Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, a pirate whose body gains rubber-like properties after eating a Devil Fruit. He seeks the title of Pirate King and leads the Straw Hat Pirates.

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One Piece: A manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda about pirates searching for a legendary treasure. The series establishes Luffy’s world, story, and quest.
Gomu Gomu no Mi: The Devil Fruit believed for most of One Piece to have given Luffy his rubber-like body. Its apparent identity explains the foundation of Luffy’s powers.
Eiichiro Oda: A Japanese manga artist best known as the creator of One Piece. Oda created Luffy and has shaped his story since the manga began.
World Government: The central governing institution in One Piece, ruling much of the world through affiliated kingdoms and Marines. Luffy’s actions repeatedly bring him into conflict with its authority.
Devil Fruit: A supernatural fruit in One Piece that grants a distinct ability but prevents its eater from swimming. Eating one gives Luffy his rubber-like body.
Gear Second: A technique in which Luffy accelerates his blood flow to increase his speed and strength. Luffy uses this transformation to push his body beyond its usual limits.
Portgas D. Ace: A pirate in One Piece and Luffy’s sworn older brother. Ace’s death profoundly affects Luffy and motivates his growth.
Marineford War: A major One Piece battle in which Marines and Whitebeard’s forces fight over Ace’s execution. Luffy’s rescue attempt ends in a defining defeat and personal loss.
Haki: A spiritual power in One Piece that enables perception, willpower, and attacks against otherwise intangible foes. Luffy develops Haki as a major complement to his Devil Fruit abilities.
Gear Third: A technique in which Luffy inflates a limb with air to deliver oversized attacks. It shows how Luffy converts elasticity into enormous striking power.