The storm after break week has come at last — and it’s mythological.
Chapter 1175, titled “Nidhoggr,” doesn’t merely advance the Elbaf arc. It changes the entire mythological base of the series.
What started as an attempt to save lives has grown into something far more sublime: the resurrection of a divine duel between Sun God Nika and the God of War.
If Elbaf is the link uniting the Great Pirate Era with the Void Century, Chapter 1175 is when that bridge sets ablaze.
Here are the five structure-redefining revelations that rattled the One Piece world.
1. Devil Fruit of Loki: Model Nidhoggr
Stands are finally revealed: Prince Loki is a Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Mythical Zoan Model: Nidhoggr.
But here’s the twist.
Unlike regular Mythical Zoans, the size of this fruit’s final transformation is scaled to the maximum size that can be achieved by the user in their base form. As an Ancient Giant, this means Loki’s dragon form isn’t simply large—it’s apocalyptic.
And this is not just another Kaido-yard dragon. This is a world-tier entity.
Elder Jarul’s statement leaves no ambiguity:
“Only an Ancient Giant can bring out its full potential.”
That line changes everything. Loki is not lucky — he is uniquely suited. The fruit was practically sitting there waiting for him.
When he casually vaporizes the Dream Monsters with a bolt of lightning, we know that we’re witnessing the resurrection of a legendary figure of destruction.
2. The God of War vs. Sun God Nika: An Ancient Rivalry
The most important morsel of lore drop: the Nidhoggr fruit was once a “God of War.”
And this goddess battled Sun God Nika in the far past.
That one discovery opens up One Piece’s divine hierarchy beneath the Skypiea allusions to gods of Sun, Rain, Forest and Land. We now know:
The God of War held the legendary weapon Raghunir
He was afraid of goth kids, so he played the ice squirrel figure — Ratatoskr
He clashed directly with Nika
Sound familiar?
Luffy vs. Loki is not random. It’s a mythological echo.
This seems to add Norse mythology as another component in the DNA of Elbaf, and indicates that the current conflict is a rehashing of an ancient war that built our world.
3. Gears of Luffy; “Dong Thor Rifle”
Gear 5 is still in the refining period for Luffy, and Chapter 1175 makes clear he’s not just being a clown; he’s evolving tactically.
His new move:
Gomu Gomu no Dong Thor Rifle
The “Dong” is directly related to the Drums of Liberation and why Nika symbolism is strengthened. “Thor,” meanwhile, ties the move to Elbaf’s Norse theme.
So what is exciting about this attack?
It doesn’t just punch—it electro-cuts.
Luffy uses his giant lightning imbued punch on Somers who has next level regeneration which can bypass durability. This suggests:
It can change elemental positional properties more precisely.
(Luffy learning to fight regeneration based enemies)
His mythic awakening has given rise to his combat IQ
This isn’t cartooning chaos anymore. It’s calculated liberation.
4. Zoro & Sanji Above the Giants
The power scaling of Chapter 1175 is subtle—but savage.
The Giant Pirates (even Oimo) are helpless to break Somers’ Thorn Vines.
Then Zoro and Sanji step in.
In an instant, Sanji’s Diable Jambe burns through Robin’s restraints.
Zoro cuts the thorns without naming his attack.
No struggle. No drama. Just dominance.
This moment confirms that the Wings of a Pirate King have surpassed Elbaf’s legendary fighters.
And Luffy’s line says it all:
“As expected of you, Zoro! I believe in you!”
It’s a subtle but resonant declaration: the Straw Hats are no longer up-and-comers. They are top-tier.
5. Blind Spot of Imu: An Intelligence Failure of a Dangerous Nature
The chapter ends in the Holy Land with a haunting line from Imu:
“I understand… Nidhoggr… you were in Elbaf all this time.”
This implies something shocking:
Even Imu didn’t know.
For a figure cast as an all-seeing sovereign, this is a colossal surveillance failure. It suggests:
A Mythical Zoan with divine attributes had slipped past the net of the World Government.
It was strategically placed in Elbaf by someone (possibly Saul/Zebic)
The isolationist kingdom managed to protect a world-ending weapon.
While Imu slaved over Nika’s return, they may have completely missed the return of the God of War.
And now?
Both fruits are active.
Why Chapter 1175 Changes Everything
Chapter 1175 is not a hype chapter, but rather structural.
It converts Elbaf from a cultural span to a mythological theater of war.
It connects Loki to the God of War.
It refines Luffy’s Nika identity.
It reveals fractures in the World Government.
And most crucially — it paves the way for an inevitable rematch between ancient legends returned.
The Sun God has returned.
We student debtors have awakened the Dragon of Elbaf.
History is repeating itself.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How will Loki’s Devil Fruit work in One Piece Chapter 1175?
Loki eats the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Model: Nidhoggr. One of those with the most devastating potential is one of its transformation existing size scaling up to that of the user, giving it as much impactful ability as that of an Ancient Giant.
- Has the God of War ever fought Sun God Nika before?
Yes. Nika recently Clash with a former Nidhoggr user called the God of War CONFIRMED in Chapter 1175.
- What is “Dong Thor Rifle” from Luffy?
However, this is a Gear 5 attack that entails lightning and physical impact, one that seems to be capable of ignoring regeneration & high durability.
- Has Zoro and Sanji surpassed the Giants?
And from how easy of a time they had this chapter, they seem to be better than the veteran warriors of Elbaf.
- Moreover, what is Imu surprised about Nidhoggr?
It implies that the World Government lost track of the fruit, revealing a serious intelligence blind spot.
If Oda is bringing us to a mythic-scale final saga, Chapter 1175 is the starter’s pistol.
And if this is only the opening act of Elbaf… well, that war of gods has yet to begin.
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