The wait for One Piece Chapter 1190 has been brutal. After Eiichiro Oda’s latest break pushed the release back, the fan community has done what it does best — dive back into the lore and come back with a theory that might reshape how we see the entire Final Saga. This time, the focus is on the three strongest Void Century Mythical Zoans — a trio of fruits that may have shaped the world of One Piece long before Luffy was even born.
Recent chapters have made it clear that the world of the Void Century is not as lost as the World Government wants everyone to believe. From the Sun God Nika to the mysterious powers of Imu, the puzzle pieces are finally aligning. But what if the biggest clue to the ending of One Piece has been hiding in plain sight — inside the classification of three legendary Devil Fruits? That is exactly what this theory suggests, and fans are losing their minds over it.
What Are the 3 Void Century Mythical Zoans?
According to the theory gaining massive traction online, the three strongest Mythical Zoans from the Void Century are not random powers. They are direct counterparts tied to the three major forces that ruled the ancient world: freedom, control, and balance. Each fruit represents one side of the conflict that led to the Void Century, and each has left a lasting mark on the current world.
The first is the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, now wielded by Monkey D. Luffy. The second is the unnamed Mythical Zoan of Imu, the secret ruler of the World Government. The third remains a complete mystery — but fans believe it belongs to someone we have already met.
This framework would explain why Oda has been so careful about revealing Devil Fruit awakenings in the Final Saga. The three fruits are not just weapons — they are ideological statements. And whoever wields them in the current era will inherit the weight of an 800-year-old war.
The Nika Fruit: Luffy’s Place in the Trio
Luffy’s awakening into Gear 5 changed everything about how we understand the power structure of One Piece. The reveal that his fruit is actually the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika tied him directly to the Sun God and the ancient kingdom of freedom. As we explored in our deep dive into the Joy Boy prophecy and Luffy’s Nika destiny, this fruit is not just powerful — it is a symbol of liberation that was so feared by the World Government that they erased its original name from history.
But being the “Sun God” may mean Luffy is only one-third of a larger equation. If the ancient world was shaped by three legendary figures, then Luffy’s role in the final war may depend on the other two fruits finally being revealed. The Nika fruit represents absolute freedom — the ability to fight, laugh, and live without chains. But freedom alone cannot rebuild a broken world.
Imu’s Mythical Zoan and the World Government’s Secret
The second fruit belongs to Imu, and this is where things get terrifying. In our breakdown of Imu’s hidden role and the World Government’s true ruler, we explored how Imu operates from the shadows, controlling the World Government without ever showing their face. But with the recent reveal of Imu’s powers, the theory that Imu owns a Mythical Zoan has only grown stronger.
If Imu’s fruit is truly the opposite of Nika — a fruit of control, suppression, or even something resembling a “Devil God” — then the final war is not just a battle of physical strength. It is a clash between two opposing worldviews: absolute freedom versus absolute order. Every action Imu has taken, from the destruction of Lulusia to the manipulation of the Five Elders, fits perfectly into this framework.
And this raises a chilling question: if Imu’s Mythical Zoan has been active for centuries, then Imu may not be a person at all — but a role, passed down through fruit inheritance, much like how Luffy inherited the will of Joy Boy.
The Third Zoan: Who Could It Be?
This is where speculation goes absolutely wild. The most popular candidates for the third Void Century Mythical Zoan include:
- Blackbeard’s Yami Yami no Mi or an unknown third fruit: Blackbeard already operates outside normal Devil Fruit rules by wielding two fruits. Could he have inherited the “darkness” side of the ancient trio? His obsession with finding the One Piece and the ancient weapons suggests he is chasing something bigger than treasure.
- Dragon’s unconfirmed fruit: Monkey D. Dragon’s abilities remain one of the biggest mysteries in the series. A wind or storm-based Mythical Zoan — perhaps the Azure Dragon itself — would fit the theme of nature opposing Imu’s oppression and completing the trinity of forces.
- One of the Five Elders: The Elders have shown transformations during the Egghead arc that resemble awakened Zoan users. If one of them holds the third ancient fruit, it would mean the World Government has been hiding all three fruits — not just two — from history.
Whoever holds it, the third fruit may be the wild card that decides the final war. And fans who followed our coverage of the Honebami sword and Gaban’s potential sacrifice will know that Oda loves delivering his biggest twists through unexpected characters.
How This Changes Everything About the Final War
If this theory is correct, then the final war is not about Luffy versus Imu alone. It is about three ancient powers clashing for control of the world’s soul. The Straw Hats, the Revolutionary Army, and the World Government may all be pieces on a board that was set 800 years ago.
It also explains why the World Government fears the “D.” name so much. The Will of D. may be tied to the original users of these three fruits — and Luffy may be the only one who can finally balance freedom, control, and chaos once and for all. The “D.” is not a letter. It is a legacy.
The Elbaf arc has already begun introducing giant mythology and ancient weapons into the narrative. With chapter 1190 on the horizon, every panel matters. Oda is setting up something enormous, and the three Mythical Zoans theory might be the key to understanding what the One Piece itself truly is.
Final Thoughts and the Big Question
One Piece Chapter 1190 cannot come fast enough. With the Elbaf arc reaching its climax and Imu’s true power inching closer to full reveal, the idea of three Void Century Mythical Zoans feels more possible than ever. Whether Oda confirms it in the next chapter or saves the reveal for the final war itself, this is one theory that will keep fans debating for months.
Who do you think owns the third Void Century Mythical Zoan? Is it Blackbeard, Dragon, or someone we never expected? Let us know in the comments and share your own One Piece theories below.
