The Straw Hats' ship is hijacked by a mysterious barrel, leading them into the zombie-infested territory of Thriller Bark and the clutches of Gecko Moria. The crew must navigate the eerie island and confront Moria's zombie army to regain control of their ship and escape the island's sinister influence. Luffy's characteristic impulsiveness clashes with the unsettling nature of their predicament, as they face a foe who steals shadows and reanimates the dead.

This volume of One Piece plunges the Straw Hat Pirates into a gothic horror-tinged adventure on Thriller Bark, a massive ship-island teeming with the undead. The narrative introduces Gecko Moria, a formidable antagonist with the power to steal shadows, creating a unique and unsettling challenge for the crew. Readers can expect a blend of the series' signature action and humor, amplified by the eerie atmosphere and the introduction of new, bizarre characters. The story sets the stage for a significant confrontation, pushing the crew's resilience and Luffy's determination to their limits as they fight to reclaim their freedom and their very identities from Moria's grasp.