Omen

Landing in an instant at the heart of the Western Village, Imu demands the name of Elbaph's king. Dorry and Brogy snap that the island has no such ruler, but he pays them no mind once he notices Gerd holding the captive Sommers. No one even catches the motion as Imu swings his weapon, clipping the fingertips from both of Gerd's thumbs and forefingers to release Sommers, which sends Gerd reeling in agony as the whole crowd erupts in rage. As Sommers reclaims his steel heart, Zoro steps up and asks whether the newcomer ranks among the Knights of God. Imu stays silent, and Hajrudin declares the answer pointless since wounding Gerd already made him an enemy. Moving to attack, Hajrudin is warned off by Stansen, who, uncertain what their foe can do, kicks him out of the strike's path and loses his own right leg in the exchange.

Zoro attacks with his Rengoku Oni Giri, a strike from his King of Hell three-blade style, yet Imu parries it with his tail and counters using a move named Omen, summoning a tiny dark flame that hurls the swordsman aside to Chopper's alarm. When Hajrudin presses in, a second Omen drops him and leaves the village smothered in black fire. Imu grants Sommers an Omen that heals him, orders him to finish the work, and the two part ways. Sensing the unfamiliar Haki, Loki and Luffy choke down the scorched, thawed meal back at the Walrus School to rebuild their strength, reasoning they cannot be choosy. Imu then cuts Killingham free, heals him with another Omen, blocks and kicks away an attacking Sanji, and is met a second time by Loki, who insists Harald was Elbaph's king rather than Imu's servant and names himself the killer Imu seeks.

Soaring past the spot where Gunko lies sealed, Imu fires an Omen into the ice block formed by Ragnir, setting off a blast. Down at the lift, Gaban registers the same Haki and admits he has never encountered its like, not even during the events at God Valley. Jarul broadcasts a warning across Elbaph that this presence outstrips the Knights of God, so no one can let their guard down. The exchange ends with Imu telling Loki that none of this turmoil would have happened without him, and Loki vowing to stop him from harming Elbaph further. The cover request shows Vegapunk altering Zeus to shower candy in place of water, and the chapter falls within the Elbaph Arc.