What can one expect from a more sombre encounter in Elbaf?

Only the cheiro of the giants’ battles is trazed by the ventos that rise above Elbaf. They announce something much more pleasant: the arrival of Imu, the mysterious head of the World Government. Following the disclosure of One Piece spoilers for chapter 1149, fans were shocked by an event that could completely change the balance of forces in the world created by Eiichiro Oda.

This chapter represents a dramatic twist that could hasten the conclusion of the story. While the Chapéus de Palha face formidable opponents, the true perigo may just be beginning.

But what does this mean for Luffy, the Elbaf giants, and the world’s future?

Os Cavaleiros Divinos: an apparently insurmountable challenge
At that time, the focus of Elbaf’s battles was on the Cavaleiros Divinos, who were immortal, capable of regeneration, and extremely destructive diabo fruit users. The level of amity faced by the Chapéus de Palha, who had already experienced intense confrontations in Egghead, was significantly raised by this new line of villains.

Scopper Gaban’s entrance into the night
The presence of Scopper Gaban, a loan member of Gol D. Roger’s tripulation, answered the fãs’ hopes. Gaban defeats the temido Sommers in a brutal brawl, using his absolute dominance over the Haki and his macho abilities to prevent the Cavaleiros from regenerating.

However, when Gaban’s son Koron is used as a reference, vitória is compromised. To save it, the war is forced to be waged—an emotional coup that exposes the vile strategy: the use of emotional manipulation as a weapon of war.

Imu takes charge: more than a villain, an entity

Assuming that the narrative had lost its essence, One Piece demonstrates that there is still more to be done. Imu, a figure obscured by the world government, took possession of Gunko’s body and began to retrieve memories of his past and humanity.

A manifestation of psychological dominance
The Gunko family is a stark example of psychological power and dominance. Similar to the advanced Haki of the Cinco Anciões, but with a slightly more obscure energy, Imu, impacient with the lentidão of his Cavaleiros, uses Gunko as his avatar and releases black relics.

Is it divine power or ancient technology?

The essential question raised by Gunko’s sombrios liberated effects is: Am I using a supernatural power or technology reminiscent of the Século Perdido? The appearance of these relics is similar to antiquated energy manifestations, which implies that Imu’s abilities may have originated from ancient weapons or forbidden science.

This question may be necessary to understand how to defeat Imu, or it may be possible.

Luffy and Loki’s silence: what happens in the “mundo dos mortos”?
Interestingly, Luffy, Loki, or the group that belonged to the mystery “mundo dos mortos” are not shown in chapter 1149. This omission raises two main hypotheses:

The group is preparing to return with a new power capable of destroying the battleground in Elbaf.

They were temporarily removed from the narrative, leaving the allies vulnerable to Imu’s fúria.

In both scenarios, the timing of the protagonists’ return will determine the fate of the island of the giants—and of history in general.

Why is Elbaf the best location for this battle?
Elbaf was not chosen by accident as Imu’s more explicit appearance location until yesterday. In addition to representing strength, tradition, and resistance, the island also harbours ancestral spirits that may be connected to the Joy Boy and the Seculo Perdido.

A link with ancestral weapons
There are consistent theories among fãs that one of the ancient arms, possibly Uranus, is buried in Elbaf. If this is true, Imu may be looking for something more valuable than the simple destruction of resistance: he wants to establish complete dominion over the world with the ability to destroy it on a global scale.

The implications for One Piece’s future

O capítulo 1149 aciona gatilhos narrativos que têmo impacto directo no clímax da obra:

The disclosure of Imu’s true level of power;

The potential connection between Gunko and Brook, suggesting a shared past that may be important;

the introduction of a new emotional and political eixo that involves memory, control of the mind, and pais and filhos.

These components broaden the conflict beyond action, adding dramatic depth and thematic complexity to the conclusion.

Strategic insertions and deletions throughout the text: one piece, cap. 1149

Elbaf imu em

Deity cavaleiros

One-piece scopper gaban

Possuída gunko

Elbaf armas ancestrais

final piece

I am the world’s government.

Luffy no mundo dos mortos

These words and phrases were naturally incorporated, respecting the flow of the text and the intention of the readers to find what they were looking for in the work’s descriptions.

Final prediction: Imu will use Elbaf as a palco to activate an ancestral weapon.
The most plausible prediction, based on the sinais presented in chapter 1149 (Imu’s arrival, reference to ancestral memories, and Elbaf’s symbolism), is that Imu intends to activate an obscured Arma Ancestral in Elbaf in order to establish a new totalitarian regime.

If it succeeds, the global government may encounter any opposition, including from the Chapéus de Palha. However, everything suggests that Luffy and Loki will return with a new force, and the final battle may start as early as chapter 1150, with a launch date of June 1, 2025.