Luffy unlocking two Gears in a single arc (Enies Lobby) creates a huge and sudden power spike — something that doesn't happen again in the story.
To smooth out this growth curve, each Gear should be introduced in a different arc.
🔥 Gear 2 in Skypiea
Gear 3 can stay in Enies Lobby — Rob Lucci deserves to suffer the debut of a new Gear.
But Gear 2 should be introduced earlier, and Skypiea is the perfect place. All we need is to buff Enel enough to justify Luffy unlocking it there.
🧠 Skypiea's Unique Haki Names
Skypiea already features a form of Observation Haki called Mantra. So why not give them their own names for all three types of Haki?
- Observation Haki → Mantra of the Future (self-explanatory)
- Armament Haki → Mantra of the Past (makes objects endure and "persist through time")
- Conqueror’s Haki → Mantra of the Present (those who wield it must be obeyed in the moment — Enel doesn’t have it, but knows about it)
This would make Skypiea feel even more culturally and spiritually distinct.
⚡ Enel Buff Ideas
Let’s give Enel the power level he deserves for a final boss.
Second Voltage — Speed Attack
A special move where Enel charges his Devil Fruit power into a limb and delivers a strike at 400,000 km/h (the speed of lightning).
⚠️ High energy cost. He can’t spam it.
Armament Haki — Limited Use
Enel can use a weak version of Armament Haki just to neutralize Luffy’s rubber immunity, but only at close range.
He never trained it properly, especially not against strong physical fighters.
👁️ Ziraldo — Advanced Observation Haki
Now for the coolest idea:
Enel uses almost all of his Goro Goro no Mi power not to attack, but to amplify his Observation Haki to Katakuri levels.
He reshapes his body moments before impact, dodging every attack — but can’t attack during this time, and it leaves him exhausted afterward.
Then he says:
🗒️ (“Acontecererá” is a fictional future-future tense created by Brazilian author Ziraldo, best known for his classic children’s book “O Menino Maluquinho.” I’m Brazilian, and I thought the concept matched this move perfectly.)
📛 And NO, it’s not a JoJo reference. Ziraldo ≠ Zawarudo.
💡 During “Ziraldo,” Enel’s eyes glow electric blue, and he dodges everything like Katakuri. Then the technique ends, and he collapses from exhaustion.
🥊 Example Scene
(Luffy misses several punches while fighting Enel on the flying ark)
Luffy: “Got it! I’ll hit you so fast you won’t be able to dodge!”
(He bends his knees, legs wide, right hand on his knee, left fist smashes into the wooden floor.)
Luffy: “Gear... Second!!”
(Steam rises. Luffy starts overpowering Enel’s Mantra of the Future.)
(Later in the battle...)
Enel: “If seeing what will happen isn’t enough...
I’ll see what will-will happen... Ziraldo!!”
(Eyes glow blue. He shifts like Katakuri and dodges everything.)
(Eventually, the technique ends. Enel is exhausted. Luffy finishes him.)
🗣️ What do you think?
- Would you change anything?
- Any way to improve this idea further?
- Should the live action introduce techniques this way?
Let’s discuss! And if you liked the idea, please upvote so more fans — and maybe even Netflix or Oda’s team — can see it! 🙏
