One Piece: Elbaf’s Best Character Has a Heartbreaking Naruto Parallel

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In the current storyline of One Piece, known as The Elbaf Arc, the narrative is delving into Harald’s past and also exploring Loki’s sorrowful history. Initially depicted as the infamous Cursed Prince of Elbaf, who allegedly murdered his own father – a beloved king revered in Elbaf’s history. Following a heart-wrenching event, the Land of Giants tragically lost its most esteemed monarch, and Loki was unfairly blamed for the loss. Fleeing the kingdom, he remained on the run for eight long years. Over the past six years, Shanks apprehended him and he has been serving his punishment in the Underworld. However, Gaban, who has been guarding the prisoner all this time, harbors a suspicion that there might be more to Harald’s demise than what is commonly believed.

More recently, it’s been established that Loki is innocent, yet the details surrounding the event are still shrouded in mystery. Meanwhile, Harald has been devotedly striving for this kingdom’s prosperity, even aligning with the World Government. However, fourteen years ago, within the Throne Room of Aurust Castle, he was betrayed by his own soldiers – the same Giants who admired him greatly. As we delve deeper into Harald’s past, we follow his transformation from a notorious pirate to a responsible monarch. Additionally, his story sheds light on Loki’s life journey since birth.

One Piece’s Loki and Naruto Were Both Shunned Since Birth, Even Though It Wasn’t Their Fault

Loki, at birth, possessed unusual slit pupils and black eyes, a trait distinct among the Giants. His mother, superstitious and covetous, immediately spurned him due to his unique physical attributes, viewing him as cursed. Following his birth, misfortunes plagued Elbaf, which she attributed to Loki. To avoid public fear, he often concealed his eyes. Desperate for recognition, Loki even resorted to tormenting his half-brother, Hajrudin.

In a manner reminiscent to Loki’s ostracization due to circumstances beyond his control, Naruto, the main character in Masashi Kishimoto’s renowned Shonen manga, experienced a comparable fate. Much like a time bomb, Naruto was generally feared by others because he housed the Jinchuriki. Similar to Loki, Naruto found himself in numerous predicaments, yearning for acknowledgement from others. Unbeknownst to him for many years, a powerful Nine-Tailed Beast resided within him. Regrettably, regardless of their actions, both characters were consistently met with scorn, deepening their pain and loneliness.

Nevertheless, there’s a significant distinction between them: While Naruto yearned to become the Hokage and sought acceptance from everyone due to his unique identity, Loki had already lost his heart, giving up on being accepted. In the end, he contemplated taking his own life upon witnessing Ida risk her life to protect Hajrudin, while being rejected by Estrid for something as trivial as physical appearance.

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2025-07-15 03:09