if you're talking about the time Crocodile stabbed him he almost died but then he was saved by Pell who was carried by Robin in that area
there are countless times too when he almost looked like he was gonna die but hes the main character so no
After ace dies, it starts at episode 393
yes but he has to absorb about 100 shadows to become nightmare Luffy
Shank finds out what a pirate Luffy became and knows Luffy's strength and bounty.
Hancock and luffy's crew and shanks
luffy
Monkey D. Luffy
Luffy is stronger than Jinbe. If luffy fights Jinbe seriously, he would win..
Dragon saves luffy from Smoker in Loguetown, although they didnt meet face to face, and Dragon hides himself from luffy, that was the only instance that Dragon met Luffy so far
Everyone believes Luffy dies in "One Piece" during the "Marineford War" arc, specifically in Episode 483, titled "The Return of the Captain." In this episode, Luffy is gravely injured and seemingly loses his will to fight after witnessing the death of his brother, Ace. The emotional impact of the scene leads many characters, and viewers alike, to fear for Luffy's fate, although he ultimately survives. This moment serves as a significant turning point in the series, highlighting the stakes and the deep bonds between characters.
no luffy is stronger overall
Luffy would win, but it would be hard.
Monkey D. Luffy was created in 1997.