The introduction of Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation in One Piece has been a major moment within the ani-manga community, prompting numerous fans to draw a comparison with Goku’s Ultra Instinct transformation from Dragon Ball Super.
This connection was made due to the similarity between Goku and Luffy in terms of their appearance, as well as because these transformations are the latest developments for the two characters. Moreover, the fact that Goku is seen as being extremely overpowered has led to a trend where any character’s strength is compared against him.
Just Hours after the release of One Piece episode 1071, it appears that Gear 5 has not managed to create the expected hype. Thus, Dragon Ball fans have taken to social media platforms such as Twitter to express their love and support for Goku.
Dragon Ball fans celebrate as the One Piece Gear 5 fails to surpass Ultra Instinct hype by a great margin
In the recent One Piece episode, Luffy is portrayed regaining consciousness. He then starts dancing as he tries to make sense of the situation and the reason for his laughter.
His appearance is completely changed, as he now has white hair, eyebrows, and clothes, a ring of white clouds around his body, pink eyes, and a broad smile on his face. For the meantime, his heart continues to beat like drums.
His new power still has to do with rubberiness, although now it appears that he can even manipulate his surroundings into becoming rubbery. It is said that his powers are limited only by his imagination.
Dragon Ball fans respond to One Piece episode 1071
Dragon Ball fans have witnessed numerous transformations, with Goku’s Super Saiyan transformation be graded among the most iconic. The Ultra Instinct is one such power-up that grants users the ability to detach their minds from their bodies.
This technique allows them to move and engage in combat, autonomous of their thoughts and emotions. It proves highly advantageous in battles as it eliminates the need for thinking and decision-making. Needless to say, it is a very difficult technique to learn and master.
There are various forms of Ultra Instinct. Goku, the first mortal to achieve the divine state, went beyond and achieved distinct forms like the True Ultra Instinct and Perfected/Mastered Ultra Instinct. When Goku uses this technique, his eyes and hair become silver in colour.
Fans perceived a greater hype surrounding this form compared to Gear 5, even after weeks of anticipation and extensive marketing efforts. Although One Piece episode 1071 may have broken the internet days before its release, it could not match the excitement stirred by Goku’s accomplishment of Ultra Instinct.
