Sun God Nika

Sun God Nika is a legendary warrior slaves believed in, in the One Piece manga, whose awakening lets Luffy achieve Gear Fifth.

First mentionedCh. 1018, p. 1139 chapters reference it

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Known from canon

6 facts

  1. Who's-Who says they called him Sun God Nika.

    Ch. 1018, p. 11

  2. Luffy announces Gear Fifth as his peak.

    Ch. 1044, p. 8

  3. Text declares a new level Gear Fifth.

    Ch. 1045, p. 2

  4. Kaido says they call this an awakening.

    Ch. 1046, p. 3

  5. Vegapunk names it the Sun God Nika.

    Ch. 1069, p. 7

  6. Luffy awakens Sun God Nika form.

    Ch. 1069, p. 7

Still unknown

3 questions

  • What is the true origin of Sun God Nika in One Piece?

  • How did Sun God Nika transform into a Devil Fruit?

  • Is Sun God Nika linked to the ancient kingdom of D?

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Timeline of mentions

5 key chapters
  1. Who's-Who names Sun God Nika First mentionCh. 1018, p. 11
  2. Luffy names Gear FifthCh. 1044, p. 8
  3. Gear Fifth declared new levelCh. 1045, p. 2
  4. Kaido calls it an awakeningCh. 1046, p. 3
  5. Vegapunk names Sun God NikaCh. 1069, p. 7

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