Gear 5 is the awakened form of the Gomu Gomu no Mi, which strengthens the user's rubbery body. It also allows the user the ability to manipulate and transform their environment, similar to a Paramecia's awakening.Luffy achieved this ability during his final battle with Kaidou on Onigashima. grants the user's rubber-like body increased strength and freedom, allowing them to fight in any way they please. Aligning with the Mythical Zoan nature of this form. Luffy fights like a cartoon character.