CompleteAlabasta Saga

Arabasta Arc

Chapters
155 – 217
63 chapters
Saga
Alabasta Saga
Arc 5 of 5
Position
Arc #11 of 33
After Drum Island Arc
Ch. 1Ch. 1192

The Straw Hat crew reaches Nanohana on Alabasta and travels inland through Yuba to Rainbase. Crocodile directs Baroque Works agents to spark rebellion and detonate a bomb in Alubarna. Luffy defeats Crocodile in the ruins after repeated clashes while the crew stops the bomb and rain falls across the kingdom.

Ch. 155Ch. 158Ch. 163Ch. 165+7
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Chapters in the Arabasta Arc

63 chapters
  1. 155The Pirate Sir CrocodileIn Nanohana on Sandy Island, invading pirates cower before Sir Crocodile, who orders them to stop their rampage.
  2. 156A Nice Weather for an Okama
  3. 157Ace AppearsA massive dripping Sea Cat bursts from the waves with a thunderous “ドドドドン!!” and “ビキビキ!!”, its huge eyes and lolling tongue filling the panel as it roars “Meoo-www!”.
  4. 158Docking at AlabastaThe Straw Hat crew arrives near the city of Nanohana and discusses finding Luffy while worrying about his bounty.
  5. 159Come UpA wide view of a port town shows a large ship docked at the pier with "MARINE" visible on its hull.
  6. 1608 o'clock at Spider's CaféOn the Going Merry, Nami sews a blank piece of paper into Luffy's straw hat for safekeeping while the crew discusses the desert heat.
  7. 161The Green City, ElumaluChapter 161 “The Green City, Elumalu”.
  8. 162Adventure in the Country of SandA close-up shows a man in a turban-like hat and dark sunglasses gripping a staff tightly, his mouth open wide in exhaustion as he utters "UGH...".
  9. 163Yuba, Base of the Rebel ForcesThe Straw Hats reach Yuba as a sandstorm hits and find the oasis buried under dunes.
  10. 164Love My CountryA flashback shows young Vivi fleeing kidnappers while the Sand-Sand Clan children, led by Koza, fight to protect her from thugs including Agotogi.
Show chapters 165–217
  1. 165Flavor of Sand.In Yuba, Toto bids farewell to Vivi and the Straw Hats after handing her a small token and urging her not to worry.
  2. 166Luffy vs. ViviMr. 3 arrives unannounced at the officer agents' meeting and admits he failed to eliminate Princess Vivi and the Straw Hat pirates on Little Garden.
  3. 167The War FrontThe volume cover for One Piece Vol. 19 “Rebellion” displays a dramatic group shot against a green world map background.
  4. 168The Town of Dreams, RainbaseThe Straw Hats arrive at Rainbase after crossing the desert dunes.
  5. 169The Kingdom's Strongest WarriorLuffy, Usopp, Nami, and Zoro burst into the Rain Dinners casino and shout for Vivi and Crocodile.
  6. 170It BeginsPell stands guard outside a large building after defeating several Baroque Works agents.
  7. 171The Rebellion's Leader, KouzaIn Alubarna, guards frantically search the palace for the missing King Cobra while Commander Chaka demands they comb every inch of the grounds and city.
  8. 172RebellionIn Nanohana a massive ship crashes into the port and sparks fires across the town.
  9. 173BananadileCrocodile tells Vivi she must choose between racing to stop the rebellion in Alubarna or staying to free her friends from the cage, whose key he dropped into the Bananadile lair…
  10. 174Mr. PrinceCrocodile speaks with a voice on the Den Den Mushi that identifies itself as Mr. Prince while the Straw Hats remain trapped in the seastone cage with Smoker.
  11. 175ReleaseSanji carries Vivi through the streets of Rainbase while speaking on a Den Den Mushi and confirming that the bridge distraction succeeded.
  12. 176Rush!!Inside the flooded Rain Dinners casino the giant Bananadile spits up Mr. 3 inside his wax ball, and the key sticks to the ball.
  13. 17730 Million vs. 81 MillionLuffy flies backward through the air and shouts for his crew to protect Vivi and reach the palace.
  14. 178Grand-Line LevelCrocodile faces Luffy in the desert outside Rainbase and declares an end to their fight.
  15. 179Showdown at AlubarnaSanji grits his teeth in fury, veins bulging, gripping a pipe as he growls “NRGH!” and “NRGH!”.
  16. 180Alabastan Animal LandA vast desert stretches toward a distant city under a wide sky, accompanied by the large sound effect "ゴォォォォォ…" A small round object is half-buried in the sand with motion lines…
  17. 181Chapter 181 'Super Spot-Billed Duck Quiz'The Rebel Army marches across the desert toward Alubarna under Kouza's command, with the capital now visible in the distance.
  18. 182RoarChapter 182 “Roar”.
  19. 183Commander CarueOn the deck of the Going Merry, the crew discusses their situation.
  20. 184Molehill 4th StreetUsopp and Chopper face Mr. 4 and Ms. Merry Christmas at the southeastern gates of the desert ruins as a massive explosion erupts nearby.
