The climactic events currently unfolding on the mythical island of Elbaf have pushed Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus into uncharted territory. Following the intense developments in the recent manga installments, One Piece Chapter 1198 is setting up one of the most consequential lore revelations in Shonen history. As Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates navigate the perilous Underworld beneath Yggdrasil, all eyes remain locked on the bound colossal giant: Prince Loki, the Accursed Prince of Elbaf.
For decades, fans theorized about the nature of the “legendary Devil Fruit” preserved in the royal lineage of the Giant Warrior Pirates. Now, with the shadow of Saint Imu descending upon the seas and ancient Void Century relics awakening across the New World, Chapter 1198 brings forth an earth-shattering theory: What if Loki’s consumed Devil Fruit is not a destructive beast of Ragnarok, but the Mythical Zoan counterpart to Sun God Nika—the Black Sun or the Eclipse God of the Ancient Kingdom?
The Clues Behind Loki’s Legendary Devil Fruit
Ever since Loki murdered his father, King Harald, to steal Elbaf’s sacred treasure, the narrative painted him as an irredeemable patricide monster. He was bound in colossal Seastone chains at the roots of Yggdrasil, guarded day and night by the strongest warriors of the Underworld. Yet, Oda has never been one for simplistic morality tales. When Luffy confronted Loki face-to-face, the cursed prince did not radiate sheer malice; he exuded an ominous, calculating gravitas that mirrored the ancient will of the Void Century.
Consider the details revealed in recent chapters: Loki claims that when he breaks free, he will bring about “the end of the world.” To the World Government and the Five Elders (Gorosei), such an omen sounds like catastrophic anarchy. However, in the context of Professor Clover’s forbidden discoveries at Ohara and Vegapunk’s global broadcast from Egghead Island, the “world” that needs ending is none other than the oppressive oceanic regime ruled by Saint Imu and the Celestial Dragons atop the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.
Much like how Void Century relics beneath Elbaf hold the key to the ancient war, Loki’s fruit represents an elemental cosmic balance designed specifically to challenge the divine authority of the Empty Throne.
Sun God Nika vs. Eclipse God Loki: The Cosmic Balance
Throughout the Elbaf arc, giant mythology emphasizes dualities: day and night, creation and destruction, the Sun God who brings laughter and the Wrathful God who brings reckoning. When Luffy awakened the Mythical Zoan Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, the Giants of Elbaf—including Dorry and Brogy—immediately recognized him as the savior foretold in their sacred murals.
However, the ancient murals of Elbaf depict not one divine entity, but two pillars standing against the abyss. If Luffy embodies the Dawn—the Sun God who liberates through joy and rhythm—Loki’s stolen fruit may very well be the Hito Hito no Mi, Mythical Model: Surtr or the Mythical Zoan: Eclipse God Fenrir. In Norse mythology, Surtr wields the flaming sword that purges the old world in fire so a righteous new cosmos can be reborn from the ashes.
Notice the peculiar visual symbolism Oda established around Loki:
- The Blindfold and Bandages: Why does Loki keep his eyes covered while bound in chains? In ancient mythology and shonen conventions alike, obscuring sight often signifies a devastating optical power or an awakening that perceives true spiritual frequencies (Haki) beyond physical light.
- The Weather Phenomenon: Wherever Loki’s aura flares, dark stormy thunderclouds gather over Warland, directly countering the golden rays brought by Gear 5 Luffy’s presence.
- The Seastone Reaction: Despite being bound by chains dense enough to subdue an Ancient Giant, Loki still possesses enough raw physical force to rattle the foundations of the entire island.
The Connection to Joy Boy and the Ancient Weapons
Why did King Harald guard this specific Devil Fruit with his life, refusing to let even his own son touch it? Because the royal line of Elbaf knew that consuming this fruit would trigger the ancient pact made between Joy Boy and the first Giant King eight hundred years ago. The World Government has feared Elbaf not merely because of their formidable standing army, but because Elbaf holds the final catalyst required to activate Pluton and Uranus in tandem.
When we examine the overarching narrative threads across the Final Saga—from epic confrontations between primordial rulers to clandestine plots engineered by Blackbeard (Marshall D. Teach)—Elbaf serves as the ideological and literal battleground where the destiny of the Grand Line will be decided. If Loki consumed the Eclipse deity fruit, his awakening requires an emotional trigger: acknowledging a warrior strong enough to earn his true allegiance.
Predictions for One Piece Chapter 1198 and Beyond
What can readers expect as the manga moves forward? Here are the three most compelling predictions based on the latest narrative trajectories:
- Luffy Makes a Controversial Pact: In classic Straw Hat fashion, Luffy does not judge Loki by Elbaf’s royal laws. Luffy recognizes Loki’s immense spirit and desires to see his true power. Chapter 1198 will likely depict Luffy offering to break Loki’s Seastone binds under one condition: a battle of wills to test if Loki’s dream aligns with genuine freedom.
- Imu’s Holy Knights Intervene: Saint Sommers and Saint Figarland Garling’s Holy Knights cannot allow the prince to walk free. The moment Loki’s shackles loosen, a coordinated assault from the World Nobles will force a chaotic triple-threat showdown across the branches of Yggdrasil.
- The True Name of the Fruit Revealed: In the chapter’s final panel, the narrator will disclose the authentic classification of Loki’s fruit, shattering the 20-year mystery of Elbaf’s forbidden treasure and revealing its direct tie to the creation of the Red Line.
As the drums of liberation echo alongside the rumbling thunder of Elbaf, One Piece continues to prove why it stands as an unmatched titan of modern storytelling, rivaling the sheer narrative momentum of iconic shonen climaxes worldwide.
What Do You Think? Share Your Thoughts in the Comments!
Is Prince Loki destined to become Luffy’s ultimate ally in burning Mary Geoise to the ground, or will his unchained ambition unleash Ragnarok upon the entire world? Which legendary mythological figure do you believe Loki’s Devil Fruit truly represents? Drop your wildest theories and chapter predictions in the comments below!
