The last chapter of One Piece sees the climax of the Wano Country arc, in which Luffy and Kaido come to a head. Coming close to the end of the war on Onigashima, fans were waiting for Luffy’s ultimate triumph over Kaido, one of the mighty four Yonko. With One Piece 1049, this climactic clash comes to the ultimate conclusion, with fans drooling over every punch.
The intense face-off saw Luffy unleashing powerful punches, repelling Kaido’s counterattacks. He also realizes the Haoshoku Haki increases in Kaido’s strikes. Through optimal efforts and recently discovered skills, Kaido would be supreme in some cases. The fight became a symbol of Luffy’s grit, the undying power he possesses to defy long odds.
The battle saw an interesting twist with the awakening of Luffy’s Devil Fruit. Using unorthodox methods, Luffy inflates both bodies and propels them upward to fight Kaido. In addition, it shows Luffy’s ingenuity and flexibility as a warrior in his battle within the parameters of Kaido.
As of Chapter 1000, the fight between Luffy and Kaido has started and seems to last for quite a while. In all chapters, Luffy runs into losses and faces defeat twice. But, upon the activation of highly developed Conqueror’s Haika and releasing his devil fruit powers, Luffy evens out. The war is not just for Wano, but it means the arrival of Joy Boy’s return after 80 years.
Why does Luffy beats Kaido
With the release of its power, Luffy employs Gear 5 during his duel with Kaido, a critical point in that fight. In One Piece 1049, the ultimate ending of Kaido’s story is revealed with Luffy throwing a heavy punch. The fight is not only physical, but it manifests Kaido’s final wish – to meet the one who will surely kill him – Joy Boy.
The main theme of the Wano arc is Kaido’s expectation of whom he would be defeated by one day. Kaido has this aspiration to get defeated by the next Joy Boy. Initially, it turned out right away that Oden would not fulfill this role, and Kaido would wait on Joy Boy. The concluding chapter shows Kaido’s desire being fulfilled. He ultimately fights with the Joy Boy and is defeated eventually. This happens when Luffy, the successor of Joy Boy, lands a heavy blow, ending their fight.
Before striking the final blow, Kaido inquires what kind of world Luffy envisions. He wants to understand Luffy and his vision. It is noteworthy to mention that this inquiry correlates with Luffy’s desire for a world where his friends never remain hungry. In essence, the relation between Luffy’s vision and his formidable punch brings some depth to the story. It highlights that dreams in One Piece evolve into battle.
To conclude, the final confrontation between Luffy and Kaido, which took place in One Piece 1049, is regarded as a turning point in the One Piece storyline. The combination of skillsets and unparalleled determination to achieve his dream demonstrates how much Luffy has grown gradually with the growing story arc.
