Luffy beating Kaido would be a monumental event in the One Piece story. As one of the Four Emperors, Kaido is considered the strongest pirate alive. He rules over Wano Country with an iron fist and his crew, the Beasts Pirates, are a dominant force. If Luffy manages to take down Kaido, it would solidify his status as a top tier pirate and shake up the power dynamics of the New World.
How could Luffy beat Kaido?
Kaido has proven to be nearly invincible so far. He has survived execution attempts, fallen 10,000 meters from Ballon Terminal onto the island below, and emerged without a single injury. Even when the Supernovas unleashed a combined barrage of attacks on him, Kaido stood tall and unharmed.
However, Luffy has a few advantages that could allow him to overcome Kaido:
Awakening his Devil Fruit
Luffy’s Gomu Gomu no Mi is already incredibly powerful. But if he awakens it, he could reach a whole new level. Doflamingo explained that awakened Devil Fruits allow the user to manipulate their surroundings like their own body. If Luffy awakens, he may be able to turn the environment to rubber – dampening Kaido’s powerful attacks.
Advanced Armament Haki
During his training in Udon prison, Luffy learned advanced Armament Haki techniques from Hyogoro. This allows him to flow Haki directly into objects and opponents. If used internally, it can enhance his defense and offense. Properly applying this could allow Luffy to bypass Kaido’s formidable defenses.
Advanced Observation Haki
Luffy has shown some proficiency in advanced Observation Haki techniques like seeing slightly into the future. Mastering this ability would give Luffy a major edge in anticipating and evading Kaido’s attacks. We saw how much Katakuri’s future sight boosted his fighting ability. Luffy gaining the same power could be a game changer.
Gear 5
There are hints that Luffy has at least one more Gear form to unlock. Gear 5 could provide a massive boost to Luffy’s speed, power and durability – potentially putting him on par with Kaido physically. This new form may also have properties that can counter some of Kaido’s powers specifically.
What will happen to Wano Country?
Kaido being defeated would have huge ramifications for the isolated nation of Wano. For over 20 years, Kaido has occupied Wano with the Beasts Pirates and ruled as a tyrannical dictator. The citizens of Wano live in constant fear, poverty and suffering under his reign.
With Kaido gone, the Beasts Pirates would be severely weakened and vulnerable. This provides the perfect opportunity for the Red Scabbards, Straw Hats, Kid Pirates, Heart Pirates and Samurai to overthrow them. The Beasts Pirates could be driven out of Wano for good.
Wano’s borders will open
For many years, Wano’s borders have been completely closed off. No one can enter or leave the country without permission. This has allowed Kaido to control all information and trade into Wano. With Kaido gone and the Beasts Pirates defeated, Wano’s barriers can finally be opened.
This would allow the oppressed citizens to gain access to the rest of the world. They could seek out allies, openly trade, and find happier lives abroad if they wished. Additionally, opening the borders would make Wano accessible to visitors – allowing tourism and immigration to boost the country’s prosperity.
Advanced technology will spread
Although the citizens live simple lives, Wano Country is highly advanced technologically. They developed techniques like Seastone many years before the World Government. But this technology has remained tightly contained within Wano due to the closed borders.
With open borders, ships from Wano could spread their advanced technology across the seas. Seastone could become more commonplace, making travel safer from Sea Kings. Other creative advances like the Beasts Pirates’ smiles could impact societies worldwide.
Alliance with the Straw Hats
The Straw Hats have already formed close bonds with many of the rebels fighting to liberate Wano. Kin’emon, Momonosuke, Yamato and the other Scabbards have pledged their allegiance to Luffy. After fighting so hard together, this alliance would likely continue even with Kaido gone.
Wano Country would make a formidable ally for the Straw Hats. They have strong samurai forces and powerful figures like Yamato on their side. Having the entire nation’s support could be a game-changer for Luffy’s end goal of becoming Pirate King.
What will happen to the One Piece world?
Defeating one of the Four Emperors and taking down his crew would send shockwaves throughout the entire One Piece world. Kaido has ruled over the New World for decades, and a sudden shift in that balance of power could lead to huge changes globally.
The Worst Generation gains strength
Luffy is part of the “Worst Generation” – a group of 11 rookie pirates with bounties over 100 million berries that emerged 2 years ago. This group includes other big names like Zoro, Law, Kid, Killer and Bege.
The current Yonko have dismissed the Worst Generation as being too green. But if Luffy can take down Kaido, it would force the world to recognize their strength. This could motivate other Supernovas like Kid to make bolder moves to build their crews and territory.
| Member | Bounty |
|---|---|
| Monkey D. Luffy | 1,500,000,000 Berries |
| Roronoa Zoro | 320,000,000 Berries |
| Trafalgar D. Water Law | 500,000,000 Berries |
The balance of the Yonko is disrupted
With only Three Emperors remaining, there would suddenly be a major power vacuum in the New World. Big Mom and Blackbeard in particular may make bolder moves to expand their crews and territory. They know an opportunity when they see one.
This disruption could also motivate Shanks to be more active. He has maintained the balance between Emperors for years but may feel the need to intervene if Blackbeard gets too ambitious. Ultimately, Kaido’s absence would shake up the stale stalemate between the top powers.
The Navy may get involved
The World Government and Navy have been oddly absent around Wano’s borders, allowing Kaido to operate freely. But if word spreads that Kaido has been defeated, the Navy may seize the opportunity to intervene.
With their two biggest deterrents – Kaido and Big Mom – both out of the picture, the Navy could attempt to invade and assert control over Wano and its resources. However, with Luffy’s presence they would likely meet heavy resistance and may reconsider getting involved.
Conclusion
Luffy defeating Kaido would completely reshape the One Piece world order. It would liberate the isolated nation of Wano, allowing its advanced technology and resources to spread worldwide. The Worst Generation would gain newfound respect and influence while the rest of the Four Emperors scramble to fill the void left by Kaido. Such a monumental victory would solidify Luffy’s status as an emerging fifth Emperor.
While the exact impacts are hard to predict conclusively, one thing is certain – if Luffy beats Kaido, it will be his greatest achievement yet on the road to becoming King of the Pirates. Their battle in Wano Country will have ramifications across the entire One Piece world for years to come.