Description of the relationship between Loki and Shanks

This article contains spoilers for the Elbaf episode of One Piece.

Key Takeaways

• Loki murdered his father and was imprisoned after eating the Devil Fruit, but was somehow connected to Shanks six years ago.
• Shanks visited Loki in Elbaf, possibly aiding in his imprisonment, which coincided with Shanks becoming a Yonko.
• Shanks' past relationship with Loki may have influenced Shanks becoming one of the Four Emperors of the Sea.

Loki, the cursed prince of Elbaf, is a figure who attracts the world's attention. one piece. Since he was recently introduced in chapter 1130 of the story, it was logical for Loki to become more involved in the plot with each passing chapter. With a grand return to Elbaf. one piece Chapter 1131, After Oda's three-week break, it was natural for the series to focus more on the cursed prince of Elbaf and further develop his encounter with Luffy.

At the same time, the story decided to jump right into another exciting story about the cursed prince, and this time it was revealed how he is related to none other than the Emperor of the Red-Haired Gang, Shanks. Shanks is a character that fans have been waiting to see in the story for years and has only been seen briefly since. However, with the start of Elbaf, changes are gradually coming. Ultimately, Elbaf will be the arc in which Shanks receives the most attention, and fans may even get to see his reunion with Luffy. Additionally, recent developments hinting at Shanks' connection to Loki would also add to both characters and make the story richer than before.

Loki's consumption of the devil fruit and imprisonment

Loki killed his father and was trapped in the underworld.

Loki is definitely one of the fiercest characters in the world. one piece world. Fans were first introduced to Loki in the Whole Cake Island Arc. However, at that time very little was known about him and it was not enough to determine his character. Rather, Loki was considered a giant with a rather broad heart, because he fell in love with Lola and even offered her flowers. Of course, this was a huge move on Loki's part, and it shows that despite everything, Loki is an individual you can fall in love with. He is different from the vicious beings fans have seen in the story so far.

The guy who killed his father and ate the devil fruit! – Giants

And yet, none of that mattered much. Because Lola went to the sea alone and refused Loki's advances. Shortly thereafter, the marriage contract between the Big Mom Pirates and the Giant Warrior Pirates essentially fell apart, and Big Mom tried to save it by shipping Chiffon to marry Loki, but her plan was not successful. The relationship between the Giants and the Big Mom Pirates deteriorated further and has not changed since. Meanwhile, fans haven't seen or heard anything about Loki since. However, it was inevitable that Loki would appear in the Elbaf episode. Fans didn't expect Loki to appear as soon as Elbaf started, but it was definitely a welcome surprise.

As soon as Loki was introduced, fans learned of the atrocities he committed, including murdering his father, King Harald of Elbaf. He did all this to eat the legendary Devil Fruit passed down to the Elbaf royal family. It is unknown whether this devil fruit is consumed by all successors or is simply preserved. Perhaps they were simply preserving and keeping it for that special someone who might visit in the future. Loki probably believed he was someone special and decided to spend it. All of Elbaf, who succeeded in gaining strength by eating the Devil Fruit, turned against him. Unfortunately, Loki was already so strong at this point that it took the effort of an entire nation to subdue him. Loki could not be killed, but was instead imprisoned in the country's underworld. Loki has been bound to Treasure Tree Adam via a sea prism stone chain ever since, essentially meaning he cannot free himself without outside help.

Shanks and Loki's past relationship in One Piece Episode 1131

Shanks visited Loki six years ago.

in one piece In Chapter 1131, Loki makes it clear that he met Shanks. Those who guarded Loki suggested that Shanks came to the underworld of Elbaf six years ago. It is not known when or by whom Loki was captured. However, fans reported that this happened one day six years ago. It is possible that the person who helped imprison him was none other than the red-haired Shanks. Some fans may remember that Dorry and Brogy weren't in Elbaf six years ago. That means their power would have been limited. Even the elder giant Jarul was too weak to participate in battle. This means that Elbaf does not have many strong warriors, which is why the country was able to have a hard time imprisoning Loki. But that's where Shanks could come in. If Shanks had been in Elbaf six years ago, it is entirely possible that he would have fought Loki himself and helped trap him.

I have been tied here for six years. – Rocky

It's also possible that Loki was imprisoned before Shanks came to the island, but was seen attempting to escape once, potentially leading to Shanks subduing him. Obviously, Loki has a history with Shanks, as hinted at in previous chapters. one piece.

Naturally, it will take some time for Loki to break free and for fans to understand what their relationship truly is. At least Loki doesn't seem to like Shanks very much. This means they may have had some kind of rivalry. If we connect the dots here, the only conclusion is that Shanks prevented Loki's escape, which earned Shanks a reputation as a hero in Elbaf and at the same time brought the nation under his protection.

Shanks' Yonko rise may be linked to Loki

Shanks could have become a Yonko because of Loki.

It is quite interesting that Oda revealed that Shanks came to the underworld of Elbaf six years ago. For those of you who don't remember, Shanks became emperor six years ago. This essentially means that Shanks became a Yonko at the same time he met Loki, and the two may be related. It should also be remembered that during this time the world government placed a special bounty of 2.6 billion Berries on Loki's head.

I'm pretty sure this bounty hasn't been updated since. Because Loki was under strict surveillance and didn't move a muscle. This essentially means that Shanks fought Loki six years ago, and perhaps it was news of this event that eventually made him one of the Four Emperors of the Sea, in addition to Shanks declaring Elbaf his domain.

One Piece can be read via Viz Media. The series is officially available for fans to read for free through the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The release date of One Piece 1131, the next chapter of One Piece, is scheduled for November 10, 2024.