Luffy Vs. Katakuri: Who Would Win?

Several factors were at play in the fight between Luffy and Katakuri, and the outcomes split the fans. Even though both teams put up a good fight, it wasn’t a deathmatch. In the eyes of many viewers, Katakuri was not defeated in the end but instead decided to see Luffy in the same light as himself and let him go.

Even though Luffy defeated Katakuri, the encounter was unclear because Katakuri stopped using his spear and awakening powers. These might have made him the winner of the battle, but rather, he chose to let Luffy pass. With Luffy’s abilities growing continuously, he may be able to defeat Katakuri objectively in a future matchup.

In the fight, two different battles were taking place. One is a physical battle, and the other is a mental one. Katakuri is victorious in the physical battle, but Luffy triumphs in the battle of wills, demonstrating that he will never back down from a fight to protect his friends.

What Makes Katakuri A Great Fighter

One of the One Piece series’ most adaptable fighters, Katakuri poses a serious threat to his opponents. From the get-go, viewers of One Piece are well aware that he means business. Katakuri stands out from the rest of the Big Mom Pirates with an edgy look that screams danger. 

Despite eating a ridiculous Devil Fruit, he always takes himself seriously. He’s the crew’s strongest combatant, except Big Mom. The latest popularity survey shows that Katakuri is well-liked by the anime’s fans. It is widely agreed that his last showdown with Luffy is one of the series’ finest moments. 

There are several reasons why Katakuri is such a strong fighter that make his display noteworthy.

1.   He is Physically Strong

Katakuri is a very strong fighter who can take as much pain as he can dish out. When they engage in the fight, Luffy learns the hard way what Katakuri’s past opponents have been taught.

Katakuri easily defeats Luffy by copying his moves with his Devil Fruit. His defense is just as amazing as his attack. Even with Luffy’s Gear Fourth advantage, Katakuri could withstand the attack. Luffy’s 11-hour battle with him is a tribute to his willpower and stamina.

2.           His Observational Haki is Frighteningly Good

Future Sight, owing to Katakuri’s mastery of Observational Haki, is Katakuri’s most deadly talent. He has an advantage in fighting since he can see the future before it happens and readily avoids blows because of his Devil Fruit skills like a Logia user.

Then there are his other Haki skills. There are just a few characters in One Piece that can use all four forms of Haki. As a consequence, it was difficult for Luffy to give him blows. The Straw Hat’s captain is forced to construct his own Observational Haki because of this situation.

3.           His Mochi Mochi no Mi is Versatile

When it comes to mastering Devil Fruits, Katakuri and Luffy have a lot in common. They can take seemingly pointless ideas and turn them into something useful.

One Piece’s Mochi Mochi no Mi is a Paramecia-type unlike any others in the series. Similar to a Logia, this material may be manipulated by the user. An earlier classification of the fruit was made true.

When Katakuri activates his Awakened state, he is capable of doing a wide variety of tricks. He may use sticky mochi to entrap his opponents, for example. Like Luffy, he could also extend his entire body, and when the need arises, Katakuri may switch between techniques.

4.           He Takes his Battles Seriously

Most One Piece villains don’t take Luffy seriously, not until it’s too late. Katakuri, on the other hand, defies that convention.

When it comes to Luffy, he is relentless and does not give him a moment’s rest. Katakuri only leaves Luffy alone when he has a sweet tooth.

Katakuri is one of the rare One Piece villains that views Luffy as an equal. He certainly doesn’t underestimate him, in contrast to Big Mom. Fans of One Piece will enjoy their mutual regard as a unique sight.

What Makes Luffy A Great Fighter

One Piece’s protagonist Monkey D. Luffy is a typical male protagonist, a great fighter. On the other hand, Luffy stands out as a distinctive protagonist because he is strangely remarkable.

Among Luffy’s most distinguishing characteristics are his blatant lack of common sense, as well as his complete lack of inhibitions and unflinching faith in his abilities. As a result, he tends to follow his path and avoids anything that may be construed as sensitive or subtle.

For some reason, Luffy has an uncanny knack for spotting the defects in others and pointing them out, such as Koby’s timid personality or Kuro’s vulnerability as a pirate. He constantly declares that he will become the Pirate King and devotes his mind to the cause.

1.   He is Selfless and Loyal to his Friends

Luffy is extremely devoted to his crewmates and his friends, and if they are hurt in any manner, he will immediately jump into action to defend or avenge them. If somebody betrays their comrades, Luffy would stand up for the victims because he thinks everyone should be loyal to their friends. Others are often moved to support Luffy because of his seeming lack of self-interest. 

A few notable examples include Boa Hancock, Jinbe, and Emporio Ivankov, all of whom, based on their convictions, would not have been able to aid him in any way.

Even when someone is prepared to give their lives to safeguard anything, he demonstrates admiration for that person by striving to keep what they value so highly safe.

2.           His Respect for Other Pirates and Fighters Alike

Even though he aspires to be the Pirate King for reasons other than power, Luffy is fascinated by pirate’s life and treats them with respect.  For Luffy, a flag is more than just a symbol of his own country; it’s a symbol of the entire world. 

Also, anyone that gets engaged in another person’s fight is strictly forbidden by Luffy. Sometimes Luffy displays impressive composure in combat but gets furious when something or someone interferes with a fight.

3.           His Fearlessness in Battle is Unmatched

Considering Luffy has the middle initial D, he shares the attribute of not being afraid of death. He frequently declares that it doesn’t matter if he makes it to his destination or not. 

Even if he finds himself in an odd or dangerous situation, he will grin, be thrilled, or even laugh about it. Luffy can take on even the most dangerous or terrifying individuals with his bravery.

Luffy Vs. Katakuri: Who Wins?

Katakuri was significantly superior to Luffy in terms of sheer force and mastery of the Devil Fruit. Luffy could not match the force of the attack with Gear Fourth; Rayleigh emphasizes in past flashbacks how much of a toll this puts on Luffy’s body. 

After Luffy’s Gear Fourth runs out, he uses Brulee to flee and returns when the cooldown is over. If he hadn’t escaped, Katakuri would have been able to knock him out at this point.

Thus, the battle may indeed be a draw because Katakuri deemed Luffy an equal at the end.