Is Luffy Stronger Than Kizaru? A Definitive Answer

 If you're a One Piece fan who’s been following the Egghead Island arc, there’s no doubt this question has popped into your mind (or been screamed at you from Reddit): Is Luffy stronger than Kizaru?

The answer is becoming more obvious by the chapter — yes, Monkey D. Luffy is stronger than Admiral Kizaru.

In fact, some would argue it’s not even close anymore.

Let’s break down why this is the case using the most recent developments in One Piece, especially around the Egghead arc. Whether you're new to power scaling or knee-deep in it, this post covers everything you need to know — and makes it human enough to enjoy, not just skim.

The Clash on Egghead Island: What Really Happened?

Egghead Island brought us one of the most anticipated matchups in One Piece history — Luffy, now a Yonko with his reality-bending Gear 5, versus Borsalino, aka Admiral Kizaru, the man who moves at the speed of light.

On paper, it’s a battle of monsters. But when the dust settled, something became clear: Luffy wasn’t just fighting Kizaru — he was outclassing him.

Right at the start of their battle, Luffy blitzed Kizaru. This wasn't a sneak attack. Kizaru heard the barrier shatter — others did too. He wasn’t caught off guard. Luffy just moved faster and hit harder. That’s a massive statement against someone who’s supposed to be the fastest man alive.

Gear 5: The Wild Card That Changes Everything

Luffy’s Gear 5 isn’t just another transformation. It’s a full-on evolution. He doesn’t just get stronger and faster — he changes the rules of combat.

• He can bend his environment.

• He can manipulate physics in cartoonish, unpredictable ways.

• He becomes immune to many traditional attacks, including Kizaru’s light-based ones.

And he’s durable — insanely so. At one point, Luffy literally swallowed one of Kizaru’s laser beams just to shield Vegapunk. The result? He walked it off like it was nothing.

For a Logia user like Kizaru, who’s relied on being untouchable and destructive, that’s a serious problem. Gear 5 makes Luffy a nightmare matchup.

Haki is the Real Equalizer — and Luffy’s Got the Edge

Let’s not forget the elephant in the room: Haki.

More specifically, Advanced Conqueror’s Haki (ACoC) — the ability to coat attacks in invisible, devastating energy that bypasses Devil Fruit powers and defenses. Kaido called it the key to standing at the top of the world.

Kizaru? So far, we’ve seen little to no evidence that he can use ACoC at all.

Luffy? He’s not just using it — he’s mastered it. Even more interesting, in most of the Egghead fight, he wasn’t even using ACoC, yet he still handled Kizaru. And when he finally did use a coated punch?

Kizaru went down. Hard. And stayed down.

The Narrative Is On Luffy’s Side

We can talk power scaling all day, but let’s zoom out for a second.

One Piece is a story about growth. Luffy is the protagonist. He’s supposed to surpass the limits of the world. And those limits, for the longest time, were defined by the Marines — especially the Admirals.

So when Luffy:

• Beats Kaido, the “strongest creature alive”

• Unlocks the power of a literal Sun God (Nika)

• Fights multiple top-tier enemies at once on Egghead

It’s only natural that he surpasses someone like Kizaru. The story demands it.

“But Kizaru Wasn’t Fighting Seriously!”

This is where some fans push back.

The argument goes: “Kizaru wasn’t trying his best. He was focused on killing Vegapunk, not Luffy.”

Fair point on the surface. But here’s the problem: Kizaru used his full move set. Light clones, beam swords, kicks, lasers — he threw everything at Luffy. And Luffy still had time to crack jokes mid-fight.

If Kizaru wasn’t serious, then what does serious even look like? He was trying to eliminate a Yonko. He failed.

Luffy Took No Real Damage

One of the most telling signs of Luffy’s dominance?

He was barely scratched.

No blood. No major injuries. No exhausted, collapsing body like we saw against Kaido. In fact, Luffy still had energy to fight Saturn right after. If he had wanted to restart his heartbeat and continue Gear 5 (like he did in Wano), he probably could’ve — but he didn’t need to.

Kizaru, on the other hand, was knocked out cold by a single serious hit. That’s not an even fight. That’s a mismatch.

What This Means for the Admiral System

The Admirals have long been seen as the Marine equivalents to Yonko. But Egghead shows us that’s no longer true — at least not for all of them.

If Kizaru — one of the most senior and fearsome admirals — can’t keep up with Luffy, what does that mean for the rest of the Navy?

• Fujitora? Maybe.

• Green Bull? Probably not.

• Akainu? Possibly still a threat, but he’s got some catching up to do.

Luffy’s on a new level now. Not just in power, but in presence. He’s no longer a pirate rookie taking on the world. He is the world’s top pirate — and Egghead solidifies that.

The Final Verdict: Yes, Luffy Is Stronger Than Kizaru

Let’s put this debate to rest.

• Luffy blitzed Kizaru.

• Luffy tanked his lasers.

• Luffy knocked him out.

• Luffy still had gas in the tank.

And let’s not forget: the story itself needs Luffy to be stronger than the Admirals. He’s on a collision course with the World Government. He can’t do that while struggling with the old guard.

So yes — Luffy is stronger than Kizaru. And honestly, it’s not even close anymore.

Final Thoughts: Where Does the Story Go from Here?

With Kizaru essentially defeated and Saturn stepping in, the focus is shifting toward even higher threats — the Five Elders, Imu, and the final war. If Luffy’s already handling an Admiral with ease, what kind of power-ups are still coming?

If you're a fan of power scaling, this is your golden era. And if you still think Kizaru can beat Luffy in a 1v1, well… you might be reading a different manga.