For over 20 years, fans believed Monkey D. Luffy was just a quirky rubber man powered by the so-called Gomu Gomu no Mi. But the Wano arc shattered that illusion. Eiichiro Oda revealed one of the biggest plot twists in anime history:
Luffy’s Devil Fruit was never the Gomu Gomu no Mi.
The Truth: Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika
Luffy’s powers come from the Hito Hito no Mi: Model Nika, a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit linked to the legendary Sun God Nika — a symbol of freedom, rebellion, and joy.
The rubbery abilities we saw since episode one? A smokescreen.
| Aspect | Gomu Gomu no Mi | Hito Hito no Mi: Model Nika |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Paramecia (believed) | Mythical Zoan |
| Abilities | Rubber body, elasticity | Reality bending, toon force, rubber body |
| Known User | Monkey D. Luffy | Monkey D. Luffy (post-Wano) |
| Origin | Unknown | Tied to Sun God Nika |
| World Government Role | Classified as ordinary | Hidden and renamed to suppress truth |
The World Government was so terrified of the fruit’s true nature that they renamed it, hid its origin, and tried to erase it from history entirely.
Why? Because the Nika fruit grants a power that breaks all logic.
Gear 5 Is More Than a Power-Up
Luffy’s Gear 5 isn’t just another transformation — it’s a total awakening. When activated, Luffy doesn’t just stretch like rubber. He twists the world around him. His fighting style becomes surreal, cartoonish, and unpredictable.
But more importantly, it represents something bigger: liberation.
This form taps into the essence of the Sun God Nika, whose very laughter was said to bring hope and freedom. Luffy becomes less of a pirate and more of a mythical force.
Was Luffy Always Destined for This?
If Luffy’s fruit is tied to an ancient god of freedom, then this story isn’t just about becoming Pirate King anymore.
It raises deeper questions.
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Was Luffy chosen?
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Is he the reincarnation of Joy Boy?
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Is the One Piece not just a treasure... but a symbol of ultimate freedom?
These are no longer wild fan theories. They're real possibilities now grounded in the canon.
Watch: Luffy’s True Power Explained
Final Thoughts
This isn’t just a new chapter in Luffy’s journey. It’s a redefinition of what One Piece is really about. The reveal of the Hito Hito no Mi: Model Nika changes everything.
Luffy isn’t just stretching his fists anymore.
He’s stretching the meaning of freedom itself.
Very nice keet it up
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