One Piece: 5 Greatest Fights to Watch Before Luffy’s Gear 5 Episode
One Piece is an action-adventure animated series based on Monkey D. Luffy and his group of pirates in search of the legendary treasure of the pirate King. The series is widely lauded for its captivating storytelling actions, and an expansive imaginative world filled with forceful figures. Moreover, the epic and emotional storyline and iconic art style make the series breathtakingly beautiful. One Piece is known for its pulse-pounding actions and fight scenes. The series is engulfed with many memorable battles that spear around different arcs, locations, and enemies and are far enough to raise your adrenaline.
1. Sanji Vs Jabra
The Straw Hat’s fight against CP9 Jabra was intense, and both fighters used their physical skills to clash. The fight spans around two episodes (413 and 414). Usopp, who was killed nearby by the wolfish Jabra, is powerfully struck back by Sanji using his incredibly durable technique, Diable Jambe. The fight scenes show Sanji’s bravery and add spice to his new technique.
2. Luffy Vs Doflamingo
Luffy’s and Doflamingo’s major fight took place in the Dressrosa Arc of the series; it has spanned several episodes, and its intense part happens in episode 723 “A Collision”. Luffy was enraged by Doflamingo for his cruelty to his people and wanted to avenge Law, who was badly injured. The collision with the loudmouth villain makes every moment utterly fervent. The Dressrosa act was a game-changer for Luffy because it showed off his incredible fighting skills. As he faced a strong opponent who challenged his Haki, which is essentially for fighting Yonkou. Doflamingo was under a real challenge when he faced off with Luffy’s gear-fourth attack and was knocked off by his final blow.
Also Read: Netflix’s One Piece Series Hires ‘The Witcher’ Composers for Iconic Score
3. Zoro Vs King
The clash between the second strongest member of Straw Hat and the powerful subordinate of Kaido, the King, was one of the anticipated battles in the Wano Country Arc. Zoro managed to block the King’s attack and challenged him to a one-on-one duel. The King’s Lunarian ability gave him resistance to Zoro’s slashes. The fight reaches its climax when Zoro unlocks the King’s Haki coating, which allows him to infuse his sword with all his power. Zoro then awakens his “kingly ambition” and revealed one of the rare Conqueror’s Haki, bearing a thrilling moment of Zoro ascending to a new height of swordsmanship.
Also Read Anime: 10 Heroes Who Are As Best As They Think They Are!
4. Kid and Trafalgar D water Law Vs Big Mom
The epic battle in Wano Country happens when Kid and Law team up with Luffy, Zoro, and Killer to defeat Big Mom and Kaido on the rooftop of Onigashima. After Zoro attacks, Kaido, Kid, and Law throw Big Mom off the roof using their Awakened Devil Fruits. They managed to trap Big Mom in a soundless bubble that resisted her soul-stealing technique and finally pushed her into a void which resulted in her defeat.
Also Read: After Boruto, New Naruto Anime Coming in September- Was it All Infinite Tsukoyomi?
5. Sanji Vs Queen
The most powerful battle between Sanji and the Queen begins when Sanji rushes to help Chopper, who was fighting the Queen on the performance floor in Onigashima. Sanji used his Diable Jambe to defeat Queen, but then Queen recovers quickly. The clash continues until the Queen uses various attacks that resemble Sanji’s siblings’ power. Sanji then unlocks his latent abilities as a Vinsmoke, which gives him an exoskeleton to protect him from damage. He also awakened his Conqueror’s Haki coating, which allowed him to give a final blow to the Queen.
Also Read: Netflix Reveals First One Piece Live Action Look With Enormous Real Life Set Designs
The One Piece Gear Fifth is set to air on August 6. The trailer of One Piece’s debut anime released on July 22nd confirms the arrival of Gear 5. The anime debut will significantly reveal Gear 5 and the lore surrounding it, which also notably depicts Luffy’s Devil Fruit, which is one of the biggest events to happen in One Piece.