Chapter 1192 of One Piece, titled "We Will Never Forgive!", just delivered a rare milestone for the series: the first time readers have seen Imu, the mysterious figure behind the World Government, actually bleed from an attack.
What Happened
- Imu's shield: earlier in the fight, Imu summoned a defensive ability called the "Shield of Emptiness," strong enough to stop Luffy's hardest punch and injure his own hand in the process
- The new counterattack: after Usopp reminded Luffy of his responsibility as captain and their promise to Elbaf's giants, Luffy devised a new strategy, using Loki's hammer as a vehicle for Gomu Gomu no Dawn Thor Bullet, combining Loki's strength and lightning with his awakened Nika powers
- The result: the attack pierced through the Shield of Emptiness and struck Imu directly, turning his eyes white and drawing visible signs of bleeding
- A notable detail: Imu's stomach stretched in a way strikingly similar to the rubber-like effects of Luffy's own Gear 5 attacks, raising fresh questions about Imu's true nature
Leading Up To The Hit
Before this decisive blow, Luffy, Loki, and Hajrudin had already attacked together using the Gokoku Sovereignty ability but failed to bring Imu down. It was only after Usopp spoke up, declaring they would "never forgive" the enemy and would not abandon Elbaf and its giants, that Luffy regained his resolve and found a way to exploit his opponent's weakness.
Sources: Tuoi Tre, FandomWire, Hidden Manga, No Script Needed. As of September 28, 2026.