One Piece Chapter 1136 delves deeper into the intriguing lore of the Sun God, shedding light on what fans can expect in this pivotal installment.
The Ongoing Mystery of Nika
As One Piece progresses through its Final Saga, numerous questions remain unanswered, particularly concerning the enigmatic deity Nika and his potential role in shaping the future of the world. The Elbaf Arc is gradually unveiling the connections between this legendary figure and Luffy. However, before the Straw Hats can uncover the truth about Nika, they must confront formidable adversaries, including Prince Loki and the enigmatic hooded intruders.
Key Revelations in Chapter 1136
Chapter 1136 promises to illuminate the backgrounds of new characters while clarifying the relationship between Loki and Shanks. Two significant highlights of this chapter include Loki's powers and the confirmation of the Holy Knights’ identities. Loki, as revealed, is deemed a destroyer of worlds due to his association with the Sun God. The giants appear to be divided on the nature of the Sun God, suggesting the existence of two contrasting figures: one malevolent (Loki) and one benevolent (Luffy).
While the true identities of the Holy Knights have been largely confirmed, the spoilers indicate that fan speculation was indeed correct. However, the nature of their offer to Loki is unexpected, leaving readers eager for more details in the upcoming raw scans or the official chapter release.
Chapter Highlights: The "Holy Knights" and Loki's Rejection
According to the spoilers, Chapter 1136 is titled "Land Awaiting the Sun." The cover story features Holdem escorting Yamato and her allies to his base. The chapter begins by expanding on the lore of the Sun God, revealing the giants' conflicting views on its true nature—some see it as a liberator, while others view it as a destructor.
The giants recount the history of Loki and his father, King Herald, to the Straw Hat Pirates. Six years prior, when Loki allegedly killed King Harald, Shanks intervened on Elbaf to stop him from causing further chaos. This incident seemingly marked Shanks’ rise to power as an emperor.
Zoro's curiosity about Loki's strength prompts him, Luffy, and Nami to acquire the keys to free Loki from his chains deep within Elbaf Island.
Confrontation in the Dead Realm
The narrative shifts to the Dead Realm of Elbaf Island, where two mysterious figures—presumed to be the Holy Knights—approach Loki. They extend an offer for him to join their ranks, confirming their identities. However, Loki rejects their proposal.
One of the Holy Knights, a female named Gunko, reveals her powers, including her bandage-like sleeves, which previously caused a giant to scream in Chapter 1135. Just as tensions rise, a giant wolf intervenes to protect Loki from the Holy Knights, similar to the ones that confronted Luffy earlier.
Despite the wolf's valiant effort, Loki refuses the Holy Knights' offer once again, leading to a tragic outcome where they kill the wolf before his eyes. Yet, rather than succumbing to rage, Loki channels his anger towards a more sinister goal: the destruction of the world.
With so much unfolding, fans are left eagerly anticipating the next chapter to uncover more about these complex characters and their intertwined fates.