This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf arc.
One of the biggest questions that fans have in One Piece at the moment is what Imu’s Devil Fruit ability truly is. As fans know, Imu is the main antagonist of One Piece at the moment, and they are quite clearly incredibly powerful.
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Their strength is such that even Rocks could not do anything against them, and this was quite clear from the latest flashback that is ongoing. Apart from the power of Uranus, Imu also has some Devil Fruit that allows them to use abilities like Domi Reversi, along with some others. Imu’s Devil Fruit name has not been explicitly revealed by Oda, but the abilities certainly have been shown, and it is quite clear that Imu is connected to the Earth God.
Imu Is The Earth God Of The One Piece World
When the Harley was first revealed to the fans in One Piece, the existence of other Gods was confirmed. Of course, fans always knew that the Sun God existed, but the existence of the Forest God and the Earth God was quite intriguing as well. Naturally, Imu is one of these godly figures, given that they are a God among the Gods of the One Piece world.
Allow Mu to show thee the dominance of a God! — Imu to the people of Elbaf
Based on everything that Oda has revealed about Imu, it is quite clear that they are the Earth God itself. The biggest clue lies in the fact that in the First World, the Earth God was the one who fought against the Sun God and used the Serpent of Hellfire, or in other words, the Red Line.
The Earth God also existed in the Second World, and right now, Imu is the one who holds the power of this God. Just as the Sun God is the Warrior of Liberation, the Earth God brings oppression, as it did in the First World when it ruled. This is perfectly fitting for someone like Imu, who uses the power of Domi Reversi and turns everyone into their slaves.
Imu’s Devil Fruit Could Be Tied To The Leviathan
As far as which creature the Earth God will truly be, Oda has not revealed the answer yet, but the creature that Imu can transform into looks remarkably similar to the Leviathan. Imu took the form of this all-consuming creature first when Sabo attacked them during the Reverie. Imu was able to consume Sabo’s fire quite easily.
Mu shall give thee an immeasurable strength and an undying body. Thou shalt lose all sense of reason. Domi Reversi. — Saint Imu Nerona to Dorry and Brogy
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Later on, fans found out that imu can also take away the lifespan of others and even grant eternal life to others. This control over lifespan correlates directly with souls, and the Leviathan has absolute authority over souls.
Above all, Imu uses the power of Abyss, and the mouth of the Leviathan is also known as the Abyss. It is highly likely that the Leviathan is the Earth God in One Piece, and that Imu is the wielder of this power.
Imu And Luffy Are Destined To Fight
The Final Saga of One Piece is progressing at a rapid pace, and fans already know that Luffy and Imu are bound to fight. Luffy is the Sun God who stands for liberation and breaks the chains of slaves, while Imu is a demonic God who enslaves the entire world.
First, I need two Devil Fruits! I’ll have Harald eat one of them. — Rocks D. Xebec
Joy Boy lost to Imu 800 years ago, but Luffy most certainly will not. Their battle has only just begun, and it will continue for quite a while, over the course of the next few years of One Piece. Fans absolutely cannot wait to see this battle commence, and the first glimpse of it could very well be provided in Elbaf, where Imu has taken over Gunko’s body.
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece will be featured in this week’s Weekly Shonen Jump Issue. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1167 is November 30, 2025. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday, which is 11:00 AM EST, or 8:00 AM PT. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump apps.
