Imu’s abilities may be the answer to this One Piece mystery

One Piece's recent chapters have provided a completely different context for Imu's abilities and what they can do, especially since it is now confirmed that they can turn people into demons. Furthermore, one detail that has captured people's attention is the fact that they are depicted as having wings while controlling Gunko's body, as well as the individuals they manipulated, possibly confirming the giant shadows seen in Jaya.

There is a strong possibility that Imu, according to a One Piece theory proposed by the X user named @StrawhatUFO, transformed some people into demons, and the Straw Hats saw their silhouette during the early days of the Skypiea arc. This is a tactic that author Eiichiro Oda has employed in the past, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him do it again.

Disclaimer: This article is a speculative theory and reflects the writer's opinion.

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Imu's powers could explain the mysterious shadow figures shown in One Piece during the Jaya arc

During the events of the Jaya storyline, which set the stage for the Skypiea arc, the Straw Hats encountered gigantic shadow silhouettes of humanoid creatures with wings and spears. While this is something the story never fully explored or explained, there is now a genuine possibility that they could have been people transformed into demons because of Imu's Domi Reversi.

Considering how easily they turned Dorry and Brogy into demons during the events of the current Elbaph arc, there is a strong argument that they have done this in the past, suggesting there are others out there with traits like wings and horns. Therefore, it's not impossible to claim that they had some of her servants spread across the oceans of Paradise, leading to an accidental encounter with the Straw Hats.

Moreover, this scenario could also illustrate how author Eiichiro Oda has planned for Imu to possess these abilities all along, which is somewhat confirmed by the longevity of the Elders of the Gorosei. It's still the early stages of the story regarding this recent revelation, though, so fans will have to wait and see how it unfolds.

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The recent revelations of Imu

Imu took over Gunko's body (Image via Toei Animation and Shueisha).

The revelation that Imu has the power to turn people into demons could be one of the biggest twists in One Piece, as it raises a lot of questions. One of the most pressing questions is why the World Government doesn't do this with more people and why they didn't take control of Elbaph and the Giants much sooner, especially considering they are destroying that land right when Luffy, the successor of Joy Boy, is there.

Moreover, now that Oda has confirmed Imu can take over the bodies of people like Gunko, the biggest question is whether they can do this at will and with whomever they want, or if they have to meet certain conditions. This could significantly shape the story moving forward, as their abilities raise the question of why they didn't act on this ability before.

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Final thoughts

Regardless of whether Imu has something to do with the shadow figures at Jaya or not, their recent abilities are bound to be a key factor moving forward in One Piece. They have the capacity to make or break the story retroactively, which is something fans need to consider.

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