As One Piece hurtles through its most explosive era of storytelling, one name keeps echoing louder across the fandom: Loki of Elbaf. Once just a mysterious prince mentioned in passing, Loki has now become one of the most anticipated players in the series — and fans are convinced it’s finally time for Eiichiro Oda to unveil his long-rumored, legendary Devil Fruit.
Between the God Valley flashback rewriting everything we thought we knew about the old generation and the looming Elbaf saga promising a new age of giants, the stage has never been more perfect for Loki to step forward with a power that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the monsters of history.
The God Valley Arc Has Taken Over the Fandom
The God Valley Incident has become one of the most captivating storylines in One Piece history, and many fans aren’t ready for it to end. Eiichiro Oda’s exploration of this long-mysterious event has brought together legendary figures like Rocks D. Xebec, Gol D. Roger, Monkey D. Garp, and even the enigmatic Imu — creating a flashback that feels more like a grand historical epic than a side story. The arc dives deep into the power struggles that shaped the modern world of One Piece, revealing long-hidden secrets about the Celestial Dragons and the early days of piracy. For many, it’s a rare glimpse into the “true history” of the world, something fans have been waiting for since the manga’s earliest chapters.
This sudden focus on the “old gods” of the sea — the Rocks Pirates, the early Marines, and the rulers hiding behind the throne — has naturally pushed fans to think about what comes next. If the past generation wielded terrifying, era-defining powers, what kind of ability would someone like Loki need to be considered a true successor to that legacy?
From Background Prince To Future Monster
For years, Loki existed more as a name than a character. Mentioned in connection to Big Mom’s failed marriage plot and tied to the island of Elbaf, he was little more than a shadow in the background of the giants’ legend. But as Elbaf has slowly shifted from a distant rumor to an inevitable destination, fans have started to zero in on him as a potential central figure of the next major saga.
In a series where kings, emperors, and admirals often wield terrifying Devil Fruits, it would almost be stranger if the future king of the giants didn’t possess something equally overwhelming. Elbaf isn’t just any island — it’s the land that shaped legends like Dorry and Brogy, the home of the world’s most feared warriors, and possibly a key to the mysteries of the Void Century.
If Oda wants Loki to feel like a true giant among giants, then giving him a Devil Fruit worthy of being called “legendary” feels almost inevitable.
Fans Don’t Want to Return to the Straw Hats Yet
Surprisingly, many readers say they don’t want to go back to the Straw Hat Pirates just yet. Social media platforms are full of fans expressing that this arc feels like the most thrilling part of One Piece in years — with its dark tone, intense storytelling, and lore-heavy revelations. While Luffy and his crew are the heart of the series, the God Valley storyline offers something entirely different: a look at the legends and events that shaped everything we know. One fan summed it up best on X (formerly Twitter):
“If we return to the Straw Hats now, it’ll feel like waking up from a dream.”
The sentiment highlights a unique moment in the fandom, where the past has become more captivating than the present adventure.
But that’s exactly why Loki’s Devil Fruit reveal is so perfectly timed. God Valley is showing us the height of the old world’s power. Elbaf — and Loki — are poised to become the banner of the new world’s future. A truly legendary Devil Fruit would bridge that gap: a power that feels like it belongs on the same tier as Rocks and Roger, but is being wielded by someone who still has their story ahead of them.
What Could Make Loki’s Devil Fruit “Legendary”?
The term “legendary” in One Piece isn’t used lightly by fans. When people talk about Loki’s potential Devil Fruit, they’re not expecting something as simple as another Paramecia that punches a bit harder. They’re imagining an ability that could:
- Match or challenge top-tier monsters like Kaido, Big Mom, or Shanks
- Define the entire Elbaf arc, the way the Gura Gura no Mi defined Whitebeard
- Reflect Norse-inspired themes: mischief, trickery, storms, giants, or gods
Fan theories range from a Mythical Zoan based on a trickster god, to a giant-enhancing fruit that pushes Elbaf’s strength to inhuman levels, to an ability that manipulates weapons, storms, illusions, or even fate itself.
Whatever it is, fans agree on one thing: Loki’s Devil Fruit can’t be just “strong.” It has to mean something — thematically, symbolically, and narratively. Just as God Valley is rewriting the legend of the old era, Loki’s power should help define the scale and stakes of the final era.
A New Measuring Stick For Power
God Valley has already shifted the power-scaling conversation. With characters like Rocks, Garp in his prime, Roger before the crown, and Imu’s shadowy influence, fans now have a clearer picture of how absurdly strong the old generation truly was.
Loki’s Devil Fruit, once revealed, will become an instant measuring stick:
- Is he a rival to Shanks?
- Can he stand on equal ground with Luffy, Kid, or Law?
- Does he threaten the World Government — or become a crucial ally against it?
If Elbaf is indeed shaping up to be one of the final major arcs, Loki’s power may also play a direct role in the fight for the One Piece itself. Whether he ends up friend, foe, or something in between, his Devil Fruit is likely to be a core piece of how that conflict unfolds.
A Testament to Oda’s Storytelling and Legacy
The enthusiasm surrounding the God Valley flashback underscores Eiichiro Oda’s enduring genius as a storyteller. After more than two decades, he continues to surprise fans by revealing layers of history that connect generations of pirates, marines, and rulers. The arc’s pacing, emotion, and scope have reminded readers of One Piece’s golden era — a blend of mystery, world-building, and drama that few series can match.
Even as some fans fear that returning to the Straw Hats will slow the story’s momentum, others believe this balance between past and present is what makes One Piece timeless. Loki’s eventual Devil Fruit reveal sits right at that intersection: a power that belongs to the future, built on a world shaped by the past.
Whether the flashback ends soon or continues, the God Valley saga has already cemented itself as one of the most powerful and defining chapters in the series’ history. And when the story finally shifts its full attention to Elbaf, it won’t just be about giants, mythology, or long-awaited reunions.
It will be about looking the new era in the eye — and finally saying hello to Loki’s legendary Devil Fruit.
