One Piece’s Elbaph arc might have just begun, but it has already proven to be one of the most exciting in the series. Throughout the brief but eventful stay of the Straw Hat crew in the Land of the Giants, several intriguing and powerful characters have been introduced. Nonetheless, there is one who has constantly been in the spotlight:Loki.
The Accursed Prince is among the most interesting cast members introduced during this new adventure, as almost nothing is known about him. Regardless of this, when studying his design carefully, some hints abouthis hidden Devil Fruit powerscan be inferred. There is a possibility that the bandage over his eyes was specifically placed there by Eiichiro Oda, the manga’s creator, to give fans a hint about his amazing abilities.
Could Loki Have Stolen His Father’s Eyes in One Piece?
Loki Could Have Killed His Father to Take His Eyes
Chapter #1136 of theOne Piecemanga gave fans a small but significant glimpse at the story of Loki as a youngster. The inhabitants of Elbaph explained to Luffy that the prince used his powers to conquer the wild and dangerous underworld, using the creatures that lived there to attack the Kingdom and play pranks on his peers.His biggest crime was killing his father to steal his power away from him, an ability that is conveniently kept vague during the chapter. Still, after carefully looking at these images and Loki’s outfit, an interesting conclusion can be drawn.
One of the most striking details of the prince’s design,widely considered one of the best in the franchise, isthe bandages that wrap around his head, keeping him blind to the world around him. The memories of the Giants prove that he did not always have his eyes covered. While it could be possible that these were placed there by the inhabitants of Elbaph to keep him imprisoned, there is another more terrifying explanation. During chapter #1136, Loki’s father can also be seen, although his face is kept hidden, almost as if to hide something about him.
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In Norse mythology, the King of Asgard, Odin, was said to have the ability to see everything in the universeafter sacrificing one of his eyes. Even though Loki in these ancient tales was not directly related to Odin, recent media often depicts him as his son. One Piece could be doing something similar, implying that the prince’s father was this universe’s version of Odin. To obtain his power to see and know everything in the world, Loki killed his father and took his eyes. The bandages were placed over his head to recover from the transplant.
Loki’s Mysterious Powers Explain How He Knows About Shanks
The Accursed Prince Can See Anyone Who Interests Him at Any Time
Loki’s power to see everyone in the world whenever he pleases might explain why he seems to be so adamant about knowing Shanks’ current position. Chapter #1336 puts special emphasis on this topic, with Zoro complaining to Luffy about trusting the word of the prince. Although this could be Oda telling fans to cast doubt on Loki, it could also be a red herring to keep them from guessing how he knows where Shanks is. The reason why he could know is thanks to his special eyes, which let him see anyone he finds important.
Shanks has already defeated Loki in the past, as the chapter reveals that it was he who imprisoned the prince. As such, it would make sense for Loki to keep his archnemesis in check. Shanks is one of the only pirates who can defeat the prince once more, as he is by farone of the strongest characters in the series. This might imply that Loki only spies on warriors who could defeat him, to avoid them during his future escape.
Loki’s Power Could Also Confirm Shanks Is Not on Elbaph Yet
The Holy Knight Is Not Luffy’s Mentor
Another important mystery aboutOne Piece’s Elbaph arc that Loki’s power could resolve is the identity of the Shanks lookalike that is currently on the island. Although most fans are already convinced that the Holy Knight chasing after Luffy now is none other thanShanks’ unnamed twin,the prince’s special eyes could be the final piece of evidence to prove this. Even after meeting with the mysterious man and his companion Gunko, Loki never once refers to him as Shanks. This implies that he does not know the man, making it impossible for him to be Luffy’s idol.
Loki’s powers have a high likelihood of being kept secret from fans for quite some time yet, as the exciting battles ofOne Piece’s Elbaph arc are just about to commence. Nevertheless, readers can be sure that once his hidden power is revealed, whether it revolves around his eyes or not, it will be a monumental event that will change the series forever.
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The One Piece anime began in 1999 and follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy with rubber-like abilities, as he embarks on a journey to find the legendary treasure “One Piece.” Inspired by the pirate Shanks, Luffy aims to become the King of the Pirates, accompanied by a diverse crew.
