Luffy

Biodata

Background

Garp trained Luffy as a child in the forest behind Foosha Village. Luffy later recalled being left among wild beasts and being tied to a balloon and sent into the sky 4 45.

Luffy became a pirate despite Garp’s wish that he join the Marines. Before arriving at Water 7, he defeated Crocodile, and his crew caused an uproar at Enies Lobby for Robin’s sake 8 44.

Appearance

Luffy wears a straw hat given to him by Shanks. His wanted poster at Water 7 shows him grinning broadly 36 83.

• In Gear Second, his skin turns red and white vapor rises from his body 37.
• After Feng Lei forces him out of Gear Third at Water 7, he temporarily shrinks to a knee-high size 40.

Personality

Luffy is determined to protect his companions. After Chopper transforms into a rampaging monster to help the crew escape, Luffy blames himself for not being strong enough to keep them safe and returns to fight Feng Lei 38 39.

Although he willingly confronts powerful opponents, Luffy can recognize when he is outmatched. At Water 7, he tells Nami and Robin to run after Feng Lei blocks his giant fist; at Sabaody, he warns Kid and Law that attacking Feng Lei could get them all wiped out 40 68.

Abilities & Skills

Rubber body

Luffy can stretch his limbs and use their elasticity to propel attacks. He is called a Rubber Man, though Feng Lei’s Armament Haki punches hurt him despite his rubber body 37 40.

• Gum-Gum Pistol: Stretches an arm back before launching his fist forward 37.
• Fruit identity: Shanks and his crew identify Luffy as the eater of the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika, and have plans to help him awaken it 83.

Gear Second

Luffy accelerates his blood flow, reddening his skin and producing white vapor. At Sabaody, he uses it to reach Feng Lei ahead of Kid 37 69.

• Gum-Gum Jet Twin Pistols: Launches both stretched arms forward together 38.
• Jet Bazooka: Attacks with both fists at high speed 69.

Gear Third

Luffy bites his thumb and blows air into his bones to enlarge his limbs 40.

• Gum-Gum Giant Pistol: Enlarges his fist to roughly the size of a house 40.
• Gum-Gum Giant Axe: Transfers air to his foot for a giant downward kick 40.
• Gum-Gum Giant Revolving Bullet: Spins his enlarged fist at high speed 40.
• At Water 7, Feng Lei blocks the Giant Pistol with one hand and forces Luffy out of Gear Third with an Armament Haki punch 40.

Relationships

• Garp — Luffy’s grandfather. He disapproves of Luffy becoming a pirate, but he and Aokiji allow the Straw Hats to escape after their capture at Water 7 44 60.
• Monkey D. Dragon — Luffy’s father and the leader of the Revolutionary Army. After Luffy’s capture at Sabaody, Dragon arranges for Ivankov to help him escape Impel Down 84 89.
• Ace — Luffy’s sworn older brother. After learning Ace faces execution, Luffy declares that he will save him 101 102.
• Shanks — Gave Luffy his treasured straw hat and promised to meet him again at the top. After Luffy’s capture, Shanks makes plans to help him escape 83 88.
• Feng Lei — The Marine who defeats and captures Luffy at Water 7 and again at Sabaody. Luffy recognizes him as a dangerous opponent 40 68 69 77.
• Koby — A Marine who hopes to surpass Luffy and become an Admiral. He worries for Luffy during the Water 7 fight but fears defying Feng Lei 9 37 40.
• Rayleigh — Attempts to help Luffy and his crew at Sabaody and is captured. Once freed in Impel Down, Luffy insists on rescuing him too 74 77 89.
• Ivankov — Frees Luffy on Dragon’s orders and agrees to help him save Ace 89 102.

Story Role

Water 7

At Franky House, Luffy learns that his crew’s new ship is finished and that his bounty has risen to 300 million Beli. Feng Lei arrives to arrest the Straw Hats and knocks out the Franky Family with Conqueror’s Haki, prompting Luffy to confront him 35 36.

Luffy fights Feng Lei using Gear Second and Gear Third but is defeated. Feng Lei captures him and the other Straw Hats; although Aokiji attempts to take custody of them, the Marines escort them to Garp’s warship 37 40 41 44. Garp and Aokiji later allow the crew to escape Water 7 60.

Sabaody Archipelago

After Luffy attacks the Celestial Dragon Saint Charlos, Sengoku sends Feng Lei to arrest the Straw Hats. Luffy, Kid, and Law fight Marines outside the auction house, but Feng Lei intercepts and defeats all three captains 60 67 69.

Rayleigh and Kuma attempt to intervene, but Feng Lei threatens Jewelry Bonney to deter Kuma and ultimately defeats Rayleigh. Luffy and the other captured pirates are placed in Seastone handcuffs and taken toward Impel Down 74 77 84.

Impel Down and Marineford

Sentenced to life imprisonment on Level 6, Luffy is freed by Ivankov and Inazuma. He asks them to release Rayleigh and agrees to free Kid, Law, and Crocodile to help with the breakout 89.

The escapees flee aboard a captured warship, where Luffy learns from Karasu that Ace is to be executed. Luffy and his allies then arrive at Marineford to save him 101 102 106. Feng Lei transfers one of Whitebeard’s vibrating attacks into Luffy’s group and confronts the escapees in the inner bay 107.

Notable Quotes

“I’ll never let anyone take my companions away again!” 38

“Nami! Robin! Run! I’m no match for him!” 40

“I’m here to save you!” 106