In the latest One Piece revelations, a new awakening of a Zoan-type Devil Fruit has come to light, underscoring the absolute uniqueness of Luffy‘s version of this rare and powerful ability. The series introduces Kaku’s awakened form, which shares a significant connection with his CP0 companion, Lucci, highlighting the remarkable distinction in Luffy’s Gear Fifth appearance.
Within the world of One Piece, only a select few have managed to unlock the ultimate level of Devil Fruits’ power known as “awakening.” This extraordinary advancement grants users a substantial boost to their abilities, especially in the case of Zoan-types, which bestows unparalleled physical prowess. However, the risk lies in succumbing to their primal instincts and losing control to their bestial nature.
Luffy’s Devil Fruit, despite belonging to the Zoan-type Mythical branch—the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika (Human Human Fruit, model Nika)—reveals a whole new dimension of awakening. His transformed appearance and abilities, dubbed Gear Fifth, stand apart significantly from the other awakened Zoans witnessed in recent episodes. This enigmatic difference sets Luffy’s journey towards mastering his powers on an exciting and distinct path in the world of One Piece.
Unique Awakenings in One Piece’s Egghead Island Adventure
During the Straw Hats’ current adventure on Egghead Island, they find themselves in conflict with CP0, an elite group of spies and assassins serving the World Government. Among its members are two familiar foes, Rob Lucci and Kaku, both adept users of Zoan Devil Fruits. Lucci’s new awakened form exhibits peculiar flame-shaped black wisps of smoke around his neck and shoulders, while Kaku, in One Piece’s chapter #1072, reveals his own awakened Devil Fruit with the same signature black flames, proving that it’s a common trait among awakened Zoans who retain their sanity during the process—explaining why the Impel Down guards lack such features.
Interestingly, Luffy’s Gear Fifth also showcases wisps of smoke enveloping his shoulders, but unlike flames, they appear white. Moreover, Luffy’s awakened Devil Fruit abilities lean more towards Paramecia-types rather than the typical Zoan transformations, further establishing the uniqueness of his form in the series. This distinctiveness may be attributed to the unconventional grouping of Mythical Zoans with other Zoan-types, a notion supported by the special Road to Laugh Tale vol. 3, wherein Eiichiro Oda confirms that Mythical Zoan users like Kaido, Yamato, Sengoku, and Marco exhibit abilities that surpass mere bestial transformations and align more with the extraordinary traits of Paramecia fruits.
One Piece’s Unique “Dawnbringer” – Luffy’s Overpowered Devil Fruit
In One Piece, Luffy’s Gear Fifth showcases a significant color variation, particularly with the prominent white hue, hinting at his role as the “dawnbringer” and world savior. The distinctive colors of Luffy’s awakening smoke/flames compared to Lucci and Kaku emphasize the exceptional nature of Mythical Zoan users. Luffy’s overwhelming victory over Lucci in their battle highlights their vast differences in power levels.
Twenty-five years since its manga debut, Luffy’s true Devil Fruit abilities are unveiled, revealing their astounding potency. Amid a world filled with individuals possessing unique Devil Fruit powers, this revelation sets Luffy apart, making him an extraordinary and special protagonist in One Piece.