One idea could be that Luffy, being smarter, strategizes better during battles. He might analyze his opponents' weaknesses more quickly and come up with unique battle plans instead of just relying on his brute strength. For example, against a devil fruit user with the power to control water, he could figure out a way to use the environment to his advantage, like leading the fight to a place where there's less water or finding a way to nullify the water's effect on him.
Perhaps in a smarter Luffy fanfiction, he could have a greater understanding of the history and mysteries of the One Piece world. He could decipher ancient texts or symbols more easily, leading the Straw Hats to long - lost treasures or hidden islands that hold the key to the secrets of the Grand Line. This would add a whole new layer of adventure to the story.
One interesting idea could be exploring new abilities Luffy discovers within Gear 5 that he hasn't shown in the official story yet. For example, he might be able to manipulate his surroundings in even more creative ways, like turning the air into rubbery substances to create platforms or traps.
Another idea is that in the fanfiction, Luffy's intelligence is related to his ability to understand ancient languages or prophecies. This could lead him on a new adventure to uncover hidden secrets in the One Piece world, like the true meaning behind the poneglyphs. He could then use this knowledge to get closer to the One Piece.
One idea could be a Luffy crossover with Naruto. Luffy's carefree and determined nature could contrast with Naruto's own strong - willed personality. They could team up to face a common enemy that threatens both their worlds, like a powerful demon that can travel between dimensions. Luffy's rubber abilities and Naruto's ninja skills would make for some really cool fight scenes.
He would make more calculated decisions. For instance, when facing strong enemies like Doflamingo, instead of charging in head - first all the time, he'd think about the best way to take them down. This might involve using his crewmates' abilities in more coordinated ways. So, the battles would be less chaotic and more strategic.
One idea could be exploring how Luffy's unique rubber body affects his metabolism. Since his body can stretch, perhaps it requires more energy to maintain that elasticity, thus having a super - fast metabolism. Another idea is to incorporate Ace's fire - based abilities and how that might interact with Luffy's metabolism in a fanfiction scenario. Maybe the heat from Ace's powers could speed up Luffy's metabolism even more in a fight or during a challenging situation.
One idea could be Luffy falling in love with a mermaid. He might discover her while exploring the ocean and be charmed by her unique beauty and way of life. His love for adventure could blend with his new - found love as they explore the underwater world together.
One interesting idea could be how Luffy's friends react when they find out. Maybe they are shocked at first but then quickly accept it and support Luffy as always.
One idea could be that Luffy somehow gains the power to slay dragons in a special arc. Maybe he encounters a dragon that is terrorizing an island and he has to use his Gum - Gum powers in a new and creative way to defeat it. For example, he could stretch his arms around the dragon's neck and then use his Haki to stun it before delivering a final blow.
One interesting idea could be that Luffy has to rely solely on his Haki and physical training, making him even more of a badass in combat. He might develop unique fighting styles that we haven't seen in the original story where he had devil fruit powers.
One idea could be that Luffy's mother was a powerful pirate herself. Maybe she was part of a crew that had a special mission, and she had to give up Luffy to protect him from the enemies she made at sea.