In One Piece Chapter 1092, the spotlight is on the epic confrontations between Luffy and Kizaru, as well as Zoro and Lucci. The long-awaited showdown has finally arrived for Luffy and Kizaru. After swiftly dispatching Vegapunk's bodyguard and his former ally Sentomaru, Borsalino "Kizaru" was on a mission to locate the elusive scientist. However, their path crossed with Luffy, who boldly declared his crew's newfound strength, claiming to be a hundred times more formidable than their last encounter.
Filled with unwavering confidence, Luffy launched a Haki-empowered kick at Kizaru, but the Admiral effortlessly parried the attack without even resorting to his Devil Fruit abilities or Haki. With his characteristic smirk, Kizaru scoffed at Luffy's audacity.
This clash between Luffy and Kizaru holds significant history, dating back two years to the incident at Sabaody Archipelago, where Kizaru nearly annihilated the Straw Hat crew. Only the intervention of Silvers Rayleigh prevented Kizaru from executing his plan, as the "Dark King" proved an insurmountable obstacle for the Admiral. Kizaru's actions led to the crew's temporary disbandment, with its members scattered to various locations thanks to Bartholomew Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit powers. Furthermore, during the Paramount War at Marineford, Kizaru, as one of the most formidable Marines, stood in Luffy's way as he attempted to rescue his brother Ace.
Back then, Luffy was no match for Kizaru, who could have easily dispatched him. However, the current circumstances are markedly different, with Luffy having evolved into an exceptional fighter. He is among the select few in the One Piece world capable of wielding advanced versions of all three Haki types, including the Conqueror's Haki. The fact that Luffy can wield Advanced Conqueror's Haki is a feat in itself, as even Kizaru and the Admirals are not known to possess this exceedingly rare ability, considered the hallmark of the world's most potent characters in One Piece.
Luffy now stands as one of the Four Emperors, positioning him as one of the most formidable pirates to have ever attained such a status. Moreover, he has proven his superiority over Kaido, an Emperor hailed as "The World's Strongest Creature."
While some fans may have perceived Luffy's decision to start the battle in his base form against Kizaru as a sign of disrespect toward the Admiral, it's important to note that Luffy engaged in similar encounters with Kaido, utilizing his base form. The fight has only just begun, and Luffy is expected to progressively unleash his Gears as the battle unfolds. Currently, it remains a mystery how Kizaru's overall combat prowess compares to Kaido's, whom Luffy managed to defeat. Most fans speculate that Borsalino "Kizaru" is slightly less powerful than Kaido, but this is a subject open to debate, and any gap between them would likely be marginal.
Although Kizaru effortlessly blocked Luffy's initial Advanced Conqueror's Haki-enhanced strike, it serves as a testament to the Admiral's immense strength. As a member of the elite "Color Trio" of Logia-empowered Admirals, Kizaru is one of the few combatants who emerged from the fierce battles at Marineford unscathed, even after facing formidable opponents like Whitebeard and Marco. Thanks to the Glint-Glint Fruit, Kizaru commands light itself, enabling him to move and attack at the speed of light, unleash devastatingly precise laser beams, and even forge a colossal lightsaber, a weapon he wields with remarkable skill, capable of holding its own against Rayleigh, despite the latter's advanced age and rustiness.
Kizaru also possesses exceptional mastery of Haki and physical strength. He can employ an advanced variant of the Color of Armament, restraining Whitebeard's bisento and preventing the immensely strong pirate from lifting it.
Furthermore, Kizaru's full range of abilities has yet to be fully revealed, and it's likely that he will unveil more of his potential during his clash with Luffy. When the newly-appointed Emperor unleashes his Gear 5 transformation and Advanced Conqueror's Haki, it's anticipated that Kizaru will respond by tapping into the Awakening of his Glint-Glint Fruit.
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