Loki’s Shocking Connection To Rocks D. Xebec Revealed

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

Summary

  • Loki met Rocks D. Xebec long ago and wanted to join the Rocks Pirates at a young age.
  • Loki challenged Rocks to join his crew, but was defeated, leading to his biggest regret.
  • Loki admires Rocks and wants to carry on his legacy, similar to Luffy’s admiration for Shanks.

In the ongoing Elbaf saga of “One Piece,” fans continue to be enthralled each week with fresh, thrilling material. The recent plot twists have left fans astounded yet again at just how gripping this storyline can be.

In the recent advancements of “One Piece”, events led fans back to the Underworld, revisiting the character Loki once more. Notably, renowned mangaka Oda unveiled a surprising twist in Loki’s storyline, one that has significant implications for the legendary pirate, Rocks D. Xebec, from the “One Piece” universe.

How Loki Met Rocks D. Xebec Long Ago

  • Loki Set Out To Sea Long Ago
  • Loki Wanted To Join The Rocks Pirates

In chapter 1145 of One Piece, it’s been unveiled that Loki and Rocks share a significant history. This came as a shock to many fans, as they discovered that Loki encountered Rocks in the past and the two actually engaged in combat. It’s worth noting that Loki isn’t new to the sea; he’s embarked on numerous voyages. For example, it was recently disclosed in the Elbaf arc that Loki set sail following King Harald’s demise around 14 years ago. However, it seems his seafaring adventures predate this. Fans are aware that Rocks is believed to have perished on God Valley Island, an event that took place 38 years ago. Thus, it’s possible that Loki crossed paths with Rocks approximately 40 years ago, or potentially even earlier.

I can imagine having that certain someone to look up to as a kid. I was the same. — Loki

This information provides a new understanding of two key points. Firstly, it’s not just once that Loki embarked on sea voyages, but multiple times. Secondly, during his battles with Rocks, Loki was surprisingly young. While this might not be common knowledge, it’s important to note that Giants and humans age at different rates. On average, Giants live three times longer than humans, maturing at half the rate. This means they reach adulthood around 40 years old. Given that Loki is currently 68 years old, if we consider human ages, he was only 28 when he fought Rocks. However, in Giant years, Loki would have been just 14 or possibly even younger at the time of their encounter, which helps explain why his battle against Rocks was so one-sided.

Loki’s Challenge To Rocks

Loki Wanted To Join The Rocks Pirates

Loki aimed to team up with the Rocks Pirates because he admired and respected Rocks. As portrayed in the story, Loki wanted to sail with Rocks and engage in battles together. At present, Rocks is the one person that Loki looks up to and considers worthy of his respect. However, Xebec turned down Loki’s request for joining, causing a confrontation between them. As expected, given their differences in power and experience, Rocks easily defeated Loki during the fight. This outcome should not be unexpected by fans since Loki was quite young at that time and hadn’t yet reached maturity or consumed his Devil Fruit, which he did around 14 years later.

If you’re not gonna take me with you then fight me. — Loki to Xebec

Loki’s fight against Rocks turned out to be a disastrous mistake for him, which remains his greatest sorrow. To this day, Loki still mourns the unfortunate timing of his birth, wishing he had lived during an earlier era so he could have fought alongside Rocks. Unfortunately, now both Rocks and his pirate crew are gone.

Why Loki Wanted To Join The Rocks Pirates

Loki is unable to join the Rocks Pirates, but he can continue the spirit of Captain Xebec instead. To say that Xebec holds a unique significance for him would be an understatement; Loki aspires to emulate him more than anything else, and seeks his approval above all else. In many ways, Loki idolizes Xebec much like Luffy admires Shanks, making their relationship an intriguing aspect of an already captivating character.

It’s likely that fans will soon discover more about Loki and Xebec as their full backstory unfolds, which is getting closer by the day. All that fans have to do is stay tuned and wait for Oda to reveal the untold past of Loki that they currently don’t know about.

Get ready, as One Piece Chapter 1145 is just around the corner! It’s set to be released later this week, specifically on Sunday for most of us. For our Japanese friends, the chapter will be available at 12AM JST on Monday. But don’t worry, international readers like you can access it on April 6. That’s correct, the official release date is April 6, 2025. Excitingly, you can read this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-04-04 01:04