Explained: The Legendary Devil Fruit of Elbaf in One Piece

This article includes spoilers from the Elbaf Arc of One Piece.

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Loki consumed Elbaf’s fabled Devil Fruit, bestowing upon him extraordinary abilities!
This Devil Fruit may have been destined for a specific heir within Elbaf’s royal lineage.
Loki’s Devil Fruit could fall under the categories of either Logia or Mythical Zoan, potentially with ties to a deity like Odin.

Fans of One Piece are thrilled as the series has officially jumped into the highly anticipated Elbaf arc. This arc has been in the making for a whopping 25 years, initially hinted at during the pre-time skip in Little Garden, when the Straw Hat Pirates first set sail in the Grand Line. With each new arc, Oda consistently brings forth fresh concepts tied to the particular setting, alongside formidable foes for Luffy and his crew to confront.

Simultaneously, Oda expands the already complex power dynamics within One Piece, particularly revolving around the concept of Devil Fruits. In the case of Elbaf, the introduction of a legendary Devil Fruit has captured the interest of many fans, who are eager to uncover its true nature and the powers it possesses. While the clues provided thus far are sparse, fans are always inclined to speculate about the abilities it may hold.

Introduction of Elbaf’s Legendary Devil Fruit

Loki Consumed a Legendary Devil Fruit
This Fruit Was Inherited Through Elbaf’s Royal Lineage

In chapter 1130 of One Piece, Oda presented additional lore concerning Elbaf. This chapter uncovered that Hajrudin holds the title of prince of Elbaf, but he is not the sole prince. As confirmed during the Whole Cake Island arc, Loki is another prince. Their personalities vastly differ, as Loki—whose character is inspired by the Norse deity—exhibits a malevolent nature. His childhood was marked by numerous heinous acts that ultimately led to his severe punishment: crucifixion. Such an extreme sentence is understandable, especially given that Loki committed patricide, killing his father, King Harald, in cold blood.

The legendary Devil Fruit has significant importance as it is believed to be an heirloom of the royal family!

The motive behind Loki’s heinous act was unveiled as well. It is rumored that a legendary Devil Fruit, passed down generations in Elbaf, exists. Most likely, this fruit was in King Harald’s possession, though it’s unclear if he ever consumed it. It’s plausible that King Harald refrained from using the fruit because it was intended for a specific chosen individual. Loki, eyeing the Devil Fruit, murdered his father to seize it, gaining astonishing power that required the entire community of Elbaf to bind him. Ever since, he has remained shackled, with Giants believing that his release will herald catastrophic consequences for the world.

Is the Devil Fruit Meant for a Chosen One?

Could Loki’s Devil Fruit Have Selected Him for a Reason?

Oda has two potential approaches to the legendary Devil Fruit of Elbaf. One theory suggests that this fruit has been consumed by each king of Elbaf. Given that the Giants can live for several centuries, there may have been multiple users of this Devil Fruit, possibly including King Harald. As fans are aware, upon the death of a previous user, a Devil Fruit reincarnates into a nearby fruit. This might explain Loki’s actions against his father; if Harald had been the fruit’s user, Loki’s actions would grant him access to that power upon the fruit’s reincarnation.

Loki Killed King Harald and Consumed the Fruit!

However, a flaw in this theory arises from Loki’s supposed ability to kill his father if he were indeed the fruit’s current user. Since Loki hails from the proud Elbaf Giants, it’s unlikely he could have ambushed and killed King Harald. If Harald was slain, it stands to reason that a battle ensued between the two. Loki’s victory seems improbable if he possessed the Devil Fruit, leading to the consideration of an alternative theory.

This Devil Fruit Might Not Have Had Any Previous User

It’s conceivable that this Devil Fruit has never been consumed by anyone at all. The last known user might have existed during the Void Century, similar to the Gomu Gomu no Mi, suggesting this fruit was intended for a chosen one. Loki, driven by aspirations to become the Sun God and bring about destruction, could have been under the impression that he was the destined user. This seems to align with his motives in murdering his father to claim the fruit.

Regardless, it’s clear that Loki ultimately consumed the fruit, acquiring tremendous abilities. His might is so significant that it is believed he could potentially annihilate the world. Indeed, Loki himself thinks he possesses the capacity to do so, which is quite astounding.

The Current User of the Devil Fruit and World Destruction

The Potential Significance of Elbaf’s Legendary Devil Fruit

It has been clearly established that Loki is the current wielder of Elbaf’s legendary Devil Fruit. Regarding the classification of this Devil Fruit, there are two possibilities. It could be categorized as either a Logia or a Mythical Zoan. Logia-type fruits in One Piece are often perceived as the most powerful, and a legendary Logia would undoubtedly empower Loki to catastrophic levels. Additionally, this scenario makes sense considering Hajrudin’s desire to consume the Mera Mera no Mi, the flame Logia; witnessing Loki consume such a power might have sparked Hajrudin’s ambition for a similar fruit, suggesting foreshadowing by Oda.

Alternatively, the Devil Fruit could represent a Mythical Zoan. Legendary Devil Fruits within the One Piece universe frequently hold mythical qualities, with a prime example being Luffy’s Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, which is inherently mystical. It’s feasible that Loki’s Devil Fruit grants him divine powers, aligning with his belief of being the Sun God. There is also the possibility of this fruit being a complementary version of the fruit associated with the Sun God Nika.

Moreover, it’s plausible that Loki wields the abilities of a different deity altogether, like Odin, or any other. A notable detail is that Loki’s eyes are obscured, which might hint at a connection to his powers. It’s possible that the deity he embodies employs his eyes to inflict widespread destruction, a role that certainly fits Odin. There also lies the chance that Loki may possess the abilities of mythical beasts like Jormungandr or Fenrir, both of which hold exciting potential. Fans eagerly await more revelations regarding the true nature of his Devil Fruit.

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