*.:White ShadoW:.*

Some spoiler and non spoiler stuff mixed in due to covering multiple chapters at once...

https://tcbonepiecechapters.com/chapters/8006/one-piece-chapter-1194 New Chapter! I've been MIA but I got a lot to say...

Sigh Blue Balls Piece strikes again... *kicks pebbles sadly*

https://tcbonepiecechapters.com/chapters/7984/one-piece-chapter-1183

Zoro and Sanji being OHKO'd was honestly not surprising. The aura Imu exuded was of otherworldly nonchalance, I think G5 Luffy and Loki won't fare much better either. Luffy doesn't have Joyboy's nuclear haki, nor a true understanding of his fruit's capabilities and is ignorant of the past events that lead to Imu's rise. One thing I've noticed about Imu's attacks is that they do real world damage not One Piece Rated-PG damage, it's like his physics are literally out of this world. For example even Zoro's most ruthless sword attacks create a deep gash but doesn't slice foes into 2 unless it's a dragon, cyborg etc. This was a standard even before defensive haki was thing. And Gerd's fingers aren't "ouchied" like most slash attacks, instead they are sliced completely off, in a manner that was so swift it was done off panel. Brogy being hit with a near point blank shotgun doesn't just cause a surface level explosive mark like a Marine-tier shotgun but instead blows his forearm clean off. Also the lack of effort Imu is showing is quite terrifying, he is largely unconcerned with everything except the clock. It clearly shows he hasn't even shown more than a fraction of his powers. Methinks his full devil form is actually his strongest incarnation, just like other legendary fruits like Kaido's. I think regular Zoans don't follow that formula but mythical/ancient Zoans do. Also this form of Haki doesn't seem native either, it might be demonic form from another realm. I can't wait to see the Nika v. Imu interaction! Imu will likely be spooked at first but then realize Luffy lacks the imagination and Haki to truly contest him and attempt to blitz him only to stop from killing him because of time. @Sacr3D Your visceral hatred of the shitty live action brings me joy, a true nakama.

https://postimage.me/image/6zTM Btw this is the form I suspect is the true face of Nerona Imu, without hybridization. Oda sketched this himself. The Pell-ish visage makes sense if there is some relationship with Alabasta/ Nefertari D. Lily.

Blackbeard said it long ago that unlike the other fruits his came from... GODA thank you for this delicious meal!

It seems like my theory of the Florian Triangle monster being the final boss all the way back in Thriller Bark now coincides with it being Imu's silhouette. I think Imu's concuits are weaker and hence cannot manifest its power to the fullest extent. I think will see the body the being known as Imu has been inhabiting directly. The awakened beasts in Impel Down has been on my mind regarding this situation, the kid/ Pell-looking descendant (which was shown in Oda's sketches) might be the direct host, and Imu is the devil fully taking over the host's body. I understand Luffy being the representation of the sun making him immune Domi Reversi, but Loki's immunity is still a mystery, it seems to have annoyed him a bit more though, like his immunity is due more to familiarity than being the opposite. Also Chopper's ability to exorcise devils reminds me of the forest god in Princess Mononoke, purifying pollution. I'm sure there's a corollary there too. I feel whatever is coming soon will change our perception of the series on its head forever! A friend informed me that there will be an insane spoiler next chapter and to avoid any tangential OP websites/ forums/ comment sections if you don't want trolls ruining this reveal!

And for those who haven't read the latest chapter yet: https://tcbonepiecechapters.com/chapters/7948/one-piece-chapter-1174

@Sacr3D I co-sign with you 1000%. This DBZ-styled explosions BS, with giant cubed rubble flying eberywhere is so annoying. I got really really annoyed at the redesign of King vs Zoro, as the attack Zoro did in the anime looked nothing like what he did in the manga. Half the time the liberties taken by the animators just obscure the actual attack and creates pointless spectacle. Case in Point... Zoro vs Mr.1

YES! This was for me peak One Piece. Water 7/ Enies Lobby hit in way I can't describe. I still remember my favorite like next to Robin's "I WANT TO LIVE!!!" was— Blueno: "How long do you plan to keep fighting?" Luffy: *smirks* "UNTIL I DIE!" The way Luffy replied with no bravado, just with his pure, honest conviction gave me chills, and still does to this day.

