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One Piece chapter 168: The Town of Dreams, Rainbase — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 168 is titled The Town of Dreams Rainbase.
  • p1Operation Utopia countdown continues as group approaches Rainbase.
  • p2Usopp unveils Clima-Tact as Nami's new weapon assembled from metal tubes.
  • p3Straw Hats discuss risk of B.W. recognition while traveling in desert.
  • p4Straw Hat crew is outside Rainbase wearing cloaks to hide from sun and agents.
  • p4Luffy decides on a direct aggressive approach against Crocodile.
  • p5Smoker and Tashigi are inside a bar in Rainbase.
  • p5Usopp is also present at the same bar drinking water.
  • p6Barrels of water cause sudden chaos inside the Rainbase bar.
  • p6Luffy and Usopp end up rolling with the barrels across the floor.
  • p7Straw Hat group splits with some fetching water and others waiting outside.
  • p7Smoker begins pursuit after recognizing the Straw Hats in the bar.
  • p8Straw Hats are fleeing through Rainbase streets while pursued by marines
  • p9Straw Hats head toward Rain Dinners casino in Rainbase
  • p10Straw Hats split into groups while fleeing toward the casino
  • p11Luffy evades Smoker using Gomu Gomu Balloon during rooftop chase
  • p12Hooded figure runs ahead through the street crowd.
  • p12Sanji remains behind with a cigarette while facing marines.
  • p12Scene takes place in a busy town square with arched buildings.
  • p13Hooded figure continues running while thinking about Mr. Bushido.
  • p13Sword clash occurs inside a building with multiple impacts.
  • p13Striped-robed fighter engages the hooded figure in close combat.
  • p14Hooded figure is revealed as Roronoa Zoro.
  • p14Tashigi confronts Zoro directly on the street.
  • p14Zoro slides backward during the encounter with Tashigi.
  • p15Luffy and Usopp react with loud screams to an ambush.
  • p15Usopp engages in combat using barrels as cover.
  • p15Woman in coat observes and praises Usopp during the fight.
  • p16Group reaches Rain Dinners pyramid entrance built in middle of lake.
  • p16Enemies detect and open fire on the arriving group.
  • p17Street fight breaks out near Rain Dinners entrance.
  • p17Luffy urges the group to enter the building.
  • p18Luffy charges ahead calling out to Crocodile.
  • p18Crocodile receives report inside Rain Dinners and orders enemies welcomed in.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Central long-coated figure shouts Acquittal with triumphant mood and celebratory intent during group dance.
  • p1Travelers announce That must be Rainbase with excited discovery mood.
  • p1Travelers state I see it and 1 hour with urgency and progress intent.
  • p1Travelers exclaim We're finally here with relief and arrival context.
  • p2Luffy declares ALRIIIIIGHT TIME TO KICK CROCODILE'S ASS with aggressive battle intent.
  • p2Chopper calls for water with urgent need.
  • p2Crew notes completion of requested item and discusses Crocodile.
  • p2Usopp presents The Clima-Tact as new weapon with proud delivery.
  • p2Nami reacts to Clima-Tact name with surprise.
  • p3Sanji vows to protect Nami and Vivi at all times with chivalrous intent and calls himself Prince.
  • p3Vivi asks if B.W. knows they are in the country.
  • p3Sanji insists he only addresses the ladies as Prince.
  • p3Group confirms B.W. likely knows their faces and discusses avoiding overt actions.
  • p3Robin notes Mr. 3 is somewhere in the country.
  • p4Nami warns the group about Baroque Works agents specializing in assassination.
  • p4Usopp nervously notes that being spotted would alert Crocodile to their approach.
  • p4Luffy dismisses caution and excitedly declares intent to kick Crocodile's ass.
  • p4Sanji starts to caution Usopp before Luffy interrupts with a roar.
  • p4Nami sighs in exasperation at Luffy's outburst.
  • p5Smoker states he is in Rainbase based on instinct.
  • p5Tashigi asks Smoker why they are in Rainbase.
  • p5Usopp cheers about finally being able to drink water.
