In chapter 1179 of One Piece, one of the biggest reveals in the manga occurs. The world's shadow and mystery for years, the true ruler of the world steps out from behind the curtain and is revealed. Titled "The Incarnation of Nerona Imu," the chapter formally identifies the World Government's mysterious monarch as Saint Nerona Imu, one of the original Twenty Founders, and the self-described King of the World.So does Imu's appearance echo King and Lunarians? Yes, definitely. With the complete tanned longitude and complexion of a Lunarian, with his extremely long white hair, He also possesses an ancient, raw, and powerful body type. imu has wings, a devil's tail, and S-shaped horns, giving even more visual credence to connecting the dots to a race that has been very quietly developed since the beginning of the Wano arc.The Lunarian Blueprint, Revisited in One Piece Chapter 1179Imu's appearance image via Twitter/@GlideGrassTo comprehend why One Piece fans are losing their minds about Imu’s appearance, we must explore the uniqueness of the Lunarian race. Throughout the One Piece world, Lunarians have historically lived on the Red Line and were one of the most scarce races to have existed. King is the only known remaining natural Lunarian. Other distinctive features of the Lunarians include black feathered wings, silver/white hair, brown skin, and a constant flame that is ignited on the upper half of their backs.The Lunarians have a strong correlation with the realities of the Void Century and the history of the Great War that occurred in the One Piece world. Thus, the timing of Imu's reveal is quite meaningful. Imu is the King of the World, having ruled in secret for over 800 years, and his appearance bears a resemblance to the very race (Lunarians) that the World Government hunted to near extinction. Could it be possible that Imu was responsible for the destruction of his own kind?The "Special Devil Fruit" Question in One PieceKing's appearance in Wano Arc - Source: Toei AnimationImu's powers are listed as just "Devil Fruit"; while we think Imu's devil-like-appearance may be influenced by this fruit (implying he is like Kaido or Yamato, an 'Oni'), many features of Imu will help prove this is true.While there are many Lunarian-like features Imu has (such as dark skin and white hair), his appearance does not match what we know a Lunarian to look like. Most notably, any Lunarian possesses a unique 'fire' (that provides them with nearly invincible body heat); Imu does not possess this warmth, and King had this warmth, even when he was not awakened.Could Imu's “Special Devil Fruit” have absorbed or overridden particular properties of the Lunarians? Some analysts speculate that his awakened form (the one where black clouds with eyes appear rather than swirling Hagoromo patterns) shows that his fruit has surpassed the normal classifications. This could indicate that Imu's is the original Devil Fruit, the progenitor of all the other fruits.When we first see Imu standing atop Aurust Castle in Elbaf, he exudes such an immense amount of Conqueror's Haki that it brings objects from all around him to life (e.g., houses and trees come alive with dark laughing faces). The animation of the surroundings could be due to Imu using an awakened version of his Devil Fruit power, much like the way Big Mom animated her environment in Totto Land.Although Imu appears nearly like a god, the truth is, something is wrong. There's a stream of red leaking down the left side of his mouth, suggesting that Imu has to pay to maintain this level of god-like power. Furthermore, Imu may not be able to leave the Holy Land freely due to being cursed or bound by a contract based on popular online fan theories.The Race Question Nobody Can Answer YetIn One Piece, Lunarians were referred to as gods and lived on the Red Line, as found in the historical references. They were also all but exterminated due to their conflict with the World Government and their connection to the Ancient Kingdom. If Imu has Lunarian ancestry, it recontextualizes the genocide.The double S-curved horns make us think back to those ancient giants, so we can see how unique this connection is. We already know that the giants at Elbaf are the most powerful army in the world, so having Imu at Elbaf right now with the characteristics that go along with that bloodline can either be a heavenly coincidence or part of some narrative Oda has been building towards for years now.It appears that One Piece has reached the endgame because Saint Nerona Imu is finally in play. And based on all this chapter reveals, the meeting between Luffy and Imu will be one huge battle that this series has never attempted.