Ep 339. One Unnatural Phenomenon After the Next! Disembarking On Thriller Bark

The Straw Hat Pirates are venturing towards the notorious Thriller Bark, a massive haunted ship that's been rumored to be terrorizing ships in the area. However, before they disembark onto the cursed vessel, they must first face a series of natural disasters and supernatural occurrences that seem to be plaguing the area. From raging storms to sudden whirlpools and eerie mist, the crew has their hands full trying to navigate through the treacherous waters.

As they draw closer to their destination, the mystery deepens when they witness a ghost ship sailing in front of them. The ship seems to be crewed by skeletal pirates, and despite their initial fright, the Straw Hats bravely steer towards it. Upon boarding the ghost ship, they discover that it's actually a trap set by Thriller Bark's captain, Gekko Moriah. Moriah has the ability to manipulate shadows and has been using this dark power to create an army of undead minions to serve him.

After narrowly escaping Moriah's grasp, the crew finally arrives at Thriller Bark, a massive haunted ship that's been fused with a large tree. The atmosphere is eerie and unsettling, with a seemingly endless forest surrounding the ship. The crew ventures into the ship and is immediately confronted by a horde of zombies and other spooky creatures. They soon realize that their shadow is the key to defeating their undead opponents, as Moriah's power depends on manipulating shadows.

As the crew battles their way through the ship, they encounter a strange creature named Perona, who has the ability to create ghosts that drain the spirit of those they come in contact with. She seems to have a connection with Moriah and is working with him to defeat the Straw Hats. However, Luffy's determination and unyielding spirit inspire his crew to keep fighting, even when the odds seem impossible.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger as the Straw Hats are split up and forced to face off against some of Moriah's strongest minions. Luffy is left to battle a giant zombie samurai, while the rest of the crew is confronted by mysterious beings in the forest surrounding the ship. It's clear that the crew has a long and treacherous journey ahead of them as they fight to defeat Moriah and escape from Thriller Bark.