Episode 1072

"The Ridiculous Power! Gear 5 in Full Play" is the 1072nd episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
With his newfound power, Luffy is able to overwhelm Kaidou to the point where he greatly enjoys the battle, shocking Kaidou and his allies alike with his immense power.

Long Summary
Kaidou correctly deduces that Luffy had awakened his Paramecia power, which has now become a Zoan ability. In his dragon form, he attempts to swallow Luffy whole, but Luffy beats him from his insides, inflates himself inside his belly, and forcefully launches himself out of his mouth. Kaidou then attempts to strike Luffy with a Bolo Breath, but Luffy is completely unaffected by the attack. At this point, Yamato and Momonosuke travel to the rooftop to investigate the strange battle, discovering Luffy's awakened form.

Luffy fuses himself with the sky, allowing him to grow to a gigantic size. Kaidou strikes Luffy with Warai Jogo Ragnaraku, using his lightning-enhanced Hassaikai to strike Luffy, smashing his head into the rooftop and causing the alliance on the Live Floor below to witness Luffy's awakened form, as Nami, Tama, Chopper, even Law and Kid were shocked seeing the giant head, with Marco surprisingly curious about Luffy's appearance.

Kaidou and Luffy briefly collapse, both too tired to continue to battle. However, the battle quickly resumes, and Luffy transforms back into his awakened form. He strikes Kaidou with a punch which deforms Kaidou's face, launching him into a rock wall. Luffy declares he will become the Pirate King before resuming the battle.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * When Kaidou is figuring out that Luffy's abilities are the result of awakening, as he realizes that Luffy's awakening has traits of both Paramecia and Zoan-type fruits, flashbacks are seen of the other known awakened Paramecia users Doflamingo and Katakuri, as well as the Beasts Pirates members that are actual Zoan-types.
 * Luffy's actions while inside Kaidou's body are shown.
 * The activities of the alliance prior to Luffy's oversized head appearing inside Onigashima.
 * Flashbacks of Momonosuke, Tama, Kin'emon, and Pedro as Luffy reactivates Gear 5.
 * The anime extends the following:
 * Various events of Luffy vs. Kaidou including:
 * Luffy using Gomu Gomu no Fusen while inside Kaidou's body.
 * Luffy using Gomu Gomu no Dasshutsu Rocket to escape.
 * Luffy using Gomu Gomu no Gigant and Gomu Gomu no Nawatobi.
 * Luffy's reverting out of and transforming back into Gear 5.
 * Luffy's continued attack after re-entering Gear 5.
 * The alliance's reaction to seeing Luffy's head.
 * Zunesha commenting on the hope he feels for Joy Boy's return.
 * Luffy stating to Kaidou who he is.
 * OVER THE TOP plays as an insert song during the fight between Luffy and Kaidou.