As of right now, Gear 5 is Luffy’s most potent move and if the anime adapts this storyline, it will become a phenomenon that garners media attention. In One Piece Episode 1071, Luffy’s Gear 5 makes its appearance. What you need to know about its abilities and role in the narrative is provided here.
What Is the One Piece Luffy’s Gear 5 Technique?
In the Dressrosa storyline, when Luffy faced off against Donquixote Doflamingo, the Gear 4 maneuver was first used. Since then, One Piece fans have been anticipating Luffy’s advancement and the introduction of the new Gear 5 technology.
It took more than 5 years, but it finally happened in Wano Country Arc’s final fight between Luffy and Kaidou.
Luffy Gear 5 vs Kaido ! #ONEPIECE1071 pic.twitter.com/JZJ3QhiYO6
— One Piece (@onepiecepanel) August 6, 2023
Thus, Luffy’s Gear 5 is his most recent gear technique. It is Luffy’s Hito Hito no Mi’s awakened form, Model: Nika demon fruit (not Gomu Gomu no Mi, as Silvers Rayleigh revealed). Gear 5 is even regarded as Luffy’s pinnacle manifestation, different from any other we have before witnessed.
In his most powerful form, Gear 5, Luffy is capable of anything. It is also stated that his creativity is the only thing limiting him. With this equipment unlocked, Luffy is supposed to resemble the “Warrior of Liberation”—the Sun God Nika, who is said to provide happiness, freedom and smiles to the people.
Luffy was able to defy the rules of physics and experience the total freedom he had always desired thanks to Gear 5.
How Does Gear 5 Luffy Appear?
When in the fifth gear, Luffy’s abilities quickly advance and his look also changes significantly. With the exception of his sandals and belt, all of Luffy’s hair, brows and clothing turn a dazzling shade of white. A huge white cloud hanging above his neck adds to the white theme.
You can see the attractive look of Luffy in a tweet provided below:
Luffy Gear 5 #ルフィ pic.twitter.com/WjyNLjlUPw
— One Piece (@onepiecepanel) August 7, 2023
In addition, it’s impossible to miss Luffy’s crimson-tinted pupils and his bushy, wavy white eyebrows. However, as soon as Luffy exits gear 5, he transforms back into his regular appearance.
How Does One Piece Luffy’s Gear 5 Work?
The idea underlying Gear 5’s operation is straightforward. In this world ruled by pirates, there are three additional Hito Hito no Mi devil fruits in addition to Luffy’s. Let’s look at the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu devil fruit, which the former fleet admiral of the Marines in One Piece Sengoku uses to transform into a Golden Buddha.
Similar to this, Luffy can transform into the Sun God Nika thanks to his devil fruit. People claim that Nika makes them happy and free. In his Gear 5 incarnation, Luffy is treated similarly and is constantly seen grinning or laughing.
Luffy Gear 5 is so perfect in his work.
LUFFY GEAR 5 IS SO PERFECT ! #ギア5 pic.twitter.com/e19fK4aFIv
— One Piece Tweets (@onepiecedaiIys) August 6, 2023
Being a Zoan devil fruit user who has awoken has given Luffy more strength, the ability to move at the speed of a god and indestructible toughness. Because of this, when Luffy employs the Gear 5 technique, everyone believes he is at the height of his abilities.
Gear 5 has already begun to become second nature to Luffy, who demonstrated flawless use of it during the Egghead arc battles. The strengths, prowess, and weaknesses of Luffy’s Gear 5 technique are now going to be covered in detail, along with some of its perks.
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Powers and Capabilities of Luffy’s Gear 5
First off, as was already noted, he now has dramatically increased Yonk0-level strength, speed and tenacity. Due to his ability to freely use gears third and fourth in this state without having to breathe air into his body, Luffy is now able to perform previously unthinkable attacks that were thought to be impossible.
He can now instantly repair any damage he sustains while engaged in combat. As a result, Luffy is now capable of infusing both Armament and Conqueror’s Haki kinds simultaneously and unleashing a devastating attack on his foe even while he is unconscious.
His elastic body’s flexibility paired with his complete freedom gave rise to a novel form of cartoonishly pliable defense. For instance, in the manga, Luffy was able to fit his mind around Kaidou’s Hassaikai. Luffy has the ability to transform his environment and even organic objects into a rubbery shape, extending the range of his assaults.
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