SUMMARY
  • Loki, often portrayed as a villain in One Piece, is actually a misunderstood character whose actions have been misinterpreted by the giants of Elbaf.
  • A popular One Piece theory suggests the Straw Hats will prove Loki’s innocence, revealing him as a victim of false accusations rather than a murderer.
  • Instead of remaining the greatest villain, Loki is poised to become one of the Straw Hats’ strongest allies as the truth behind his past comes to light.

With One Piece in its final saga, fans were bound to get thrilling revelations about the world’s history. The Elbaf arc has started strong, shaping up to be one of the most exciting arcs in the series.

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Shanks and his crew in Elbaf | Credits: Toei Animation

Elbaf promised to be rich in lore, with major revelations about Joy Boy, Nika, and the Void Century, and Oda-sensei is delivering new revelations every week. Fans can expect another thrilling week ahead as the Holy Knights slowly advance on Elbaf and major revelations about Nika and the Three Worlds unfold.

Especially in the latest manga updates of One Piece, the interaction between Shamrock Figarland and Prince Loki has been replete with theories online. But among all, the most convincing theory is that Loki has been wrongfully judged, and Luffy will clear his name in Elbaf.

The Straw Hats will uncover the Truth about Prince Loki’s innocence in Elbaf

First mentioned all the way back in the Little Garden arc, the land of giants is home to many powerful warriors that Usopp looks up to, such as the boisterous duo of Dorry and Brogy. Now, after years of waiting and wondering, the Straw Hat Crew has finally arrived at their destination.

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Shanks’ twin, Shamrock Figarland in One Piece manga chapter | Credits: Viz Media

Besides being a memorable achievement, the upcoming Elbaf arc promises to be a watershed event in the story. Elbaf holds many unsolved mysteries, from the fate of certain characters to the kingdom’s rich history and culture.

With the arrival of the Holy Knights and the reveal of Shanks’ twin, Shamrock, One Piece’s Elbaf Arc is off to a thrilling start, keeping fans eagerly awaiting what’s next.

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Looking at the bigger picture, it’s clear that the Cursed Prince, Loki, is playing a more significant role behind the scenes and will continue to gain more attention as the story unfolds.

Elbaf is more than just another island on the Grand Line—it’s one of the most highly anticipated arcs in the One Piece franchise.

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Loki, the Cursed Prince from One Piece manga | Credits: Viz Media

Prince Loki seems to be one of the important people in Elbaf with a mysterious background and the one playing an important role in the future.

He was introduced as a villain, accused of murdering his father, King Harald. But what if that’s all just a façade?

With the arrival of the Holy Knights and the World Government in Elbaf, this story has been turned upside down, and readers are left in awe of what Oda-sensei plans to do next. As Shamrock reveals that he intends to bring Elbaf under his control, in all likelihood, is that Luffy and Loki would team up in order to get rid of Shanks’ twin.

One Piece Theory suggests a Straw Hat-Loki Alliance to save Elbaf

Loki is serving his sentence for the murder of his father, the beloved King Harald of Elbaf. From the moment Loki was born, the Giants endured his mischief, but things took a darker turn when he killed King Harald.

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Loki, the Cursed Prince of Elbaf in One Piece manga| Credits: Viz Media

Loki’s meeting with Luffy is particularly intriguing, especially since Luffy doesn’t seem to mind being around the giant. In fact, he even rests on top of him while Loki mispronounces his name—something Luffy often does with others.

What stands out most from their interaction is how Luffy, despite being his usual clueless self, doesn’t sense any malice from the banished prince, contrary to how the rest of Elbaf’s giants perceive him.

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At this point, the manga has shown us enough to confirm that Loki isn’t evil. He embodies the mindset of a brave and honorable warrior from Elbaf and even mourns the death of an underworld monster.

The Giants believe Loki committed the act in an attempt to seize a legendary Devil Fruit that has been passed down through the royal family for generations.

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One Piece manga Chapter 1127 | Credits: Viz Media

While the truth behind King Harald’s death will probably be revealed later in the arc, for now, the Cursed Prince doesn’t appear to be a bloodthirsty warrior, but rather a misunderstood figure.

This character design also bears a resemblance to some aspects of Norse mythology, in which Loki, the God of Mischief, is usually misconstrued. His acts of mischief are interpreted in the wrong light. Oda-sensei may be drawing inspiration from this mythology and hinting at a groundbreaking revelation about the true nature of Elbaf.

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The Holy Knights vs Loki in One Piece manga | Credits: Viz Media

The World Government probably murdered King Harald, framing Prince Loki for the crime as well as wrongfully giving the latter a false sentence all this time.

Loki needs to be freed, and it’s likely the Straw Hats will be the ones to do so. While the true nature of his Devil Fruit hasn’t been revealed yet, we may learn more if Loki takes action soon.

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