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Eiichiro Oda is one heck of a genius when it comes to foreshadowing and plot twists.One Pieceis ridden with mysteries and revelations. From Shanks’ twin brother to Luffy’s connection to Joyboy, it all fits perfectly.
But there’s more to it in terms of his writing of the villains in his story. While everyone thought Imu would be the final boss, this fan theory is set to overturn it in many aspects.
The recent chapter paved the way for a fan theory that diminishes the Saint as the final villain. Rather, it is someone more insidious and scheming who might prove a challenge to Luffy in the final arc.
Interestingly, the mangaka might topple the readers’ understanding of the character’s villainy and true purpose. And though it sounds fascinating, there remains one question. What is Imu’s final fate in the series?
Is Blackbeard the final boss inOne Piece?
As a member of the D clan, Blackbeard is one of the fearless yet ruthless pirates in theOne Pieceseries. He’s also one of the most hated characters in the series. This ties well with his actions in the Marineford Arc as well as the Amazon Lily Arc.
In a true sense, Blackbeard is an embodiment ofthe Machiavelli villain. He is treacherous, cunning, and scheming in most ways. His actions involve manipulating almost everyone including the Marines and the World Government.
At large, it also highlights his ambitions and motives in the series. His devil fruit ability was procured through his deceit and manipulation. And though he possesses two devil fruits, he might be in the pursuit to become the final boss.
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A theory inr/OnePiecerules outImuas the final boss. Instead, it pedestalizes Blackbeard’s formidable role as a villain in the final saga.
While it all seems too ideal, it is rather wishy-washy considering Imu’s character. The origins and true identity are blanketed in mystery and ambiguity, and so are their powers.
As of now, they stand undefeated in terms of their power. But it won’t be long before the mangaka reveals the bigger plan, including their fate in the final saga.
Eiichiro Oda’s ‘bigger plan’ for Imu’s fate in the series
From destroying the Lulusia Kingdom to murdering Saint Saturn,Eiichiro Odapainted Imu as one of the most menacing villains. The hooded entity is shrouded in mystery in terms of their origins and identity.
The extent of their powers isn’t yet charted but all we know is that it is deeply diabolical. It is nothing short of demonic considering how they ended some of the beloved characters.Blackbeardusurping them and absorbing their powers seems too far-fetched in terms of the villain’s stakes.
To erase an island and control the seas is no joke. And though Blackbeard is in the pursuit of power, let’s not forgetthe Saint’s chokeholdon the Yonkos. They stand on top of the panopticon as a powerful entity able to carry out genocide.
As for their fate, it would take a lot for Luffy and others to incapacitate the warlord. This also includes Blackbeard and his devil fruit powers. And though the mysterious saint is unparalleled, they are bound to be defeated in the long run.
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Overall, Blackbeard’s possibility of being a final villain is partly plausible. Yet it isn’t disputed considering his feats in the series. As for Imu, their ruin would be nothing short of theatrical in the long run.
One Pieceis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Shueisha’s Manga Plus app.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
