This post contains spoilers from One Piece's Elbaf Arc.
Key Takeaways
- Elbaf worships the sun god Nika, setting an important point in One Piece.
- The identity of the new Sun God in Elbaf may be linked to Norse mythology, perhaps Hel.
- More gods from Norse mythology, such as Loki and Odin, may be included in the Elbaf arc.
One piece marked a good start to the Elbaf Arc, and fans are very excited to see Oda's path in this story Arc. Elbaf is an arc that fans have been waiting for for a long time. In fact, it was an arc set up in the story before Wano was mentioned, and in many ways this arc could have been bigger. This is probably the biggest Arc out there One piecewhich means that Oda will introduce some of the most important characters here, and have others who have already been introduced in the story, like Shanks, play a major role.
Of course, as for the newly introduced characters, those from Elbaf will most likely be inspired by Norse mythology. Fans know that Elbaf is deeply rooted in Norse mythology, and gods that fans know exist, like Loki, will appear in this arc at some point. Oda recently presented one such God to fans, and this sets the stage for even better things to come. One piece.
The Sun God who was depicted in Arc Elbaf
- Elbaf worships the Sun God
- New Sun God was introduced in One Piece
Although Elbaf has many gods, like Loki, none of them are confirmed to be gods. Loki is a giant who lives in Elbaf, and he is the ruler of the Realm. Fans don't know if Loki actually has a godly position or is even called God. It depends on what Oda wants to do with the story, and how he describes the culture of Elbaf. Perhaps, in the land of Elbaf, people have a great place in the title of God, similar to Skypiea. Perhaps this is not the case, and Loki, among other Giants who were inspired by God, is a normal Giant with a lot of power. The fans don't know it yet.
This incident must be immediately reported to the Sun God!
But, there are exceptions. In Elbaf, there is a God that everyone worships. This is the Sun God, also known as Nika. Fans know that the story of the Sun Goddess Nika actually originates from the land of Elbaf, as confirmed by Vegapunk himself in the Egghead Island Arc. Fans know that the story of Nika the Sun Goddess from Elbaf was preceded by Joy Boy, who existed 800 years ago in the One piece the world. Nika existed as a legend from Elbaf, and whether this God really existed or not is something no one knows. What fans do know is that Elbaf worships Nika as the true God, and to this day, this particular person is the only God that fans know exists on earth.
At this point, fans know that the title of Sun God belongs to Luffy. He ate the Gomu Gomu no Mi, and with it, gained Nika's power. However, recently, a new character has been added to the title of Sun God. This character was found in the fake Elbaf where the Straw Hat Pirates were found. This character was recently revealed in One Piece chapter 1128, and it can be said that they will have an exciting role in the future of One Piece. . Of course, the legitimacy of the title of Sun God held by this character is still debated. Considering that Luffy is the Sun God, it is possible that this person is not the Sun God at all and is just pretending to be the Sun God, as if he loves the ruler of the world he created.
What is the true nature of the Sun God?
The true identity of the Sun God may be Hel
Of course, the character that the fans saw One piece Chapter 1128 is not the real Sun God. There is only one Sun God and that person is Nika. The powers of the Nika fruit used to belong to Joy Boy, and now they belong to Luffy. If there is a Sun God, it's Luffy, and whoever that person is is clearly not a Sun God and just likes to play God. But the question remains as to who this person really is. Fans don't know who this person really is, in reality.
However, what is clear is that they may come from a god that exists in Norse mythology. Looking at the design of this character, fans can say that they are a little different compared to the usual Giants. They are not that big, and they carry a unique charisma about them. This character wears a fur coat, and a deer skull with giant antlers on top. In one hand they carry a shield with the symbol of the sun, while in the other they have a staff with the symbol of the sun.
I will not let you escape! – God of the sun
Of course, this character really believes himself to be the Sun God or, at least, likes to pretend to be the Sun God. This means that they are grateful to the Sun God and may be allies of the Straw Hat Pirates in the future.
As for the sun god's identity, however, fans can only guess from his appearance. Surprisingly, there is a goddess in Norse mythology who resembles this character. This goddess is called Hel. Hel is a very interesting goddess who is seen with a deer-like skull and even a fur coat. The staff is also something that Hel shares with this special character. Overall, the character design Oda introduced for the Sun God in the previous chapter is a good match for Hel. For those who don't know who Hel is, she is the daughter of Loki and a very dangerous figure in Norse mythology.
Hel is said to be the goddess of death, and she is also the ruler of the underworld. The presence of the serpent Hyllmungandr under Hel's command is also good evidence that this character may indeed be Hel. At the same time, fans can also see the thin column, which is similar to Oda's style of attracting women in general. Hel may indeed be a woman, and Oda may confirm this in future chapters of the story.
Although this character is not Hel, fans know that Oda will certainly introduce many gods into the Elbaf arc. Loki has been confirmed, and if fans know that he is the prince of the Empire, then his father, who could be Odin, may appear in this arc as well. Fans also know that Thor is a character that could appear in this arc, and it's something they can't wait to see. The Elbaf Arc has just begun, and the progress is only getting more exciting.
One Piece is available to read on Viz Media. The series can be read by fans officially and for free on Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus app. The release date of the next chapter of One Piece, One Piece 1128, is October 6, 2024.
