This article contains spoilers from One Piece's Elbaf Arc.
One piece continues the incredible arc of Elbaf and with every next chapter Oda continues to make new big revelations. This week One piece chapter 1166 is no different in this regard. Oda finally wrapped up the events of God Valley for good in this chapter, and at the same time fans got to see it Rocks death echoing around the world.
It's time to admit that Luffy and the Straw Hats are still too weak as one
Luffy and the Straw Hats have grown a lot, but they are still too weak in One Piece.
More than that though Oda cleverly teased the identity of the next Straw Hat to fans. IN One piece 1166, Oda eventually revealed that Loki might be the last Straw Hatconsidering that he wants to follow the sun god Nikawho he thought was none other than Rocks. Since Luffy is a Nika, it's pretty clear that Loki will eventually follow him.
Oda strongly hints that Loki will soon join the Straw Hats
Loki joins the Straw Hat Pirates shouldn't come as a surprise to any fan of the show. The fact is that Luffy himself formed a friendship with Loki, even if Loki does not recognize him as a friend. more than that Luffy feels no hostility from Lokiand above all, invites him to the crew shortly before the start of the Elbaf flashback.
Hey Loki, join my party. Elbaf doesn't want you anyway. — Luffy to Loki, Elbaf Arc
If all this is not enough to convince the fans of this Loki will be the last straw hatthen One piece Chapter 1166 just took things to the next level. After the death of Rocks D. Xebca, it was officially confirmed in the story that Loki and him had spoken on numerous occasions.
I will not listen to a government dick like Harald! — Loki
Loki believed that Rocks was the Sun God Nika and that he would eventually go on to destroy the world, as the legend of Elbaf states. Rocks responded by saying that he had no interest in destroying the world and that he only wanted to rule it. The most important part comes when Loki reveals that he wants to join and follow the Sun God.
Loki wants to follow the Sun god Nik
One Piece Chapter 1166 he confirmed this to the fans Loki aims to follow the Sun God Nika and destroy the world. While Rocks was not a Sun God, fans know full well that Luffy is. Right now, Loki doesn't know that Luffy is the Sun God, so he refused his offer to join the crew. However, once the battles in Elbaf begin, Loki inevitably discovers that Luffy is the Nika he always wanted to follow in life. Loki refused Luffy's offer to join the Straw Hat Pirates once, but after finding out that Luffy is Nika, he doesn't turn it down.
One Piece: Oda Confirms Loki's Legendary Devil Fruit Will Be Revealed Soon And Already Hinted What It Is
Loki has the legendary Devil Fruit, which Oda plans to reveal in One Piece soon.
I am the Sun God who will destroy the world. — Loki to Luffy
Loki could be the last member of The Slam Hats Pirates
Based on everything Oda has shown so far in the story, it's clear that Loki is by far the strongest contender for the position of the final Straw Hat. He wants to leave Elbaf and follow Nikaand Luffy wants him in the crew. This is already a perfect match and fans are sure to see both of them fight destroy the world government together.
When the Prince of Elbaf raised his tiny hands, there was no one to hold them. — Narrator of Loki
Of course it will take some time because One piece is still in the Elbaf flashback, which will most likely take several months to conclude. Once this flashback is over, Oda will most likely bring fans back the solar world of Elbafwhere is he major battles against the Holy Knights and Im will start For now, fans can simply sit back and enjoy the rest of the flashback as it sheds more light on Loki and other interesting characters like Shanks and Harald.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece will be featured in the Weekly Shonen Jump Issue this week. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1166 is November 23, 2025. In Japan, One Piece drops on Monday at 12:00 PM JST, which is 11:00 AM EST or 8:00 AM PT. Fans can read this chapter for free on Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.
