This article contains spoilers from One Piece's Elbaf Arc.
Key conclusions
- Loki claims to be the Sun God thanks to the legendary Devil Fruit. (77 characters)
- Shanks met Loki because of his power, perhaps rejecting his claims. (68 characters)
- Loki could have known about Luffy through Shanks before they met. (72 characters)
Loki is one of the most fascinating One Piece characters right now, and there's definitely a reason for that. Fans know him as a very influential figure who is also of immense importance in Elbaf, in particular due to his royal background. Fans recently saw a reunion between Loki and Luffy, and this union was just the beginning. These characters are finally starting to get along and, at the same time, potentially even create an exciting rivalry.

Relatives
One Piece: Explaining the Existence of the Sun God's Two Devil Fruits
There could be two Sun Gods in one part. Loki and Luffy can share the same powers.
Elbauf has a lot more to offer than just that, and fans absolutely can't wait to see how the relationship between the characters develops next. At the same time, fans know that Loki has a relationship not only with Luffy, but also with Shanks, as confirmed in One Piece chapter 1131. What this relationship is and what Loki wants from him is very exciting and remains to be seen.
Loki's claim to be the sun god
- Loki claims he has the legendary Devil Fruit
- Loki's power could make him a sun god
When it comes to Loki, the first thing fans should keep in mind is that he claims to be the Sun God. This came as a surprise to some fans, but not really because many of the characters in the Elbaf Arc of One Piece have already stated that they are the mighty Sun God. For example, the Road of the New Giant Warrior Pirates also referred to themselves as the Sun God, and fans already know that Luffy himself is also a Sun God. Loki is now the third character in the series to call himself the Sun God, and that's certainly exciting in more ways than one.
I am the Sun God who will destroy the world! – Loki
The real reason why Loki claims to be the Sun God is unknown. However, fans know that Loki killed his own father, King Harald, a few years ago, and once he did, he ate a legendary devil fruit that was passed down through the royal line in the country of Elbaf. What exactly this Devil Fruit is and what it does is still unknown, but fans know for sure that Loki has its powers, as confirmed by the Giants themselves. It is probably because of this devil fruit that Loki considers himself to be the sun god and the chosen one because this legendary devil fruit has great significance.
There is a reason why this fruit has been passed down through the royal line of Elbaf and why it has been preserved for these centuries. Apparently, this Devil Fruit was saved for a certain person who would then fulfill some kind of hundred year promise that is very similar to the concept of Joy Boy and Nicky the Sun God. Of course, the specifics of this whole ordeal are not yet clear to the fans, but eventually One Piece will reveal to the fans everything regarding Loki's claim to be the Sun God, and at the same time, what Oda intends to do with this d' apple fruit.
Why did Shanks meet Loki in the past
- Loki and Shanks may have a huge history
- Loki and Shanks recently met in Elbaf
Interestingly, when they talk about the Sun God, Shanks comes in. While Shanks' true motives are currently unknown, fans do know that he is well aware of the mythos surrounding the Sun God and is quite easy to relate to the figure. First, fans know that about 12 years ago, Shanks stole the powerful Gomu Gomu no Mi, which the story makes clear is also called Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. Most recently, he could clearly recognize Luffy's new form and didn't even seem surprised by Luffy's all-white silhouette. This again shows that Shanks knew about Nick. Another intriguing thing to keep in mind is that Shanks, despite being strong enough to try to claim One Piece decided from the start to only act when Luffy awakened his Devil Fruit and was close to his level. Obviously, Shanks' connection to the Sun God is significant and he has a duty to fulfill.
Relatives
Oda's health is failing when One Piece is stopped
The One Piece manga is on hiatus following news of Oda's health problems. The manga will be on hiatus for a while.
Naturally, this means that once Loki ate his Devil Fruit and started declaring himself the Sun God, Shanks would have more than one reason to visit him. Loki's power will obviously get Shanks' attention, after all the people of Elbaf believe that Loki has the power to destroy the country and it certainly fits with him being the Sun God who will go on to destroy the world. It is possible that Shanks wanted to measure Loki himself, and even more so, it is possible that Shanks rejected Loki as the Sun God. This could be one of the reasons why Loki hates Shanks and holds a grudge against him.
Loki believes himself to be the Sun God, but Shanks, after measuring him, probably made it clear to him that even though he has the legendary Elbaf Devil Fruit, he is not a Sun God, nor is he a man who is going to continue and destroy the world. This is one of the reasons why Loki seems to have an adversarial relationship with the likes of Shanks.
Did Loki know about Luffy?
Loki could have heard about Luffy from Shanks
It's also possible that Loki already knew about Luffy before meeting him One Piece chapter 1130 As fans know, Shanks is one of Luffy's biggest fans and he mentions him everywhere he goes. This is evident from the fact that Shanks talked about Luffy to Raleigh, which was one of the reasons why the Dark King was so excited to meet the Straw Hat Pirate when he visited the Sabaodie Archipelago. It's possible that Shanks does this wherever he goes. Another indication of this is the fact that Shanks mentioned Luffy to Dracula Mihawk as soon as his new reward poster appeared, not knowing that Mihawk had already experienced Luffy's character firsthand.
Although, it's possible that once Shanks arrived in Elbaf, he made it clear to Loki that he wasn't the Sun God, despite the power he held up his sleeve, and at the same time, there was someone another, whom he believes is the Sun-god, and is better suited to the title. Naturally, Shanks would name Luffy. This is one of the reasons why Loki might be interested in the relationship these two share in One Piece Chapter 1131. Obviously, when it came to Shanks, Loki could feel that Luffy was close to him. Luffy also attacked Loki, which once again explained to him that they were close. This connection with Loki is very interesting, and it's very likely that Luffy was brought up in a conversation between Loki and Shanks a long time ago.
One Piece is available to read through Viz Media. Fans can read the series officially and for free on Shonen Jump and Manga Plus. The next One Piece chapter, One Piece 1132, is scheduled for release on December 1, 2024.

- Studio
- Toei animation
- History of
- Eiichira Oda
- Number of series
- 1116+