Create theory

One Piece chapter 169: The Kingdom's Strongest Warrior — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 20 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Scene occurs on the deck of a ship at sea.
  • p0Man in black coat confronts a Marine officer.
  • p1Rain Dinners is the largest casino in Rainbase.
  • p1The casino building has a crocodile-head roof.
  • p2Luffy is causing a disturbance inside Rain Dinners.
  • p2Vivi is absent from the group at this moment.
  • p3Luffy’s group is actively searching for Vivi and Crocodile inside the casino.
  • p3Smoker arrives and confronts the Straw Hats.
  • p3The casino is built in the middle of a lake.
  • p4Three suited men confront a woman inside a building.
  • p4A vehicle crashes through an interior space.
  • p4Woman references Crocodile's orders directly.
  • p5Straw Hat crew is guided to V.I.P. room entrance.
  • p5Group discusses link to Crocodile inside casino area.
  • p6Straw Hats become trapped behind metal gate.
  • p6Several unidentified figures occupy room below.
  • p7Floor opens as trap door beneath the crew.
  • p7Hallway splits into V.I.P. and Pirates directions.
  • p7Luffy hangs from opening while others fall.
  • p8Smoker strikes Luffy with jutte sending him flying.
  • p8Fishman-like character observes the attack in shock.
  • p9Jutte tip contains seastone that weakens devil fruit users.
  • p9Luffy is immobilized on the ground after strike.
  • p10Seastone emits energy similar to the sea weakening devil fruit abilities.
  • p10Luffy remains collapsed on floor in seastone bar area.
  • p11Crocodile and Smoker confront each other inside prison hall.
  • p11Crocodile plans to blame Straw Hat's death on an accident.
  • p12Luffy directly addresses Crocodile inside Rain Dinners.
  • p12Crocodile references an absent guest of honour.
  • p12Luffy is held behind bars during the encounter.
  • p13Vivi fights Baroque Works agents outside in the plaza.
  • p13Vivi is struck and falls during the clash.
  • p14A giant falcon crashes into the Baroque Works agents.
  • p14Vivi is thrown back by the falcon's arrival.
  • p15Pell rescues Vivi by carrying her away as a giant falcon.
  • p15Pell leaves Vivi on a high ledge before returning to fight.
  • p16Pell transforms into a falcon using the Tori Tori fruit model Falcon.
  • p16Pell is referred to as the strongest warrior in Alabasta.
  • p17Pell performs Tobizume flying talon attack on Baroque Works agents.
  • p17Vivi reacts with relief to Pell's intervention.
  • p18Vivi reacts with shock to presence of Ms. All Sunday.
  • p18Unidentified man with tribal markings recognizes Vivi as princess.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Unidentified yeller with sharp teeth demands Crocodile appear, intent aggressive and confrontational.
  • p2Luffy shouts for Crocodile to come out, mood impatient and aggressive.
  • p2Woman with bow questions how to identify Crocodile without Vivi present.
  • p2Patrons discuss that Crocodile is seen as Alabasta's hero and warn against making him an enemy.
  • p3Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper together call out for Vivi and Crocodile.
  • p3Hooded figure notes the group was supposed to avoid yelling.
  • p3Luffy states the casino is surrounded by water with no escape route.
  • p3Security guard declares he has captured Straw-Hat and orders quick handling.
  • p3Another guard reports a strange group causing a ruckus.
  • p3Someone yells that it is Smoker and to run.
  • p4Left suited man warns intruder to step outside with growling tone and aggressive posture.
  • p4Right suited man orders halt with sharp command and pointing gesture.
  • p4Vehicle driver expresses surprise at possibly running over something.
  • p4Woman states the action follows Crocodile's orders with calm smile.
  • p4Suited subordinate questions the order with confused expression.
  • p4Another subordinate directs the group toward the V.I.P. room.
  • p5Staff invite group toward V.I.P. room with polite bows.
  • p5Sanji alerts crew to something visible on the side.
  • p5Zoro notes possible connection between Crocodile and the group.
  • p5Zoro declares immediate action with aggressive shout.
  • p5Sanji comments on direct approach with slight smirk.
  • p5Luffy questions whether statement is a challenge.
  • p5Luffy loudly asks meaning of VIP while seated.
  • p6Gate closes with loud metallic impact sound.
  • p7Unidentified voice calls group idiots for entering trap.
  • p7Another voice sarcastically praises the cunning plan.
  • p7Luffy acknowledges the plan as cunning.
  • p7Crew members shout about trap door and falling.
  • p7Voices argue over hallway directions and pirate identity.
  • p7Luffy asks dangling companion if hungry while holding on.
  • p8Luffy reacts with puzzled Hm sound while turning.
  • p8Voice cries out Luffy name in alarm before impact.
  • p8Luffy yells GYAAA in pain while flying from strike.
  • p8Background figure grunts UGH from nearby impact.
  • p9Smoker states he finished off an explosive-human previously in calm tone.
  • p9Small creature panics and threatens smoke monster while shaking.
  • p9Fishman-like character demands what was done to Luffy in anger.
  • p9Smoker explains seastone tip of jutte and its ocean-like effect.
  • p9Luffy realizes he cannot move and feels like fallen in sea.
  • p10Bystanders explain seastone as solidified sea energy sapping Luffy power.
  • p10Smoker notes Marine HQ prisons use seastone cages against devil fruit users.
  • p10Smoker states he personally ensured none would escape.
  • p10Fishman-like character yells to stop fighting and mentions swords ineffective.
  • p11Crocodile suggests making peace as fellow prisoners doomed to death.
  • p11Smoker accuses Crocodile of mistrusting him from the start.
  • p11Crocodile notes Smoker's wild dog reputation and independent actions.
  • p11Crocodile states World Government will not doubt him and plans accident for Straw Hat.
  • p12Unseen voice notes recognition of Crocodile as one of the Shichibukai with surprised tone.
  • p12Luffy roars direct challenge at Crocodile with aggressive intent to confront.
  • p12Crocodile calmly mentions sending partner to escort guest of honour with confident mood.
  • p12Guard orders Luffy to stop touching cell bars with annoyed authority.
  • p13Agent acknowledges Vivi's reputation as ex-frontier agent with mocking tone.
  • p13Vivi internally resolves not to die before reaching Rain Dinners with desperate intent.
  • p13Large cloaked man declares end of Vivi's resistance with triumphant laughter.
  • p14Vivi cries out in pain from the sudden impact.
  • p14Agents react with shock at the sudden appearance of the giant bird.
  • p14One agent identifies the attacker as a falcon.
  • p15Agents order to shoot down the falcon and note it took the princess.
  • p15Vivi calls out Pell's name with surprised recognition.
  • p15Pell greets Vivi and asks her to wait on the ledge.
  • p16Shocked hatted man questions identity of the strongest warrior in Alabasta.
  • p16Narration identifies the warrior as Pell the Falcon.
  • p16Soldier shouts question about sudden disappearance of target.
  • p16Soldier orders continued shooting at the flying target.
  • p17Long-haired woman expresses relief at Pell's arrival and states intent to meet others.
  • p18Voices call out President and Vice President titles with surprise at Ms. All Sunday.
  • p18Silhouetted figure states willingness to proceed smoothly if conditions are met.
  • p18Turbaned man questions relative strength of opponent.
  • p18Long-coated woman comments on magnificence of first sighting of a flying man.
  • p18Marked man identifies threat to kingdom and questions identity of Princess Vivi.