This allows him to expand specific body parts—such as his arm—to the size of a giant, granting him immense destructive power capable of destroying buildings and launching Lucci out of the tower.
The central conflict continues in the first column of the Bridge of Hesitation. Rob Lucci uses a Rankyaku to flood the underground tunnels, threatening the lives of the other Straw Hats and further enraging Luffy. Technical Spotlight: Gear Third One Piece Episode 304
Pushed to his limit, Luffy reveals his "trump card" to overcome Lucci’s mastery of the Six Powers. This allows him to expand specific body parts—such
The pressure release causes Luffy to temporarily shrink to a miniature size after use, leaving him vulnerable for a short period. Production Details Technical Spotlight: Gear Third Pushed to his limit,
Known as Hone Fuusen (Bone Balloon), Luffy bites his thumb and blows air directly into his bones.
Episode 304 is a pivotal moment in the , marking the first full reveal of Luffy’s Gear Third technique. As the Buster Call begins its assault on the island, the stakes reach a fever pitch for the Straw Hat Pirates. Key Plot Developments
The episode was produced by and aired as part of Season 9. Key Staff: Script: Yoshiyuki Suga Director: Makoto Sonoda Animation Director: Naoki Tate Art Directors: Fumihiro Uchikawa & Miyuki Sato