This theory highlights the similarities between Yamato and Loki and their implications for Elbaph’s storyline. Previously, I explored parallels between Loki and Oden, focusing on their rebellious spirits and ties to their homelands. Now, this theory shifts to Yamato and Loki, revealing shared themes of resisting exploitation and defying their father's ambitions
Key Parallels
Shackled Beginnings and Liberation by Luffy
Patricidal Intent
Horned Appearances and Ancient Giant Lineage
Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits with Elemental Powers
Signature Weapons
Implications for Elbaph
Parallels for Parental Ambitions:
Kaido’s New Onigashima Project was an ambitious plan to transform Wano into a lawless pirate nation, relocating Onigashima to the Flower Capital and displacing citizens to build a militarized stronghold. He exploited Wano’s resources, particularly weapons factories, to fuel his war against the World Government and sought to control the ancient weapon Pluton, believing it hidden in Wano. Kaido intended to install Yamato as shogun, forcing her to rule under his vision despite her opposition, to cement his legacy.
Similarly, King Harald agreed to supply Elbaph’s giants as World Government mercenaries, as Saint Shepherd Sommers criticized, but promoted pacifism to undermine this deal, likely to protect Elbaph’s independence. He may have considered involving Loki in the God’s Knights, or exploiting resources like the Adam Tree. Loki’s rebellion, culminating in Harald’s death, suggested he opposed these ambitions, possibly misunderstanding Harald’s protective intent.
Both Kaido and Harald pursued exploitative ambitions, using their children as pawns, but Harald’s pacifism hints at a complex motive, met with their children’s defiance.
Loki’s Role in Elbaph:
Key Parallels
Shackled Beginnings and Liberation by Luffy
Both characters were introduced in with shackles. Yamato wore explosive shackles imposed by her father, Kaido, to control her rebellion.
Loki was bound to the Adam Tree in Elbaph, imprisoned as punishment for killing his father, King Harald.
In both cases, Luffy acted as their liberator. He freed Yamato by removing her explosive shackles using a technique learned from Rayleigh. Similarly, he freed Loki using keys obtained from Scopper Gaban. This shared act of liberation positioned Luffy as a catalyst for their freedom, foreshadowing his role in Elbaph’s liberation from oppressive forces.
Symbolism: Yamato’s shackles symbolized Kaido’s oppressive parental control, while Loki’s restraints reflected the punitive consequences of defying Elbaph’s ruling order after killing his father. Luffy’s intervention in both cases signified their liberation to pursue their own paths.
Patricidal Intent
Yamato rebelled against Kaido, voicing her desire to kill him to liberate Wano from his tyranny, inspired by Oden’s legacy of honor.
Loki killed his father, King Harald, in Elbaph, likely to oppose Harald’s perceived alignment with the World Government, driven by his idolization of Rocks D. Xebec’s defiance, though possibly misunderstanding Harald’s protective pacifism.
Their rejection of their fathers’ ambitions connected them to themes of defying inherited legacies, with Yamato dismantling Kaido’s tyranny and Loki challenging Harald’s seemingly exploitative plans.
Horned Appearances and Ancient Giant Lineage
Both characters have horns, a rare trait. Yamato’s horns, unlike the artificial ones worn by other Beasts Pirates, appear natural and resemble those of Ancient Giants, likely inherited from Kaido, who may share this
heritage.
Loki’s horns likely indicate Ancient Giant ancestry, possibly inherited through his father, King Harald.
Their horned appearances suggest a shared connection to the Ancient Giants, potentially linking their stories to Elbaph’s lore and its ties to ancient giant heritage.
Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits with Elemental Powers
Yamato possesses the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami, a Mythical Zoan that allows her to transform into a wolf deity with ice-based abilities, tied to her role as Wano’s guardian.
Loki’s abilities include lightning manipulation, suggesting a Mythical Zoan with elemental properties. His canine traits—such as lolling his tongue, a “dogahahaha” laugh, and claw marks in Aurust Castle—point to a possible Inu Inu no Mi variant, potentially a dog or wolf-based Mythical Zoan. His clash with Shamrock’s Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Cerberus reinforces this canine theme.
Note: While Loki’s fruit is speculative, its elemental nature aligns with Mythical Zoans like Yamato’s, which blend transformation with elemental powers.
Signature Weapons
Yamato wields a kanabo, a spiked club tied to her oni-like persona and combat style.
Loki uses a hammer, evoking Norse mythology’s Thor and fitting his giant heritage.
Significance: Their weapons reflect their cultural roots (Wano’s samurai tradition for Yamato, Elbaph’s Norse-inspired giant culture for Loki) while emphasizing their roles as formidable warriors.
Idolizing Legendary Figures
Yamato idolizes Kozuki Oden, embracing his vision of Wano’s liberation and protection, guided by his journal.
Loki likely idolizes Rocks D. Xebec, maybe inspired by his rebellious defiance against the World Government, which would’ve fueled his rejection of Harald’s perceived ambitions.
Implications for Elbaph
Parallels for Parental Ambitions:
Kaido’s New Onigashima Project was an ambitious plan to transform Wano into a lawless pirate nation, relocating Onigashima to the Flower Capital and displacing citizens to build a militarized stronghold. He exploited Wano’s resources, particularly weapons factories, to fuel his war against the World Government and sought to control the ancient weapon Pluton, believing it hidden in Wano. Kaido intended to install Yamato as shogun, forcing her to rule under his vision despite her opposition, to cement his legacy.
Similarly, King Harald agreed to supply Elbaph’s giants as World Government mercenaries, as Saint Shepherd Sommers criticized, but promoted pacifism to undermine this deal, likely to protect Elbaph’s independence. He may have considered involving Loki in the God’s Knights, or exploiting resources like the Adam Tree. Loki’s rebellion, culminating in Harald’s death, suggested he opposed these ambitions, possibly misunderstanding Harald’s protective intent.
Both Kaido and Harald pursued exploitative ambitions, using their children as pawns, but Harald’s pacifism hints at a complex motive, met with their children’s defiance.
Loki’s Role in Elbaph:
Like Yamato, who chose to protect and liberate Wano after her liberation, inspired by Oden, Loki may seek to reshape Elbaph’s future, potentially as a leader or revolutionary, driven by his idolization of Rocks D. Xebec’s defiance. His Mythical Zoan, if Inu Inu type devil fruit, could symbolize a guardian-like role for Elbaph, mirroring Yamato and his protective stance in Wano.
Luffy’s influence may inspire Loki to embrace freedom and challenge oppressive forces, such as the God's Knights, opposing Harald’s perceived World Government alignment.
