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[georly]

I've seen comments that there might be a different variation of Gear 4th.

First, Bound Man......and then maybe a "Slim Man" mode? That would be be badass.

Not sure I want a slim, super-powered luffy. I'm quite happy with his gear 4th. Moving forward, it'd be nice if he combined all 3 gears, like he was combining the first two. No need to call it gear 5th, I don't think. Just add jet-gigant before each move.

I wonder if 4th has a side-effect like 3rd did, initially.

 

[Imperial Bishop]

Not only does Gear 4th look similar to Nightmare Luffy and there's 784 = 487 thing, but the color spread is full of Thriller Bark-esque zombies.

 

[Dugna]

Man by the end Luffy will probably find some way to make a blade and basically do every single job of his crew in one go, combat wise that's.

 

[Imperial Bishop]

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

His moveset is completely different from Nightmare Luffy though. But over-all he definitely looks very similar, although his stomach in particular and parts of his arms look very different.

Man by the end Luffy will probably find some way to make a blade and basically do every single job of his crew in one go, combat wise that's.

Lol, nope.

 

[GaimeGuy]

Nyoom

 

[Rutger]

This was great, haha.

The arm cannon sold me. It's such a silly idea that it's perfect for Luffy.

 

[pelicansurf]

The more time goes by, the more I really like Gear 4 Luffy. Oda da best.

 

[Chie Satonaka]

I didn't expect that.

It's silly, but it works. It's such a Luffy type move. It's inventive and ridiculous at the same time.

And yeah, I also think this is just one of many Gear Fourth variatons. That he actually named it "Boundman" seems to make that clear. Even though he's still fast in this form, I feel like there's probably another one that is based on raw speed or something similar.

Oda is amazing.

 

[GG-Duo]

First reaction: aww this is really stupid-looking, I hate modern Oda designs.

Second reaction: um, wow, these moves are cool and super creative. Plane? Change punch direction in mid air? Pure Oda!

Third reaction: ahh screw it Oda has always made "ugly" art (think of how many times new readers complain about One Piece's art) that gets awesome over time. I'll embrace this.

Hype!

 

[woopWOOP]

Gear 4 looks utterly ridiculous.

I love it.

 

[Dugna]

Lol, nope.

Probably would so he could make some quick jokes with Zoro or fight enemies that requires it, I mean he already has moves like Axe and such him making a literal rubber blade wouldn't be far off.

 

[Lunar15]

Gear Fourth is fucking crazy.

The first punch that sent Doffy soaring was one for the books.

Yeah, I really, really, really loved that panel. Doflamingo getting up and telling the guy "I'd like to ask the same damn question" is absolutely stellar.

It was a total "get wrecked" moment.

 

[Jpop]

Probably would so he could make some quick jokes with Zoro or fight enemies that requires it, I mean he already has moves like Axe and such him making a literal rubber blade wouldn't be far off.

Lol, that's never gonna happen. His axe move is just him smashing things with his leg it has nothing to do with the move being like an actual axe.

Yeah, I really, really, really loved that panel. Doflamingo getting up and telling the guy "I was just wondering the same fucking thing" is absolutely stellar.

No, lie I hope Doflamingo continues to get bodied and has no trump card.

 

[Aaronrules380]

Yeah, I really, really, really loved that panel. Doflamingo getting up and telling the guy "I was just wondering the same fucking thing" is absolutely stellar.

Yeah, I loved that bit

 

[Dugna]

Lol, that's never gonna happen. His axe move is just him smashing things with his leg it has nothing to do with the move being like an actual axe.

You think Luffy is stupid in fights?

 

[Imperial Bishop]

I still love that Oda refuses to give Luffy the mainstream cool and stylish power up designs, and goes with something silly and wacky design-wise.

Shows that he's still Oda. lol

 

[Aaronrules380]

I still love that Oda refuses to give Luffy the mainstream cool and stylish power up designs, and goes with something silly and wacky design-wise.

Shows that he's still Oda. lol

best part is one piece is super mainstream in Japan

 

[Jpop]

You think Luffy is stupid in fights?

No?

I don't think him having a move with axe in the name is comparable to him turning a part of of his rubber body into a blade.

I mean really, a rubber blade? C'mon...

 

[GaimeGuy]

best part is one piece is super mainstream in Japan

That's putting it lightly

 

[Aaronrules380]

That's putting it lightly

I'm aware lol

 

[GG-Duo]

I still love that Oda refuses to give Luffy the mainstream cool and stylish power up designs, and goes with something silly and wacky design-wise.

Shows that he's still Oda. lol

Exactly, and I love Oda for it. It keeps things fresh.

And it's not like One Piece is devoid of slick and stylish moments, but they're usually reserved for Zoro.

 

[Lunar15]

No, lie I hope Doflamingo continues to get bodied and has no trump card.

Nah, I want a fight. This is Do-fuckin-flamingo. I've been waiting for Luffy to fight him for ages. I want it to be intense.

 

[TheRealTalker]

love Gear 4

the look and its current techniques screams like something Luffy would do..... rather then being some serious design

 

[Kreed]

Not only does Gear 4th look similar to Nightmare Luffy and there's 784 = 487 thing, but the color spread is full of Thriller Bark-esque zombies.

The Nightmare Luffy form was pretty popular, so it was just a matter of time before Oda came up with a way to incorporate it permanently within the bounds of the story. In addition within the story itself, Luffy probably wanted Gear 4 to look like Nightmare Luffy because of how cool the form was in his mind vs having to look that way for Gear 4 to work.

 

[hohoXD123]

Yeah, guess that I called that, haha.

