Recently I have been reading a lot of threads criticizing Luffy for being a child of destiny or pirate Jesus. There have been times I have felt Luffy fatigue, but he is still one of my favorite characters and continues to remain so.
Oda established Luffy as someone special from the get go. I view Luffy as a DC character or demigod type figure as compared to a Marvel character, where the focus is on an ordinary person trying to adjust to their powers. Early on in the series, Luffy is seen as a gifted fighter. In EB he already has a variety of moves and techniques regarding his devil fruit. Luffy doesn’t question his goal, motives, powers, dreams, or ideals. He already knows who he is and expresses himself without any shame. He is a character that inspires others to be the best version of themselves.
Also Oda started hinting that Luffy was special and destined for something great once Shanks gave him the hat. The point was strengthened even more once Buggy revealed that he and Shanks were cabin boys on Gol D. Roger’s ship. Then throughout the manga we learn more and more about Luffy’s past and family. Finally, I think people need to realize that Oda never tried to hide the fact that Luffy was special and destined for greatness.
Oda established Luffy as someone special from the get go. I view Luffy as a DC character or demigod type figure as compared to a Marvel character, where the focus is on an ordinary person trying to adjust to their powers. Early on in the series, Luffy is seen as a gifted fighter. In EB he already has a variety of moves and techniques regarding his devil fruit. Luffy doesn’t question his goal, motives, powers, dreams, or ideals. He already knows who he is and expresses himself without any shame. He is a character that inspires others to be the best version of themselves.
Also Oda started hinting that Luffy was special and destined for something great once Shanks gave him the hat. The point was strengthened even more once Buggy revealed that he and Shanks were cabin boys on Gol D. Roger’s ship. Then throughout the manga we learn more and more about Luffy’s past and family. Finally, I think people need to realize that Oda never tried to hide the fact that Luffy was special and destined for greatness.
But I don't want his DF to be special ; luffy getting some unique joy boy powers is fine but not through a DF