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One Piece chapter 1153: Elbaf, 105 Years Ago — what is in it

Elbaf arc · 18 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Title page for chapter 1153 The Birth of Loki.
  • p0Scene depicts snowy town square with three female figures.
  • p1Flashback shows young Dorry, Brogy and Harald as children.
  • p1Present scene on Elbaph ship deck with giant crew.
  • p2Scene set in Kingdom of Bunt New World.
  • p2Giant woman held in cage as attraction.
  • p3King Harald claims credit for defending Elbaf honor.
  • p3Sudden attack or impact strikes Harald on deck.
  • p4Blonde woman was rescued by giants after being found adrift near death.
  • p4Giants provided work and care that allowed the blonde woman to recover from injuries.
  • p4King Harald refuses to turn the ship around despite the woman's protests.
  • p5King Harald orders giants to assist in rebuilding the human port city.
  • p5Blonde woman participates in reconstruction efforts alongside locals.
  • p6Giants celebrate with the blonde woman and praise human skills.
  • p6King Harald observes the interaction with a stern expression.
  • p7King Harald crossed the Red Line and cannot return.
  • p7Cloaked man originates from Samuwanai Island in the South Blue.
  • p7Scene takes place 105 years ago on Elbaf.
  • p8Harald is king of Elbaf.
  • p8Dorry and Brogy are present in the crowd.
  • p8Elbaf giants debate openness to the outside world.
  • p9Ida is from an eastern fishing village.
  • p9Hajrudin is Harald and Ida's child.
  • p9Royal family marriage faces opposition over blood purity.
  • p10Estrid is from Alcohol Village in Elbaf.
  • p10Estrid claims noble ancient giant blood.
  • p10Harald meets Estrid as potential bride.
  • p11Asura is an eight-legged horse gifted to Harald.
  • p11Estrid issues orders about royal meals and treasures.
  • p11Harald receives Asura in castle courtyard.
  • p12Story is set 63-70 years ago in Elbaf during King Harald's reign.
  • p12Elbaf had advanced navigation but rough seas still hindered inter-island travel.
  • p12A prince named Neptune was born to fishmen and merfolk around this time.
  • p12Queen Estrid announces the birth of Prince Loki while Harald is overseas.
  • p13Prince Loki is born with visible horns and monstrous appearance.
  • p13Queen Estrid immediately rejects the newborn as not her child.
  • p13King Harald demands the birth be covered up as a stillbirth.
  • p14Prince Loki is rejected by his mother at birth.
  • p14King Harald orders complete secrecy about the birth.
  • p14Harald leaves the castle area immediately after the incident.
  • p15A prophecy claims King Harald will be killed by his son.
  • p15Women present show affection toward the newborn despite his appearance.
  • p15Queen Estrid falls ill shortly after giving birth to Loki.
  • p15Loki's birth is later blamed for all misfortunes in Elbaf.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption introduces Yamato child pilgrimage story with Kikunojo of Ringo and boss figure in festive mood.
  • p1Narration states young Harald shared wild childhood with Dorry and Brogy and grew into arrogant rogue of ancient giant bloodline.
  • p1Horned giant captain agrees 'IT'S JUST AS YOU SAY' in boastful tone.
  • p1Crew member confirms 'EXACTLY, SIRE' and asks crew for agreement.
  • p1Captain calls outside world 'PATHETICALLY WEAK AND PUNY' with dismissive intent.
  • p2Narration describes giant woman's thunder roar and ten-meter height from Elbaf.
  • p2Caged woman calls 'COME ONE, COME ALL' in showman tone.
  • p2Townspeople shout warnings 'GET AWAY FROM THE CAGE IT'S DANGEROUS' in panic.
  • p2Screams of 'GYAAHH', 'WOAAHH', 'RAAWWRRR' and 'K'IAAHH' fill the chaos.
  • p2Horned giant man declares intent to turn giants into roadside attraction.
  • p3Giants boast 'THEY WERE FOOLS TO MOCK ELBAF' and laugh triumphantly.
  • p3Harald declares 'NO NEED TO THANK ME I'M THE KING OF ELBAF' in proud tone.
