Gear 5 is the awakened state of Luffy’s Gomu Gomu no Mi, originally known as Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. It grants Luffy's already rubbery body even more strength, flexibility, and freedom.
It allows him to fight in any way he pleases, making him the "Warrior of Liberation." In this state, Luffy's heartbeat takes on a musical rhythm known as the "Drums of Liberation." His appearance changes with his hair and clothes turning white, eyes having red ring-like pupils, and white clouds floating around his neck.
It is said that the powers of this legendary Mythical Zoan-type devil fruit are only limited by its user’s imagination.
With his Gear 5 abilities, something the Five Elders referred to as “the most ridiculous power in the world”, Luffy can run through midair while igniting a fire in his wake and spinning like a top to become a burrowing drill, overpowering even the strongest opponents, like Kaido, an infamous Emperor.
In Gear 5, Luffy's already rubbery body becomes even more malleable. He can take hits without getting hurt, and his head can warp and wrap around weapons. When Kaidou tried to smash him into the ground, Luffy's body simply squished and returned to its original shape. Luffy can also utilize the limb inflation of Gear 3 and muscle inflation of Gear 4 without needing to pump air into his body first, greatly increasing his strength.
Luffy's rubbery nature extends into the environment around him. He can stretch a section of the roof and use it to bounce back powerful attacks like Kaidou's Bolo Breath. The altered terrain remains elastic, allowing Luffy to cushion himself from powerful blows or bounce off surfaces to launch himself. He can even apply his rubbery effect to intangible matter like lightning.
Despite its strength, Gear 5 consumes a lot of energy, causing exhaustion and fatigue, and he remains vulnerable to cutting attacks. Also, Luffy's inexperience with the form makes it harder to maintain, and there is a risk of losing control of the "Sun God" Nika.
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