  21. 185Oh... NiceNice'".
  22. 1864Chopper stands over a beaten Usopp in the desert outside Alubarna's ruins before reverting to his small form.
  23. 187Even MatchKoza fights royal guards in the streets of Alubarna until a rebel warns him about his wounds and the dangers ahead.
  24. 188Chapter 188 'Okama Kenpou'At the Alubarna palace, Princess Vivi orders the royal guards to destroy the structure despite their protests, declaring that the country is its people.
  25. 1892Sanji continues his relentless assault on Mr. 2 Bon Clay with a barrage of powerful kicks to the face, ribs, flank, back, tailbone and thighs.
  26. 190Clima-TactNami flees through the streets of Alubarna from Mr. 1 and Miss Doublefinger until Zoro intercepts Mr. 1's attack and blocks it with his swords.
  27. 191The Woman who Controls the WeatherChapter 191 “The Woman who Controls the Weather”.
  28. 192Chance of WhirlwindsSanji, Chopper, and Usopp reach the southeastern gate of Alubarna and spot distant dust clouds from rebel reinforcements.
  29. 193UtopiaNami activates Tornado Tempo with her Clima-Tact, sending mechanical birds to wrap wire around Miss Doublefinger and launch her into a building that collapses and buries her.
  30. 194To Cut IronRoronoa Zoro faces Mr. 1 in a ruined city street, where Mr. 1 declares that no swordsman has ever scratched him since obtaining his Supa Supa devil fruit.
  31. 195Mr. BushidoIn the ruined streets of Alubarna, Roronoa Zoro faces Mr. 1 while bleeding from a head wound and questioning how his sword can cut iron.
  32. 1961The vibrant color cover of ONE PIECE Vol. 22 “HOPE!” displays the Straw Hat crew posing confidently in front of a large circular structure.
  33. 197The LeadersKouza bursts into the palace and stares in horror at the defeated royal guards, including the fallen Chaka.
  34. 1984:15 P.m.The battle in Alubarna intensifies as Chaka falls wounded and Vivi screams for Kouza amid the chaos.
  35. 199Hope!Luffy plummets to the ground carrying a barrel of water and declares he made it in time.
  36. 200Water LuffyThe clock tower shows ten minutes remaining as Usopp, Vivi, Nami, and Chopper realize the bomb's blast radius requires a distant shooter and that Crocodile intends to let his own…
  37. 201Nico RobinLuffy’s shirt is now bright yellow, his shorts red.
  38. 202The Royal CryptA masked, long-haired figure is grabbed and hurled forward by a tall man in a fur coat and checkered shirt who declares, "WHAT A PERFECT WAY FOR YOU TO DIE...".
  39. 203Croc-LikeChapter 203 “Croc-Like”.
  40. 204RedThe ruins underground shake violently as Luffy runs to avoid falling debris.
  41. 205Sand Sand Gang's Secret BaseZoro, Sanji, Nami, Chopper, Usopp and Vivi run through the chaotic battlefield toward the clock tower while explosions and fighting rage around them.
  42. 206Lit FuseIn the Alabasta square Tashigi cuts down a man wearing a Baroque Works jacket and orders her marines to judge enemies by sight rather than wait for proof.
  43. 207NightmareLuffy lies battered on the ground as Crocodile stands over him and laughs, declaring that facing him was too much for a small-time pirate and that everything Luffy has done will…
  44. 208Chapter 208 "Guardian Spirit"In Alubarna the Straw Hats and Vivi stare up at the clock tower as Crocodile's voice reveals a massive cannon and bomb hidden inside with a timer counting down.
  45. 209Surpassing YouChapter 209 "Surpassing You" HACHI'S OCEAN FLOOR STROLL VOL. 24 "BUT WE DIDN'T TRICK YOU..." Hatchan stands on a rock holding a pirate flag, looking confused with a large…
  46. 2100A massive explosion shakes Alubarna as debris rains down, and Zoro, Chopper, Nami, and Sanji stare upward in shock.
  47. 211KingVivi stands exhausted in the rain amid the tense square where rebels and royalists refuse to end the fighting.
  48. 212Some JusticeAt sea north of Alabasta, Smoker and Hina discuss the search for the Straw Hats aboard a Marine ship while rain falls.
  49. 213VipDr. Ho examines a compound Chopper has prepared and praises the young reindeer’s medical skills, prompting Chopper to dance in embarrassment while Vivi watches.
  50. 214Plan to Escape from the Sand CountryIgaram bursts into Vivi's bedroom at the palace and learns that Luffy and the others have already departed for the sea.
  51. 215Last WaltzIgaram wakes from a nightmare about Vivi declaring herself a pirate queen and rushes to her room in panic.
  52. 216Vivi's AdventureChapter 216 “Vivi's Adventure”.
  53. 217StowawayMonkey D. Luffy stands at the center holding his straw hat, eyes closed in a calm smile.

