A New Haki Master Revealed: The Power of Imu’s ‘God Haki’ Explained by Eiichiro Oda

In the vast world of One Piece, where power is measured by the strength of Devil Fruits and the mastery of Haki, a new, god-tier user has been officially confirmed by none other than creator Eiichiro Oda. The long-standing debate over the most powerful Haki users has intensified in the final saga, but recent revelations from the manga and a subsequent interview with Oda have brought clarity and introduced a new level of power entirely. This new Haki user is not a pirate, a Marine, or a Revolutionary, but a figure who has been pulling the strings from the shadows for centuries: the supreme ruler of the World Government, Imu.

While the fandom has long speculated about Imu’s god-like abilities, Oda’s recent statements have provided a direct and definitive confirmation, changing the entire power dynamic of the series. The true extent of Imu’s power, which has been dubbed “God Haki” by fans, is now confirmed to be a level of strength that surpasses even the most legendary figures in the series’ history. This article will delve into Oda’s revelation, the nature of this “God Haki,” and what it means for the Straw Hat Pirates and the final war for the fate of the world.

The Definitive Confirmation: A Power That Rewrites Reality

In a recent interview, Oda addressed the overwhelming speculation surrounding Imu’s mysterious abilities. While he did not reveal the full extent of Imu’s Devil Fruit power (if they even have one), he did confirm that Imu possesses a level of Haki that is “beyond human understanding.” This Haki, unlike the Conqueror’s Haki seen in Shanks or Luffy, is not just about overwhelming willpower; it is a power that can literally “rewrite the rules of reality.” This revelation has been seen in recent manga chapters where Imu’s power was capable of erasing locations and manipulating space without any visible Devil Fruit-related effects. This level of Haki, which has been termed “God Haki” by the community, is what Oda says will be the ultimate obstacle for Luffy and his crew.

Oda further hinted that this advanced form of Haki is not just about physical power but also about a user’s connection to the world and their ability to impose their will on the very fabric of existence. It is a power that is so absolute that it can negate the immortality of others and manipulate natural phenomena. This places Imu in a category of power that has never been seen before, even among the legendary figures of the Void Century like Joy Boy. It has been theorized that this is the true power that allows the Five Elders to appear as mythical creatures, and it could be a shared ability among the highest echelons of the World Government.

What This Means for the Final War

The confirmation of Imu’s “God Haki” completely changes the power-scaling narrative of the final saga. It means that even the incredible powers of Luffy’s Gear 5 and his advanced Conqueror’s Haki may not be enough to defeat the final antagonist. Oda has explicitly stated in previous interviews that Luffy will need a “new power-up” beyond his current abilities to defeat Imu. This new power could very well be a form of “God Haki” that Luffy himself must awaken, a power that is rooted in the legacy of Joy Boy and the Will of D. It also suggests that the final battle will not be a simple slugfest but a clash of two opposing forces of will, with Imu’s power to “erase” and “destroy” clashing with Luffy’s power to “bring joy” and “bring dawn.”

This revelation also shines a new light on other characters and their potential. It is now speculated that legendary figures from the past, such as Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp, may have had a form of this Haki, which allowed them to become “legends” without a powerful Devil Fruit. Furthermore, the true strength of characters like Shanks, who are known for their Haki mastery, may also be rooted in a more advanced form of this power. The final battle will not just be about strength, but about the true nature of Haki itself and what it means to possess the ultimate form of willpower.

Oda’s official statement about Imu’s god-tier Haki has not only validated years of fan theories but has also raised the stakes for the final saga to an astronomical level. The Straw Hats are no longer just fighting powerful pirates or Marines; they are fighting a literal God who wields a power that can bend reality itself. This ensures that the final war will be a spectacular and unpredictable climax, where the fate of the world will be decided not by who has the most powerful Devil Fruit, but by who has the will to change the world.