The Start of the Elbaf Arc
One Piece's Final Saga continues to deliver shocking moments as the Straw Hats embark on their new adventure in Elbaf, the land of the Giants, following the conclusion of the Egghead incident. The highly-anticipated Elbaf Arc has officially commenced, and fans are introduced to Prince Loki. While he has been mentioned previously in the story, his true identity was revealed in Chapter 1130.
Prince Loki: The Sun God
Prince Loki possesses unprecedented powers and refers to himself as the Sun God. Although much about him remains undisclosed, there are ample hints suggesting he could be the primary antagonist of this arc. His connection to Lola, Big Mom’s daughter and Chiffon’s twin sister, adds an intriguing layer to his character. Loki becomes infatuated with Lola and proposes a political marriage, which Big Mom eagerly accepts to mend her strained relationship with the Giants. However, Lola ultimately rejects him in pursuit of true love, indicating that Loki's motivations may not stem from genuine affection.
The Cursed Prince of Elbaf
Despite his royal status, Loki is known as the "Cursed Prince" and the "Shame of Elbaf." Born 63 years ago, he has garnered a notorious reputation, especially when compared to his older brother, Hajrudin, who is the captain of the New Giant Pirates and an ally of Luffy in the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. Loki's dark past includes committing numerous evil deeds, culminating in a heinous act that led to his crucifixion.
Enormous Power Comes at a Price
Loki is recognized as one of the most formidable warriors in Elbaf, with strength that has only grown since he consumed a legendary devil fruit, a power that has been passed down through the royal family for generations. His ascent to power came at a grave cost—he killed his father to obtain the fruit, which remains shrouded in mystery. Six years ago, he was crucified, requiring the combined efforts of Elbaf’s warriors to restrain him.
Loki’s Bounty Revealed
Recent spoilers indicate that the World Government has placed a special bounty of 2.6 billion berries on Loki’s head. This bounty was issued six years ago, prior to his consumption of the devil fruit and subsequent detention, suggesting that his current strength warrants an even higher reward.
Loki's Connection to Shanks
Before his imprisonment, Loki had a falling out with Shanks, who has been established as a significant figure in Elbaf. The manga reveals that Shanks frequently visits the island, but for unknown reasons, he used his Haki to incapacitate Loki’s subordinates. This incident piques Luffy’s curiosity, especially as Loki notices Luffy’s admiration for Shanks. While Loki teases Luffy about his connection to Shanks, he only promises to divulge the full story once Luffy frees him, leaving readers eager to see how this dynamic unfolds.
Conclusion
With the Egghead Incident Arc concluded, fans can look forward to the developments in the Elbaf Arc. Be sure to check out our other articles discussing hints about Akainu’s daughter and Oda’s insights into the Rocky Port Incident.