Although Luffy and the Monkey God have escaped from the island, the reality remains unchanged: Luffy’s current strength has not been sufficient for the next phase of the story in One Piece. The Monkey God is one of Luffy’s most formidable opponents, suggesting that the upcoming battles will be even more intense.
Therefore, to address the core issue, Luffy needs a powerful boost that could surpass Gear 5 and enable him to confront the Monkey God as well as all future enemies. Eiichiro Oda may have hinted that Luffy could acquire abilities reminiscent of the Hindu deity and that he possesses immense strength that has been unrivaled in One Piece up to this point.
Eiichiro Oda Establishes a New Connection Between Luffy and the God Hanuman
Eiichiro Oda has repeatedly clarified that Luffy’s character is inspired by the Hindu deity Hanuman. The initial connection is established through his name. Luffy’s full name is Monkey D. Luffy, while Hanuman is a Vanara, a monkey-like deity in Hindu mythology.
Another connection between Luffy and Hanuman lies in their shared love for food. Both characters are known for their insatiable appetites. In fact, Hanuman’s appetite is legendary to the point where he once flew to the sun to consume it, demonstrating that his hunger could literally reach astronomical proportions.
The final connection between Luffy and the God Hanuman is manifested in Luffy’s Gear 5 state. The most powerful attack of Luffy in Gear 5 is called Gomu Gomu no Bajrang Gun, inspired by Hanuman’s title: Bajrang Bali. Furthermore, Luffy has the ability to grow or reduce his size at will, similar to Hanuman.
The Connection Between Luffy and Hanuman Might Grant Him New Powers
Recently, Dr. Vegapunk explained the immense power of the Mother Flame, a source of energy currently being utilized by the World Government. It closely resembles the sun. Hence, it is possible, like Hanuman consuming the sun, that Luffy could consume the Mother Flame, which may enable him to gain even greater strength than Gear 5.
According to Hindu mythology, when Hanuman approached the sun, he was struck by Indra, the king of the gods. This led to Hanuman’s father taking him into the cosmos. Thus, to repair the damage and appease his father, other deities granted Hanuman immense strength, making him one of the most powerful figures in Hindu mythology.
If Oda has drawn inspiration from Hanuman for Luffy, then it is possible, just like Hanuman, that Luffy could consume the Mother Flame, which would grant him extraordinary powers to face the ultimate challenges ahead.
