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One of the most historical moments inOne Pieceis when Monkey D Luffy uses Red Roc to deliver a powerful punch that guarantees him victory on the battlefield against Kaido. This ability was more than just a display of sheer strength, as it was proof that Luffy has now the ability to go against the most powerful of enemies in the world.
This technique allowed Luffy to punch enemies inOne Piecewith fists of flames. The Red Roc ability in itself is actually an enlarged version of the gum red hawk which Luffy executes using third gear. But the question is why is the Red Roc considered so important and how viable will it be in the future? To answer this, let’s break down this powerful technique.
Luffy’s Red Roc Technique Explained
Red Roc’s Debut
Before we dive into how powerful this technique is, it is important to know when Red Roc was first used. The technique was first used in chapter 1000 of the manga and episode 1015 of the one-piece anime. In the battle of Onigashima, Luffy managed to defeatKaido’s powerful alliesbefore making his way to the two final Yonko, Big Mom and Kaido, who were waiting for his arrival.
The previous encounter we witnessed between Kaido and Luffy did not end up well for our protagonist. With just one blow from Kaido’s Thunder Bagua, Luffy had to face a devastating defeat. But this time, Luffy had come prepared and spent most of his time in Udon training hard.
Luffy Uses Red Roc
After Luffy makes his way to the top of Onigashima, he walks past the Yonko, ignoring Kaido and Big Mom completely, and goes to check up on his comrade Kin’emon. Taking this as disrespect,Kaido quickly reminds Luffyof how their last encounter went and how badly he was defeated at his hands.
But Luffy was now a changed man and, instead of displaying any fear, the pirate with incredible speed rushes towards Kaido and lands a powerful blow on Yonko. This powerful punch shocks both Big Mom and Kaido to their very core, and it is not long before they realize thatLuffy has become incredibly powerful.
Gum Gum Red Roc: Luffy’s Fusion of Strength and Haki
In its true essence, the Red Roc is a modified version of Monkey D Luffy’s Red Hawk attack. While Red Hawk relies on theStandard Armament Haki, the Red Roc is fused with Advanced Armament Haki, which makes the attack faster and more powerful.
Basically, Luffy combines several techniques to deal a single powerful blow to his enemies. The third gear Luffy uses makes his body significantly larger. So, by using the third gear, he inflates his fist and uses the Gum Gum Red Hawk to ignite it while the Advanced Armament Haki hardens his fist. This gives us the Gum Gum Red Roc which is strong enough to penetrate Kaido’s scales and deal a considerable amount of damage.
How Important Will Red Roc Be In The Future
There is no doubt that the debut of Red Roc will go down as one of the most iconic moments of One Piece. But it is also worth noting that Luffy has evolved considerably and has added a lot of more powerful attacks to his arsenal. Now thatLuffy has Gear 5,it’s kind of hard to say if we will see him using the Gum Gum Red Roc again.
But this only means that Luffy will become more and more powerful with time and will prove himself as the strongest pirate in the world. Red Roc will forever be remembered as a defining moment for our beloved protagonist and we can only expect Luffy to grow more as he faces more formidable foes inOne Piece.
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One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates' ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga’s popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
