As expected, One Piece chapter 1175, titled “Nidhogg,” delivers a seismic impact in terms of story. Not only does it showcase the Straw Hats’ new powers, but it also unveils a dark chapter in Elbaph’s history where the Sun God once faced a legendary rival.
Epic Teamwork from Luffy and Zoro
The battle at Elbaph kicks off with intense tension as Sommers goes berserk, unleashing a barrage of spikes that even harm innocent bystanders. In a life-or-death moment, Zoro makes a cool entrance, blocking all attacks to protect Colon and his mother.
Right after, the Straw Hat captain delivers his trademark mix of humor and power. Luffy grabs a lightning bolt from the clouds, uses his right hand like a telescope to lock onto his target, then unleashes a new move called Gomu Gomu no Dawn Thor Rifle. This massive thunder punch shatters Sommers’ body, sending teeth flying in a stunning double-panel scene.
Unlocking Loki’s Devil Fruit: Model Nidhogg, the Destructive Black Dragon
Through Jarul’s narration, the secret behind Loki’s power is revealed: he possesses the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Nidhogg. This is a rare Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.
The most terrifying aspect of the Nidhogg fruit is its ability to amplify power based on the user’s body. Given Loki’s enormous size, his black dragon form reaches unprecedented scale, dwarfing all other mythical creatures seen so far.
Each time this entity flaps its wings, the skies over Elbaph darken instantly, turning day into night. Accompanied by a devastating black thunder breath, it becomes a true nightmare on the battlefield.
Loki proves his dominance by unleashing Thor Heim from his mouth, creating a massive thunder explosion that wipes out the MMA monsters in an instant.
An Ancient Grudge: War God vs. Sun God
The heart of chapter 1175 is a flashback to Elbaph’s War God, a burly giant wielding the legendary hammer Ragnir, accompanied by his ice squirrel attendant Ratatoskr.
The most shocking revelation is that this War God once faced off directly against the Sun God, who looks exactly like Luffy’s Gear 5 form. This detail completely overturns fans’ assumptions that Elbaph worships Nika. It seems a cataclysmic civil war among the gods took place long ago, with echoes still felt today.
Imu’s Furious Gaze and the Confirmation of “Nidhogg”
The chapter closes at Mary Geoise’s Holy Land, where Imu stands in the Flower Room with a furious glare. Imu’s words, “I understand now… Nidhogg… You have been there… in Elbaph… all this time!!!” suggest that Nidhogg is not just a Devil Fruit but possibly an entity or threat the World Government has long lost track of.
Imu’s recognition of Nidhogg’s presence, coinciding with the emergence of the new Sun God (Luffy), hints at a massive upcoming assault on the warrior island in future chapters.
Next week’s chapter 1176 will be featured on the cover of Weekly Shonen Jump with a vibrant double-page color spread!