at the Empty Throne. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear to fans.

As a gamer immersed in the captivating world of One Piece, I’d like to share an intriguing theory: Lily seems to have been overtaken by Imu, and this connection links back to the Ope Ope no Mi. When Doflamingo unveiled the extraordinary power of the Ope Ope no Mi, the fruit famed as the ultimate devil fruit, he highlighted two capabilities. The first was the Perennial Youth Surgery, which everyone seems to remember. However, there’s a crucial part of Oda’s revelation that often gets overlooked by fans – for various reasons. The second significant power of this fruit is the Personality Swap, and it was this ability that Doflamingo yearned for. He reasoned that if he could acquire it, he could trade places with Imu, effectively becoming the ruler of the world.

One Piece: Why Imu Could Be Using Lily's Body, Explained

It seems plausible that Imu used a technique from the Void Century to possess Lily’s body instead, for several reasons. Firstly, the being who underwent immortality treatment might not have been Imu but rather Lily herself. This could explain why Lily’s body was never returned to Arabasta. Secondly, you may ask why Imu would choose Lily’s body. The reason is straightforward: it provides a convenient cover for Imu’s true identity and actions.

Imu And His Obsession With Vivi

Imu Might Be Able To Control An Ancient Weapon Through Lily

In the world of One Piece, there’s a theory that Imu might have wanted to possess Lily because of some unique ability she had, even though it doesn’t seem like she has any special powers at the moment. However, fans remember that Vivi, her descendant, plays a significant role in this storyline, suggesting that Lily may have been just as important. In the One Piece universe, there are three ancient weapons, and each seems to be connected to an individual. For example, the Ancient Weapon Poseidon is Shirahoshi, who takes the form of a living being. The Ancient Weapon Pluton appears to have some connection with Momonosuke, which is why it’s being guarded in Wano Country. Only Momonosuke can release it using Zunesha’s powers and possibly command it as well.

I shall not open the borders of Wano Country right now, Zunesha! – Momonosuke

This brings fans to the third ancient weapon, which is, Uranus. Given that the other two are linked to a person, it is highly likely that the third ancient weapon was linked to a commander as well, and this person was none other than Lily of the Nefertari Family. Because Imu wanted to control the powers of this weapon, they eventually took control over Lily’s body and, ever since then, have maintained control over it. This also explains why Imu is currently able to utilize Uranus.

Primarily, the text suggests that Imu desires Vivi’s body for a specific reason. Similar to Shirahoshi and Momonosuke who were reborn with the ability to control ancient weapons, it seems probable that Vivi also has unique powers. It’s plausible that she can command the third Ancient Weapon. If this is true, Imu intends to take over her body in order to gain control of these powers. This could be possible because Vivi is a descendant of Lily, who had the power to control Uranus. Therefore, if such power was passed down, it would logically belong to Vivi, making her an attractive target for Imu. However, this is merely speculation and may or may not turn out to be accurate in the storyline.

You can read “One Piece” through Viz Media, where official and free access to the series is provided on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus applications. The upcoming chapter of One Piece, labeled as One Piece 1126, will be released on September 15, 2024.

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2024-09-09 02:33