Future Events Why Blackbeard, Not Imu, Is Luffy’s True Final Opponent in One Piece
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Yup, that might even be BB's original goal in one way or another. Maybe he doesn't realize it will be Imu in control at that point and not him. Old leaks said Luffy would "unite the marines and pirates in a final war against the devil/BB", pretty sure it was also mentioned that BB would 'absorb the power of the devil and all the devil fruits from the surface of the sea' or something.
So it will likely be Luffy + everyone vs BB/Imu and his possessed army.
So it will likely be Luffy + everyone vs BB/Imu and his possessed army.
I get that many people think Imu is the final villain after Luffy reaches Laugh Tale and finds the One Piece. But that’s not what the story is setting up, and Oda basically told us that through Vegapunk.
When Vegapunk made his broadcast to the world, he clearly said: "The future will be decided by whoever finds the One Piece." And the panel accompanying those words is not just random. Oda deliberately showed all the major players of the final saga in that moment. That’s your race for the One Piece right there. And guess what? Imu is in that panel.
So no, Imu is not some post-journey hidden final boss that shows up after the treasure is found. If Imu was that kind of figure, Oda wouldn’t have included them among the contenders. That panel says it all: whoever finds the One Piece wins. Period.
If Imu is in the race, then they’re not waiting at the finish line. And when the race ends, it ends. The One Piece is the endgame. The story is moving too fast, and Imu is already revealing their cards. They're on borrowed time.
Teach is the FV. The one Luffy has to beat to get the One Piece. Because whoever wins that fight, wins everything.
When Vegapunk made his broadcast to the world, he clearly said: "The future will be decided by whoever finds the One Piece." And the panel accompanying those words is not just random. Oda deliberately showed all the major players of the final saga in that moment. That’s your race for the One Piece right there. And guess what? Imu is in that panel.
So no, Imu is not some post-journey hidden final boss that shows up after the treasure is found. If Imu was that kind of figure, Oda wouldn’t have included them among the contenders. That panel says it all: whoever finds the One Piece wins. Period.
If Imu is in the race, then they’re not waiting at the finish line. And when the race ends, it ends. The One Piece is the endgame. The story is moving too fast, and Imu is already revealing their cards. They're on borrowed time.
Teach is the FV. The one Luffy has to beat to get the One Piece. Because whoever wins that fight, wins everything.
Unless the One Piece grants some kind of power or is a gateway to unlimited power, it's really, really hard to see Blackbeard being a bigger threat than Imu and the whole human megastructure backing him (World Government, Marines, Holy Knights, etc) As of now, Blackbeard doesn’t really seem like a major threat.
1. DESTINY VS FREEDOM
Luffy is a boy who just wants to be free.
His dream has never been about power or destiny. It’s always been about living on his own terms.
Blackbeard, on the other hand, acts with full belief that destiny is on his side. He doesn’t just dream, he thinks the world owes him that dream.
It’s the ultimate clash:
One believes the world bends to his destiny.
The other walks his own path, rejecting fate—yet becomes the only man who can set the world free.
Luffy never asked to carry the world’s hopes.
But as the embodiment of the Sun God, the symbol of liberation itself, he may be the only one who can.
2. Aiming for the Top
Blackbeard already knows where two Ancient Weapons are.
Unlike Luffy, who stumbles into world-shaking truths, Blackbeard seeks them.
He plans. He waits. And when he strikes, he aims high.
With this knowledge and ambition, Blackbeard has the potential to become the final threat that stands between Luffy and the dawn of the world.
3. A Dreamer Who Wants It All
Blackbeard doesn’t just want to be the Pirate King. He wants the world.
His crew speaks openly about domination. He has a plan, a method, and terrifying momentum.
Just as Luffy is set to surpass Roger, Teach is clearly positioned to finish what Rocks D Xebec started. World domination through chaos and ambition.
If he falls short before the climax, all that buildup collapses. His rise is too calculated to not matter.
4. Special Bloodline
What if he is the descendant of Joy Boy?
He might carry the blood, but not the will.
One Piece has always shown us: blood doesn't define legacy. Will does.
5. THE GOD SLAYER
Blackbeard’s powers may be the perfect counter to the World Government’s “gods.”
“All those who think they’re invulnerable… I can turn them back into ordinary weak human beings.”
He can bring even the strongest down to earth.
The Celestial Dragons think they're divine. They see themselves as gods.
But Teach may be the one who drags them down.
Their names are tied to the planets.
