One Piece: Why Loki Is Not Elbaf’s Villain, Explained

One Piece: Why Loki Is Not Elbaf's Villain, Explained

As a longtime fan of One Piece, I can’t help but feel that Loki, with his trickster nature and grandiose claims, is being set up as a red herring. Sure, he might pose a threat for the first half of this arc, but it seems to me that he’s just one of those pesky flies buzzing around the sweet, juicy piece of fruit that is Elbaf.


This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

Key Takeaways

  • Loki may not be Elbaf’s main villain, as his background and misinformed nature suggest he could be an ally to Luffy.
  • Luffy’s lack of hostility towards Loki hints that there are bigger enemies in the Elbaf Arc that both may need to face together.
  • The World Government’s potential involvement in Elbaf could introduce a larger threat that Luffy, Loki, and the Straw Hat Pirates must unite to stop.

As a passionate gamer diving headfirst into the world of One Piece, let me tell you, Loki’s character is creating quite a buzz these days! And it’s no wonder why – this guy is an absolute powerhouse! First appearing in the Whole Cake Island arc, Loki has been gradually making his mark on the story. But it wasn’t until the Elbaf Arc that we got to see him in all his glory, and boy, did Oda deliver! Loki’s introduction in the Elbaf Arc was nothing short of spectacular!

Everything concerning him – his power and character traits – perfectly aligns with what one would expect from this figure, without a doubt. Currently, spectators perceive Loki as a villain, but despite the solid evidence suggesting he’s an adversary at present, viewers might be taken aback to discover later on that Loki may turn out to be more of an ally than an enemy.

Loki’s Meeting With Luffy And Set Up As A Villain

One Piece: Why Loki Is Not Elbaf's Villain, Explained
  • Loki Killed His Father To Eat A Devil Fruit
  • Loki And Luffy Had A Hostile Meeting

In chapter 1130 of “One Piece”, Oda crafted Loki as a character who appeared to be a villain from the start. Several factors contributed to this image. Firstly, Oda portrayed Loki as deeply disliked by the people of Elbaf, particularly after it was exposed that he had murdered his father, Harald, to consume a Devil Fruit. This act made him believe he was a deity and the world’s destroyer. Although this might appear excessive to many readers, given the war-glorifying and violent culture in Elbaf, such actions are not entirely unexpected. It should be noted that Loki’s actions against his father are questionable, but it’s unclear whether King Harald was a good person or if Loki’s actions were justified.

I am the Sun God who will destroy the world! – Loki

Though Loki’s act of killing King Harald may not have been justified, fans recognize that this complex character, with his dark side, can prove beneficial for the Straw Hat Pirates. It’s worth mentioning that Luffy, known for his keen intuition about people, never felt threatened by Loki in the slightest. Instead, he sensed a powerful energy emanating from Loki from afar, yet didn’t perceive him as an adversary. In fact, Luffy approached Loki with ease and engaged in conversation as if they were old acquaintances. Luffy’s actions towards Loki offer valuable insights into his character development, and at present, he gives off no villainous vibes whatsoever.

It could be possible that One Piece fans have misjudged Loki’s character, as there may be more depth to him than initially perceived. Although he appears villainous at this stage of the story, it seems likely that his character development will deepen as One Piece progresses, revealing a truer version of who Loki is.

Why Loki Isn’t Elbaf’s Main Villain

There Are Bigger Enemies To Tackle In The Elbaf Arc of One Piece

The straightforward explanation for why Loki isn’t Elbaf’s primary antagonist can be summarized as follows: Firstly, Loki doesn’t appear to pose a significant threat to Luffy. Luffy has a knack for recognizing people and their intentions, so if he perceived Loki as an adversary, he would respond accordingly. As of now, it seems that Luffy does not view Loki as his enemy, and given this, fans have no compelling reason to believe otherwise, even though other characters in the story might portray him as a major villain.

Concurrently, it’s well-known among fans that Loki poses as the Solar Deity, and furthermore, as the harbinger of destruction. However, they understand that the role of a Solar Deity encompasses peace and liberation for people worldwide. Thus, if Loki is indeed this deity, he cannot be evil, given that such a figure symbolizes goodness rather than wickedness.

It appears that Loki is misunderstanding the situation rather than intentionally causing harm. This suggests that he isn’t playing the part of the main antagonist, but instead, he seems to be aligning with the genuine Sun God, who goes by the name Straw Hat Luffy in this context.

Free me, and I’ll destroy a crew of your choosing for you! – Loki

Absolutely, it doesn’t rule out the possibility of a fight between Luffy and Loki. Given that Loki vowed to eliminate Luffy as soon as he managed to escape his chains, it certainly seems like Loki is attempting to mislead Luffy. This scenario aligns perfectly with Loki’s trickster persona. However, fans are well aware that Luffy is extremely self-assured about his skills and also has a knack for perceiving people correctly.

One Piece: Why Loki Is Not Elbaf's Villain, Explained

If Loki manages to attack Luffy upon his release, Luffy will tackle the challenge independently and ultimately subdue Loki. This confrontation may lead fans to anticipate these characters working together, which could only occur when facing a more significant danger that might arise later in this storyline.

Who Will Be The Main Villain In Elbaf?

The World Government Could Get Involved In Elbaf In Some Way

Currently, Elbaf lacks a formidable main antagonist. For now, it seems likely that Loki will pose a significant danger to the entire country, possibly for the first half of this story arc. However, as the plot progresses, Elbaf may require a more substantial threat to engage fans effectively. This larger menace could potentially be the World Government, the only entity with the capability to annihilate Elbaf. The World Government might target Elbaf because Luffy is currently there, and this fact is not lost on any member of the World Government, including Imu, who knows Luffy’s whereabouts as well as those of the Straw Hat Pirates. Given Imu’s control over Uranus, they could potentially use it to destroy Elbaf.

Previously, Imu lacked the necessary energy known as Mother Flame to reactivate Uranus and annihilate his foes. Now, thanks to York, Imu has obtained additional Mother Flame and a method for producing more. This leaves no obstacles in Imu’s way of obliterating Elbaf, which implies that the major antagonist in this storyline could be an ancient weapon capable of causing the complete demolition of the country. Luffy, Loki, and the Straw Hat Pirates will undoubtedly need to unite their efforts to thwart this formidable Ancient Weapon and prevent the devastation of this land.

Absolutely, these developments may require some time to unfold, or they might not materialize at all. Yet, brainstorming about different scenarios is the genuine charm of “One Piece,” and enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating each new turn in the storyline as the saga progresses further.

You can access One Piece, the popular series, through Viz Media. Fans can read it officially and at no cost on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. Mark your calendars for November 17, 2024, as that’s when the next chapter, One Piece 1132, is due to be released.

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2024-11-14 02:34