I agree, makes me wonder if Kaido is from the exact race/ lineage as the ancient giants or if he's some kind of aberration within the race (hence why the WG were experimenting on him like Alber). His devil fruit (Nidhoggr?) seems to be able to manipulate the elements which is cool, although I don't remember that being apart of its mythical abilities. There's more I want to break down but I'll wait 'til the next release.

So much to cover from previous weeks (I'll save it for a later post) but I find it interesting that Conquerors is officially stated to have its own layer of defense that needs to be overcome, this solidifies why Big Mom and Kaido couldn't be affected by the Ope Ope no Mi due to their overwhelming haki negating the base abilities of fruit. Law had to channel a substantial amount of haki to create his "Kroom" (Chrome) to overcome Linlin's defenses and even then it didn't really cause damage without Kid's help. It's interesting because Roger and Garp's attacks echo Luffy's Gears in that haki is finite resource that can be sapped instantly if need be. And a belated R.I.P. to Rocks, one of the top 3 flashback characters introduced. I can't wait to see how Luffy deals with such a broken move aka Domi Reversi.

I've been gathering my thoughts for the last 2 chapters... Let's start with that epic attack of the strongest characters of our era. With Whitebeard's first named attack in the series at that! EPIC!!! I also noticed how Captain John's Jiki Jiki no Mi didn't seem to have an effect on the metal weapon wielders with ungodly strength, although it could mean he was simply out of range but I doubt it because it makes sense that extremely strong haki users would imbue their haki into their weapons. and now for the main shocker... Domi Reversi affecting Rocks. Considering he's easily in the top 5 most proficient haki users in the series it seems Imu truly has a power of a god, transcending even "willpower". I think this hints the game aspect of this whole ability and the true nature of Domi Reversi and Davy D. Jones... My hypothesis now is that Domi Reversi might just literally flip the real person into Imu's(or whomever is possessing Nerona) realm. Similar to the movie "Get Out" The crazy part is, usually such an ability would presume some kind of contract or weakness to submit to so easily, which Xebec clearly didn't show, so this power is truly broken. I see that Rocks' fate is tied to the Domi Reversi, but I also feel that his willpower will be strong enough to hinder his altered form in some way, allowing him to be defeated... Such a tragedy. Another element to support my theory is that when Brogy got his arm shotgunned off, his Reversi'd form still had a severed arm floating near his person, it didn't regenerate or disapear. Which hints that the real Brogy still exists injured but frozen in another dimension. Imu's way of speaking when looking at or referring to certain characters with the traits of their old nemeses, friends, or ancestors also hints that their is no difference between the actual will of the past characters and their current characters' inherited Will. Imu refers to Rocks as Davy Jones which Rocks refutes, the same way Luffy denies being Joyboy. The aura of these long ago characters linger on so strongly Imu doesn't see the difference, their "stench" still carries. Which is what Imu fears, all the suppression can't kill this will. But here's where is gets REALLY intriguing. The Davy clan seems to represent a group whose ancestral fealty was associated with another entity, NOT IMU as I speculated. Which is why Blackbeard's loyal and psychopathic commander Van Auger angered St. Saturd when he answered his question about what Kurobeard wanted: Imu is "The World", which was the same sentiment echoed last chapter. When fighting Ace on Banaro Island Blackbeard said that unlike other fruits his came from "The Devil Itself" but seeing as how Imu doesn't seem to have dominion of the Devil Fruits and has even tried locking them up to prevent their circulation it means that "Davy Jones" and whatever deals with the Sea Devil made 800 year ago is a big missing piece of the story. This is also why Imu was shocked at the roar that erupted when it order Uranus to be used to destroy an entire island— Lulusia. The beam created a giant hole through the very depths of the ocean, and angered Imu's lateral enemy. This is a case of the world being fractured into 2 territories by dual nemeses and "Joy Boy" who failed in stopping this apocalypse but now seeks to reunite everyone and destroy this division. The Sun, The Moon, The Blue Planet... In essence, Joyboy aka Nika aka "the Sun God" is the literal antipode of the darkness and will do a Domi Reversi-Reversi... essentially being able to flip the pieces and restore what was once lost... even if it takes "destroying The World".

The dreaded Break Piece has hit us once again... Why Goda, have you forsaken us?! T_T