The One Piece community has been set ablaze once again — this time over the controversial notion that Imu’s mysterious “Domu” ability may have reversed or undone Rocks D. Xebec’s legacy. As the God Valley arc continues to unravel, the clash between these titanic figures has become more than a battle of power — it’s now a debate about narrative direction, symbolism, and the preservation of history itself.
The God Valley Arc Has Taken Over the Fandom
The God Valley Incident has become one of the most captivating storylines in One Piece history, and many fans aren’t ready for it to end. Eiichiro Oda’s deep dive into this once-mythical event has united some of the series’ most legendary names — Rocks D. Xebec, Gol D. Roger, Monkey D. Garp, and now, Imu — in a single cataclysmic moment that shaped the modern world. The flashback’s grand scope feels like an entirely new saga within the saga, blending myth, history, and tragedy in a way that fans describe as “cinematic” and “biblical.”
This arc has peeled back the curtain on the Celestial Dragons’ tyranny and the foundations of the World Government’s power, while also exposing the ideological rift between justice and chaos that defines the One Piece universe. For many, it’s the kind of storytelling Oda has been building toward since chapter one — and the stakes have never felt higher.
The Domu Power and Its Controversial Implications
When Imu’s “Domu” ability first appeared, fans were stunned. The power’s exact nature remains ambiguous, but its effects suggest a terrifying level of control — possibly over life, memory, or even existence itself. If Domu truly reversed or erased Rocks D. Xebec’s influence on the world, it reframes one of One Piece’s greatest villains as a victim of history rather than a conqueror of it.
This revelation has sparked intense debate: some fans feel that rewriting Rocks’ downfall undermines decades of world-building and weakens his mythos as the man who nearly toppled the world government. Others argue it deepens the series’ overarching theme — that history itself is manipulated by those in power. As one fan wrote online, “It’s not that Oda’s destroying Rocks. He’s showing us that the truth was destroyed long before we got here.”
Fans Don’t Want to Return to the Straw Hats Yet
Surprisingly, a growing portion of the fandom says they don’t want to go back to the Straw Hat Pirates just yet. Social media is full of comments like, “The past feels more alive than the present.” This isn’t a rejection of Luffy’s crew — it’s a testament to how gripping the God Valley flashback has become.
With each new chapter, Oda delivers lore-heavy revelations that rewrite what fans thought they knew about One Piece’s world. The story’s shift from lighthearted adventure to a dark, political epic has given the series an almost mythological weight. For now, readers seem content staying in this golden-age flashback, even if it means putting the main storyline on pause.
A Testament to Oda’s Storytelling and Legacy
No matter how divisive the Imu–Rocks storyline becomes, it’s undeniable that Oda has reignited the fire of his fanbase. After more than 25 years, he’s still capable of shocking readers while weaving connections that span centuries of in-universe history. The balance between past and present, light and darkness, has always been a core strength of One Piece, and God Valley may be the ultimate expression of that duality.
Whether Imu’s Domu ability represents narrative brilliance or overreach will depend on how the arc concludes. But one thing is certain — Oda’s willingness to take creative risks and reshape his own mythology has reminded fans why One Piece remains one of the most ambitious and enduring stories ever told.
