This unexpected character could be one of Imu's great opponents at the end of One Piece

After its introduction in the Chapter 906 of the One Piece manga, Imu, quickly, aroused the interest of the followerswho wondered who this enigmatic figure was that had authority over the five elders, since it could be seen that acted from the shadows, increasing the mystery that surrounds it, because there are few who know their existence.
Also, according to The Levely Arch was developed It was confirmed that this was the final villain of One Piece, since it was The cause of several of the most unfortunate and heartbreaking events Of the work, being an example of this, the destruction of Ohara, a detail that positioned him as a despicable antagonist who does not hesitate to end his adversaries.
As more details have been revealed about the IMU identity and its role in history, One Piece's plot has given indications that This villain is the goal of some characters that, apparently, they are aware of their existence, so much so that, recently, a popular hypothesis has been created that hints that This pirate will be one of Imu's great opponents In the final stretch of the series.
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Kuzan could be Imu's great opponent, according to this theory
This disturbing theory indicates that Imu is Kuzan's great goal
As we have already mentioned, One Piece's final stretch has been revealing more imu detailsthe definitive villain of the work, and the impact of its atrocious actions, racing the land so that Luffy and company face this antagonist in a great war that will define the fate of the entire world.
However, everything seems to indicate that Imu could have other contestants at the end of One Piecesince, recently, a very detailed fan noticed what could be A track in chapter 699 of the manga that has served to gestate a theory that indicates that Kuzan It will also be one of the great opponents of the fearsome antagonist.
Through X, the user named @Naeltheadmiral has shared This curious and interesting detail of Chapter 699 indicating that Kuzan could have Imu.
I just noticed that imu is in the reflection on Kuzan's Glasses Here, Right Before Dofflamingo Asks Kuzan Where He Stands and What He is aiming for. Could Imu Be Kuzan's Target, Which is Why He Joined Teach? pic.twitter.com/oxsnpfj1lg
– Nael (@naeltheadmiral) February 2, 2025
In this publication you can see one of the panels of Chapter 699 of the One Piece manga in which Kuzan I prevents Dofamingo The manga clearly shows a Imu reflex in its glasseswhich seems to indicate that this is a track that included the mangaka insightfully to unveil the objective of this former admiral.
Obviously, this detail can go unnoticed by many fans, since This reflex is not shown in the anime. However, the manga emphasized in showing Imu's silhouette in Kuzan's glassesso this could be a great clue that would explain one of the reasons why the former Admiral left the Navy after the temporal jump and joined the bearding crew.
It should be noted that this hypothesis is nothing crazy, since Kuzan witnessed Ohara's horrorsto the point that even helped Nico Robin during this incident, so these dire actions could have caused outrage in this admiral who possibly, could have run into the existence of Imumaking this villain its goal.
For the moment, This is just one of the many hypotheses that have been created along the plotso it could end up being discarded as the final events are developed. However, it would not be unreasonable that Imu is one of Kuzan's objectivessince he showed that his ideology and convictions are very different from those of the world government and those of this villain.
It remains to expect the plot to continue to develop to see If this disturbing hypothesis is confirmed and Kuzan becomes one of the great imu opponents In the final events of One Piece.