Imu is the true sovereign of the World Government, meaning that they're in complete control of the organization. Imu has maintained this power for centuries and manipulated the way things functioned in several kingdoms throughout the world. Even though Imu is arguably the final villain of One Piece, there's still a lot that readers don't know about them.
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In fact, One Piece fans had no idea what kind of abilities Imu possesses or where they stood in terms of strength. However, the Elbaf arc changed things. Oda has disclosed new details about Imu, including their demon form.
This post contains spoilers for One Piece.
Imu's Physical Strength Increases By Several Folds
It Becomes Almost Impossible To Overwhelm With Pure Strength
Despite appearing in so many chapters, Imu's face or body has not been revealed—only their silhouette has been visible. The same goes for Imu's demon form. While it may be difficult to see what's what, there's no denying that the transformation bolsters Imu's physical abilities significantly.
Upon morphing into a demon, the size of their body increases drastically, and they easily dwarf the Five Elders, whose own Devil Fruit transformations make them massive. With such a massive physique, it is possible for them. Naturally, a person of that stature could easily squash their opponents with sheer physical strength. They wouldn't even have to use Haki or any other Devil Fruit-centric attacks to get rid of their enemies. Another detail worth remembering is that Imu's transformation includes a pointed tail, which is what they used to stab Sabo in the Empty Throne room.
Imu's Demon Form Allows Them To Fly
Imu Can Take Flight At Any Time
As previously stated, Imu's demon form changes their physiology, and not only do they become bigger, but they also gain a pair of wings. In most depictions of Satan and demons, they are shown with wings that help them to fly. Imu demonstrated their ability to fly in Elbaf after they took over Gunko's body.
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Imu's takeover didn't cause Gunko's body to grow in size, but it did develop wings and a long tail. With the help of these wings, Imu was able to fly at astounding speeds and avoid any grounded attacks. Hopefully, Oda will reveal Imu's full demon form before the Elbaf arc ends.
Imu Possesses A Pentagram Grimoire
Imu Can Summon All Kinds Of Weapons
Another important detail that fans need to remember about Imu is that they have the ability to summon a grimoire with a pentagram at will. Obviously, it is not an ordinary grimoire as it allows Imu to summon an unknown dark-colored substance, which can then be turned into any kind of weapon.
Imu put this particular skill to use in Elbaf against Brogy, who was critically injured as a result. Having the ability to create any kind of weapon at a whim is truly astounding, and it's hardly surprising that Imu is such a powerful character. It is possible that Imu can also do other things with the dark substance, but it's hard to understand the limits of the power due to their limited screen time. However, Imu is the final villain in One Piece; there's every chance that fans will get to see more of them in future arcs.
Imu Demon Form Is Not Limited To Just One Body
Imu Can Take Over Other Bodies
It's certainly true that Imu has a demonic form of their own, but they can also take over the body of any person who has been endowed with the Depths and Abyss Covenants. They have taken over the bodies of characters like Gunko and Jaygarcia Saturn. Once Imu gained control, their bodies' morphology changed to a certain extent.
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Upon gaining control, the personality of the individual is completely sidelined, and they stop behaving like their usual selves. Furthermore, Imu is also able to utilise all powers that the person has, including their Devil Fruit ability. For example, Imu effortlessly utilized Gunko's Aro Aro no Mi in Elbaf to wreak havoc on the Giants. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that Imu can also use their own Haki when they're inside the person's body. In Elbaf, Imu released their terrifyingly powerful Haki that was felt by almost every person on the island.
Imu's Demon Form Is Likely Inspired By Satan
Oda Is Known For Taking Inspiration From Other Media
Imu is a character that holds a lot of significance to the story of One Piece. After all, they're the overarching antagonist. Imu has done a lot of evil in their life. Not only have they eliminated certain people who challenged their authority, but they have also destroyed entire islands and erased them from history altogether. This happened to the Ancient Kingdom, a mighty empire that existed before the Void Century. Imu has also planned the assassination of multiple important people whom they considered a threat to their existence.
Considering their behavior and ability to transform into a demon, it's quite apparent that Imu is loosely based on Satan, a common name in mythologies and religions. Just like Satan, Imu is malevolent and vicious. They also feel superior to everyone else. Also, Imu's Covenants grant people power and immortality, at the cost of losing their bodies. This is also a popular trope in literature, where Satan grants a person their wish but takes something important in return.
One Piece
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- October 20, 1999
- Network
- Fuji TV
Cast
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Mayumi TanakaMonkey D. Luffy (voice) -
Kazuya NakaiRoronoa Zoro (voice)
