Future Events Imu is either a raid boss or a non-fighter

#1
The character design doesn't scream "Luffy 1V1 fight"

Imu is either a Kaguya-like raidboss that will require either the entire Straw Hat Crew (may seem corny but SHs vs Imu would be a great way to end the story) or the D. Clan (perhaps Luffy/Dragon tagteam or Luffy/Dragon/Garp even if he's still around somehow) to gang up on her.
 
#4
The character design doesn't scream "Luffy 1V1 fight"

Imu is either a Kaguya-like raidboss that will require either the entire Straw Hat Crew (may seem corny but SHs vs Imu would be a great way to end the story) or the D. Clan (perhaps Luffy/Dragon tagteam or Luffy/Dragon/Garp even if he's still around somehow) to gang up on her.
Live Lolda reaction when you thought Luffy isn't going to solo Imu:

 
#9
The character design doesn't scream "Luffy 1V1 fight"

Imu is either a Kaguya-like raidboss that will require either the entire Straw Hat Crew (may seem corny but SHs vs Imu would be a great way to end the story) or the D. Clan (perhaps Luffy/Dragon tagteam or Luffy/Dragon/Garp even if he's still around somehow) to gang up on her.
Kaguya was unknown until the final battle, if Oda wanted him like that, he wouldn't show him exist at this early, there won't be a surprise factor for the readers now if Imu shows up like Kaguya, and even Sabo learned about him, not only readers.
 
#10
Imu does need to have some might behind him, even if it's an ancient weapon he can utilize in battle or being one himself, possibly the ability used to wipe out the island. Hence the Gorosei bow to him. Thus, technically, he does not need to be a fighter.

But in any case, the title of the final villain goes either to Imu or Blackbeard.
 
#12
Clearly we cant say this untill they reveal themselves.

Anyone knows oda he changes design last minute look at vegapunk,kaido .
It's not about design, it's about what the character did until now; was extremely secretive and in the shadows. Unless if it's someone we already know, the person clearly doesn't want to be known in public - forget having any kind of fighting experience.
 
#18
Think it will depend on if Luffy fights Akainu. Luffys going to fight Blackbeard and we know that's going to be drawn out fight. If he also fights Akainu I can't see him also fighting Imu in another one on one fight. If Akainu fights someone else then opens up the door for Luffy to fight Imu in a one on one
 

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#19
Think it will depend on if Luffy fights Akainu. Luffys going to fight Blackbeard and we know that's going to be drawn out fight. If he also fights Akainu I can't see him also fighting Imu in another one on one fight. If Akainu fights someone else then opens up the door for Luffy to fight Imu in a one on one
Your avy.:snoopy:
 
#20
folks here acting obtuse saying its just a silhouette like imu doesnt have the frame of a teenage child.

99 % of luffy's main antagonist have been drawn to look significantly more physically imposing than him
its only gotten worse post time skip
 
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