Do you guys expect him to pull out Gear 5 like last time with Gear 3?

Na, he says "Gear 4th Bounce man (Or Bound man?)" so maybe unlike Gear 2nd or 3rd, Gear 4th has different forms which are similar enough to still be Gear 4th but not different enough to be another gear, don't know how that would work though.

 

[Imperial Bishop]

It's funny how previous antagonists underestimate the gears based on looks.

Blueno underestimated Gear 2nd. Got rekt.
Lucci underestimated Gear 3rd. Got knocked through a building.
Doffy underestimated Gear 4th. Got blown away.

The Nightmare Luffy form was pretty popular, so it was just a matter of time before Oda came up with a way to incorporate it permanently within the bounds of the story. In addition within the story itself, Luffy probably wanted Gear 4 to look like Nightmare Luffy because of how cool the form was in his mind vs having to look that way for Gear 4 to work.

Was Nightmare Luffy that popular? I didn't assume that a lot of fans clung onto it that much.

 

[pelicansurf]

I still love that Oda refuses to give Luffy the mainstream cool and stylish power up designs, and goes with something silly and wacky design-wise.

Shows that he's still Oda. lol

He saves all those for Zoro, lol. He's the mainstream coolness surrogate.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

He saves all those for Zoro, lol. He's the mainstream coolness surrogate.

And yet Luffy tops those popularity polls every time

 

[pelicansurf]

And yet Luffy tops those popularity polls every time

It's because everyone knows that dopey G4 Luffy, giant ass G3 Fists, and billowing G2 smoke is where it's at. Silly and powerful is the coolest thing ever.

 

[Fidelis Hodie]

It's because everyone knows that dopey G4 Luffy, giant ass G3 Fists, and billowing G2 smoke is where it's at. Silly and powerful is the coolest thing ever.

Pretty much. Which is why fourth gear fits so well.

 

[hohoXD123]

It was so goofy yet so awesome, good to get some clarification on what was going on.

And gear three was just him blowing air into his bones?

Also, what would the weakness of gear four be because I'm not really seeing it.

Maybe it's just him not being able to walk since he has to bounce everywhere. Or if it's involving his muscles he may become very fatigued/paralysed afterwards. There is probably a major downside, no reason for him to have waited this long before using it otherwise.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Probably won't look as good. :/

Wtf happened to the animation in one piece?! The buelo, no 2 vs zoro were so great!

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Gear 4 would've been overkill against Caesar, and I doubt he would want to bounce all over the place while underwater

 

[dabig2]

Exactly, and I love Oda for it. It keeps things fresh.

And it's not like One Piece is devoid of slick and stylish moments, but they're usually reserved for Zoro.

Law has been getting quite a few of his own slick/stylish moments too these past couple years. Actually, mostly everything Law does seems to be of that nature. I love that because it further amplifies the zany antics of the SH crew, mainly Luffy

 

[360pages]

Law ability is far too OP to join the Straw hats. I expect someone more obscure that no one really thinks about. Like Baby 5 or something if anyone does join after this arc.

Like how everyone expected Vivi to join but we got Robin

 

[Grexeno]

Randomly Bellamy becomes a Straw Hat

 

[Man God]

Dolfy is tall, each Grand Line crew member has been taller than the last.

 

[Grexeno]

DOFFY FOR NEXT NAKAMA

 

[Sibersk Esto]

STRAW HAT-DONQUIXOTE FAMILY ALLIANCE TO TAKE DOWN KAIDOU

 

[Grexeno]

STRAW HAT-DONQUIXOTE FAMILY ALLIANCE TO TAKE DOWN KAIDOU

VIVI IS FINAL VILLAIN OF SERIES

 

[Man God]

The other tradition is that each Grand Line crewmember is older than the last. Dolfy would have to secretly be 80.

 

[Grexeno]

The other tradition is that each Grand Line crewmember is older than the last. Dolfy would have to secretly be 80.

I wouldn't put too much stock into these patterns lol.

 

[smurfx]

Law ability is far too OP to join the Straw hats. I expect someone more obscure that no one really thinks about. Like Baby 5 or something if anyone does join after this arc.

Like how everyone expected Vivi to join but we got Robin

jimbei is still supposed to join. maybe he and wadatsumi will show up at the end of this arc and give the strawhats and law a ride to the next island. him showing up would also be important as he can negotiate with big mama if the other strawhats are captured. i still think bonney will be the next female to join.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Doffy is 41, which would make him older than everyone except brook

 

[Grexeno]

Seriously, I would not be shocked if Bellamy actually did join the crew, though this idea is probably insane.

 

[Jpop]

jimbei is still supposed to join. maybe he and wadatsumi will show up at the end of this arc and give the strawhats and law a ride to the next island. him showing up would also be important as he can negotiate with big mama if the other strawhats are captured. i still think bonney will be the next female to join.

I really don't want Jinbei joining. I want someone completely new from one of the islands they visit.

 

[Man God]

Doffy is 41, which would make him older than everyone except brook

Yep, not old enough!

 

[360pages]

jimbei is still supposed to join. maybe he and wadatsumi will show up at the end of this arc and give the strawhats and law a ride to the next island. him showing up would also be important as he can negotiate with big mama if the other strawhats are captured. i still think bonney will be the next female to join.

I actually wouldn't mind that too much. Since Jimbei has been in about 3 arcs. (Impel Down, MarineFord and Fishman Island)

Though I wouldn't mind another female, a Fishman would be cool too. I love Law, but he just would feel too obvious for a main stay.

 

[Grexeno]

I really don't want Jinbei joining. I want someone completely new from one of the islands they visit.

I mean

he kind of already did.