One Piece Episode 1155 gives us a taste of Imu’s terrifying powers and the anime series also shows Garling for the very first time.
The recent One Piece Episode 1155 showcased one of the most terrifying displays of power when Imu executed Saturn for his failures during the Egghead Island Arc, especially for letting Luffy and Vegapunk escape. Furthermore, under the same sequence, we were reintroduced to one of the powerful Celestial Dragons and World Nobles, Figarland Garling.
One Piece 1155: Saturn’s Execution Shows Imu’s Terrifying Powers

Saturn was one of the most prominent figures and the primary antagonist in the Egghead Island Arc, who was tasked to oversee Vegapunk’s execution and procurement of key research. However, he failed in his objective as Vegapunk Stella had previously planned a broadcast upon his death that revealed the whole truth to the world. However, he managed to secure York, Punk Records, and the Power Plant, with which they can get the Mother Flame.
However, Imu didn’t stand for his failure for letting Joyboy (Luffy) escape and decided to execute Saturn. While he was talking to his subordinates, Saturn suddenly started emitting black smoke, which was eventually followed by blue flames. That was Imu’s punishment and way of executing Saturn.
Imu granted Saturn, along with the other Elders, immortality and Yokai-like powers using his Abyssal Covenant. And after his failure, Imu strips Saturn, who was well over 200 years of age, of the power, leading to the latter’s body with nothing but bones. This demonstrated just how terrifying Imu’s true powers are, that he can eliminate someone as strong as an Elder just like that.
Who Is Figarland Garling in One Piece?

During the same One Piece Episode 1155, while the other four Elders were in their chamber, Garling introduced himself from the shadows and revealed that he had received special orders. From then on, Garling was to take over as Godhead of Science and Defence, the role previously held by Saturn. Furthermore, Vegapunk York will be under his direct command.
Before his new role, Garling was Supreme Commander of the Knights of God. What’s more intriguing about his presence in the series is that Garling is the biological father of the Knight Commander, Shamrock, as well as the Shanks of the Four Emperors. With his new assumed role, Garling will serve as one of the main antagonists of the Final Saga along with the other Elders.
Garling became the “champion” of God Valley during the battle that took place there 38 years ago. Garling executed the former king of the island for protesting the game and having his own countrymen culled for sport. This action led to Garling receiving a substantial 10,000-point demerit for killing before the timer started. Furthermore, Garling was the one who enrolled King Harald in the position of Devoted Blade, making him an assistant of the Knights of God.
Similar to the other Elders, through a covenant with Imu, Garling was granted an increase in power and several mystical abilities. Additionally, Garling’s weapon is a large, saber with a circular, golden guard. Although his skill with the weapon remains unknown, he has been seen using it to slay God Valley’s king, slaves, and a weakened Rocks D. Xebec.
Here are a few pieces of information about the One Piece anime series:
| TITLE | One Piece |
| STUDIO | Toei Animation |
| GENRE | Shonen, Action, Fantasy, Adventure |
| RELEASE DATE | October 20, 1999 |
| IMDb RATING | 9/10 |
| MAL RATING | 8.73 |
| WHERE TO WATCH | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
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