There's no denying that Luffy has won these battles with some help.
Much has rained since the premiere of the One Piece anime back in 1999, because It has already exceeded 1,000 episodes and counting. Throughout this time, we have accompanied Luffy's crew on countless adventures around the world as they search for Gol D. Roger's treasure. Eiichiro Oda's work stands out for many elements, such as its combats, since, at the end of the day, it is still a Shonen fighting anime.
During these more than 20 years, we have seen Luffy face multiple enemies, being surpassed even in terms of power, but, one way or another, he has managed to emerge victorious. However, Some of these battles were decided by very convenient circumstances., which makes us sad that Luffy won because he is the protagonist and the story could not advance if he lost. Next, we will tell you some examples and argue why we think so.
Luffy VS Arlong
Luffy should have died in the fight against Arlong
The entire East Blue saga served as a teaser for the story and journey of these protagonists. But even though it could be dismissed as an introductory arc, it doesn't mean that the villain isn't relevant. And that's because Arlong and Her crew almost defeated the Straw Hats when they visited Nami's home..
Luffy and his crew get involved in this conflict, so the captain ends up fighting Arlong. However, at one point in the fight, the villain and his comrades submerge Luffy's entire body in the sea. If we stick to how Devil Fruits work in contact with the seaLuffy should have lost his powers and died there. Instead, the Straw Hats pulled Luffy's head out of the water, stretching his neck, so that he could breathe until he could free himself from his bonds. This was definitely a very convenient thing to do.
Luffy VS Crocodile
Little by little, Luffy was gaining a reputation. However, everything would change after the events of the Alabasta Arc, as this is when he would begin to be considered a true pirate. And Luffy and company enter this country and end up involved in a major conflict against the Baroque Works organization, led by Crocodile, who was one of the Shichibukai.
At first, Luffy was not able to touch Crocodile's body due to the properties of his Devil Fruit and had no mastery of Haki. Therefore, he was defeated in the first fights against the leader of Baroque Works. However, Everything changes when the young man discovers that his fists are covered in his sweator his blood, is able to hit Crocodile effectively. And this is quite strange, considering that it has been explained that Logia fruit users can only be touched with Haki. So we can consider this victory as undeserved.
Luffy VS Gecko Moria
This unusual transformation of Luffy was very convenient and useful in defeating Moria
The Thriller Bark arc may not be a favorite for many people, but This is the place where many interesting things happenlike that epic moment of Zoro, or the most unusual transformation of Luffy. We are referring to his state of Nightmare Luffy, which arises after he was possessed by many shadows, granting him an abrupt increase in power that he used to defeat Moria.
Evidently, the Straw Hats would not have could survive Moria without the help of this new transformation, which occurred with a combination of many factors, including luck. And after this, the topic of this form of Luffy has never been mentioned.
Luffy vs Katakuri
Katakuri positioned himself as the most formidable enemy he faced. Luffy had faced him, since he was superior in everything. Not only did he have more combat experience, but his fruit was more versatile than Luffy's and he had great mastery of Observation Haki.
Luffy and company were surprised by Katakuri's devastating power, as he proved to be superior in every way. However, this all falls apart a bit after one of Katakuri's sisters hurt Luffy, for which the villain, in response, wounds himself to be on equal terms. Some might consider this honor, but there is no point in showing honor against someone who planned to kill his mother. Later, Katakuri surrenders, even though he is more powerful than Luffy.
Luffy VS Kaido
Kaido should have killed Luffy every time he had the chance, preventing his convenient awakening.
Kaido was considered the strongest creature in the entire world. This is an extremely powerful and combat experienced manwhich far exceeded Luffy's power.
Kaido defeated Luffy several times before Luffy had his awakening and stole the victory. But the funny thing is that, even though Kaido is considered a pretty scary and brutal character, He simply threw Luffy off the island instead of delivering the final blow. and decisive. This was a rather foolish thing to do, as Luffy took advantage of it to return once again.
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