One Piece: This Dangerous Pirate Duo Could Play A Very Important Role In The Final Saga

This article contains spoilers for the One Piece manga

As the story of *One Piece* nears its end, fans are speculating about which important characters will survive the final journey. While Luffy, Blackbeard, and Shanks are expected to be central figures in the concluding events, another pair of characters, even though they haven’t been seen much lately, are also likely to play a crucial role in the fight for the One Piece treasure.

Following the conclusion of the Wano arc, Oda has signaled which characters will be central to the story’s final chapters. While some are newcomers, this particular pair has a surprisingly long history, having been introduced before the two-year time skip. Let’s explore what makes these pirates so significant and why they’re likely to play a role in the concluding saga of *One Piece*.

Moria And Perona Are On The Loose

After Leaving Pirate Island, They’ve Been Lurking In The Shadows

Perona helped break Moria out of captivity
They haven’t been seen since their escape
It wouldn’t make sense for them to disappear from the story entirely

Gecko Moria, a once-powerful and dangerous warlord, was beaten by Luffy’s crew at Thriller Bark, but he didn’t disappear completely. When his follower, Absalom, was captured and killed by Blackbeard, Moria tried to rescue him by sneaking onto Blackbeard’s Pirate Island. However, the mission failed badly – Moria was seriously injured by Shiryu, who can turn invisible, and ended up being held prisoner on Blackbeard’s island.

Many fans were initially shocked that Moria challenged Blackbeard, as he wasn’t considered a particularly powerful fighter. However, recent events revealed in the manga now explain his confidence. Fortunately, Moria wasn’t imprisoned for long; his crewmate Perona rescued him, with some assistance from Coby during the attack on Pirate Island.

“Moria-sama is alive! He is, I just know it” – Perona

Ultimately, Perona and Moria successfully escaped the island after she retrieved the keys and rejoined her captain, but they haven’t been sighted since. Pizarro confirmed they both survived, and there’s a significant possibility they could become important players in the future.

The Duo Could Join The Cross Guild

Mihawk And Crocodile Would Find A Lot Of Use For Them

Moria can act as the Poneglyph reader of the group
Perona’s deadly Devil Fruit would be extremely useful in fights
It’s unlikely any other faction would ally with the duo at this point

Very few people in the world of *One Piece* can read the ancient Poneglyphs. However, chapter 1158 surprisingly reveals that Gecko Moria is actually part of the Kozuki Clan, a family of samurai who all possess this rare ability. Similar to how Roger recruited Oden because he could translate the Poneglyphs, Moria and Perona might now be targeted by a specific group interested in their skills.

Currently, the Cross Guild consists of Crocodile, Mihawk, and Buggy – a formidable group with a lot of combat experience. However, having someone who could decipher the Poneglyphs would be a significant advantage. Adding to the Guild’s strength, Perona is a powerful fighter thanks to her Hollow Hollow Fruit ability, which allows her to overwhelm opponents with negative emotions using her ghosts.

It’s becoming clear that the Cross Guild is a major force in the final part of the story. However, it would be strange if Moria and Perona were simply written out without any explanation. Many fans believe they’ll join forces with the Cross Guild, especially since Moria is now a target for Blackbeard after escaping him.

Blackbeard Wanted Moria On His Crew

Their Bizarre Exchange All Makes Sense After Learning Moria’s Secret Lineage

As a huge One Piece fan, it’s always been clear that Blackbeard is all about power – he only wants the strongest pirates on his ship! He’s aiming for total world domination, so he needs a crew that can back that up, not hold him back. Remember way back in chapter 925 when he actually *offered* Moria a spot? It seemed so weird at the time, but with the recent reveals about Moria’s family, it suddenly clicks! It makes so much sense why Blackbeard would want *him* on his team.

Blackbeard has a strong crew, but they haven’t had anyone who could decipher the ancient Poneglyphs. While he recently captured Pudding, who has this ability, Blackbeard would likely prefer someone who is both a skilled fighter *and* a Poneglyph reader. This explains why he immediately targeted Gecko Moria when they met after the time-skip – he was likely hoping to recruit Moria for his unique skillset.

What do you think happens next? It’s already started! The great fight to control the throne…ZE HA HA HA!” – Blackbeard to Moria

Since Moria was imprisoned right after turning down Blackbeard’s invitation, it’s doubtful he’ll be joining his crew anytime soon. He and Perona could potentially team up with other former Warlords in the Cross Guild, or they might even rebuild their own forces by raising a huge zombie army. It’s clear Oda has been developing a plan for these two, and we’ll have to wait and see how they impact the story in the future.

2025-09-18 16:32