Although Imu and Nika represent completely opposite extremes, the latest developments in One Piece have unveiled strange similarities in their abilities. Could this be the key to unlocking the true origins of the gods?
1. Ability to Materialize Objects from Nothing
The most obvious similarity is their power to “manipulate reality.” Luffy, in his Gear 5 form, can create a baseball cap and bat from the cloud on his shoulder, a power described as “the strength of imagination.”
Meanwhile, Imu has demonstrated the ability to summon weapons directly from books. Unlike typical teleportation powers, Imu seems capable of manifesting anything he desires. Could both hold the ultimate power to turn nothingness into tangible reality?
2. Mindless Power Beyond All Logic
When Imu transformed Brogy, he declared that in exchange for their lifespan, he would grant them power “beyond logic and reason.” This description immediately brings to mind Nika’s strange and whimsical nature.
Both sources of power carry a mystical quality that surpasses the usual ability system in the One Piece world. If Nika embodies absolute freedom, Imu represents a dark force filled with coercion, yet both exist as “illogical” entities.
3. Diverse Transformation Abilities
Luffy transforms into the Sun God Nika with a distinct white appearance, vastly different from his original form. Similarly, when possessing Gunko, Imu’s body shifts into a demonic shape with wings, a tail, and a staff.
Notably, Imu’s gigantic monster form seen at Elbaf further supports this theory. Is Imu’s power a special Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, or something even older and more terrifying than a Devil Fruit? The common thread is that both can transform into legendary creatures to showcase their ultimate strength.