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One Piece chapter 448: Moria — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 19 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 448 title page features a hooded elderly inventor and a small round robot.
  • p0The robot has a stitched face and exposed brain-like mechanism.
  • p0A flashback sequence involving Enel begins on this page.
  • p1Usopp examines old portraits of Victoria Cindry in her room.
  • p1Cindry's current appearance shows stitch scars absent from the old photos.
  • p2Victoria Cindry was a famous stage actress born into an aristocratic family.
  • p2Cindry reportedly died ten years ago according to the obituary discussed.
  • p3Usopp realizes the people on the island are zombies brought back to life.
  • p3Cindry reacts strongly to the mention of her obituary and possible death.
  • p4A numbered device labeled 256 spins wildly inside the mansion.
  • p4Zombies emerge from paintings during the chaos.
  • p4Jack-in-the-box zombie appears among the attackers.
  • p5Brook stands inside the mansion hallway.
  • p5A large stitched creature appears in the forest.
  • p5Franky is present with the stitched creature outdoors.
  • p6Usopp denies being based on something abnormal.
  • p6Numbers and stitches are visible on forest creatures.
  • p6Negative ghosts are present in the area.
  • p7Negative ghosts multiply during the encounter.
  • p7Luffy uses a fire attack on the ghosts.
  • p7Usopp attempts to capture ghosts with a net.
  • p8Negative ghosts cause immediate willpower loss in contacted characters.
  • p8Top-hatted man and spiky-haired man are both affected by ghost contact.
  • p9Ghost contact weakens willpower according to group discussion.
  • p9Sanji and Robin remain unaffected while others suffer ghost effects.
  • p10Ghosts are identified as a distinct category of creature.
  • p10Sanji theorizes an unknown controller behind the ghosts.
  • p11Luffy directly engages a zombie in physical contact.
  • p11Group observes Luffy's confrontation with the zombie.
  • p12Zombies emerge energetically from the graveyard.
  • p12Luffy did not expect zombies to be lively.
  • p13A massive brawl occurs between Luffy and the zombie horde.
  • p13Zombies use wild punches and grapples in the graveyard.
  • p14Zombies admit they were rotting before becoming zombies.
  • p14Luffy inquires about the zombies' presence and actions.
  • p15Zombies confess they attacked Luffy's nakama.
  • p15Zombies indicate the targets headed toward the mansion.
  • p16Old man claims he was watching Luffy fight.
  • p16Luffy denies the old man is human and labels him a zombie.
  • p16Old man confirms he has major injuries but is not a zombie.
  • p16Old man mentions his shadow was taken and will return.
  • p17Robin recognizes the name of the man on the island.
  • p17The culprit is identified as Gecko Moria.
  • p17Moria is confirmed as one of the Shichibukai.
  • p17Missing shadows are linked to Brook's condition.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text establishes chapter name 'MORIA' with dramatic emphasis.
  • p0Flashback caption introduces Enel's past mission on Karakuri Island.
  • p1Usopp questions if the room belongs to the servant girl Cindry-chan and notes her prettiness in old photos.
  • p1Usopp observes that Cindry has many stitch scars across her face and body in reality.
  • p1Usopp concludes the photos must be her old pictures since they match no one else.
  • p1Woman asks if Cindry would display so many personal photos in her own room.
  • p2Usopp reads that Cindry was a famous stage actress from an aristocratic family.
  • p2Woman explains Cindry was kicked out after breaking dishes and was popular since childhood.
  • p2Cindry states she fell off the stage and died in an accident ten years ago.
  • p3Usopp concludes the island residents are zombies revived from the dead.
  • p3Woman screams in denial that Cindry was alive and is not dead.
  • p3Usopp notices a treasure chest and questions the quick change in Cindry's behavior.
  • p3Cindry urges opening the chest while her demeanor turns affectionate.
  • p4Unidentified panicked voice screams in terror during mansion collapse.
  • p4Voice declares the treasure location is not inside the room with dismissive intent.
