The battle for the One Piece treasure is closer than ever, and a shocking reveal from creator Eiichiro Oda in chapter 1158 has completely changed the game. Fans have discovered a new character who can read Poneglyphs, and the surprising name is Gecko Moria.
Adding another Poneglyph reader will have a huge impact on the story, especially as the Four Emperors are fiercely hunting for the treasure. Now, the Emperor Buggy could gain a massive advantage.
Is Gecko Moria a member of the Kozuki clan?
In the cover story of One Piece chapter 1158, Oda officially confirmed that Gecko Moria, the infamous former Warlord, is actually a member of the Kozuki clan. This revelation came when Yamato visited the grave of a fallen samurai in Ringo, where the tombstone bore the name Kozuki Moria.
Although the people of Wano might believe Moria is dead, he is still alive. In fact, he even stole the bodies of Shusui and Ryuma from Wano before escaping the country.
The most intriguing part of this reveal is that since Moria is a Kozuki clan member, he naturally can read Poneglyphs. The Kozuki family created the Poneglyphs during the Void Century and passed down the ability to read and write them through generations. Oden, Kozuki Sukiyaki, and even Momonosuke and Hiyori possess this skill. With Moria now confirmed as a Kozuki, he officially joins the rare group of people worldwide who can decode the secrets of the Poneglyphs.
What this ability means for the One Piece story
Moria’s ability to read Poneglyphs marks a major turning point for the Final Saga of One Piece. This not only links him to Oden but also gives him a crucial role in the plot.
Recently, Moria was rescued by Perona and Koby on Pirate Island. Now free, Moria will seek a safe place to hide, and the most logical choice is to join the Cross Guild led by the Emperor Buggy.
This means Buggy will have an invaluable “tool” to get closer to the One Piece treasure. With ambitions to become Pirate King, having a Poneglyph reader like Moria is a huge advantage, giving Buggy a real chance to compete evenly with the other Emperors in the final battle.