The Tragedy of Harald and Garling’s Cruelty First off, the emotional weight of the flashback is heavy. Seeing a young Shanks getting angry at Imu’s mark and the Tenryuubitos adds so much depth to his character. But man, Figarland Garling is absolutely detestable. His line, "Those who live down there aren't human," makes my blood boil. It perfectly explains why Harald felt he had to join the Holy Knights to save his people he was manipulated by a system that hated him.
Review: The "Elbaph is D" Bombshell and Loki Unchained!
Rating: 10/10 (Peak Fiction)
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That double spread of Loki beside Harald’s body? Heartbreaking. It completely recontextualizes Loki. He’s not just some unruly prince; he’s a grieving brother who watched his hero get chewed up by the World Government machinery.
The IMU Lore Drop!! Can we talk about the Mary Geoise scene?!
Imu takes damage? The fact that Imu was panting and affected by Harald's death implies a direct link. The "covenants" come at a physical price for Imu. This is a massive weakness reveal.
"Elbaph is D": My jaw hit the floor. We always knew the Giants were important, but explicitly stating that the land of Elbaph itself represents "D"? That changes everything about the Void Century.
Ancient Giant Experiments: It seems Imu was trying to create a specific type of soldier by mixing Ancient Giants with immortality. Harald was a "successful experiment" that went rogue emotionally.
Back to the Present: Loki Unleashed I’m glad Hajrudin finally saw reason. The moment the chains came off, the energy of the chapter shifted entirely.
I loved the small character moment with Sanji and Gaban. Sanji using Sky Walk to gently carry a sick legend like Scopper Gaban is such a classy Sanji move. Also, Chopper worrying about Gaban’s health adds that necessary tension gaban is a beast, but he’s clearly not in fighting shape.
The Climax: Niflheim The ending sequence was pure hype. Luffy fanboying over Loki ("I'm so excited to see you fight!!") is all of us right now.
And then that final double spread... "Niflheim." We finally see what the "Treasure of Elbaph" can do. Ice powers? It fits the Norse mythology theme perfectly (Niflheim being the world of mist and ice). Freezing a Draugr instantly is a massive power flex.
Verdict This chapter had everything: emotional backstory, massive world-building lore, and a top-tier action set piece to close it out. Loki has instantly shot up my list of favorite characters. I cannot wait to see him and Luffy wreck the Underworld together next week.
Next Chapter Prediction: We get a full explanation of Loki’s Devil Fruit (assuming it’s a Mythical Zoan related to a Frost Giant) and maybe Gaban drops some lore about the One Piece now that he’s with the crew.
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