The newest chapter of Eiichiro Oda’s weekly manga, titled “Loki of the Realm of the Dead,” centers on the character Loki. As the title implies, this story arc explores Loki’s character. Currently, Loki, a giant resembling a Norse god, is held captive in “the realm of the dead” or “the First World.”
Who Could Be Powerful Enough to Capture Loki?
We learn that no single giant had the strength to overpower Loki alone. Instead, it took the combined force of Elbaf’s strongest warriors to restrain him. How they managed this feat, however, remains a mystery.
Loki and the Power of the Devil Fruit
Loki is bound by seastone, indicating that he has consumed a Devil Fruit, for which he may have even killed his father to obtain. The abilities of this mysterious fruit are yet to be revealed. Drawing from Norse mythology, his powers could include transforming into a colossal beast, such as a wolf or serpent, or perhaps shapeshifting, creating illusions, or other magical abilities.
Loki as the “Sun God”? Intriguing…
Interestingly, Loki refers to himself as the “Sun God.” In the One Piece universe, we already know of another Sun God, “Nika.” Loki’s self-proclaimed title may suggest that his Devil Fruit powers could be connected to the sun, although the exact nature remains unknown.
Loki’s Other Powers
Being a giant, Loki possesses enormous size and incredible strength, giving him a natural advantage in battle. As the prince of Elbaf, he likely has unique powers. A plausible ability might be magic, given Loki’s mischievous and trickster persona reminiscent of his counterpart in Norse mythology and the Marvel universe.
Additionally, his eyes are tightly bound, possibly hinting at a hidden power within them that could be challenging to counter. As the story unfolds, we can expect to learn more about this potential ability.
Loki’s Bond with Beasts from Childhood
A curious detail about Loki is his longstanding friendship with giant animals since childhood. This trait suggests a softer side, hinting that he may be more of an anti-villain—a character who may do bad things but still possesses a softer, more relatable side.
Loki: Not a Prideful Warrior
When Luffy was about to punch Loki for badmouthing about red hair shanks Loki didn’t show a single sign of aggression, which might have been expected. Instead, he tried to clarify his intentions to avoid a conflict with Luffy. This reaction implies that Loki may be more concerned with self-preservation than with fighting a teenage boy.