: Moria uses his shadow-manipulation powers to stretch Oars' limbs, allowing the giant to mimic Luffy’s "Gomu Gomu" rubber abilities.
The episode ends with Nightmare Luffy sprinting toward the battlefield, setting the stage for one of the most unique and high-stakes showdowns in the series.
In , titled " The Secret Plan to Turn the Tables! Nightmare Luffy Makes His Appearance! " , the Straw Hat Pirates find themselves in a desperate fight against the giant zombie, Oars , who is being piloted from the inside by the Warlord Gekko Moria .
: This form is extremely powerful but has a strict 10-minute time limit before the shadows escape his body.
The episode marks a major turning point in the Thriller Bark Arc. Initially, the Straw Hats were holding their own against Oars , but once Moria climbs into the "cockpit" in Oars’ stomach, the giant gains Moria's tactical brilliance.
While the main crew is being beaten, Luffy is in the Thriller Bark forest. He meets a group of victims who have had their shadows stolen by Moria. They reveal a secret: if a person has a strong enough spirit, they can "host" the shadows of others to temporarily gain their skills and strength.
: This strategic upgrade proves devastating. The crew’s coordinated attacks are dismantled, and key members like Franky are knocked unconscious after a failed attempt to use a giant slingshot maneuver called "Kuwagata". The Forest Dwellers' Gift
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