One Piece chapter 455: Shichibukai Gecko Moria — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 20 pages · 38 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 455 title page features Gecko Moria as the central figure.
  • p0Moria is shown armed with both sword and gun.
  • p1Brook confronts the massive zombie Oars.
  • p1Brook claims to have already handled a prior threat.
  • p2A visible black soul is shown leaving a zombie body.
  • p2The soul extraction occurs near a large circular structure.
  • p3Brook is recognized as having caused prior trouble on Thriller Bark.
  • p3Brook claims to have purified a major threat.
  • p3Spider webs on Thriller Bark are vulnerable to fire.
  • p4Brook is a skeleton wearing a top hat and afro wig.
  • p4Scene takes place inside a ruined building with debris.
  • p4Brook carries a cane as a personal accessory.
  • p5Brook was captured after searching Thriller Bark for rudder parts.
  • p5A patched corpse referred to as Mario is mentioned.
  • p5Brook's shadow was taken by a large man.
  • p6A person's shadow was cut off and removed from their body.
  • p6The bandaged corpse called Mario begins moving despite appearing dead.
  • p6Shadow removal causes the victim to collapse.
  • p7Gecko Moria possesses the Kage Kage no Mi Devil Fruit.
  • p7Shadows function as separate souls that can be removed.
  • p7Doctor Hogback collaborates with Moria to create zombies using stolen shadows.
  • p8G18 is a massive bandaged zombie soldier.
  • p8Zombie creation combines strong body with stolen shadow.
  • p8Moria targets strong warriors for their shadows.
  • p9Zombies obey Moria because they lack original will.
  • p9Strong shadows retain fighting skills from original owners.
  • p10Three enigmas gather at the castle.
  • p10Brook experiences intense shock reaction.
  • p11Gecko Moria is a Shichibukai with former bounty of 320 million Beri.
  • p11Moria greets group in grand hall of Thriller Bark.
  • p12Luffy is held inside a barred cage during confrontation.
  • p12Armored crew member reacts strongly to mention of Pirate King.
  • p12Giant horned figure holds rope near Luffy's cage.
  • p13Zoro and Sanji are confirmed captured by the crew.
  • p13Luffy is identified as the third captive.
  • p13Silver-haired man is recognized as Sanji.
  • p14Hogback refers to a bride among the captives.
  • p14Absalom protects the small creature Kumashi from blame.
  • p14Cindry answers questions before Hogback.
  • p15Oars breaks free by eating through the steel cage.
  • p15Hogback gathered the group to witness zombie creation.
  • p15Absalom and small creature attempt to stop the escaping pirate.
  • p16Perona uses Negative Hollow attack on Luffy.
  • p16Luffy is later shown bound inside a checkered hall surrounded by shadows.
  • p17Luffy's shadow is extracted from his body by Gecko Moria.
  • p17Moria intends to use the shadow for a special zombie creation.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption states a man must do what a man has to do in context of Enel's space mission.
  • p1Scarred man warns that cutting the zombie will not stop it from rising again.
  • p1Off-panel voice states the fight is not over yet.
  • p1Zombie Oars reacts with surprise upon seeing Brook.
  • p1Brook calmly states he has already dealt with the situation.
  • p1Pigtail woman gasps in shock at the unfolding events.
  • p1Blond scarred man notes the spider web is weak against fire.
  • p2Panicked man shouts in alarm at the emerging sight.
  • p2Off-panel voice urges the soul to return to its master.
  • p2Voice identifies the dripping black form as the soul of a zombie.
  • p2Onlookers react with shock that the soul is clearly visible.
  • p3Voice identifies Brook as the man who disrupted Thriller Bark five years ago.
  • p3Group recognizes Brook as the figure known as Humming.
  • p3Brook states he purified the target completely.
  • p3Umbrella girl asks what Brook did to stop the enemy.
  • p3Blond scarred man explains the spider web's weakness to fire.
  • p3Off-panel voice calls to inform the master of the situation.
  • p3Group discusses the kidnapping of Strawhat and others on the island.
  • p4Brook excitedly shouts a skull joke with wild laughter and energetic mood while being restrained.
  • p4Long-haired woman in black dress yells at Brook to stop with frustrated intent in chaotic scene.
  • p4Unseen voice pleads for quieter speech due to ringing ears with anxious tone.
  • p4Brook retorts about lacking ears as a skeleton with playful defiant mood.
