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: A defensive version used against Charlotte Cracker, specifically the "Manpuku Version" after Luffy ate massive amounts of biscuits to increase his size and bounce.

This paper examines the fourth transformative state (Gear Fourth) utilized by the pirate captain Monkey D. Luffy, derived from the Gomu Gomu no Mi (Paramecia-type Devil Fruit). Moving beyond the skeletal compression of Gear Second and the skeletal inflation of Gear Third, Gear Fourth represents a hybrid state: muscular inflation combined with Haki (Busoshoku: Ryuo). This analysis argues that Gear Fourth functions as a biological tension-fabric system, redistributing mass and reactive force to achieve aerial mobility, high-impact compression attacks, and defensive resilience. Furthermore, the paper explores the symbolic narrative function of the transformation’s aesthetic (the "Bounceman" and "Snakeman" variants) as representations of controlled chaos versus calculated predation. gear 4th

[Your Name/Institution] Date: April 14, 2026 : A defensive version used against Charlotte Cracker,

Gear 4th was Luffy's primary weapon against the Emperors of the Sea until the awakening of Gear 5th during the Wano Arc. Even as he mastered Advanced Conqueror's Haki to wound Kaido, Gear 4th remained a critical bridge in his growth from a commander-level fighter to a true Yonko. Moving beyond the skeletal compression of Gear Second

Unlike Gear 2nd (blood flow) or Gear 3rd (bone inflation), Gear 4th focuses on . Luffy activates this by: