The main character of the popular manga and anime series “One Piece,” Monkey D. Luffy, is a strong contender for the position of Pirate King for a number of reasons. Here are a few of the many reasons we think Monkey D. Luffy will rise to the rank of Pirate King. To begin with, Luffy is hellbent on attaining the title of Pirate King. Since the beginning of the series, his goal has been to become the Pirate King by locating the legendary treasure known as “One Piece.”
And second, Luffy is incredibly powerful and strong. Because of the devil fruit he ate as a child, he can stretch his body like rubber and use this ability to his advantage. His willpower and determination are also formidable, helping him overcome the many difficulties that arise during his voyage.
Thirdly, Luffy is backed up by an impressive crew of allies and companions known as the Straw Hat Pirates. Each member of this crew possesses unique strengths and skills that come in handy during battle. By working together, they’ve been able to overcome formidable obstacles and help Luffy get closer to his ultimate goal of becoming the Pirate King.
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Finally, Luffy is driven by a deep sense of justice and compassion, putting himself in harm’s way for many characters throughout the series while remaining true to his principles. A popular and respected figure among the pirate community, he is willing to risk his life to protect his friends and allies, as well as innocent people, and will stand up against injustice.
Considering all of this, Luffy is an extremely strong and viable contender for the position of Pirate King. Luffy has a wide variety of skills and abilities that will propel him to the top of the pirate industry. The following are examples of such abilities:
Powers and Skills of Monkey D. Luffy
Luffy has the ability to stretch his body like rubber, known as the “Gomu Gomu no Mi” or “Rubber Rubber Fruit.” Next, he has the ability to focus his energy and “Gear Second” and “Gear Third” to make his punches and kicks even more devastating.
Gear Fourth: Boundman is Luffy’s ability to temporarily increase his strength and speed by drawing on his adrenaline. Gear Four: Tankman is his temporary boost in strength and resistance to damage gained by drawing on his blood supply. Not to mention his newly discovered “Gear Fifth” ability to influence climate and ocean currents.
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The Haki, also known as “Haoshoku Haki” (Conqueror’s Haki), “Busshoku Haki” (Armament Haki), and “Kenbunshoku Haki,” are extremely rare abilities in the pirate world that allow their users to sense and dominate the willpower of others and the environment (Observation Haki).
The list continues with his proficiency with swords and fighting styles, which he learned from his adopted brother, Portgas D. Ace. And because of his strong will and determination, he will recover rapidly from his wounds.
These are Luffy’s primary abilities at the moment, but keep in mind that the series is ongoing, so he may acquire others as the story develops. In contrast, Luffy is currently on Egghead Island in the “One Piece” manga and anime series, where he is assisting Dr. Vegapunk in his attempt to leave the island. The Seraphims created by Dr. Vegapunk are legendary Marine weapons.
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To what extent Luffy will actually become the Pirate King is still up in the air; the story is ongoing, and the decision ultimately rests with the series’ creator, Eiichiro Oda. We have listed all the powers and reasons that might help Luffy to climb the ladder to becoming the Pirate King.