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· Foreshadowing the greatest war in the One Piece world, the Divine Knights' objective in conquering Elbaf is because the giants' side can determine the war's outcome.
· Commander Shamrock attempted to recruit the cursed prince Loki, and Imu and the Knights sought to control the giants by taking children hostage. This aligns with the flow of history from the First World to the Second and Third Worlds.

· Nika, recorded in Elbaf's mural, is the current era's Luffy, and the colossal being with two horns is predicted to be the mythical beast Níðhöggr.
· Finally, in One Piece Chapter 1179, the World King Imu revealed his true form for the first time. Imu appears to have awakened his fruit, possessing tanned skin, two wings, and a handsome male appearance. His abilities are described as Devil Fruit powers and share characteristics with the ancient giants.

· Imu descended upon Elbaf, intending to hijack a Yonko's body and conquer using Dominions and children, but Elbaf had users of Nika and Níðhöggr's powers.
· When Níðhöggr Loki unleashed a powerful technique, Imu recognized his presence. Facing Luffy and Loki in a Yonko's body, Imu mentioned Nika and Níðhöggr, stating this fight would divide the world. Imu also felt the inevitability of a great war.
· Luffy and Loki faced Imu for the first time, initiating the first decisive battle. Imu's Dominions were ineffective against Luffy and Loki. Luffy reacted by saying it didn't hurt or tickle and attacked Imu with Gatling, while Loki used Nagini to trap Imu's body in ice. The first round concluded with a victory for Nika Luffy and Níðhöggr Loki.

· The true body Imu stated he would take a brief leave, and while the Five Elders wagered on dispatching a Marine Admiral and their own deployment, Imu descended to Elbaf in his true form to eliminate Joy Boy and all who carry on his will.
· This time, the true body Imu was summoned from a magic circle using Conqueror's Haki, revealing his true form with awakened fruit abilities. The second battle between Nika Luffy and Níðhöggr Loki is set to begin.

· Nika Luffy's Gear Fifth has been released, but he is currently recovering his depleted Haki and stamina by consuming Elbaf's food.
· Imu's strength, as revealed so far, demonstrates immense Conqueror's Haki and absolute abilities, including a heart that has already reached the realm of awakening. Imu also possesses Conqueror's Haki, suggesting he will display overwhelming power capable of instilling fear and despair in all living beings on Elbaf.
· While Luffy and Loki possess Conqueror's Haki, they have yet to awaken abilities like future sight, temporary nullification of Devil Fruit powers, and suppression of regeneration, indicating they still have room for growth in their Haki mastery.

· Without the aid of Joy Boy's Conqueror's Haki, Luffy and Loki must face the true body Imu with their own strength. If Imu can also summon the Sea Serpent, the nemesis of Níðhöggr depicted in Elbaf's mural, Elbaf will face an even greater crisis.
· The victor of the second battle appears likely to be the World King Imu, and Luffy and Loki require combat experience to advance to the next level of Haki mastery.
· Imu did not reveal his true form even at God Valley 38 years ago, suggesting he had some limitations. Imu vomited blood upon descending to Elbaf, indicating a clear time limit for his descent to the lower realm.

· This battle could lead to Luffy and Loki's defeat, but it also presents a crucial opportunity for them to significantly advance their Haki mastery and usage.
· Luffy has reached a level where he can imbue his fists or weapons with Conqueror's Haki, but Loki has not yet fully awakened the ability to coat his attacks with it. Currently, both Luffy and Loki clearly have areas for growth.

· To achieve victory in the great war depicted in Elbaf's mural, they must grow to the level of Joy Boy or Shanks' Haki.
· Imu may reveal his true Devil Fruit abilities to end the fight quickly. Unlike the first round, he could inflict fear and despair, as he was undamaged by the Conqueror's Haki attacks of numerous powerful individuals in the past.
· If there is a time limit, Luffy and Loki must endure until then and destroy the magic circle within the castle to protect Elbaf. It remains to be seen if Imu possesses the overwhelming strength to subdue Luffy and Loki, and whether this battle will lead to flashbacks recalling Joy Boy and the Devonian 800 years ago. We can look forward to the latest chapter of One Piece, Chapter 1180.