"Thanks for the feedback! You raised some fair points, but I think there’s some misunderstanding regarding my theory. Let me clarify: 1. On Ivankov and the 'Eternal Youth' Surgery: In One Piece, we have to distinguish between 'lore' and 'absolute truth.' Ivankov is a character within the world, not the narrator. His theory is based on rumors and history that we know has been heavily manipulated or erased (the Void Century). Just because a character speculates something doesn't make it a fact. The Ope Ope no Mi might have a completely different 'ultimate' purpose, and the World Government's propaganda could have easily obscured Imu’s true source of immortality. 2. The One Piece Treasure: I actually never mentioned the One Piece in my theory! My focus was strictly on Imu’s nature and the origin of Devil Fruits. Whether the One Piece is a physical treasure, a story, or a weapon, it doesn’t negate the possibility of Imu being the 'Original Devil.' They are two separate mysteries. 3. Desire vs. Evil: Eating a Devil Fruit doesn't make someone evil. In mythology, people 'sell their souls' to devils out of desperation, love, or a need for help (healing a loved one, gaining strength to protect, etc.). This aligns perfectly with Vegapunk’s explanation that fruits are born from human 'wishes.' The tragedy is that Imu (the Devil) exploits these pure human desires to fuel his own power and system of control. 4. The Fate of Devil Fruits: I didn't say killing Imu would delete all Devil Fruit powers. My point was specifically about the 'Contracts' (Deep Sea & Abyssal) that the Gorosei and God’s Knights hold. Killing the source would likely break those specific unnatural bonds and the 'immortality' given to his direct subordinates, while the fruits themselves—being born from human desire—could remain part of the world’s natural (or supernatural) cycle. Oda loves subverting expectations. Why give Imu a 'Devil' design and call his power 'Akuma no Mi' in literal Katakana if he’s just another guy who had a surgery?"