As One Piece enters the Elbaf arc, expectations are soaring high. Fans are eagerly anticipating this region to be the backdrop for significant plot revelations and major twists in the story. Based on our observations so far, it’s safe to say that this arc has the potential to surpass previous arcs. It not only seeks to dispel long-standing doubts regarding Shanks being an undercover agent of the World Government but also introduces several new, crucial mysteries.
Among the most compelling aspects is the intense conflict surrounding Loki’s connection to Elbaf and the circumstances of his being branded a villain. Even before the Straw Hat Pirates arrive in Elbaf, those who are not fond of Loki have already issued grave warnings about him, particularly concerning the death of King Harald, the ruler of the land.
According to the critics, Loki is accused of killing his father due to a cursed fruit that has been closely guarded in Elbaf for generations. Now, as One Piece begins to explore Loki’s story through a flashback, it becomes evident that if Loki truly did kill his father, it may not have been because of the cursed fruit, but rather due to Harald losing control, much like how Dorry and Brogy have historically behaved.
While the flashback aims to clarify what actually happened, the most captivating mystery remains the enigma surrounding the cursed fruit in Elbaf: what it is, why Harald is connected to it, and why Loki is not making any other choices aside from killing his father. Shanks’ involvement in this event adds to the intrigue, hinting that the cursed fruit may be something the fans are already aware of and anticipating.
Secrets Behind the Cursed Fruit of Elbaf Might Soon Be Revealed
In chapter 1152 of One Piece, titled “A Terrifying Day,” we delve deep into a flashback detailing the day Harald died. Within just a few pages, it becomes clear that Harald had connections with the World Government. The flashback reveals that Harald lost control and killed many people in the palace, and when Loki and Jarul discovered the aftermath, the cursed fruit had already been passed down through generations in Elbaf. However, a crucial question arises: if Harald was connected to the World Government, why is Imu so distant concerning controlling him? In the future, One Piece may provide an explanation for this mystery, which certainly relates to the cursed fruit. Nevertheless, the context provided in the latest chapters seems to hint at a possible answer.
In the flashback, when Shanks is conversing with Gaban at Elbaf, he expresses a desire to speak with King Harald about an important issue. This indicates that despite Harald’s potential ties to the World Government, he might not have completely succumbed to the government’s interests and may have been acting independently to achieve specific goals. It’s possible that the World Government had only assisted Harald to some extent in acquiring the cursed fruit under the pretext of Nika’s resurrection. When Harald refused, Imu could have intervened directly, using absolute power to seize the cursed fruit. Harald’s downfall may have created an opportunity for the World Government to gain control over the cursed fruit. However, Shanks’ participation in the event and the subsequent discovery of the cursed fruit being lost suggests that he may have intervened to reclaim it from the Cipher Pol agents. This theory also aligns with the belief that Elbaf, where Nika’s spirit resides, will safeguard the cursed fruit at all costs.
Ultimately, the cursed fruit of Elbaf could be something entirely different, and the flashback involving Loki and Harald in One Piece will soon shed light on this mystery.
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