Gomu Gomu no Mi/Techniques

## Techniques

Dansei D. Athermos always begins his attacks by saying "Gum Gum..." and finishes with an attack-specific phrase or word, such as War Fist or Pistol. The attacks used are named after various firearms, guns, or just to add "war" into the attack as that's what Mythology was most often associated around in some capacity. Other known attacks are also named after other aspects depending on the situation arising.

It is important to note that while the techniques themselves do not make this a martial art, the capacity in which Athermos uses them makes it very similar to one. That said, Athermos uses his techniques sporadically and experiments with new moves as needed.

## Revealed Techniques

The following techniques below are all the revealed techniques, and will be broken up into different sections based on their themes. Techniques that change up the fighting style or are consecutively used and applied in a variety of ways might be listed on different pages. At current only a select handful follows this principle, and are on their respective pages, and will not be listed here as a result.

### Offensive Techniques

The known normal Devil Fruit based attacks so far that are named after guns and various other artillery, that Athermos has used, are as follows:

* **Gum Gum War Fist** (ゴムゴムの戦争の拳（ウォーフィスト）, *Gomu Gomu no U~ōfisuto*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Fist of War"): This is Athermos’ signature attack, and is inspired by the Greek War God, Ares. Athermos outstretches his fist behind him before throwing it forward with speeds that make thunder boom. Then, before the attack can make contact with his opponent, he shakes his fist for a flurry of quick strikes into the contact point. The sheer force of this attack can reduce boulders to dust with minimum contact. Interestingly, this attack is fueled by Athermos’ passion for battle, and the greater Athermos’ passion, the stronger this attack becomes and the quicker it is. This attack was first used to defeat a Sea King after departing from Dusk Island with his First Mate, Vhagar. This technique is considered **Stage 3**.

* **Gum Gum War Hammer** (ゴムゴムの[戦争槌（ウォーハンマー）] or [戦争の拳槌（ウォーフィストハンマー）], *Gomu Gomu no U~ōhanmā or U~ōfisutohanmā*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Hammer Mallet/War Fist Mallet"): This is a variation of Athermos’ signature attack, which is inspired by the Greek War God, Ares. Athermos outstretches both of his fists behind him only to then throw them forward toward his opponent. The speed emits sounds of thunder as he waits just before the attack connects with his opponent, to then shake his fists. This results in a dual flurry of punches onto his opponent, allowing for a more effective version of the War Fist. Much like the normal War Fist, Athermos can increase the power of this attack by gaining a greater passion for the battle. The greater the passion, the stronger this attack becomes and the quicker it gets. Interestingly, this attack cannot be used until the **Gum Gum War Fist** has proved ineffective, making its usage rare and few and far between. This attack was first used to defeat Kurogaru after the **Gum Gum War Fist** proved ineffective. This technique is also called **Gum-Gum War Fist Hammer** on occasion. This technique is considered **Stage 2**.

* **Gum Gum War Spear** (ゴムゴムの戦争の槍（ウォースピア）, *Gomu Gomu no U~ōsupia*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Spear of War"): **Gum Gum War Spear** is a devastating attack inspired by the effectiveness Kingane showcased in the battle against Gaiko and the desperation for an attack to counter Busoshoku Haki being focused in one specific spot. By channeling his rubbery properties into his leg, Athermos first shakes his leg repeatedly, similar to how he shakes his fist through **Gum Gum War Fist** or **Gum Gum War Hammer**. While shaking his leg, he moves it up and down to allow him to build up the windup required to throw his leg forward and stretch it out. Then, after a few seconds he throws his foot forward and causes it to stretch, the shaking causing a twang in his foot and the movement allowing for more aim and control over where he wants to direct it. Then, just before his foot would land it's either forced into the air by the opponent or he directs it into the air, before bringing it shooting back down and into his opponent's head. This technique was first used against Gaiko as a counter to the Busoshoku Haki involved. This technique is considered **Stage 1**.

* **Gum Gum Pistol** (ゴムゴムの銃（ピストル）, *Gomu Gomu no Pisutoru*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Pistol/Gun"): Athermos stretches his arm back before throwing it forward to allow him to deliver a devastating straight punch, augmented via his ability to stretch. Athermos can increase his striking reach and power of the attack by charging it up; this is accomplished through swinging his punching arm repeatedly when unstretched. This technique was first used in an effort to punch Gaiko, though his attack was dodged. This technique is considered **Stage 2**.

