It is almost time for "One Piece" to release its episode 1071, amid the excitement of its loyal 'nakamas', who eagerly await the long-awaited "Gear Fifth" of Monkey D. Luffy, which many believe will break the Internet just like Dragon Ball Super did when Son Goku showed us the ultra instinct.
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Away from that debate, there is a group of fans who are just starting to join the world of this epic pirate anime, so they have no knowledge of what the 'Fifth Gear' really is and its importance. Therefore, in the following article, we will tell you everything you need to know about this new power that we will see in our beloved protagonist. Pay attention!
What is Gear 5?
From this point on, we warn you that you may read some spoilers, as the information we will provide has not yet been revealed in the series but is present in the manga. With that said, we will now delve into territory that you will be interested to know in order to recognize the new ability acquired by the future Pirate King.
When they first showed us hints of Gear 5, the Gorosei described it as "the most ridiculous power in the world". Although the name is curious, the elders emphasized that Luffy should be stopped at all costs from awakening that technique, as it turns out to be the most powerful one seen since the 'Void Century'.
This power originates from the true identity of the devil fruit of the leader of the 'Mugiwaras', which for many years we believed was the "gomu gomu no mi", when in reality its name was the mythical zoan Hito-Hito no Mi, model Nika. It comes precisely from the 'Sun God', which we were able to learn more about thanks to the Skypiea Arc.
Moreover, this akuma no mi allows the grandson of Garp to have absolute control over the environment around him, shaping it to his desires and 'freedom', distorting reality itself as a caricature under the principle of what rubber represents, as well as the user's imagination. That's why, in the hands of our beloved protagonist, this power looks funny and silly, with a style very close to that of the "Looney Tunes" animation, which also takes reference from "Tom and Jerry".
Luffy will overthrow Kaido with a big smile
In addition, it is also known as the 'Awakening' of Joy Boy, as Sunesha said, because the ability belonged to that mythical character in the past, who is precisely reincarnated in Luffy, bringing him back with the "drums of liberation".
Of course, this event will be of great relevance, as after 6 consecutive defeats, the 'Straw Hat' will rise once again to fight against Kaido, but this time nothing will be the same, as the cruel Yonko will be ridiculed and defeated at last in Wanokuni, a moment that will completely change the world of "One Piece".
Now that you know more about Monkey D. Luffy's 'fifth gear', you are more than ready to welcome God Nika and have fun by his side, smiling as you see him in episode 1071.