Blackbeard is a black hole, a force so heavy it pulls everything into the dark.
6. Two Pirates
They love different foods.
They see the world differently.
They laugh, fight, and live differently.
But in the end, they’re both dreamers.
“People’s dreams… don’t ever end!”
He said it while laughing.
He said it as a believer.
He’s the pirate who never sleeps; so he can’t dream.
And yet he dreams louder than anyone.
Luffy vs Blackbeard is the ultimate final clash.
The pirate who dreams of sharing joy and freedom VS the pirate who wants everything for himself.
I get that many people think Imu is the final villain, waiting for Luffy after he finds the One Piece.
But that’s not what the story is setting up. Oda basically told us that through Vegapunk.
When Vegapunk made his broadcast to the world, he said it clearly:
“The future will be decided by whoever finds the One Piece.”
And Oda didn’t pair those words with a random panel. He showed all the major players of the final saga right then and there.
That’s your race. That’s your endgame. Imu is in that panel.
So no, Imu isn’t some secret boss waiting after the treasure is claimed.
If they were, Oda wouldn’t have placed them among the contenders. That panel makes it simple:
Whoever finds the One Piece wins.
If Imu is in the race, then they’re not at the finish line.
And when someone gets there, it’s over.
The story is moving fast. Imu is already showing their hand.
They’re not the future, they’re the last gasp of the past.
Power rots. Balance collapses.
The final battle won’t be between gods.
It will be between two pirates:
Marshall D. Teach and Monkey D. Luffy.
Oda has been building Blackbeard since volume 15. And based on that, I genuinely can’t imagine a satisfying ending for him that doesn’t include confronting Imu—and coming out on top.
But more than luffy vs kuro I think is going to be BB+IMU
I'll explain BB kills or absorbs imu then imu takes control over his body so luffy final fight is two characters/someone with 3 DF
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BB is the final villain
Nope, we see a lot of Stuff with Teach. So this was nothing else the introduction of Imu. This introduction started with the beginning of the Final Saga. It started with Lulusia kingdom, continued in Egghead island with Gorosei appearence, and now we see Imu. The whole final arc is designed within Imu and WG. While Teach line looks more right now a side quest.
Now speaking of Teach, we already saw how he used his DF powers, and we also saw what powers his team is using. But this is the first time we see how Imu does things.
Now speaking of Teach, we already saw how he used his DF powers, and we also saw what powers his team is using. But this is the first time we see how Imu does things.
Whatever happens after Elbaf, two things are important:
1. Even through an avatar, Luffy will know finally know about Imu
2. Though the attack will likely be repelled, Mariejois has been attacked. And if the Holy Knights are driven off, then the demon giants are no more.
Suddenly, Imu's grip on the world isn't going to be quite as firm as it has been. His city attacked, his ancient enemy foiled him.
Indeed, with no giants, his enemy reborn in Luffy and his city no longer invincible, perhaps Imu may entertain the idea of King Teach I of Fullalead. Hire a D. to kill a D.
But of course, by doing so, Imu invites a hungry jackal, just waiting to stab him in the back.
1. Even through an avatar, Luffy will know finally know about Imu
2. Though the attack will likely be repelled, Mariejois has been attacked. And if the Holy Knights are driven off, then the demon giants are no more.
Suddenly, Imu's grip on the world isn't going to be quite as firm as it has been. His city attacked, his ancient enemy foiled him.
Indeed, with no giants, his enemy reborn in Luffy and his city no longer invincible, perhaps Imu may entertain the idea of King Teach I of Fullalead. Hire a D. to kill a D.
But of course, by doing so, Imu invites a hungry jackal, just waiting to stab him in the back.
There is a small possibility for Imu to possess the BB body...But I don't think this suits her style. Imu is probably just some crazy entity from the First World. Still, it seems she wants to look beautiful, so she aims to possess only beautiful bodies.
Also speaking about fire at Marijoa, I don't think this is something really serious, even if it is Dragon. Dragon feared HK, without knowing about Imu, and ignoring Imu as a possible threat. While now we saw how Imu can create HK is the seconds from any bums. So until Dragon does something crazy, I will ignore him as no threatening force to WG.
Also speaking about fire at Marijoa, I don't think this is something really serious, even if it is Dragon. Dragon feared HK, without knowing about Imu, and ignoring Imu as a possible threat. While now we saw how Imu can create HK is the seconds from any bums. So until Dragon does something crazy, I will ignore him as no threatening force to WG.
