Summary:
After defeating the zombies, the straw pirates learn that one of the seven warriors of the sea, Gecko Moria, is stealing people’s shadows and using them to revive the zombies. After they leave, Absalom gathers the zombies for the Night Assault, while the ghosts from before return to their master, the Gothic Ghost Princess Perona. Gecko Moria himself, a massive, giant man, is awakened. The Straw Hats come to the realization that the Thriller Bark is not an island, but rather a massive ship.
Luffy questions the intentions of the zombie groups. They inform him that they are hanging out in the graveyard. He then asks where Nami, Chopper and Usopp might be, but they refuse to talk. When the Straw Hat Captain is about to strike them, the zombies admit that they meant no harm. The Straw Hat group starts beating them up and starts checking out Dr.’s home. Hogback. A person carrying a torch approaches the beaten zombies.
While walking through the forest, Zoro and Sanji get into another argument when another zombie arrives in awe of their strength. This zombie informs the group of a great threat that has stolen the zombie shadows, Gecko Moria the scariest on the island. This catches Robin’s ears as his reward is much higher than that of Luffy and one of the Seven Sea Warriors. The old zombie also warns that Gecko Moria will also be after the straw pirate’s shadows and will evaporate when sunlight hits them. Luffy takes his lantern and accepts the challenge. At that moment, more shadowless zombies appear to encourage the group.
Meanwhile, Ryuma knocks Nami, Usopp, and Chopper into Dr. Hogback, surprising and angering the scientist. The three pirates try to apologize and Hogbacks warns that a “night raid” will begin and anyone who goes after midnight will be killed. An invisible man spots the buried zombies and pulls them out of the ground. He then initiates the awakening of the Zombie Soldiers and they rise again. Absalom reveals himself and the soldiers chant his name. They then call him a pervert and Absalom calls for silence. The spirits creeping through the forest gather to Kumaca and the girls’ chambers to form Perona.
As the other zombies race to inform Moria, one of the little Nin zombies wakes up their boss. Three little zombies talk about the Straw Hat’s progress so far. Luffy and his party notice that it is raining and spot a pirate sail. The old zombie then warns that the Thriller Bark has a sail and is actually a very large pirate ship. The back of the mast is also home to the Gecko Moria. Absalom then orders the pirates to be hunted at the stroke of midnight. Perona prepares for battle and Moria announces that Thriller Bark will have nightmares. Meanwhile, Luffy begins to head inside.