* **Gum Gum Bazooka** (ゴムゴムのバズーカ, *Gomu Gomu no Bazūka*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Bazooka"): Athermos stretches both arms far back and hurls them forward, striking his opponent with a double open palm strike from both hands. This is a powerful attack that, when used, has enough power to create a crater in the ground and displace it even if the attack itself does not land appropriately. This technique was first used in an effort to hit Gaiko and Kurogaru, though it ended up only hitting the ground. This technique is considered **Stage 2**.

* **Gum Gum Gatling** (ゴムゴムの銃乱打（ガトリング）, *Gomu Gomu no Gatoringu*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Gun Battering"): Athermos uses his stretching ability to rapidly deliver several punches in a blurry, rapid motion for several strong punches. This creates the illusion of having multiple arms, though it doesn't actually grow any additional arms. This was first seen being used against a group of G4 Branch Marines. This technique is considered **Stage 2**.

* **Gum Gum Bell** (ゴムゴムの鐘, *Gomu Gomu no Kane*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Bell"): After placing both hands onto his opponent in order to grapple them, Athermos stretches his head far back. Then, Athermos flings his head forward and rapidly retracts it, causing his head to slam right against his opponent. The force of the blow is strong enough to create a small shockwave, send his opponent flying, and create a ringing sound similar to that of a bell, hence the name. This technique was first used to send Kurogaru flying away and deal some significant damage during the North Blue War. This technique is considered **Stage 1**.

* **Gum Gum Whip** (ゴムゴムの鞭, *Gomu Gomu no Muchi*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Whip"): Athermos stretches his leg, typically to the right, before swinging it forward to deliver a wide-area kick toward his opponent. This was first seen in a failed attempt to kick Butley off The (Sailing) Pantheon. This technique was the first technique revealed to have a standard application besides when used in **Gum Gum Weightless**. This technique is considered **Stage 1**.

### Defensive Techniques

* **Gum Gum Balloon** (ゴムゴムの風船（Barūn）, *Gomu Gomu no Barūn*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Balloon"): A technique wherein Athermos inflates himself rapidly by consuming a large amount of air, further increasing his resistance to blunt attacks. With this inflation, Athermos is capable of deflecting projectile attacks easily, but this isn't necessarily just restricted to defensive abilities, and can be used to slow his descent when in the air. This was first seen being used to slow his descent from the air in order to spot several marines coming as well. This technique is considered **Stage 2**.

### Support Techniques

* **Gum Gum Wing Rocket** (ゴムゴムの空飛ぶ人（ウイングロケット）, *Gomu Gomu no Uinguroketto*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Flying Person"): This was Athermos' signature form of transportation prior to improving it. First, Athermos stretches his arms into the sky, moving them behind his back and tying his hands together so they look like open circles protruding from his back. Then he leaps into the sky and outstretches one or both legs to grab a foothold, retracting himself and flinging through the sky. While in the air, he rapidly “flaps” his arms to maintain his height, maneuvering through the air. The biggest weakness of this technique is the reckless approach that could end up propelling him into a body of water or worse. Similarly, he has little to no control after launching himself, only able to decelerate before landing. This technique is never used directly in combat because of this impracticality. This was first seen being used to climb atop the building Kurogaru was in after punching a hole through the roof to allow light to seep through. This technique is considered **Stage 2**.
	+ **Gum Gum Rocket** (ゴムゴムのロケット, *Gomu Gomu Roketto*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Rocket"): This has since become Athermos' signature form of transportation, and is a significant improvement from Wing Rocket. After stretching out one or both arms to grab a handhold, Athermos retracts himself toward his arms to propel himself through the air at high speeds. This technique, while reckless, propels Athermos faster than the **Gum Gum Wing Rocket**, at the expense of being less controllable. However, he is capable of easily decelerating before landing, and can be used in combat as it is far more practical. This was first seen being used when Athermos had grabbed Hestuser in order to move the duo out of the way of Gugir's attacks. This technique is considered **Stage 2**.

* **Gum Gum Munch Munch** (ゴムゴムの消費（ムンシュムンシュ）, *Gomu Gomu no Munshu Munshu*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Consumption"): A gag technique that has yet to have any real weight in battle. Athermos stretches his mouth and head wide enough to consume whatever is in his path. This was first used to eat Vhagar's hand in order to inform Pancho that pirates arrived on Maple Island. This technique is considered **Stage 2**.

* **Gum Gum Throw** (ゴムゴムの投げる（スロー）, *Gomu Gomu no Surō*?, literally meaning "Rubber Rubber Throw"): Athermos grabs his target before stretching his arm out and throwing them. This technique was first used in tandem with a Team Combination attack. This technique is considered **Stage 1**.