Highlights
The intense battle between Luffy and Kizaru has reached its climax, with both characters pushed to their limits.
Luffy's Gear 5 proves to be a formidable force against Kizaru; however, it falls short of achieving victory over him.
The battle concludes with both Luffy and Kizaru plummeting to the ground, leaving the final result uncertain. Moving forward, Luffy will confront the formidable Elder Saturn, while Kizaru might potentially engage in combat with Sanji and, potentially, Zoro.
The Egghead Island arc in One Piece is currently reaching its climactic conclusion, with a major war unfolding as the island comes under attack. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates face their biggest threat yet - Kizaru, one of the Three Admirals. Fans will remember Kizaru as the character who caused significant trouble for the Straw Hat Pirates prior to the timeskip, but now, after two years of training and growth, Luffy is ready to take him on. The long-awaited battle between Luffy and Kizaru finally reaches its conclusion in One Piece chapter 1094.
The Beginning Of Luffy Vs Kizaru
Luffy and Kizaru had been engaged in an intense battle for some time, promising an exhilarating spectacle for the fans. Despite attacking Kizaru in his base form, Luffy's attack was met with formidable resistance. This clash signaled that the battle was about to escalate to new heights. Reacting swiftly, Luffy activated his Snakeman form, further intensifying the confrontation with Kizaru. Luffy opted for Snakeman as he believed it would consume less energy compared to Gear 5. Impressed by Luffy's abilities, Kizaru acknowledged him as a formidable opponent, both in terms of his bounty and his potential to defeat Kaido.
However, it became evident that Snakeman alone would not be sufficient to defeat Kizaru. While fans had anticipated this, Luffy himself was unaware. With one powerful move, Kizaru sent Luffy flying out of the Frontier Dome, inflicting significant damage. Undeterred, Luffy returned stronger than ever with Gear 5, and the battle between these two warriors raged on. This time, Kizaru began to take Luffy more seriously, as he faced the full might of Gear 5.
Luffy's Gear 5 Vs Kizaru
Once Luffy unleashed the power of Gear 5, it became evident to fans that the intensity of the battle would significantly increase, making it more challenging for Kizaru. Luffy attempted to launch Kizaru out of the island and into the ocean, but the Admiral effortlessly countered this move by utilizing his light-based abilities to reappear in front of Luffy. Kizaru then created numerous clones using his Devil Fruit power, prompting them to attack Luffy simultaneously, resulting in a minor injury. Despite being preoccupied with the clones, Luffy remained unaware of Kizaru's actual intention to assassinate Vegapunk. However, he skillfully defeated the clones, demonstrating that even though he may not be the most intelligent individual in the One Piece world, his combat prowess is remarkable due to his exceptional battle instincts.
Meanwhile, Kizaru made another attempt to assassinate Vegapunk by employing his laser-based powers upon seeing him descend into the Fabriophase. Once again, Luffy interceded by devouring Kizaru's light-based attack and transforming into a star-like entity. From this point onward, it was clear that the battle would escalate further as Luffy was determined to prevent Kizaru from approaching Vegapunk. It is highly likely that the Admiral also acknowledged the need to vanquish Luffy in order to successfully fulfill his mission.
How Luffy Vs Kizaru Ended
In One Piece chapter 1094, the ongoing battle between Luffy and Kizaru takes a backseat as the focus shifts to the character Saturn, one of the Five Elders, whose demonic powers are unveiled to fans.
As the story returns to Luffy and Kizaru's clash, it becomes evident that a significant portion of their fight has occurred off-screen. Both Luffy and Kizaru are seen panting, indicating that this intense confrontation has pushed them to their limits. Kizaru explains that he lacks the time and inclination to fight Luffy, as he is on a mission and is not prepared to take on the Yonko without the necessary resources.
Once again, Kizaru made the decision to pursue Vegapunk with the intention of assassinating him. Despite attempting to shoot him down using his lasers, Kizaru failed to hit his target. However, he did manage to successfully knock down the vehicle carrying Vegapunk.
Luffy, not wanting to give Kizaru another chance to harm Vegapunk, caught up to him and executed a powerful technique called Gomu Gomu no White Star Gun. This attack penetrated the Admiral's face, just as it had done to Kaido before. Stars were observed forming around the Admiral's head, indicating that the attack had caused significant damage. Luffy and Kizaru both descended to the ground, clearly exhausted. Kizaru, injured from the attack, also fell to the ground. It was evident that the battle between Luffy and Kizaru had come to an end.
What's Next For Luffy?
The battle between Luffy and Kizaru resulted in a tie as both fighters ended up falling to the ground. However, it remains to be seen what will happen next and who will continue fighting. It is clear that neither Luffy nor Kizaru have given their all in this battle, indicating that they are capable of getting up and fighting again. However, their future opponents will likely be different.
It is likely that Luffy will shift his focus towards Saturn, a member of the Five Elders who has transformed into a powerful demonic state. Saturn's strength is expected to surpass that of an Admiral of the Navy. True to his nature, Luffy will face this formidable foe, and fans can expect an intense clash in the upcoming chapters. The tension on Egghead Island, which has already been high, is about to escalate even further.
Meanwhile, fans can anticipate the return of Kizaru, as a Navy Admiral cannot be completely sidelined for the rest of the arc. This time, he will face off against Sanji and possibly Zoro, as he is on a mission to assassinate Vegapunk and Sanji is currently the strongest person by Vegapunk's side. The upcoming battle between Kizaru and Sanji is expected to be intense, as both characters rely on speed and leg-based fighting. Additionally, the other members of the Straw Hat Pirates will regroup and redistribute their opponents. Jinbe may take on Lucci, while Zoro will join Sanji in battling Kizaru, as neither of them individually possesses enough strength to face the Admiral. Fans can read the One Piece series officially and for free on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus app via Viz Media. The next chapter, One Piece 1094, is scheduled to be released on October 8, 2023.