Luffy's Unprecedented Gear 5 Revolutionizes One Piece and Shocks Fans Worldwide!
Luffy's groundbreaking Gear 5 completely revolutionizes One Piece's universe, as his awakened Devil Fruit powers reshape the laws of physics and transform the very essence of its inhabitants
Warning: Spoilers For One Piece Anime #1072
Luffy's Gear 5th made a monumental impact on the One Piece anime, causing websites to crash. Episode #1072 further showcased the extraordinary ability of the Straw Hat Captain to defy reality in the series. In the second part of the Gear 5th battle against Kaido, significant improvements were made in terms of pacing and blending different genres, which is a typical strength of One Piece. A particular moment stood out, creating incredible drama, followed by a hilariously absurd scene where Luffy's awakened devil fruit abilities had unprecedented effects on the world around him.
Adapting chapter #1045 of the One Piece manga, episode #1072 allowed ample time for the action centered around Luffy's new form to truly shine. The anime episode effortlessly introduced doses of both drama and comedy, enhancing Eiichiro Oda's original material. These additions made one of the most amusing moments in One Piece even more impactful, with a jaw-dropping sequence demonstrating how Luffy's powers not only influenced his surroundings but also affected his allies.
Luffy's Gear 5 Alters The One Piece World's Physics & Its Citizens
In a scene exclusive to the anime, Luffy's remaining allies fiercely battle on, even as Kaido's soldiers and intense flames close in on them. Nami offers solace to the young Otama, who gazes upward at the ongoing clash between Luffy and Kaido, assuring her that someone other than Kaido will emerge from the hole. This assurance instills hope in Otama that Luffy will ultimately triumph. Simultaneously, atop the enemy base, Luffy undergoes a transformation, growing into a colossal figure. In a counterattack, Kaido delivers a devastating blow that propels Luffy's immense Gear 5th head through the ceiling of the enemy base, projecting eyeballs and an extended tongue for all the survivors to witness.
The inclusion of a new dramatic scene added to the comedic moment, showcasing the reactions of onlookers such as Nami, Otama, Chopper, Kid, and Law to Luffy's unexpected and silly entrance. The survivors were left in awe as Luffy's gigantic head burst through the roof, causing their eyes to pop out of their skulls in a "rubber hose" animation style, reminiscent of Luffy's Gear 5th. This moment, just like in the manga, raises the question of whether it was a deliberate artistic and comedic choice by the artist or if it indicates that Luffy's awakened devil fruit has the ability to grant his allies cartoon-like powers as well.
If Luffy has the ability to bestow his powers upon his teammates, it would give them the same level of freedom on the battlefield as Gear 5th provides for Luffy. The Straw Hat Crew receiving such a power-up would completely disrupt the One Piece series, as it would enable them to effortlessly defeat any rival pirate crew or any opponent sent by the World Government. While Luffy sharing his Gear 5th abilities has so far only been used for comedic purposes, as seen in episode #1072, if this tremendously strong ability was used to enhance the strength of his teammates, similar to what happened in the final war arc of Naruto, it would undoubtedly be a remarkable spectacle fitting for One Piece's ultimate saga.
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