Imu's throne proves once again that One Piece is filled with Easter Eggs

Modified Sep 27, 2024 23:30 GMT

One Piece Episode 1120 concluded with the end of Sabo's Reverie flashback and the spotlight amongst the anime fandom is on Imu and their plans for the future. Although Imu didn't reveal much about the future, King Cobra's conversation with them revealed some crucial things such as Imu's relationship with Nefartari Lili, the first ruler of the Arabasta Kingdom.

Moreover, now that the spotlight was finally on the World Government leader, their throne was also showcased in its glory which could be the map of the series' world leading towards the grand treasure. While this confirms that the series is filled with hundreds of Easter Eggs that have yet to be discovered, it could also indicate that Imu knows the location of the grand treasure.

Disclaimer: This article contains potential spoilers and includes the author's opinion.

One Piece: Exploring the meaning behind Imu's throne

Imu as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Imu's throne, more commonly called the Empty Throne where no one is allowed to sit, is a seat of historical importance that the First Twenty constructed so that the world wouldn't go under one person's dictatorship. The seat is located inside the Pangea Castle on the Holy Land of Mariejois.

The placement of a throne is also very unique, and so is its construction. The throne is placed above three platforms each having swords pierced inside them from the members of the First Twenty, as revealed by Nefartari Cobra. The armrests of the seat are golden, shaped like the heads of lions.

The most unique thing about the throne is its length which is longer than a human being of any size. As revealed in the series, the upper region of the backrest has numerous dots, and as they go lower, the dots disappear and a visual is present on the lower backrest where four spots surround a single spot.

The Grand Line as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

As the majority of the fandom had already guessed, the Empty Throne is the direct representation of the One Piece world's map. The dots on the upper backrest represent the islands of the Grand Line which lead towards the final island, Laugh Tale, which is surrounded by the 4 Road Poneglyphs (the text that showcases the direct location of the Laugh Tale).

So, this could mean that the World Government, more specifically Imu and some of their trusted partners, could know the location of the grand treasure that the pirates are striving day and night to find.

The credibility of Imu knowing the location of One Piece

Nico Robin as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The grand treasure is present on Laugh Tale and as indicated by the Empty Throne, the person who sits on it could know where it is located. So, is Imu just playing with the pirates to pursue Roger's treasure or could there be a deeper meaning to it?

Unfortunately, it is hard to answer this question because of the lore Eiichiro Oda developed around the series in 1000+ episodes/chapters. However, some hints indicate otherwise. Nico Robin has been the target of the World Government since she was introduced to the series.

So, this could mean that the World Government might know the place where the grand treasure is located, but they do not know the exact coordinates told by the Road Poneglyphs, which only Nico Robin can read. So, her chase by the World Government to this day makes sense.

Akainu as seen in the manga (Image via mangakakalot)

Moreover, Whitebeard's last moments and Vegapunk's speech revealed another hint, and Sengoku (during the former event) and Akainu (during the latter event) had feelings that were hard to describe.

Sengoku's shock and Akainu's anger over Vegapunk revealing everything about the grand treasure could be an indication that the Fleet Admirals are informed about the location of One Piece by their higher-ups, the Five Elders, and Imu.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava