A case could be made for either fighter to win, but when looking at overall abilities, Luffy’s Gear 5 would probably have the better odds of coming out on top. Both combatants have a time limit on these powerful forms, so anyone expecting a lengthy epic battle would be disappointed. It would all come down to whoever could land the most damage in the shortest span of time, and considering Luffy can stretch his body into cartoonish proportions, it’s possible Naruto wouldn’t be able to do much to harm him even in Baryon Mode.

One also has to take into account Luffy’s mastery of Haki, particularly future sight. This allows Luffy to see what’s about to happen, so he could feasibly see where Naruto’s attacks are coming from and plan accordingly. Naruto may not be able to hit Luffy, and if Luffy can stretch the battle out long enough, Naruto may need to get out of Baryon Mode for his own safety. 

To be fair, there may be more to Luffy’s Gear 5 than meets the eye. Luffy first showcased the power in the manga chapter 1044. It later came to the anime in Episode 1071, which aired on August 6, 2023. There’s a chance more drawbacks to Gear 5 could come to light in the future. In the end, it doesn’t really matter who would win in a fight. Luffy and Naruto both value their friends above all else, so it’s much easier to envision a scenario where they two are friends rather than enemies. 

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