After rereading yesterday’s chapter and revisiting Big Mom’s flashback, I’m starting to believe that the peace created by King Harold was fabricated. If you carefully analyze Big Mom’s flashback, you’ll notice that Mother Caramel and other CP0 members were secretly running a human trafficking operation under the guise of an orphanage.
King Harold , on the other hand, seemingly had no issue with Giants joining the Marines, which implies that under his rule, he maintained good relations with the World Government. This was also the time when Loki was born, during Big Mom's stay in the orphanage.
The big question now is: why is the World Government suddenly interested in Loki after ignoring him for so many years? Not only that, but he now has a special bounty on his head. I’d argue there are several reasons for this.
The World Government is severely lacking in strong forces beyond the Admirals. Previously, they had the Warlord system, but that has since been abolished. It’s clear they’re in desperate need of new allies. Loki might be offered freedom in exchange for his allegiance, and he could be pitted against Luffy for the title of the Sun God.
This scenario ties in thematically with how the arc began—with a "fake" Sun God versus the real one. Oda has already hinted at this conflict. It’s highly plausible that Loki and Luffy will face off for the title of the true Nika, and the resulting battle could lead to the destruction of Elbaf.
The ultimate goal here isn’t to rescue Loki, but to provoke a war between him and Luffy. The Holy Knights are likely working to ensure Elbaf remains under King Harold’s false peace, and to prevent Elbaf from allying with Luffy. This conflict seems designed to further divide potential alliances and maintain control over Elbaf’s role in the broader story.
King Harold , on the other hand, seemingly had no issue with Giants joining the Marines, which implies that under his rule, he maintained good relations with the World Government. This was also the time when Loki was born, during Big Mom's stay in the orphanage.
The big question now is: why is the World Government suddenly interested in Loki after ignoring him for so many years? Not only that, but he now has a special bounty on his head. I’d argue there are several reasons for this.
The World Government is severely lacking in strong forces beyond the Admirals. Previously, they had the Warlord system, but that has since been abolished. It’s clear they’re in desperate need of new allies. Loki might be offered freedom in exchange for his allegiance, and he could be pitted against Luffy for the title of the Sun God.
This scenario ties in thematically with how the arc began—with a "fake" Sun God versus the real one. Oda has already hinted at this conflict. It’s highly plausible that Loki and Luffy will face off for the title of the true Nika, and the resulting battle could lead to the destruction of Elbaf.
The ultimate goal here isn’t to rescue Loki, but to provoke a war between him and Luffy. The Holy Knights are likely working to ensure Elbaf remains under King Harold’s false peace, and to prevent Elbaf from allying with Luffy. This conflict seems designed to further divide potential alliances and maintain control over Elbaf’s role in the broader story.
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