One Piece Confirms Loki’s Connection With the Legendary Pirate Crew

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In the “One Piece” series, we delve deeper into Harald’s past during The Elbaf Arc. This narrative unfolds just as Luffy and his crew engage in combat against the Holy Knight. The reason behind Harald’s death 14 years prior is on the verge of being revealed, but instead, we are taken back even further in time to understand his transformation from a common pirate to the most esteemed king Elbaf has ever known. Harald’s exploits, the challenges he encountered politically, and the birth of his sons significantly contribute to the plot as we gain insights into his character and the world he strived to establish for his people.

Nevertheless, although Harald is the main focus of the backstory, another character who takes center stage is Loki, the Cursed Prince of Elbaf, who was initially portrayed as a villain. However, upon further exploration, Loki emerges as a complex and sorrowful figure. Born into prejudice, Loki has faced discrimination since his birth, an ordeal that continued throughout his life. He was falsely accused of his father’s murder, a crime he didn’t commit. Consequently, Loki was imprisoned in the Underworld for six years until Luffy intervened as part of a deal. Now that the narrative delves into Loki’s past, we get to witness his encounter with the Rocks Pirates, one of the most renowned pirate crews in history.

One Piece’s Loki Meets the Rocks Pirates When He Was At His Lowest

Similar to how Luffy admired Shanks and aspired to sail the seas with him, Loki had a similar role model in his life. Although the series portrays Rocks D. Xebec as an adversary, Loki deeply respects this man and continues to idolize him. In Chapter 1145, we catch a glimpse of a young Loki eagerly seeking to join the Rocks Pirates. Growing tired of his persistent requests, Xebec engaged the child in a fight and emerged victorious. As revealed in Chapter 1152, one significant reason for Loki’s enduring resentment towards the World Government is that they were responsible for Xebec’s demise.

In Chapter 1154, we gain a deeper understanding of Loki’s history, as we’re introduced to Xebec for the first time – he is Blackbeard’s father and bears a striking resemblance to him. Due to being ostracized by those around him, Loki turned to tormenting others, particularly his elder brother, Hajrudin. He also perpetrated tricks on the villagers, further fueling their disdain towards the young boy.

At one stage, Loki contemplated suicide by leaping from the realm of the Sun into the Underworld, yet his strength prevented him from sustaining any injuries. Tears streamed down his face when he encountered the Rocks Pirates. Shiki taunted him about his appearance, while Whitebeard showed sympathy for the weeping child. In stark contrast, Xebec inquired about Loki’s paternal lineage. The narrative will delve deeper into Loki’s past in the forthcoming chapter, providing insights into how he developed a respect for Xebec.

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2025-07-14 00:12