Above Thriller Bark

On the deck of Thriller Bark, Gecko Moria and his three subordinates—Absalom, Hogback, and Perona—raised their heads in unison and stared up at the sky, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.

They were in the heart of the Florian Triangle, a sea region steeped in mystery and terror. Though this place was not blanketed in thick fog like the surrounding waters, the sky directly overhead was likewise shrouded in mist all year round, like an impenetrable barrier.

Yet at this moment, that thick layer of fog had miraculously dispersed. Sunlight pierced through the clouds like volleys of golden arrows and poured down onto Thriller Bark. In an instant, the entire ship was illuminated by bright sunlight, and the blinding glare made it almost impossible for them to open their eyes. "Th-this... How is that possible?!"

Absalom screamed in terror, his voice trembling slightly with fear. Hogback, beside him, was equally dumbfounded as he stammered, "C-could some powerful force have broken through the fog?" Perona hugged her arms tightly across her chest, her face full of panic as she muttered, "N-no... Could this be some kind of bad omen?"

Gecko Moria's expression darkened further, and a powerful sense of unease rose within him. Just then, several tiny black dots appeared on the distant horizon, speeding toward the ship at incredible velocity. As they drew closer, everyone finally saw what they were—an unusual group of pirates dressed in strange clothes!

And standing at the front of those pirates was Luffy, wearing a Straw Hat and flashing a sunny smile! Standing at the bow, Luffy shouted, "Moria! We're here to take back our shadows!" His voice echoed across the vast sea, as though making the entire ocean tremble.

Hearing Luffy's shout, Moria clenched his fists tightly. He had never expected those guys