One Piece Theory: Luffy’s Gear 5 Power Is Still Nowhere Near Its Limit

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One Piece recently showcased an exciting new battle between Gear 5 Luffy and Admiral Kizaru. A fresh theory proposes that Gear 5 Luffy has been suppressing his full potential until now. This latest transformation of Luffy’s has significantly altered our understanding of how he fights, as it is unlike any other transformations we have seen him adopt before. The new form not only appears radically distinct from its predecessors, but it also operates under a different intent. In this form, Luffy engages in combat solely when he feels enjoyment and strives to maintain the utmost freedom possible.

Fans of One Piece have witnessed the complete range of abilities in Gear 5 Luffy’s transformations during his past battles with Kaido and Rob Lucci. These encounters have shown just how potent this new form can be. However, in his battle against Kizaru, it appears that Gear 5 Luffy isn’t exerting all of his strength against the Admiral. Instead, he has been deliberately restraining himself, focusing more on evasion and delivering a few counterattacks rather than engaging in an all-out assault.

Is Gear 5 Luffy Really Holding Back?

Initially, Luffy rushed at Kizaru upon his arrival at Egghead, but it appears that their upcoming battle will be unlike any other. Kizaru holds significant history for the Straw Hat crew, being connected to one of their most devastating losses so far within the series. The beginning of their rematch was appropriately intense, with Luffy eager to demonstrate the growth everyone has experienced since their last encounter. However, as soon as he transformed into Gear 5, it seems that Luffy’s objective shifted, as the rest of the crew now focuses on finding a means of escape from the island.

In the skirmish between Luffy and Kizaru, neither appears overly concerned, with Luffy frequently landing hits on the Admiral but then jokingly escaping and launching a counterattack. On numerous occasions, Luffy even manages to seize hold of Kizaru himself, often catching him off guard. However, when it comes to inflicting substantial harm, he only does so sparingly, like using the Star Gun when Franky and the others requested assistance. This indicates that he’s capable of causing damage, but for now, he’s not opting to do so.

Why Is Luffy Holding Back?

Vincent Chansard, known for his work on “One Piece”, has similarly suggested that Luffy isn’t aiming to defeat Kizaru, but rather delaying him. He described Luffy as evading, taunting, maintaining a playful demeanor, and using a named attack only when Kiki successfully lands a hit. In essence, at various stages of the fight, Luffy even held Kizaru in his hand, which implies that he’s been holding back his full potential.

In their recent encounter, Gear 5 and Kizaru have held back their full power, suggesting a future showdown where they’ll fight at maximum capacity. This could be in the current arc or later in the series, making it an exciting prospect for anime enthusiasts as the Egghead Arc unfolds further. The story might pause for a week before diving into another flashback, but expect things to become increasingly intense soon.

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2025-05-11 18:32