After the shocking conclusion of Episode 1049, fans are counting down the days until the release of One Piece Episode 1050. That Luffy and Yamato would press their attack on Kaido further is their greatest hope. Since Snakeman was featured prominently in the final scenes of the previous episode, viewers are anticipating even more spectacular animation of the form in the next anime. Currently, there are no confirmed spoilers for One Piece Episode 1050, but fans may be assured that Snakeman will make another appearance in the series.
It’s evident that the combat between Luffy and Kaido will look quite different once the form returns, whenever that may be. In preparation for One Piece Episode 1050 and onwards, this page will detail how Luffy’s transformation into Snakeman will affect his battle against Kaido. Having the Snakeman form available again in One Piece Episode 1050 is Luffy’s best opportunity of taking the battle to Kaido.
What being a Snakeman does to one’s life
The efficiency of Luffy’s Snakeman form against Kaido in the closing minutes of Episode 1049 stands, regardless of whether or not Luffy continues to battle Snakeman in One Piece Episode 1050. No one can deny that Luffy’s Jet Culverin attack on Kaido was effective, even if Yamato did assist him to get the jump on him. Luffy’s Snakeman form, especially when combined with the Haki of the Advanced Conqueror, allows him a technique to artificially overcome Kaido’s extraordinarily thick skin.
When Luffy uses the Jet Culverin and other comparable methods of the form to develop his strength nearly infinitely, he is able to attack Kaido with lightning speed and devastating force. Some could say that Kaido can easily avoid harm by simply moving out of the way of the blows. The Snakeman form, on the other hand, travels so quickly that it will almost certainly deplete Kaido’s energy levels. Also, the longer he evades, the more likely it is that he will make a mistake, increasing the likelihood that Kaido will take a direct strike.
Since this is the case, it is only a matter of time before Kaido’s ability to avoid Luffy’s strikes begins to wane, be it in One Piece Episode 1050 or later.
If this starts happening while Luffy is still in Snakeman form and in fighting condition, Kaido has no chance. More damage can be done in less time with Snakeman than with any of Luffy’s previous forms. This is mostly due to Luffy’s employment of Advanced Conqueror’s Haki, which enables him to unleash a barrage of very lethal strikes on Kaido. Snakeman’s fighting style is predicated on constant strikes that keep opponents on the defensive, in contrast to Bounceman’s occasional yet devastating strikes that need some preparation.
Considering that Yonko has already proven he can knock the Straw Hat out with a single strike, this strategy is ideal for Luffy’s duel against Kaido. While Luffy has trained hard since their first encounter at the start of the Wano arc, it’s possible that Kaido wasn’t displaying his full power. Because of this, Snakeman provides Luffy with a formidable offensive and defensive toolbox to use against his most formidable foe yet.