The Untold Power of Luffy's White Star Gun in One Piece

Highlights

Luffy's Gear 5 allows him to come up with new techniques and it has been fun for the author to draw.

Luffy's ongoing battle against Kizaru remains evenly matched, with Luffy's main objective being to hold Kizaru back and ensure the safety of those around him. Introducing his latest technique, the White Star Gun, Luffy utilizes a fusion of his Gear 4 and Gear 5 capabilities, resulting in one of his most formidable and powerful attacks within Gear 5.

Luffy's Gear 5 is a source of great enjoyment for Oda when it comes to drawing. On every occasion that Luffy taps into this form, Oda unveils a fresh technique, much to the delight of fans who have observed this trend during the Straw Hat captain's battles. In the faceoff against Kaido, Luffy exhibited a multitude of innovative techniques, just as he did against Lucci. It became evident while battling Kizaru that Luffy was inclined to tap into his imagination and conjure up a plethora of new techniques as well.

Among these techniques, the most formidable one seems to be the White Star Gun, which dealt a deadly blow to the Admiral in the previous chapter. Although it may appear to be a straightforward attack, there are intricate elements at play that fans must comprehend in order to fully appreciate it.

Luffy Vs Kizaru

Luffy and Kizaru have been engaged in a battle for the past few chapters in One Piece. Fans anticipated this clash when they discovered that an Admiral was approaching Egghead Island. Due to his ability to manipulate light, Kizaru easily infiltrated the island and reached the Labophase. Luffy was the first to confront him, and since then, the two have been occupied with each other's presence. Kizaru's objective is to assassinate Vegapunk, which he has attempted multiple times.

On the other hand, Luffy's goal is to prevent Kizaru from accomplishing this and ensure the safety of everyone around while they prepare for their escape from the island. Thus far, Luffy seems to have the upper hand in the fight, successfully keeping Kizaru at a distance. Although Kizaru has eluded Luffy's grasp a few times, it has not significantly impacted the battle, as Luffy has consistently caught up to him and fulfilled his duty of protecting those he intends to save. In terms of strength, the fight has been fairly equal. While Kizaru has impressed fans with his showcasing against the Yonko, it's important to note that Luffy is currently not putting forth his full effort, as his priority is to keep Kizaru at bay and allow his companions time to accomplish their tasks.

Luffy's White Star Gun

In One Piece chapter 1094, Luffy showcased a new attack as he faced off against Kizaru. Having already unveiled Gear 5 in previous chapters, it was only a matter of time before Luffy's vivid imagination led to the use of powerful techniques. Beginning the fight in his giant form, Luffy launched himself into the ocean, but this initial tactic proved futile. Undeterred, he proceeded to employ new techniques, including the Dawn Stamp, although these attacks proved largely ineffective against Kizaru's skills and abilities. In a bold move, Luffy consumed Kizaru's light, rescuing Vegapunk just in the nick of time.

Continuing the intense battle with Kizaru, Luffy pushed himself to new limits in One Piece chapter 1094. Both fighters showed signs of exhaustion after their intense clash. Seizing an opportunity, Kizaru attempted to assassinate Vegapunk, prompting Luffy to swiftly pursue him. Despite Kizaru's attack on the Vegatank missing its mark, the fight between Luffy and Kizaru reached new heights.

That is when Franky entrusted everything to Luffy, who then unleashed a powerful new attack known as the White Star Gun. With this technique, Luffy pumped up his arm and imbued it with Haki. He swiftly spun around and delivered a devastating punch directly to Kizaru's head. The combination of Luffy's Supreme King Haki, Devil Fruit Awakening, and his arm being enveloped in flames inflicted severe damage upon Kizaru, who even acknowledged the attack as fatal.

The Breakdown Of White Star Gun

Although it may appear as a typical Luffy attack, the White Star Gun encompasses intricate elements that make it unique. The utilization of both Gear 4 and Gear 5 is essential in executing this formidable technique.

Incredible, Gear 5 allows Luffy to utilize the powers of Gear 4 without the need to coat his entire body in Haki. This was observed in Wano and is being demonstrated here. Luffy displayed his muscular form, similar to Bounceman, and further enlarged his arm. He then applied both Armament and Conqueror's Haki to his fist, resulting in a highly powerful strike aimed at his opponent. However, Kizaru retaliated with a powerful laser attack directed at Luffy's face.

The impact of the laser caused Luffy to spin rapidly in one direction, akin to a tornado. This spinning motion increased his momentum, causing his fist to ignite and break the sound barrier. Finally, Luffy unleashed his fist, directly hitting Kizaru's head. Luffy's Devil Fruit Awakening ability took effect, stretching Kizaru's head as if it were made of rubber. Streaks of light resembling stars formed around Kizaru's head, indicating a severe concussion and significant damage. Kizaru himself acknowledged the immense power of the attack, realizing the bleak situation he was in. Subsequently, he was forcefully thrown into a nearby building. Meanwhile, Luffy mentioned his extreme fatigue as he descended to the ground below.

How Strong Is White Star Gun?

It is evident that the White Star Gun is a formidable weapon. Its power lies in Luffy's ability to utilize his muscular form, which is one of his strongest forms. Gear 5 allows Luffy to access the muscular form of Gear 4 effortlessly, thanks to Devil Fruit Awakening. By combining Armament and Conqueror's Haki, Luffy enhances the potency of the attack, known to be lethal.

The spinning motion adds to the momentum and makes it challenging for opponents to anticipate the timing of the attack. Additionally, this increases the impact force. Among Luffy's Gear 5 attacks, the White Star Gun ranks as his second strongest, surpassed only by the Bajrang Gun which he used against Kaido. Despite its inferiority to the Bajrang Gun, Luffy now possesses a highly powerful move in his arsenal.

Despite its incredible strength, it is unlikely to be sufficient to defeat an Admiral of the Navy. If Kizaru were to be defeated by this attack, it would reveal the Admiral's weakness. The attack did cause significant damage and even resulted in Kizaru being knocked back and concussed. However, fans should still anticipate the Admiral getting back on their feet.

Fans can read One Piece through Viz Media. The series is officially available for free on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The release date for the next chapter, One Piece 1095, is scheduled for October 15, 2023.