Red Hawk

[Future Warrior]

How does the attack work? Is it due to friction or some kind of Haki power?

 

[SSJ2]

Probably friction. That's how Sanji generates flames and I wouldn't be surprised if Luffy discovered a way to do it with air.

 

[Future Warrior]

Sanji can do it automatically now, somehow.

 

[SSJ2]

Maybe it is related to Haki then - somehow using it to create friction.

 

[Captain Cadaver]

Considering Sanji's Diable Jambe is apparently activated through his "burning spirit", it's probably some life force/Haki technique whether Luffy realises it or not. For what anime-exclusive material is worth, 3D2Y treats it as something Luffy asspulled through sheer resolve, so it's probably no deeper than being a superficially cool technique inspired by Ace. I doubt we'll get more of an explanation on it when considering how outclassed it is by Luffy's new moves.

 

[Future Warrior]

I heard a theory that since Haki is tied to ambition, taking on the will of Ace after his death allowed him to use his ability.

 

[SSJ2]

I heard a theory that since Haki is tied to ambition, taking on the will of Ace after his death allowed him to use his ability.

Luffy should have had access to Roger's techniques in chapter 1 by this logic

 

[Future Warrior]

He didn’t have Haki.

 

[SSJ2]

Everyone has Haki

 

[Future Warrior]

I meant he couldn’t control it.

 

[ahill1]

I remember when back in the day ppl theorized the red hawk was the consequence of rubber + haki.