The Ultimate Power: Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of the Gomu Gomu no Mi - Combining Paramecia and Zoan Abilities

Highlights

The Gomu Gomu no Mi is an incredibly overpowered Devil Fruit that Luffy possesses, and its true powers were recently revealed in the story.

The Gomu Gomu no Mi, or Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, is a Mythical Zoan-type fruit that combines the powers of Paramecia and Zoan. When Luffy awakens the Gomu Gomu no Mi, he gains the ability to transform and extend his rubber powers to his surroundings and living beings.

The Gomu Gomu no Mi is an incredibly powerful Devil Fruit that belongs to Luffy, the protagonist of One Piece. It is the first Devil Fruit introduced in the story, with Luffy consuming it at the beginning of the Romance Dawn arc. Since then, he has continually trained and unlocked its full potential. However, it was only recently in the story that fans discovered the true nature of its powers.

Fans learned that the Gomu Gomu no Mi is actually called the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. When Luffy awakened this Devil Fruit, it granted him extraordinary abilities that rival only a few other powers in the One Piece universe. What makes it even more intriguing is that the fruit possesses both Paramecia and Zoan powers.

The True Form Of The Gomu Gomu no Mi

In the Wano arc, fans finally discovered the true essence of the Gomu Gomu no Mi in One Piece. The World Government has relentlessly pursued this Devil Fruit due to its feared capabilities. According to the Five Elders, the World Government has been relentlessly chasing this Devil Fruit for the past 800 years, without success. It almost seems as if this fruit possesses its own will, a notion supported by the fact that all Zoan powers exhibit autonomous characteristics. Moreover, Vegapunk explained that if not handled competently, Zoan powers can overpower the user. Hence, Luffy's Devil Fruit harbors the immense power of Nika within itself.

Twelve years ago, the World Government finally managed to acquire this Devil Fruit and entrusted the CP9 to safeguard it on a Government vessel. However, Shanks somehow discovered this secret and launched an attack on the vessel, claiming the Devil Fruit as his own. Subsequently, Shanks arrived at Foosha Village, where fate led Luffy to mistake the fruit for a delectable treat, ultimately resulting in him consuming it and gaining his rubber-based abilities. Since then, Luffy has embarked on his pirate adventure, rocking the world to its very core. In the Wano arc, he finally awakened the true potential of this Devil Fruit, unveiling its mythical Zoan-type nature.

The Mythical Zoan Transformation

All Zoan Devil Fruits possess a distinct Awakening that sets them apart from the Paramecia Awakenings witnessed in the story. Unlike Paramecia Awakenings, Zoan Awakenings entail a remarkable metamorphosis. Kaido himself acknowledged this when he confronted Luffy following the latter's awakening of his Devil Fruit powers. Previously assuming Luffy to be a Paramecia Devil Fruit user, Kaido's interest was piqued by Luffy's unique transformation. Consequently, he surmised that Luffy's abilities might exceed those of a mere Paramecia user. Luffy's Gear 5, characterized by an entirely white transformation and uninhibited combat prowess, is classified as a Mythical Zoan Awakening.

The story has also showcased other Zoan Awakenings. Examples include Rob Lucci, who similarly experienced a complete transformation, and Kaku, whose giraffe abilities were elevated through a distinct metamorphosis as well. Kaido himself underwent unique transformations that could potentially be classified as Awakenings. However, the true nature of these transformations and their origins were never officially verified. Nevertheless, Luffy's confrontation with Kaido confirmed that Zoan Awakenings generally result in superior transformations.

The Paramecia Power

Luffy, as a Mythical Zoan, possessed not only a unique transformation ability but also gained unexpected powers that were typically inaccessible to others. Besides his transformation, Luffy was able to extend his abilities to his surroundings, exhibiting what is known as the awakening of the Paramecia types, as seen in the story. This awakening grants Paramecia users the capability to influence their environment with their powers. Notably, Doflamingo could transform his surroundings into string, while Katakuri could do the same with mochi. According to Kaido, the ability to extend one's Devil Fruit powers to the immediate surroundings is a clear sign of a Paramecia awakening.

Luffy, in particular, can spread rubber throughout his surroundings. On the rooftop of Onigashima, this resulted in a bouncy castle where he could enjoy himself. What is even more remarkable is that Luffy possesses the unprecedented ability to transfer his powers to other living beings. To date, no other individual has demonstrated the capability to transfer Awakening powers to other living creatures, especially humans or animals. For instance, Doflamingo was unable to bestow his string powers upon humans, and Katakuri could not turn anyone into mochi. However, Luffy, despite being a Mythical Zoan, can not only extend his powers to his surroundings but also transfer them to other living beings, which is truly extraordinary.

Why The Fruit Displays Both Powers

Luffy's power remains a mystery as Oda has not yet revealed its secret. However, fans can speculate on the reasons behind it. There are two main possibilities for Luffy possessing both Paramecia and Mythical Zoan powers. Firstly, Luffy's Devil Fruit does not fit into the usual category of Mythical Zoan fruits. Typically, these fruits grant special abilities to the user, like Sengoku's shockwaves or Marco's blue flames of resurrection. In Luffy's case, his unique Mythical Zoan ability is the power to stretch and manipulate his rubber body. Unlike other Devil Fruits, Luffy's transformation is permanent, setting it apart from regular Mythical Zoan powers. One could argue that his fruit is a hybrid of both Paramecia and Zoan abilities, allowing him to enjoy the benefits of both and even share his powers with others.

Even in such situations, the explanation of how Luffy is able to transfer his powers to other living beings remains unclear. This is where the second reason comes into play. The truth behind Luffy's ability to accomplish this feat is actually quite simple and has been evident to fans all along. The truth is that Luffy possesses a power that is only restrained by his own imagination. Whatever he can conceive in his mind, he can manifest in reality. We have witnessed him running through the air and even creating objects out of thin air, such as when he conjured goggles during his battle against Lucci. If Luffy can envision transforming someone else's body into rubber, then he is certainly capable of making it a reality. Similarly, if he can envision converting his surroundings into rubber, he can undoubtedly achieve it. This ability, granted by the Devil Fruit, defies logic and is perhaps the most absurd yet fascinating power ever to exist. While not the most overpowering ability, it undoubtedly astounds and amazes. One Piece can be read on MangaPlus.