Even the mighty Loki stands no chance against these One Piece characters.
The Elbaf arc has gained a lot of popularity among One Piece fans because of the introduction of so many powerful fighters. Eiichiro Oda debuted characters like Shamrock, Gunko, Sommers, Harald, Xebec, and several others. While a lot of the big names were introduced in a flashback, one particular character is part of the current timeline.
The person is none other than Loki, the Accursed Prince of Elbaf. Aside from having one of the coolest designs, Loki is an outrageously powerful fighter, which is hardly surprising as he is the son of the late King Harald. As the Elbaf arc has continued, it has become increasingly obvious that Loki is not a regular combatant. In fact, he is among the strongest One Piece characters. However, that doesn’t mean Loki is invincible.
Shanks
Haki: Yes
Devil Fruit: No
Shanks is the captain of the Red Hair Pirates and one of the four Emperors of the Sea. Unlike most characters in the story, Shanks bloomed at a young age, as evidenced by his ability to use Divine Departure, an attack that combined Advanced Conqueror’s and Armament Haki. Despite losing his left arm, Shanks‘ growth didn’t stagnate. Instead, he kept growing at an astounding speed.
As a matter of fact, Shanks became an Emperor of the Sea after losing his arm, which is proof enough that the setback didn’t affect his strength. Presently, Shanks is arguably the strongest character in One Piece. He has mastered the use of all three types of Haki, and it’s safe to say that no other character can handle them with the same level of finesse. Considering Shanks‘ abilities, it’s hardly surprising that he was able to stop Loki from rampaging. It’s also possible that Shanks held back because he didn’t want to hurt Loki badly.
