Sulong and Gear 5 status both make the user’s hair turn white.
Fans have been able to see Luffy’s Gear 5 colors through the toy image, the cover image, as well as the One Piece coloring page. After observing, many fans have realized that Luffy’s Gear 5 form is quite similar to the Sulong state of the Minks.
And here are the reasons:
1. Hair color turns white
Gear 5 Luffy toy and cover art
Above is an example of Luffy in Gear 5 form. Below is Luffy’s usual hair.
Then for comparison, below is Carrot’s normal form.
And this is Carrot’s hair when she transforms into Sulong form.
After viewing the above images, it is clear that Gear 5 and Sulong status both make the user’s hair turn white. This is one of the key factors that makes the Gear 5 feel so much like Sulong.
2. The user’s eyes are red
When each Mink turns into a Sulong, their eyes will turn red. While Gear 5 also makes Luffy’s black eyes turn red.
However, there is still a slight difference in the user’s eyes in the form of Gear 5 and Sulong. That is the iris in Sulong form is black, while Luffy’s in Gear 5 form is white.
3. Help strengthen the user
Luffy and Gomu Gomu no Gigant
When transforming into Sulong, a member of the Minks becomes much stronger than usual. For example, when Inuarashi or Nekomamushi transform into their Sulong form, they can take out enemies at Jack or Perospero’s level.
Luffy also became stronger when he activated Gear 5. The Straw Hat captain was able to defeat Kaido using this form.
However, Gear 5 is more unique in that it can make Luffy free to control his body. You can turn into a giant if you want.
4. Minks and Gear 5 users can both use electric power
Luffy grabs lightning
A member of the Mink race from birth is a warrior and has the ability to use electricity. In Sulong form, the body of the Minks is also displayed with the effect of electric rays. Just looking at Carrot, Nekomamushi and Inuarashi’s Sulong form in the anime, this is clear.
Luffy’s Gear 5 can also rely on electrical elements, just the application is slightly different. Instead of his body emitting electricity, Luffy can now take lightning from the sky and use it as a weapon.
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