What makes this episode stand out is the weight behind every hit. Doflamingo, who was tanking attacks earlier, is now being ragdolled. For the first time, we see genuine fear in the Warlord’s eyes.
By continuously kicking the air with his compressed legs, Luffy essentially "walks" on the atmosphere, giving him full 360-degree aerial mobility. The Fight: Luffy vs. Doflamingo which episode luffy use gear 4
In this episode, Luffy activates his Gear 4th form for the first time, which allows him to significantly increase his strength and size. This new form is a result of Luffy's intense training with Silvers Rayleigh on the island of Rusukaina. What makes this episode stand out is the
Luffy uses Gear 4 extensively in the Wano Country Arc (Episodes 1000+) against Kaido and later opponents, combining it with advanced Haki techniques (Advanced Conqueror's Haki). By continuously kicking the air with his compressed
Episode 726 is considered a turning point in One Piece animation and power scaling. It signaled that Luffy had officially entered the "Top Tier" of world powers, capable of taking down a Warlord and eventually challenging the Four Emperors.
Here’s a review-style breakdown of the episode where Luffy first uses Gear Fourth in One Piece .