One Piece: Imu’s Connection to Joy Boy Confirmed in Latest Spoilers

After the full summary spoilers for the upcoming issue of One Piece were released, fans were eagerly anticipating an explanation for Emeth’s apparent use of Joy Boy’s Conqueror’s Haki. While the additional details on how Emeth acquired Joy Boy’s Haki were provided, fans were also given a complete understanding of its effects, leading many to believe it to be one of the most powerful abilities in the series.

Despite the significance of the Conqueror’s Haki blast on those near Egghead, it was even more remarkable that the Haki extended to Imu in Mariejois. According to the most recent One Piece spoilers, Imu was reported to have collapsed and let out a scream soon after the blast was released.

What truly surprised fans, however, was Imu’s revelation that he had thought of the name “Joy Boy”to himself at the time. This indicates that Imu was aware of Haki and correctly identified it as belonging to the legendary figure. Therefore, it can be inferred that Imu had a personal connection to Joy Boy and was likely alive during the Void Century (as many had theorized) and possibly held a significant role during that time.

One Piece: First Clue to Imu’s Origins and Relation to Joy Boy Revealed in Chapter 1122 Spoilers

Eiichiro Oda, the author and illustrator of the One Piece manga series, has made it clear that Conqueror’s Haki has a distinct sensation for each individual. This was evident when Luffy unleashed his Gear 5 form in the Wano arc, with Sanji, Marco, Kid, Law, and Hyogoro all recognizing the unique blast of Haki as his own. However, Kaido did not recognize it, possibly because he does not have the same level of familiarity with Luffy as the other characters do.

Keeping this in consideration, Imu uttering Joy Boy’s name after showing clear signs of being affected by his Conqueror’s Haki (perhaps even to the extent of experiencing pain) can hardly be dismissed as a mere coincidence. Furthermore, the fact that this is Oda’s manga only strengthens this theory, as the author is known for intentionally making every decision with a purpose, even if it is not immediately evident.

Therefore, it can be deduced from Imu’s recognition of and apparent reaction to Joy Boy’s Conqueror’s Haki that there are multiple implications. Primarily, it can be concluded that Imu had some sort of connection to Joy Boy during his lifetime, or at the very least, has sufficient knowledge of his Conqueror’s Haki. This further suggests that Imu has a long lifespan, potentially even dating back to the enigmatic Void Century.

It can be inferred that Imu and Joy Boy had a close relationship during the Void Century in One Piece, whether as former allies or enemies. This is supported by the fact that Conqueror’s Haki played a significant role in battles during the current events of the series, indicating that it was also a crucial factor in the Void Century War. As a result, it is highly probable that Imu and Joy Boy engaged in numerous clashes utilizing Conqueror’s Haki.

The fact that Imu appeared to be in pain from Joy Boy’s Haki is significant because it implies that Joy Boy was more powerful than Imu, particularly in terms of Conqueror’s Haki. This may provide insight as to why the coalition of kingdoms, which eventually formed the World Government, was necessary. It is possible that Imu could not defeat Joy Boy alone, and thus had to seek out allies to aid in the battle.

Moreover, this could result in the unveiling of Zunesha’s transgression. Imu, who was aware that defeating Joy Boy would require deceitful methods, might have approached Zunesha and persuaded them to betray Joy Boy. This could have resulted in Zunesha’s condemnation to roam the oceans for all eternity, as they disclosed during their initial encounter with One Piece enthusiasts.

Concluding Remarks

Despite the speculative nature of the above, Oda’s consistent approach to writing his story strongly implies that there is significant significance to be discovered in Imu’s moment of vulnerability. When paired with the existing knowledge of Joy Boy and the Void Century War, it becomes evident that there is a clear connection between Imu’s rule and the current state of the world in the eyes of fans.

Despite fans’ anticipation for answers, Oda’s manga will be taking a break following the release of chapter 1122 in Weekly Shonen Jump due to the Obon holiday publication break. However, according to recent spoilers, there are no planned breaks for Oda after chapter 1122, and the series is set to resume on Monday, August 19, 2024.

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