Luffy's biggest mistake yet in One Piece is coming

In the One Piece series, Luffy’s adventurous spirit and desire for freedom have often led him to dismantle oppressive systems, but his bold actions may soon backfire in a catastrophic way. Recently, a theory by X user, @writingpanini suggested that Luffy could unwittingly trigger the apocalyptic event of Ragnarok by freeing Loki, the prince of Elbaph.

Drawing on Norse mythology, this theory posits that Loki’s release could lead to the destruction of Elbaph, marking the end of an era. With strong narrative parallels, this potential mistake may become Luffy’s biggest yet, with devastating consequences that reshape the world of One Piece.

Disclaimer: The article is speculative in nature and contains spoilers.

One Piece: By freeing Loki, Luffy may trigger the Ragnarok

Luffy may free Loki in the upcoming chapters (Image via Shueisha)

According to the latest One Piece, theory, there is a possibility that Loki's escape could symbolize the onset of Ragnarok, much like in Norse mythology where Loki's release marks the beginning of the world's end. Luffy might unknowingly trigger this event, potentially setting Loki free, which could lead to the destruction of Elbaph.

In the diorama seen earlier, several parallels were drawn to Norse myth: the fake Sun God, Road could symbolize Loki, while the diorama's burning Yggdrasil tree hints at the real Yggdrasil in Elbaph burning during Ragnarok. According to Norse lore, the death of Balder, who represents light and goodness sparks the final battle, a key part of Ragnarok.

Loki killed his father to get his hands on a legendary Devil Fruit (Image via Toei Animation)

In Elbaph, Loki killed his father to obtain a legendary Devil Fruit, which could signify the start of this apocalyptic event. Loki’s imprisonment in a tree resembles his mythological punishment in a cave until Ragnarok begins. The harsh winter in which Loki is captured in Elbaph could mirror the mythological Fimbulwinter that precedes Ragnarok, while his eventual escape may be inadvertently caused by Luffy, bringing the foretold destruction.

Like the gods who face Loki in battle at the end of the world, the Straw Hats might find themselves fighting Loki and monstrous creatures like the mythical Jormungandr.

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According to Norse mythology, in the final battle of Ragnarok, Yggdrasil is consumed by fire and floods, an event that leads to the destruction of the old world and the rise of a new one from the sea. Similarly, after chaos strikes Elbaph, a rebirth could occur, signifying a new era. In this new world, Luffy, as the true Sun God, would replace Loki, the false Sun God, marking a symbolic renewal much like the replacement of the sun in Norse myth after Ragnarok.

One Piece: Why Luffy triggering the Ragnarok seems more probable

Monkey D. Luffy as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The theory that Luffy's actions in One Piece could inadvertently trigger Ragnarok by freeing Loki draws compelling parallels to Norse mythology. Loki's backstory, where he kills his father Harald to obtain a legendary Devil Fruit, aligns with mythological themes of betrayal and chaos, similar to Loki’s role in starting Ragnarok.

The symbolic burning of Yggdrasil in a diorama serves as a metaphor for destruction leading to rebirth, suggesting that the destruction of Elbaph may signal the end of one era and the beginning of another.

Luffy, often portrayed as a liberator, may unknowingly release Loki, much like the gods in Norse mythology confront Loki at the start of Ragnarok. This reflects Luffy’s role as a disruptor of established orders, leading to unforeseen consequences.

The contrast between Luffy, as the true Sun God, and Loki, as the false Sun God, adds thematic depth, representing a struggle between renewal and destruction, light and darkness. This duality suggests that Luffy’s rise as the true Sun God may follow the chaos of Ragnarok, embodying hope and rebirth after turmoil.

Themes of sacrifice are prevalent in the anime series (Image via Toei Animation)

The theory fits within the broader themes of One Piece, including freedom, sacrifice, and cyclical renewal. Additionally, the potential for future battles against mythological creatures like Jormungandr would expand the narrative’s scope, reinforcing the tension between fate and free will, as Luffy’s choices shape future events.

Ultimately, while speculative, the theory enriches the story by drawing on Norse mythological motifs and offers a valid framework for future developments in the series.

Final thoughts

The Giants of Elbaf (Image via Toei Animation)

Luffy's potential release of Loki in One Piece could trigger Ragnarok, marking his biggest mistake yet. This event may lead to the destruction of Elbaph and unleash chaos, but also offers the opportunity for renewal, cementing Luffy's role as the true Sun God.