With the return of the One Piece anime’s Egghead Arc, many highly anticipated fights such as Monkey D. Luffy versus Admiral Kizaru and Roronoa Zoro versus Rob Lucci have commenced. The latter is of special interest to fans, as many were shocked to see the Cipher Pol “Aigis” Zero Agent actually match up with the King of Hell in the anime’s latest episode.
In reality, Rob Lucci is more than equipped to be a match for Zoro despite some fans’ perceptions being altered by the Enies Lobby Arc’s events. Lucci is still one of the World Government’s strongest fighters and remains the best in CP9 history. Lucci also has a strong foundation in Rokushiki training from early childhood, in addition to his experience.
To briefly summarize the Rokushiki, they serve as the foundation for the abilities of various World Government agents. They consist of six different techniques that capitalize on offense, defense, and mobility in battle. Lucci is said to have achieved the highest standard of mastery of the Rokushiki in CP9’s history, presumably solidifying him as one of its most skilled users ever, period.

Lucci’s superhuman abilities in One Piece are likewise perfectly matched by his incredible intelligence and cunning. While this applies to him generally, it becomes especially apparent in the heat of battle, such as immediately understanding Gear 2’s mechanics. These aspects of his personality are also key tools for making him such an effective spy and intelligence agent.
Rob Lucci can also, unsurprisingly, use both Armament Haki and Observation Haki. He utilizes both during the events of the Egghead Arc, with his Armament Haki being displayed against both Monkey D. Luffy and Zoro. While this article will not describe Lucci’s use of Observation Haki to avoid story spoilers, he does use it in the Egghead Arc.
Rob Lucci’s Devil Fruit in One Piece
Lucci’s Devil Fruit in One Piece is the Zoan-type Cat-Cat Fruit, Model: Leopard, also known as the Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Leopard. Its user becomes a Leopard Human after eating it, and can transform into a full leopard or leopard-human hybrid at will. Lucci’s hybrid form also has a second subform, which slims him down via the use of Seimei Kikan, or Life Return.
Lucci is also arguably one of the most skillful Zoan-type Fruit wielders in the series. Firstly, the Zoan-type class of Devil Fruits enhances the user’s physical capabilities the most. Lucci also utilizes his Devil Fruit to improve his Rokushiki techniques significantly. The already bloodthirsty Lucci also becomes even more vicious and predatory when giving in to his Zoan-type Fruit’s will.

Lucci has also notably Awakened his Devil Fruit, officially confirmed in One Piece’s Egghead Arc during his fight with Luffy. This is evidenced by the black scarf of clouds around his neck in his new, much more powerful hybrid form. Lucci is also notably able to withstand his Fruit’s will overtaking him, further letting him utilize it to its highest potential.
Lucci likewise also gets the typical benefits that come with Zoan-type Awakenings. This includes enhanced strength and speed, as well as a much higher endurance capability and a much faster recovery rate. His fight with Luffy in the arc’s first half highlights this, seeing him match a Gear 5 Luffy for a time and even take some major blows without issue.
In summation
Rob Lucci’s most significant powers and abilities in One Piece are those that come from his Awakened Zoan-type Cat-Cat Fruit, Model: Leopard, solidifying him as one of the most potent World Government agents.