In recent chapters of One Piece, the arrival of Nerona Imu has set a new standard for villainous power. What has sparked intense debate among fans is this entity’s Conqueror’s Haki. Why do legends like Loki and Gaban find it so “unnatural”?
1. An Irrational Haki Wave and Overwhelming Unease
When Imu appears inside Gunko’s body, the Conqueror’s Haki radiates with such intensity it shakes the World Government. Yet Loki describes this aura as “unnatural” and “irrational.”
Even in chapter 1180, the legend Scopper Gaban admits he has never sensed a Haki like this, not even during the legendary battle at God Valley long ago. This proves Imu’s Haki is unlike anything seen in the current pirate era.
2. Theory: This Might Not Be Ordinary Haki
A compelling theory is circulating among fans. The aura might not be the Haki we know. Look at Imu’s Omen technique, written in Japanese as 魔気 (Maki), meaning “Demonic Energy” or “Evil Aura.” It’s possible that the terrifying pressure Imu emits is a fusion of Haki and primal demonic power, creating a dark Haki variant never seen before.
3. Absolute Power Level
Or simply put, Imu is just overwhelmingly powerful and cruel. Like the special aura stored in Joy Boy’s Haki within Emet, Imu’s Haki might represent the peak of darkness accumulated over centuries.
When power reaches a divine threshold, Conqueror’s Haki naturally transforms into a transcendent form that ordinary people and even masters cannot fully comprehend.