Luffy

Biodata

Power Progression

The chapters below record when abilities are shown or revealed; several appearances occur in videos of Luffy’s future rather than the novel’s present.

Personality

Luffy is fiercely loyal to his friends. After losing to Aokiji, he developed Gear Second because he feared he would otherwise be unable to protect his crew. He also trusts them to find their own way through danger, allowing him to focus on stopping threats they cannot handle alone 5 27.

He is confident, impulsive and determined to become Pirate King. His insistence on making decisions as captain sometimes frustrates his crew, but they also find him reassuring and inspiring 64 90 117 166. In the future video, he refuses to kill Bellamy despite Bellamy attacking him under Doflamingo’s control 164.

Abilities & Skills

Gum-Gum Fruit

Luffy uses his rubber body to stretch his limbs and develop techniques based on elasticity and inflation 5 15 167.

• Gum-Gum Jet Gatling: A rapid barrage of punches that breaks through Lucci’s Tekkai and defeats him 31.
• Gum-Gum Giant Pistol: An enlarged punch that sends Lucci through a wall and destroys a bridge support 27.
• Giant Thunder Axe: Luffy stretches an enlarged foot into storm clouds and strikes Golden Lion with a lightning-wreathed blow, splitting the main floating island 58.

Gear Second

Luffy pumps blood faster through his body, turning red and releasing steam as his speed and power rise 5.

• Uses attacks including Jet Pistol, Jet Bazooka and Jet Gatling 5 25 31.
• Luffy says he cannot maintain the state for long. Law warns that it consumes stamina, strains the heart and could shorten his lifespan 5 25.

Gear Third

By blowing air into his bones, Luffy temporarily enlarges parts of his body and transfers the air between them 15 27.

• Its strength lets him break a massive iron door and damage Lucci 14 27.
• Its size can reduce his speed, and he temporarily shrinks after using it 14 28 29.

Haki

Luffy receives Haki as a reward in the present; the future video shows him using several forms. He later identifies Rayleigh as the person who taught his future self Haki 60 90.

• Armament Haki: Coats his body for attacks and defense, including an enlarged fist used against Chinjao 93 168.
• Observation Haki: Helps him dodge Jean’s weapons 88.
• Conqueror’s Haki: Intimidates the Cruel Bull and clashes with Doflamingo’s Haki 85 165.

Gear Fourth: Boundman

In the future video, Luffy inflates his Haki-coated arm using Muscle Balloon, creating an enormous, bouncing form that retains his rubber elasticity while coated in Armament Haki 166 167.

• Uses elasticity for rapid movement and attacks such as King Kong Gun, Rhino Schneider and Lion Bazooka 166 167.
• The form has a time limit. After it ends, Luffy is exhausted and needs time for his Haki to recover 167.

Relationships

• Monkey D. Garp — Luffy’s grandfather and a Marine vice admiral. His old grudge with Chinjao makes Luffy a target 35 74.
• Monkey D. Dragon — Luffy’s father and a revolutionary. Garp reveals their relationship to Luffy 35.
• Ace — Luffy’s older sworn brother. After seeing a future in which Ace dies, Luffy resolves to save him with Sabo 118 168.
• Sabo — Luffy and Ace’s sworn brother. In the future video, he reunites with Luffy, who had believed him dead, and receives Luffy’s permission to eat Ace’s Flame-Flame Fruit 117 118.
• Nico Robin — Luffy confronts the World Government and CP9 to bring his crewmate back. After defeating Lucci, he asks her to return with the crew 11 31.
• Nami — His navigator and crewmate. Golden Lion abducts her for her navigational skills, prompting Luffy and the crew to fight for her return 40 51.
• Vivi — A friend who remains close to Luffy and the crew after their adventures in Alabasta 12 36.
• Shanks — A longtime supporter who praises Luffy’s growth and looks forward to seeing him again 5 60.
• Trafalgar Law — Luffy’s future pirate ally. The two fight their way toward Doflamingo together 63 149 157.
• Rayleigh — In the future video, Luffy names him as his Haki teacher; the present-day Luffy has yet to meet him 90 91.
• Bartolomeo — A devoted fan inspired to become a pirate after witnessing Luffy face execution in Loguetown 105.

Story Role

Enies Lobby

In the displayed Enies Lobby video, Luffy orders Usopp to shoot the World Government’s flag after learning who Robin’s enemy is. The crew then searches the Tower of Justice for the keys to her handcuffs 11 12.

Luffy holds Rob Lucci off so Franky can reach Robin. Despite severe exhaustion, he defeats Lucci with Gum-Gum Jet Gatling and calls for Robin to return. The crew subsequently escapes Enies Lobby 25 31 32.

Golden Lion

A video shows Golden Lion abducting Nami and threatening the East Blue. After seeing the threat, the present-day Straw Hats decide to turn the Thousand Sunny around and return home 40 41.

In the video, Golden Lion initially defeats Luffy and several crewmates. Luffy later confronts him again and wins with a lightning-wreathed Gear Third attack 48 58. Afterward, Luffy reveals that he has received Haki as a reward 60.

Future: Dressrosa

A future video shows Luffy entering the Corrida Colosseum as Lucy, competing for Ace’s Flame-Flame Fruit and encountering opponents including Chinjao. There he reunites with Sabo, whom he had believed dead 67 74 118.

Luffy and Law advance toward Doflamingo with help from allies across Dressrosa. After Gear Fourth initially runs out, Luffy recovers and defeats Doflamingo with a final King Kong Gun 138 149 167 168. He later helps Rebecca reunite with Kyros and escapes Dressrosa while its residents cover his departure 169 170.

Notable Quotes

“Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to protect my friends!” 5

“I never said I gave up! I won’t fall again until I’ve beaten you!” 31

“I don’t want to be a boss or some great pirate. If you’re in trouble, just call us too! We’ll definitely come help you.” 171