Key events

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The crew arrives near Nanohana and learns Crocodile's true role as leader of Baroque Works. They travel to Yuba where the oasis lies buried and then reach Rainbase. There the group enters the casino but Crocodile traps four members in a cage and seizes Vivi while the others remain free outside. Ch. 155Ch. 158Ch. 163Ch. 165+3

Crocodile drops the cage key into a flooded room with bananadiles and sets a timer. Sanji frees the captives with Mr. 3's help and the crew escapes toward Alubarna. Luffy stays behind to fight Crocodile while the others ride a giant crab and later split to enter the city gates ahead of the rebel army. Ch. 173Ch. 174Ch. 175Ch. 176+2

In Alubarna Sanji defeats Mr. 2 after repeated kicks to the face and body. Nami assembles the Clima-Tact and defeats Miss Doublefinger with Tornado Tempo. Zoro cuts through Mr. 1 with his sword after sensing its breath. The crew reaches the palace square as Luffy arrives with Vivi. Luffy drinks water and fights Crocodile as Water Luffy landing a Gomu Gomu Bazooka. Ch. 188Ch. 189Ch. 190Ch. 192+5

Luffy continues fighting Crocodile underground while the crew races to the clock tower. Vivi severs the fuse but the bomb still threatens to explode so Pell carries it skyward. Luffy defeats Crocodile and the explosion occurs high above the city. Rain falls ending the drought as the crew later escapes the island with Mr. 2's aid. Ch. 204Ch. 205Ch. 206Ch. 207+4

Theories from the Arabasta Arc

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Mysteries of the arc

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Battles in this arc

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First appearances

11 characters