Chapter 463, "Pirate Sanji vs Mysterious Absalom", opens Luffy's clash with Moria's shadow clone Doppelman while Sanji recovers Nami and overwhelms the wedding-bent Absalom.
Summary
Reaching Moria in the freezer, Luffy demands the return of every stolen shadow, including those of his crew, Brook, and the old man. Moria explains that defeating him would not free the shadows; only his own command can send a shadow back to its owner, and he deems Luffy far too weak to force the issue. When Luffy attacks, a shadowy arm called Doppelman intercepts the blow. Moria reveals he now seeks the Pirate King title through the strength of underlings rather than his own.
Key Events
Luffy's strikes seem to break pieces off Doppelman, but Moria's Brick Bat turns the fragments into bats that swarm and bite him. Realizing he cannot reach the real Moria directly, Luffy vaults the railing, stretches to catch a ledge, and lands a surprise Gomu Gomu no Stamp that drives Moria through the floor. In the cathedral, Sanji kicks away the zombie holding Nami and catches her, briefly mistaking her beauty for a goddess. Absalom, equally dazzled, fires a reckless blast that Sanji easily evades while protecting Nami.
Notes
Sanji unleashes a punishing kick combo on Absalom, berating him for spying on Nami and Robin in their baths, and the zombies gasp that the man weighs over three hundred kilograms. Usopp's Special Salt Balls counter Absalom's attempt to vanish. Absalom cannot grasp how a supposed underling could be so strong, especially with no bounty poster. As his rage builds into a literal flaming aura, Sanji warns that he has yet another personal grievance against the kaijin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One Piece Chapter 463, "Pirate Sanji vs. Mystery Man Absalom"?
In Chapter 463, Luffy confronts Gecko Moria in the freezer to demand back every stolen shadow, only for the shadow warrior Doppelman to block his attacks, while Sanji rescues Nami from Absalom and begins overwhelming the kaijin with a fierce kick combo.
What is Doppelman in Chapter 463?
Doppelman is a shadowy fighter that Gecko Moria forms to intercept Luffy's attacks, and Moria can also turn the pieces Luffy breaks off it into swarming bats with his Brick Bat technique.
How does Luffy manage to hit Moria directly in Chapter 463?
Luffy realizes he cannot reach Moria through Doppelman directly, so he vaults a railing, stretches to grab a ledge, and lands a surprise Gomu Gomu no Stamp that drives Moria through the floor.
Why is Sanji so angry at Absalom in Chapter 463?
Sanji is furious after rescuing Nami from Absalom, berating him for spying on Nami and Robin while they bathed, and warns that he has yet another personal grievance against the kaijin.
How does Usopp stop Absalom from vanishing in Chapter 463?
Usopp uses his Special Salt Balls to counter Absalom's attempt to turn invisible and disappear during the fight with Sanji.
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