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One Piece’sElbaf arc is currently moving in full swing and fans know very well that with Imu involved as the main antagonist of the arc, things are only going to get more intense as the story continues. The battles in the Elbaf arc are going to be absolutely massive, and at the same time, the reveals through backstories will prove to be just as big.
Speaking of backstories, it seems that Oda has finally decided to focus on the flashback of Loki and Harald, and through them, he’s also revealed some fascinating bits of information about a currentYonko of the Sea, red-haired Shanks.
Imu Can Grant Immortality And Great Strength To Anyone
So far, Oda has only scratched the surface when it comes tothe powers of Imuand fans have only seen bits and pieces of it. But, immediately after their arrival in Elbaf, one ability became quite apparent. Imu can turn all their enemies into demon slaves, and this is usually accomplished with a power known as Domi Reversi. When Dorry and Brogy went to fight Imu, they were both turned into immortal demons and Imu’s slaves.
With them, other members of the Giant Warrior Pirates were also turned into demon slaves and they were given the powers of immortality and tremendous strength. In exchange, they had to give up a portion of their lifespan and all sense of reason. With this newfound power,Dorry and Brogy are utterly unstoppable, but more than that, Elbaf is in a dire situation.
Allow Mu to show thee the dominance of a God! — Imu
Fans also know that Imu can grant the mark of the Abyss to people. Those who have this mark can pass through the Abyss immediately. Imu also grants powers such as immortality without demonic transformations, which is what the Holy Knights and the Five Elders use. Somehow, Imu also grants incredibly powerful abilities, such as the Yokai powers of the Five Elders.
Shanks Has The World Government Mark
InOne Piecechapter 1152, fans got to see a rather shocking sight when the Loki flashback began. In it, Shankswas seen hanging out in Elbaf14 years ago. While taking a bath with Gaban, Shanks was shown having the mark of the World Government on his left arm, which implies that he was with Imu and the others for a while.
I met Harald at Marijoa. We couldn’t talk freely there. — Shanks
This isn’t a surprise, as Shamrock already confirmed to the fans that Shanks did return to Marijoa at one point, but chose to leave. Whether this is the mark of the Abyss and if Shanks has access to powers like immortality remains unknown.
Shanks’s Connection To Imu Seems Severed
Regardless of whatShanks’s connection to Imuwas, it no longer exists.One Piecechapter 1 clearly shows Shanks losing his left arm, and with it, Imu’s mark. This only means that whatever connection Shanks had to Imu and the World Government was shattered the day he used his life to save Luffy.
One Piece Chapter 1152 will be out this 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 June 22. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1152 is July 02, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free onManga Plus.
