Gear fifth-Nika abbreviated as Gear 5 is the most powerful ability of Luffy which was revealed in Wano Country Arc. Luffy himself confessed that Gear 5 represents the peak of his power and the way he has displayed his strength over time emphasizes upon the fact how strong he is. Because of the awakening of Gear 5, Luffy has been standing against many dangerous opponents in the battle field.
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Gear 5 enhances Luffy’s strength enabling his body to become more elastic, rubber-like and allowing him do the things which are nearly inhumane. Although, the number of fights fought by Luffy involving Gear 5 are less but are enough to surprise the fans by the accomplishments done by Gear 5. This Gear 5 ability is the most complex form of ability possessed by Luffy which has been derived from the concept of “Sun God” Nika that is a deity of joy and freedom.
Luffy Versus Lucci
Egghead Arc
Lucci is an agent of World Government’s Secret Intelligence and possess a high rank in this organization as CP0 having significant political and military power in One Piece World. He is a cold, dangerous, cunning and ruthless agent feared by many. He was first introduced in the Enies Lobby Arc. He is an owner of immense strength with expertise in Rokushiki martial arts.
One of a small feats that Luffy achieved by Gear 5 is that of defeating Lucci. Fans have recognized the power of Gear 5 as Luffy had not taken Lucci as a threat because his strength is way more than that of Lucci. Luffy didn’t had to put much efforts in bringing Luffy down. Few hits from Luffy were enough to defeat Lucci. This battle was a turning point for both characters. The fact that Zoro had a hard time with this powerful Cipher Pol agent highlights just how much stronger Luffy has become.
Defeat of Kizaru
Egghead Arc
Kizaru is a character of immense strength showed in One Piece. He was an Admiral in the Marines which is a top rank in the military of World Government Forces. Moreover, he was recognized for his laid-back personality. He also possessed Devil Fruit powers. He had eaten Logia type Devil Fruit which gave him the ability to transform into light. His Light-Based Attacks are highly incredible.
Winning against any Admiral is an accomplishment for anyone. Same goes for Luffy. In the Egghead Arc, Luffy had fought Kizaru and defeated him. This achievement again justified the power Luffy possesses. What’s more interesting is that when Luffy fought Kizaru he was already in a weakened state. His power was lower than the power he usually has but still he managed to knock out Kizaru within 10 minutes.
Dealing with Two Together
Egghead Arc
Saturn is a key figure of World Government. He’s one of the Five Elders. Although, his true identity is hidden but it is certain that he is an extremely powerful and immortal character. On other hand, Kizaru is also an Admiral and enjoys great power and strength.
Luffy’s Gear 5 is truly a gamechanger. Luffy managed to fight Kizaru and Saturn at the same time. He took both of them in his each hand and overpowered them and then brought them down like they were just two thin pieces of paper only. He then sent them flying which led Kizaru out of the battle while Saturn kept on returning to fight back. Luffy’s ability to overpower to of the most powerful and dangerous individuals at the same time shows that Luffy is actually a legendary fighter and Gear 5 enhanced his strengths.
Haoshoku Haki
Wano Country Arc
Kaido is one of the four emperors of the sea and possesses a powerful and advanced form of conqueror’s Haki which makes him the most strongest character of One Piece. Kaido was able to use Conqueror’s Haki to coat his attacks. A technique known as “Advanced Conqueror’s Haki’s Infusion” allows him to infuse his willpower in his His weapons and fists.
Luffy is not just strong in terms of strength but also has remarkable resilience. He stood firmly against Kaido’s Conqueror’s Haki attacks like Thunder Bagua, Destroyer of Death Thunder Bagua, Thunder Bellow Bagua and many more. These attacks are highly capable of bringing the opponent down within minutes. Even before possessing Gear 5, Luffy was also unable to withstand before these attacks. But, as he achieved Gear 5, he was able to take multiple hits but still stood strong even when he was exhausted. This shows the strength and power he has gained.
Tables Turned with Kaido via Gear 5
Wano Country Arc
Kaido is considered to be the most strongest character in One Piece. Defeating Kaido is not an easy feat and is considered a great accomplishment for anyone. In most of the fights, Kaido had always been the one winning but as the Gear 5 of Luffy came into action, equilibrium had been added to the battle. A legendary battle was held between Luffy and Kaido in which, Luffy did faced multiple hits from Kaido, but ended up overpowering Kaido by creating a massive, island-sized fist, coated with both Conqueror’s and Armament Haki.
By the use of Gear 5 attack, Luffy successfully defeated Kaido maybe nearly killed him. Luffy brought the fist down on Kaido, completely overpowering him in battle. This attack was the most powerful attack fans have discovered in One Piece.
Transitioning Imagination into Reality
Egghead Arc
Luffy’s character is very interesting. His most important achievement that he made because of Gear 5 is his ability to turn imaginations into reality. This is the most different and rare power in One Piece World. This ability of Luffy is limited to his imagination only. The only way for him to turn things into reality is to imagine those things. This unique strength is only suitable for Luffy as it matches his personality. There has been many events in Egghead Arc as well as in Wano Country Arc which Luffy had turned into reality through his imagination. Some events are as follows:
Stretching the Environment
After the activation of Gear 5, Luffy was not only capable of Stretching his body, but also could stretch his surrounding things. During his battle with Kaido, he was stretched the ground beneath him inorder to launch him at high speeds or escape from attacks of the opponent. This power makes it look as though the environment itself is bending to his will, letting him control the battlefield.
Cartoonish Effects
Another humorous aspect of Gear 5 is that it is capable of changing the perception of others. Like when Luffy does some powerful attack, characters like Kaido react with highly exaggerated expressions with their eyes popping out of their face in a cartoonish style. And this is not only because of visuals but it’s a reality which is based on Luffy’s imagination.
Reviving Himself
In Gear 5, Luffy’s resilience enhanced. During his fight with Kaido, Luffy was able to revive himself even after being hit multiple times. He stood against the opponent with unshakable willpower and bounced back. He had became this much powerful because of Gear 5 that he started enjoying the fight and fought with a smile on his face. This resilience is appreciable.
Comical Weapons
Gear 5 enabled Luffy to transform simple objects into comical weapons, Like grabbing lightning bolts from the sky. He was able to use unconventional weapons during the war, just like a cartoon world where anything could be transformed into weapons. This ability further enhances his performance in the battle field.
Conclusion
Luffy’s Gear 5 is a fusion of different abilities showing the strength, willpower and resilience of protagonist Luffy. Gear 5 helped him take down powerful figures like Lucci, Kizaru and Kaido. It’s not possible for everyone to stand in battle field against these characters but the abilities that were given to Luffy by Gear 5 have made him unshakable in front of these dangerous antagonists along with cartoon-like creativity. Gear 5 is the most strongest power ever shown in the One Piece World. Luffy’s natural resilience, freedom and strong mindset fused with power of Gear 5 and introduced Luffy as an undefeatable character.
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