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One Pieceis currently in the Elbaf arc and it is here that Oda is finally going all out with his imagination, delivering one massive piece of lore after another, and on top of that, giving fans a good look at the strongest character in the whole story and the main villain, Imu. As seen Recently in the story, Oda has taken a very brave step by introducing Imu asthe main antagonist of the arc through Gunko.
A proper look at Imu’s abilities was given to the fans inOne Piecechapter 1150, and it is safe to say that their power is one of the series’ most dangerous ones. In fact, even when compared to the most ridiculous power in all of One Piece, that is, the power of the Nika fruit, it seems Imu’s power holds its own pretty well, and it seems to be far superior to anything else seen in the story.
Why Luffy’s Nika Form Is The Most Ridiculous Power
One Piecefans are very well aware of how strong Nika is and what Luffy can do when he taps into the Nika power. First awakened during the battle against Kaido, it is quite clear to see that the Nika power is one of One Piece’s most powerful ones. The Five Elders go on to call it the world’s most ridiculous ability, and that is certainly a very impression statement. This is largely down to the fact that Nika’s fighting style is quite unconventional and he uses his stretchy body to accomplish the impossible. Fans also know that Nika is the Warrior of Liberation, and goes from place to place spreading laughter and joy. When Luffy is in his Nika form, he can access the power of rubber freely, but he can also transfer his abilities to his surroundings, which is a property of the Paramecia types that he can usedespite being a Zoan.
He’s the warrior of liberation, the Sun God Nika! — The Five Elders
On top of that,Luffy can also do just about anything he can think of. He can conjure whatever he wants and do the unthinkable, and all this is possible because of his incredible imagination. In simple words, Luffy can do whatever he wants as long as he can imagine it, and the power of imagination is the only true weakness for Luffy. Oda himself confined this recently:
Q1: When using Gear 5th, Luffy takes things like goggles or a baseball helmet out of his Hagoromo cloud scarf. Please tell us how that works!
Imu’s Demonic Power Is Immensely Powerful
Imu’s Power Surpasses Gear 5
Coming over to Imu’s demonic powers, fans have only seen bits from it so far, but it is alreadyOne Piece’smost overpowered ability. It is safe to say that Imu can actually use the powers of the magic circle to summon whatever he wants, such as cannons, pistols, and even knives and daggers. Imu can shoot down their enemies with the pentagram, and more than that, Imu can also make a devil contract with others. As seen inOne Piecechapter 1150, Imu can make a devil’s contract with anyone, be it willingly or unwillingly. Imu takes away a portion of their lifespan and gives them immortality and strength in return. This is truly a phenomenal ability.
Allow Mu to show thee the dominance of a God! — Imu
Imu Is Stronger Than Luffy Right Now
Based onthe small glimpse of Imu’s powerthatOne Piecefans have seen so far, it is clear to see that Imu’s Demon God Devil Fruit is far superior at the moment. Luffy’s Nika fruit is limitless in potential, but he hasn’t used it in the way that Imu does, and at this moment, Imu is the stronger one of the two, which goes without saying.
One Piece Chapter 1150 will be out in a week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on May 11. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1150 is Jun 10, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free onManga Plus.
