One Piece Chapter 1171: Loki Defeats Killingham’s Draugr With Just One Strike
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January 17, 2026
Eiichiro Oda continues to elevate Loki with every chapter, and Chapter 1171 makes it clear that Loki is no longer just a tragic figure from Elbaf’s past. After the emotional devastation of Chapter 1170, this chapter focuses on the consequences of King Harald’s death and the true scale of Loki’s importance.
From political secrets to god-level power systems, Oda positions Loki as a future top-tier force whose presence could directly threaten the World Government itself.
Loki Breaks Down After Harald’s Death – Gaban Reveals the Truth
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After King Harald’s death, Loki is completely broken. Sitting beside his father’s body, he cries uncontrollably, unable to process the loss. Gaban reveals the terrifying reality: if Harald had not been stopped, Elbaf and even the outside world would have been annihilated. Despite suffering massive injuries, Harald was regenerating instantly, and neither Gaban nor Jarul ever imagined that someone in Elbaf could stop him.
The truth is chilling — without Loki, Elbaf would have fallen. Shanks quietly reflects on the scene and asks Gaban if this is what happens when someone truly loves their homeland. Loki places his cloak over Harald’s body and releases years of buried pain, grief, and suffering, making this one of the most heartbreaking moments of the arc.
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Imu’s Weakness Exposed – Ragnir, Soul Links & Horcrux-Like Power
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The scene shifts to Mary Geoise, where Imu sits before the Five Elders, visibly exhausted. Imu explains that King Harald possessed ancient Giant blood — an extremely rare lineage that granted him unnatural strength and an undying body. Combined with Imu’s power, Harald became a monster… yet he still died.
This shocks the Elders. Imu’s fatigue reveals something crucial: when someone bound by Imu’s contract dies, the damage reflects back onto Imu. Holy Knights, rulers, and vessels connected through this power act like soul anchors. Destroying them weakens Imu directly.
Mars suggests attacking Elbaf while the pentagram gate is still open, but Imu refuses, warning that doing so would only lead to another Holy Knight’s death — further weakening Imu. This confirms a massive revelation: Loki, Ragnir, and Elbaf’s Legendary Devil Fruit represent a direct weakness in Imu’s power system, functioning similarly to a Horcrux-like soul link.
Before the scene ends, Imu delivers a chilling statement:
“Never forget… Elbaf is the land of D.”
The Hidden Truth of Elbaf, the D-Clan & Harald’s Last Wish
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Back at Aurust Castle, Jarul remembers Harald’s final request — to reveal the truth of what happened to Elbaf and expose Imu’s betrayal. However, Loki refuses. He declares that everything ends here. The truth about his father, the massacre, and Imu’s control must never leave the castle.
Instead, Loki chooses to shoulder all the blame himself, just as he always has. If the world needs a villain, he will become one. He vows to take revenge on the World Government using Ragnir and the Legendary Devil Fruit.
Jarul warns that the World Government is vast and overwhelmingly powerful, but Loki does not waver. Shanks and Gaban remain silent, understanding that Loki has lost his father and chosen his own path forward.
Seven Months Later – Loki Survives, Hajrudin Learns Everything
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The flashback ends, and the story jumps seven months into the present. Loki explains to Hajrudin that he took all the blame so their father would not be remembered as a traitor. Revealing the truth would only destroy Elbaf from within.
When Gaban confirms Loki’s words, Hajrudin finally understands why Jarul repeatedly delayed Loki’s execution. Their father did not betray Elbaf — he chose to fight the World Government. Overwhelmed by guilt and realization, Hajrudin apologizes and personally frees Loki.
Loki and Luffy vs the Underworld Monster – Only 10% Power Used
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The mood shifts as Luffy excitedly asks Loki if he can finally fight again. Before Loki can answer, a massive underworld monster — Killingham’s Draugr — descends from above, shocking everyone.
While the others retreat upward with Gaban’s help, Loki remains below… with Luffy standing beside him. When Loki asks why he stayed, Luffy simply says he wants to see Loki fight.
Loki activates Ragnir’s power and begins to levitate. The monster dwarfs him in size, yet Loki finishes him with “Niflheim” attack using Ragnir, the creature freezes instantly, cracks spreading through its body. Luffy is stunned — he has never seen an attack like this before.
The final reveal makes the moment even more terrifying:
Loki used only 10% of his power. The chapter ends on this overwhelming display of strength.
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With a break next week, One Piece Chapter 1171 leaves us with massive implications. Oda is clearly building Loki into a central figure of the final saga — emotionally, politically, and power-wise. The revelation of Imu’s weakness, Elbaf’s connection to the D-Clan, and Loki’s frightening potential point toward an inevitable clash with the Holy Knights and the World Government.
The real question now is not if Loki will shake the world… but how far his power will go when he stops holding back.
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