  • p4Fleeing characters shout about painting zombies emerging from walls.
  • p4Man in tall hat notes that a zombie definitely spoke the treasure line in surprise.
  • p5Voices recognize the swordsman upon sighting him in the hallway.
  • p5Portrait calls out to body-guard in alarm.
  • p5Swordsman laughs and states he will catch the intruders confidently.
  • p5Stitched creature complains about already having a raccoon dog and robot among captives.
  • p5Cyborg retorts that he is not a robot but a cyborg.
  • p6Voice wonders what creature will appear next with excited tone.
  • p6Long-nosed man protests he is based on a human not something abnormal.
  • p6Woman explains numbers, scars, and stitches mark the forest creatures.
  • p6Straw-hatted boy shouts upon spotting a ghost.
  • p7Voice notes ghosts are multiplying while dancing.
  • p7Character calls the ghosts' chant a disturbing sound.
  • p7Straw-hatted boy declares the floating figures are spirits.
  • p7Long-nosed man announces intent to catch and raise the ghosts.
  • p7Straw-hatted boy shouts technique name during fiery attack.
  • p8Top-hatted man admits failure and weakness after ghost attack with defeated tone.
  • p8Spiky-haired man angrily confronts top-hatted man about increasing depression.
  • p8Top-hatted man expresses suicidal despair and total lack of confidence.
  • p8Long-haired woman comments on negative ghosts' repeated presence.
  • p9Sanji explains that lack of mental preparation allows ghost mind control.
  • p9Sanji dismisses affected characters as pathetic.
  • p9Robin confirms her earlier observation about ghost effects.
  • p9Spiky-haired man yells in despair after repeated ghost attack.
  • p9Robin notes the island's odd nature while observing ghosts.
  • p10Top-hatted man declares he saw something amusing and vows to eradicate ghosts.
  • p10Top-hatted man refuses to forgive or raise the ghosts.
  • p10Sanji suspects an unseen mastermind directing the ghosts.
  • p10Sanji notes the ghosts appear to be on lookout duty.
  • p11Zombie screams while reaching toward Luffy.
  • p11Luffy refuses to retreat and grabs the zombie.
  • p11Luffy identifies the creature as a zombie.
  • p11Stitched man reacts with terror at the injured old person appearance.
  • p12Luffy expresses surprise that zombies are this lively.
  • p12Zombies shout defiance against being underestimated.
  • p12Off-panel voice orders zombies to demonstrate their danger.
  • p12Side characters note the zombies want to fight and can teach danger.
  • p13Large text declares 600 million beri jackpot amid the fight.
  • p14Zombies explain they were rotting and buried.
  • p14Luffy asks what the zombies are doing in the graveyard.
  • p14Zombies apologize repeatedly for their actions.
  • p14Luffy questions if the zombies are joking.
  • p14Zombies refuse to discuss information about certain people.
  • p14Luffy notes three of them passed by the area.
  • p15Zombies deny messing with Luffy's nakama.
  • p15Luffy demands confirmation they did not harm his friends.
  • p15Zombies panic and admit they attacked and bit the targets.
  • p15One zombie warns against selling out friends.
  • p15Zombies state it is safe if a certain person is absent.
  • p15Zombies confirm they did not know about Brook.
  • p16Injured old man pleads to be allowed to speak while claiming he observed Luffy's strength.
  • p16Luffy shouts that the old man must be a zombie due to major injuries.
  • p16Old man calmly corrects that he is simply an injured old man.
  • p16Group reacts with confusion over the zombie versus human distinction.
  • p16Old man explains past victims and promises thanks once his shadow returns.
  • p16Old man states there is someone he wants the group to defeat.
  • p17Group questions whose work caused the island events and notes missing shadows.
  • p17Robin states she knows the name of the man responsible.
  • p17Luffy asks if Robin recognizes the culprit.
  • p17Group realizes the man is Gecko Moria, one of the Shichibukai.
  • p17Old man confirms Moria is frightening and responsible.