Chapter 474

Moria's shadow abandons Luffy in the forest, and he cries out in despair, recalling his vow to recover everyone's shadows and the burning fate that awaits them in sunlight if he fails. At the courtyard, Zoro keeps battling Oars with Shusui, redirecting the giant's punch and impressing Usopp and Chopper, though he admits the heavy blade is not yet his to command and credits it as a gift from Ryuma. Usopp stops Zoro, arguing that downing Oars only frees Luffy's shadow, whereas Luffy beating Moria would return them all at once.

The ground shakes and sunlight breaks through, the zombies realizing Oars has accidentally dragged Thriller Bark out of the Florian Triangle. Inside, Kuma reports to Moria that the World Government has named Marshall D. Teach, Blackbeard, as Crocodile's replacement among the warlords. He warns that after Enies Lobby the Government has tracked the crew and fears they will fell another warlord here. An enraged Moria refuses any help and orders Kuma to merely observe. Outside, Moria reveals himself inside Oars' belly and offers a deal: beat Oars, then beat him, and the shadows are freed. When Oars punches Usopp, Brook arrives holding him and a sack of salt.

This Thriller Bark Arc chapter centers on Kuma informing Moria of Blackbeard's new warlord status. The cover closes Enel's Great Space Operations, with Enel ruling his moon civilization through affection rather than dread and declaring Fairy Vearth all he ever wanted. Gyoro, Nin, and Bao appear, along with Brook from the Florian Triangle.