Unmasked: Elbaf’s Shocking Betrayal and Loki’s Secret Role Against the World Government!

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Summary

  • The Gods’ Knights’ plan to weaken Elbaf involved working with a potential traitor king and erasing the island’s warlike culture.
  • King Harald’s peaceful reign may have been a facade to weaken Elbaf for a hostile takeover by the World Government.
  • Loki’s rebellion against his father and actions may have thwarted the Gods’ Knights’ plan temporarily for Elbaf.

In the latest segments of the Elbaf arc from One Piece, it was unveiled that the Gods’ Knight’s scheme was in motion. As the realm of Giants has been a formidable challenge for the World Government to conquer, they aimed to dispatch the Gods’ Knights to the island with the intention of making it easier to overthrow, a task they had failed at since the conclusion of the Void Century, which occurred 800 years prior to the beginning of One Piece’s narrative.

Intriguingly, the approach taken by the Divine Warriors appears captivating, yet their strategy seems unfeasible without internal aid from Elbaf, aiding them in attaining their objective. Thus, in this article, let’s delve into the strategies to undermine Elbaf and identify potential collaborators within the nation who could have been assisting the Divine Warriors in executing this sinister plan.

King Harald Was A Traitor To His People

How The King Sold Out His Country

First Mention One Piece, Chapter 1130, “The Accursed Prince”
Debut Date October 21, 2024
Story Arc Elbaf

On the island of Elbaf, King Harald is universally admired as the most exceptional ruler in the island’s history. Given that the Giants are generally perceived as fierce and dangerous beings whose society revolves around warfare, it might be expected that King Harald would have fostered this martial spirit above all else. In contrast, however, Harald was renowned for his commitment to peace and sought to transform Elbaf’s reputation and the perception of its people.

The powerful leader aimed to transform the war-mongering Giants of Elbaf into a peaceful civilization. Even though he was the strongest warrior around, he discarded his ancient giant horns as a symbol of his dedication to altering the world’s perception of the Giants. He wished to abandon their belligerent and secluded culture to foster trade and friendly ties with neighboring territories. Consequently, the island’s inhabitants largely renounced their old ways, focusing instead on cultivating peace.

I’ve got to say, I can’t help but wonder if Harald wasn’t secretly collaborating with the Gods’ Knights all along! Many fans seem to believe this, and there are several reasons why. First, by dismantling the Giants’ cultural traditions, Harald may have inadvertently made his people and island vulnerable. Additionally, when Shamrock and Gunko first appeared on our shores, they did so through a summoning circle located within the remains of Aurust Castle – a place that appears to have been there long before their arrival. This certainly fuels speculation about Harald’s true intentions!

In the narrative, since the Gorosei and Gods’ Knights possess the ability to teleport freely, one might assume they could have done so multiple times throughout the story. However, their choice not to do so suggests that this freedom is not an unlimited option for them. Furthermore, it was necessary for Gunko to set up a summoning circle in order to bring forth St. Sommers and St. Killingham at a later point. Given these points, let’s explore how this fits into the Gods’ Knights’ strategy.

In other words: Although the Gorosei and Gods’ Knights have the power of teleportation, their decision not to use it often implies that there may be limitations or conditions on its usage. Additionally, Gunko needed to establish a summoning circle for the arrival of St. Sommers and St. Killingham. With this in mind, let’s examine how these factors might play into the Gods’ Knights’ overall plan.

What are we doing in a non-member nation like this? Were you visiting Harald’s grave or something?

Essentially, the theory proposes that the World Government intended to gradually weaken Elbaf for a future conquest of the island. To accomplish this goal, they may have involved Harald in their scheme, who subsequently worked towards weakening Elbaf and minimizing its warlike traditions, making the Giants less resistant to an attack. Additionally, it’s suggested that Harald could be the one who allowed the summoning circle to be placed in Aurust Castle, which Shamrock and Gunko later used. This theory gains credibility from Sommers’ question about whether Shamrock was visiting Harald’s grave, hinting at a possible connection between them.

It appears that the initial strategy has proven successful, as the original culture of Elbaf no longer prevails. However, Harald’s death at Loki’s hands may not have been anticipated, leading the Gods’ Knights to adapt on the fly, which could explain their current tactic of capturing the children of Elbaf to force the Giants into surrender.

Where Does Loki Fit Into All Of This?

The Accursed Prince’s Role On Elbaf

In the narrative, Loki is a puzzling character. We know that he defied his father’s reign and eventually took his life, while also causing significant destruction throughout the island. Yet, this hypothesis suggests that Loki discerned his father’s deceit and understood its far-reaching implications for the nation. Consequently, he is believed to have thwarted the World Government’s schemes by assassinating King Harald, admitting guilt later because he recognized that people would not trust his words over someone as revered as Harald was.

Because of this uprising, Loki was bound to the roots of Yggdrasil (Adam Tree) by Shanks’ intervention. This act temporarily thwarted the Gods’ Knights from seizing control for a while. This development aligns perfectly with current events and strengthens theories among fans that Loki is not villainous at heart. Until the truth unfolds, fans can only speculate about what this storyline will bring.

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2025-03-13 15:24