In One Piece chapter 1179, before heading directly to Elbaph, Imu recalls eight faces who once “disrupted” his grand plan. These are not just enemies but pivotal moments that truly made the dark king wary.
Let’s review the events that shook the Throne below!
1. Rocks D. Xebec: The audacious intruder into the Chambers of Flowers
This is perhaps the most reckless act in history. Rocks not only attacked Mary Geoise but also broke into the Chambers of Flowers, Imu’s private room. As a descendant of Davy Jones (whom Imu deeply despises), Rocks directly insulted Imu’s authority by confronting him alone and declaring he would return.
2. Gol D. Roger: The spark that ignited the era of chaos
Roger’s death was not an end but the beginning of a nightmare for the World Government. By revealing the existence of One Piece, Roger indirectly led the world to seek Laugh Tale, where the truth of the Void Century is kept. To Imu, Roger was like someone setting the world on fire just as he wanted to extinguish all hope.
3. Princess Shirahoshi: The ancient weapon Poseidon
Shirahoshi’s birth was more than just adding a royal family member. She is Poseidon, capable of controlling Sea Kings and changing the ocean’s balance. The prophecy about “two kings meeting” makes Imu cautious, as one is Poseidon and the other is none other than the new generation Joy Boy.
4. Harald’s death: The fall of the strongest “Holy Knight”
Harald, who carries the Ancient Giant bloodline with supreme Conqueror’s Haki, was Imu’s strongest weapon. His defeat at Loki’s hands was a huge shock. It proved that even Imu’s sharpest “swords” can break, signaling the Throne’s loss of control over powerful races.
5. Loki: The shadow from the mist
Before their encounter at Elbaph, Loki quietly led an elite force to raid World Government bases through thick fog. Though known as a notorious disruptor, it wasn’t until One Piece 1179 that Imu truly faced the powerful presence of Harald’s son. How this clash between two forces will reshape the world remains to be seen.
6. Whitebeard: The “insurance” for a new era
At Marineford, when Edward Newgate ordered his crew to protect Luffy, it marked a turning point. Imu realized the old generation (the Four Emperors) was betting everything on Luffy. This was when Imu began to watch the Straw Hat boy closely before recognizing him as the embodiment of Nika.
7. Marshall D. Teach: The bloodline of Davy Jones
When Imu wondered “Who is he?” the answer about Marshall D. Teach clarified everything. Teach is the son of Rocks and a descendant of Davy Jones. Imu’s act of tearing posters of both Luffy and Teach shows he sees them as the two most dangerous heirs of Joy Boy and Davy Jones.
8. Nefertari Cobra: The one who spoke the forbidden name
Cobra committed the gravest taboo by mentioning the full name: Nefertari D. Lili. This not only stirred Imu’s personal memories of Lili but also confirmed the existence of the “D” in the Alabasta bloodline. Imu’s current obsession with Vivi largely stems from Cobra’s stubborn pursuit of the truth.