Thriller Bark Saga

The "Thriller Bark Saga" (スリラーバーク編) is the fifth saga in the manga and anime One Piece. It is made up of two story arcs. It follows the Straw Hat Pirates, namely Monkey D. Luffy, after their departure from Water 7.

The Straw Hat Pirates travel to the ghost island of Thriller Bark, where they encounter the Shichibukai Gekko Moriah and recruit a new member named Brook who helps the Straw Hats fight and defeat Moriah. However, upon reaching Sabaody Archipelago they are separated, sent to different parts of the world by Bartholomew Kuma, another Shichibukai.

Story Arcs

 * Thriller Bark Arc: (Manga: 2007-2008) (Anime: 2008)
 * Sabaody Archipelago Arc: (Manga: 2008) (Anime: 2009)