  • p3Curly-haired woman demands 'WHO'RE YOU' with suspicious intent.
  • p3Subordinate shouts 'YOUR MAJESTY KING HARALD' in alarm.
  • p3Harald reacts with shock 'HUK' and 'NO WAAAA' after impact.
  • p4Blonde woman demands King Harald apologize for injuring many people and orders the ship to turn around.
  • p4Blonde woman recounts being found adrift near death and taken in by giants who gave her work and helped her recover.
  • p4King Harald reacts with shock and anger when told to return to the puny doll kingdom.
  • p4King Harald yells that the woman is an arrogant disgrace and that his giant strength is merely a quirk of fate.
  • p5King Harald mutters that he was just born big while staring at the burning city.
  • p5King Harald orders his subordinates to help rebuild the humans' miniature model city.
  • p5Subordinates respond affirmatively to King Harald's rebuilding command.
  • p5Crew questions what they are spacing out for as the ship prepares to sail.
  • p6Giants offer to teach the blonde woman skills for her return to Elbaf and praise human spices and construction techniques.
  • p6Blonde woman compliments giants on their sophistication and the quality of human fabrics.
  • p6King Harald reflects that destruction of anything in this world is a waste.
  • p7King Harald admits he went over the Red Line but states he cannot go back now.
  • p7Cloaked man explains he ended up in these seas after events and was born on Samuwanai Island in the South Blue.
  • p7Blonde woman asks if King Harald is referring to crossing the blood-soaked serpent.
  • p7King Harald reflects that it is creepy and hopes it is just a phase while the group discusses returning to Elbaf.
  • p8Dorry and Brogy cheer loudly that they will never stop running wild, laughing with excitement.
  • p8Harald declares his plan as king to travel overseas frequently and extend reconciliation to neighbors.
  • p8Crowd giant questions if warrior ways can still be kept.
  • p8Another crowd member notes traditions may need reconsideration if other countries feel threatened.
  • p8Harald affirms they have always treated humans fairly and honorably.
  • p9Harald insists people need to forge connections for international cooperation.
  • p9Harald compares diplomat exchange to a fancy hostage deal for cultural understanding.
  • p9Shadow giants declare they cannot recognize Harald's marriage due to pure blood rule.
  • p9Harald thanks Ida and roars in defiance.
  • p9Villagers congratulate Ida and Harald on the baby.
  • p9Harald apologizes to Ida while noting culture issues.
  • p10Estrid introduces herself as student of earth-wind arts born in Alcohol Village.
  • p10Estrid declares she is fated to love Harald for the rest of her life.
  • p10Voices protest about the eastern woman and her child.
  • p10Estrid orders focus on earth and wind energies around the king.
  • p11Estrid presents Asura the eight-legged horse of good fortune as a gift.
  • p11Estrid orders servants to serve meals on silver platters from now on.
  • p11Estrid demands the king's vicinity focus on earth and wind energies.
  • p11Estrid commands guards to take all jewels and gold to her room.
  • p12Narrator box explains Elbaf navigation intrigued other countries 70-ish years ago.
  • p12Harald reacts with surprise to mention of the unmoving pole star.
  • p12Crowd cheers as sea creatures gather and Neptune's birth as ocean-blooded prince is announced.
  • p12Woman states she spoke with the king and names the healthy baby boy Loki.
  • p13Harald denies the baby is his and calls it horrifying.
  • p13Attendant pleads for the king to calm down.
  • p13Onlookers scream that the child is cursed and a monster.
  • p13Harald orders the birth to be reported as a stillbirth.
  • p14Narrator notes no one took the rejected prince's small hands.
  • p14Harald forbids anyone from telling others a child was born.
  • p14Attendants warn the king to stop and identify the baby as the prince.
  • p14Harald declares he is returning to his village and never wants to give birth again.
  • p15Prophecy states King Harald will be slain by his own son.
  • p15Harald rejects the prophecy and orders the child disposed of.
  • p15Women coo over the baby calling him cute despite his words.
  • p15Narrator states every misfortune in Elbaf is later chalked up to Loki's curse.
  • p15Queen Estrid collapses due to ill health soon after the birth.