“Kizaru wasn’t going all out”: One Piece Fans Are Slowly Changing Their Minds About Gear 5 Luffy’s Power After Egghead Arc

SUMMARY

• The battle between Kizaru and Gear 5 Luffy was too short and uneventful, making One Piece fans question if Kizaru had actually intended to fight.
• Kizaru never wanted to kill Vegapunk in the first place, and despite following orders, he might have listened to his own motto of justice.
• Additionally, both Kizaru and Luffy could not go all out due to various responsibilities placed on them.

The battle between Kizaru and Luffy at Egghead was being built-up for several chapters in One Piece. Since the moment Kizaru was in charge of eliminating Vegapunk, fans knew that a huge showdown was coming. Yet, the actual battle was wrapped up in just four chapters?

One of the strongest admirals vs. Gear 5 Luffy turned out to be a quick battle, making fans disappointed in Eiichiro Oda. But some time has passed since then, and fans have had the chance to think about the battle. And there is a possibility that Kizaru never went full force in the battle.

The questionable Egghead battle between Kizaru and Luffy in One Piece

Luffy Vs. Kizaru at Egghead in One Piece | Credits: Toei Animation

The battle between Luffy and Kizaru only lasted for a little while. Despite the huge buildup, Luffy landed Gomu Gomu no Star Gun, which made Kizary recognize that he had been badly wounded. At that moment, it proved the superiority of Gear 5, and that Luffy deserved the title of an Emperor.

However, it is possible that either Kizaru or both Luffy and the admiral were holding back. Despite Luffy’s best attack being the Gomu Gomu Bajrang Gang, which is enough to destroy a small island, he did not use it. Despite being a flashy move, Star Gun is not his ultimate power.

Gear 5 Luffy annihilates Kizaru in One Piece | Credits: Toei Animation

Kizaru himself might not have used his full power either. He was expected to show his advanced techniques like Conqueror’s Haki or a Devil Fruit awakening, but neither happened. His moves suddenly seemed lackluster, making fans question if he even wanted to win the fight.

After all, his primary objective was never to fight Luffy. His actual target was Vegapunk, who was also his close colleague. He had ultimately decided to take his orders seriously. He even stabbed directly through Vegapunk to kill him. But it had adverse consequences for the admiral.

Kizaru held back against Luffy during the Egghead battle

Kizaru is reluctant to kill Vegapunk in One Piece | Credits: Toei Animation

Killing Vegapunk and burning down Egghead hurt Kizaru emotionally. This is why he did not make any effort to finish Luffy after he was thrown off the island. He merely admitted that he was deeply wounded and was in no condition to fight. He even lost his usual laid-back nature to snap back at Sakazuki.

Fans have also pointed out that Kizaru did not have enough room to go all out. A serious battle between him and Luffy could have enough destructive power to finish off anyone and anything near them, a liberty that neither of them had. Luffy had to protect his comrades, and Kizaru could not go on a brainless killing spree.

Kizaru questions Luffy’s intentions in One Piece | Credits: Toei Animation

Kizaru likes carrying out justice at his own pace; his motto is uncertain justice, which represents the gray area between morality and absolute justice. It allows Kizaru to operate with more freedom. He might claim to put orders above all else, but Kizaru is a character who is yet to be completely unfolded.

One Piece manga is available to read on Viz Media, and the anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.

Written by Aaheli Pradhan

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