I was worried about this chapter, since I thought it was just a no-content chapter… but oh man, it was a very good one, really enjoyable.
My only question is: Gatz talks about a one shot knockout, does it have any concrete meaning?
If he didn't show us the downside to such an overpowered transformation you would have several angry mobs stating how Luffy is now too overpowered, or Luffy is now admiral level, how can gear second have life draining drawbacks but gear fourth doesn't? How can Luffy go from hardly tickling Doffy to absolutely dominating him. If it had no drawbacks we'd have seen him spam it. So while it's ultimately unsatisfying because of how much it extended the fight by it, sadly, HAD to be done.
I agree with you. I clearly remember the spoiler thread regarding Lion Bazooka: it was full of complainings about this.
Some people just complain, no matter what happens.
P.s. Sorry for my bad english.