  • p6Tashigi wonders if Crocodile has a connection to the criminal organization.
  • p6Smoker senses something big and suspicious happening in the country.
  • p6Usopp loudly orders five barrels of water from the bartender.
  • p6Characters comment on how good the water tastes while drinking.
  • p7Usopp suggests those fetching water might bring back more than expected.
  • p7Nami reassures that the water errand is minor and manageable.
  • p7Sanji questions whether trusting the water fetchers was wise.
  • p7Smoker orders marines alerted while chasing after the group.
  • p7Luffy and Usopp panic about marines appearing while running with barrels.
  • p8Nami panics aloud that Chopper has not returned yet
  • p8Reassuring voice tells Nami not to worry about Chopper
  • p8Nami shouts in alarm that marines are chasing the group
  • p8Sanji angrily blames the idiots for attracting marines
  • p8Long-coated figure yells that marines have arrived
  • p9Warning given that running will attract Baroque Works agents
  • p9Luffy declares intent to meet Crocodile with Vivi
  • p9Vivi reacts with surprise to Luffy's plan
  • p9Luffy insists they proceed anyway
  • p9Nami confirms the building is Crocodile's Rain Dinners casino
  • p9Vivi accepts the situation as too late to avoid notice
  • p10Luffy tells crew they will meet up later
  • p10Sanji agrees to split up first
  • p10Zoro acknowledges the split
  • p10Marines yell not to let the targets escape
  • p10Marines note that the targets have split up
  • p10Sanji accepts Smoker's challenge
  • p10Luffy taunts Smoker to catch him
  • p11Smoker declares Luffy cannot outrun him forever
  • p11Luffy activates Gomu Gomu Balloon
  • p11Luffy exclaims the dodge was close
  • p11Distant voice cries out in pain
  • p12Sanji volunteers to handle the situation and tells others to proceed.
  • p12Hooded figure entrusts Nami's safety to the group and offers to delay pursuers.
  • p12Hooded figure dismisses the marines as weak without their smoking leader present.
  • p12Sanji tells marines to prepare for defeat with a smirk.
  • p13Hooded figure internally hopes for the safety of Mr. Bushido.
  • p13Hooded figure taunts striped opponent that attacks are too weak.
  • p14Tashigi recognizes Zoro and expresses surprise at their reunion.
  • p14Marine identifies Zoro by name with shock.
  • p14Zoro states that Tashigi has not cut him once.
  • p14Tashigi claims their previous match is already settled and refuses to fight.
  • p14Marine captain complains about difficulty handling Tashigi.
  • p15Luffy and Usopp scream in terror from sudden attack.
  • p15Usopp yells at Baroque Works agents to stay away.
  • p15Enemies identify targets and order to kill them.
  • p15Woman in coat compliments Usopp on his attack.
  • p15Hooded man expresses surprise that the attack succeeded.
  • p16Cloaked pointing figure excitedly announces arrival at Rain Dinners entrance with energetic mood.
  • p16Cloaked observer notes the lake placement of the building in surprised tone.
  • p16Off-panel voice questions whether others have arrived yet with cautious intent.
  • p16Spiky-haired enemy shouts ENEMIES in shock upon spotting targets.
  • p16Enemy commands FIRE with aggressive intent to start ambush.
  • p16Wide-hatted enemy orders to kill the two specific targets first with hostile urgency.
  • p17Nami calls out Luffy's name with urgent concern.
  • p17Voice suggests hurrying inside with worried tone.
  • p17Voice states letting her run ahead and questions her absence.
  • p17Voice asks if companion was with Vivi.
  • p17Reply suggests she may have gone inside already.
  • p17Luffy yells for group to head inside with determined energy.
  • p17Figure warns that Smoker was brought along with alarm.
  • p18Luffy shouts at Crocodile to wait with aggressive excitement.
  • p18Crocodile laughs and confirms report from the Millions.
  • p18Voice notes pirates are in town with surprise.
  • p18Crocodile orders to welcome the rats inside with mocking amusement.
  • p18Crocodile laughs loudly HA HA HA with confident mood.