  • p4Scarred white-haired man recounts drifting alone at sea for years with somber reflective intent.
  • p5Brook describes finding only monsters and zombies while seeking rudder parts with determined tone.
  • p5Brook explains being caught and brought to the building after searching the island.
  • p5Brook reveals seeing a patched corpse called Mario with serious narrative mood.
  • p5Scarred man reacts in shock to the description of the struggling dancer and what was seen inside.
  • p6Long-haired bearded man threatens to hit the skull figure with angry desperate intent.
  • p6Voice states the skull figure has no eyes with surprised exclamation.
  • p6Curly-haired person admits doubting their eyes but confirms the shadow was cut off.
  • p6Narrative describes the person whose shadow was taken falling motionless.
  • p6Bandaged corpse Mario suddenly starts moving after being presumed dead.
  • p7Brook explains that shadows are another soul following a person from birth to death.
  • p7Striped-shirt swordsman demonstrates independent shadow movement with sword swing.
  • p7Long-haired bearded man questions the meaning of the shadow explanation in shock.
  • p7Brook identifies the horned figure as Shichibukai Gecko Moria who ate the Kage Kage no Mi.
  • p7Brook states Moria can take shadows and use Doctor Hogback to create stronger zombies.
  • p8Narration explains multiple Mario bodies stored in freezer from world cemeteries and revived by doctor into legendary warriors.
  • p8Narration states zombie power depends on Mario physical strength while personality and abilities come from shadow master.
  • p8Dr. Hogback questions if famous doctor would assist a pirate after disappearance.
  • p8Dr. Hogback notes Moria cannot revive the dead but can animate zombies using shadows.
  • p8Dr. Hogback confirms Moria seeks strong shadows from wanted posters to create powerful obedient zombies quickly.
  • p9Narration states zombies are useful to Moria because they are obedient and explains origin of Thriller Bark.
  • p9Narration notes stronger warriors are harder to control and faint victims are discarded at sea.
  • p9Cindry reacts with shock at the revelation about shadows.
  • p9Skull-faced figure explains only the shadow with fighting abilities is needed, not the real person.
  • p9Dr. Hogback urges belief and promises to reveal his plan while noting time remains.
  • p10Brook shouts skull shock in exaggerated reaction.
  • p10Voice states belief in the story and willingness to listen further.
  • p10Voice notes ability to negotiate after decades.
  • p10Voice urges quick entry into castle as three enigmas have gathered.
  • p10Voice calls out to master from inside castle.
  • p11Wild-haired figure demands to be made Pirate King immediately.
  • p11Moria laughs kishi shishi-shishi and welcomes arrivals.
  • p11Moria states so you all came.
  • p11Voice calls please come in.
  • p11Information box lists Moria motto to rely on others for personal objectives.
  • p12Armored figure shouts in shock protesting Pirate King talk and claiming the title.
  • p12Luffy yells from inside cage demanding return of Usopp Nami Chopper Sanji and Zoro.
  • p12Giant figure retorts telling Luffy to untie the rope.
  • p12Background woman comments on Luffy's powerful presence.
  • p13Horned figure states capture of Pirate Hunter Zoro and an extra silver-haired man.
  • p13Horned figure informs Luffy he is the third captured so far.
  • p13Woman with crown notes silver hair belongs to Sanji.
  • p13Luffy protests the capture count as a lie.
  • p13Group questions why only three were caught first.
  • p14Hogback questions timing of three people including his bride being in the garden.
  • p14Absalom scolds the small creature for speaking out of turn.
  • p14Hogback complains Cindry is making the story worse by answering first.
  • p14Cindry replies softly that the bride will not come.
  • p15Hogback announces celebration for the birth of an exceptionally strong zombie.
  • p15Voices shout that the pirate ate through the cage and is escaping.
  • p15Oars roars questioning why they tried to capture him.
  • p15Absalom tells others to leave stopping the escape to him.
  • p16Perona announces Negative Hollow attack with commanding tone.
  • p16Luffy shouts defiance refusing to be caught while struggling.
  • p16Perona comments mockingly about turning the future Pirate King into a sea cucumber.
  • p16Luffy thinks in despair about wanting to be reborn as a sea cucumber.
  • p17Luffy cries out in shock upon seeing his shadow being taken.
  • p17Moria laughs loudly while declaring the birth of the strongest special zombie.
  • p17Moria proclaims he has obtained a fighting strength worth 300 million berries.