Imu’s Throne Room Confirms One Piece is Rich with Hidden Easter Eggs

One Piece Episode 1120 wrapped up with the conclusion of Sabo’s Reverie flashback, shifting the anime community’s focus towards Imu and their future schemes. While Imu remained cryptic about what’s to come, the discussion between King Cobra and them unveiled significant information, including Imu’s connection to Nefertari Lili, the inaugural monarch of the Arabasta Kingdom.

Additionally, as attention turns to the leader of the World Government, their throne was prominently displayed, potentially serving as a map of the series’ world leading to the ultimate treasure. This not only reiterates that the series is rich with hundreds of Easter Eggs yet to be uncovered but also raises the possibility that Imu possesses knowledge of the grand treasure’s whereabouts.

Disclaimer: This article contains potential spoilers and reflects the author’s views.

One Piece: Unpacking the significance of Imu’s throne

Imu as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Imu’s seat, often referred to as the Empty Throne, is of considerable historical significance, designed by the First Twenty to prevent any individual from gaining absolute power. This throne is situated within Pangea Castle on the Holy Land of Mariejois.

The throne’s configuration and its construction are particularly noteworthy. It is elevated above three platforms, each featuring swords thrust into them, honoring the members of the First Twenty as per Nefertari Cobra’s account. The throne armrests are gilded and crafted to resemble lion heads.

What sets this throne apart is its extraordinary length, exceeding any human height. The upper backrest is adorned with numerous dots, diminishing towards the bottom, where a visual representation appears with four spots encircling a central point.

The Grand Line as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

As many fans speculated, the Empty Throne symbolizes the map of the One Piece world. The dots on the upper backrest likely depict the islands of the Grand Line, which ultimately lead to the final destination, Laugh Tale, encircled by the four Road Poneglyphs (script that reveals the direct location of Laugh Tale).

This connection suggests that the World Government, particularly Imu and a select few confidantes, might indeed know the whereabouts of the grand treasure that pirates tirelessly seek.

The plausibility of Imu knowing One Piece’s location

Nico Robin as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The grand treasure lies on Laugh Tale, and as symbolized by the Empty Throne, the occupant may know its precise location. So, is Imu merely toying with the pirates in their quest for Roger’s treasure, or is there a deeper significance at play?

Unfortunately, providing a definitive answer is challenging due to the extensive lore that Eiichiro Oda has crafted over a thousand episodes and chapters. However, various hints suggest otherwise. Since her introduction, Nico Robin has been pursued by the World Government.

This indicates that the World Government may have an idea of where the grand treasure is located but lacks the exact coordinates as inscribed on the Road Poneglyphs, which only Nico Robin has the ability to decipher. This ongoing pursuit by the World Government thus makes sense.

Akainu as seen in the manga (Image via mangakakalot)

Furthermore, the last moments of Whitebeard and Vegapunk’s dialogue provided additional hints. Sengoku (during the former) and Akainu (during the latter) exhibited profound yet hard-to-define emotions.

Sengoku’s shock and Akainu’s fury over Vegapunk unraveling details about the grand treasure could suggest that Fleet Admirals are privy to its location, possibly from their higher-ups, the Five Elders, and Imu.

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