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One Piece chapter 170: It Begins — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 170 title page features Jango confronting a blond man.
  • p1Robed swordsman stands over defeated Baroque Works agents near a tower.
  • p2Sanji reacts angrily to events involving Igaram during the fight.
  • p3Luffy reacts with rage upon seeing Princess Vivi during the confrontation.
  • p4Robin activates Hana Hana no Mi power on long-haired woman.
  • p4Combat occurs at base of large circular tower structure.
  • p4Long-haired woman falls from height after being struck.
  • p5Winged creature attacks Robin with multiple limbs.
  • p5Robin dodges and counters the creature's strikes.
  • p6Vivi recognizes Pell during the confrontation.
  • p6Robin reveals her devil fruit power to the group.
  • p6Pell reacts with rage toward Robin.
  • p7Robin demonstrates full range of her sprouting ability.
  • p7Pell vows to fight Robin over Igaram's death.
  • p7Robin ends the encounter citing lack of time.
  • p8Robin counters Crocodile's attack using Seis Fleur.
  • p8Multiple arms sprout and apply a submission hold on Crocodile.
  • p8Crocodile is restrained mid-lunge by Robin's technique.
  • p9Crocodile suffers a powerful clutch impact from Robin.
  • p9Crocodile is driven backward by continued strikes.
  • p10Robin stands over defeated Pell.
  • p10Vivi is taken captive by Crocodile and Robin.
  • p10A large creature sits atop Rain Dinners casino.
  • p11Sanji and Usopp are locked inside a flooded cage at Rain Dinners.
  • p11Sanji and Usopp argue about their trapped situation.
  • p12Scene takes place inside a grand flooded hall with a long table.
  • p12Straw Hat crew members are confined inside a tall metal cage.
  • p12Crocodile stands outside the cage addressing the prisoners.
  • p13The grand hall is empty and partially flooded with water on the floor.
  • p13Vivi is positioned directly in front of the cage bars.
  • p14Crocodile is seated at a long dining table during the confrontation.
  • p14Vivi is standing and facing Crocodile directly.
  • p15Vivi attacks Crocodile with her Peacock String Slasher weapon.
  • p15The Straw Hats remain trapped inside the cage during the attack.
  • p16Dining table setting is disrupted by chain attack.
  • p16Luffy reacts with extreme surprise to the unfolding events.
  • p17Crocodile demonstrates Suna Suna no Mi sand abilities.
  • p17Vivi is directly threatened with dehydration attack.
  • p18Scene occurs inside a large rain-soaked hall at 7 o'clock.
  • p18Baroque Works' Operation Utopia begins at this moment.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption from Jango's Dance Paradise vol.35 states the viewer will forget the friendship in 1... 2... with hypnotic intent.
  • p1Robed swordsman expresses pity that precious employees have been rendered unable to work.
  • p1Masked man declares the situation absolutely unacceptable with stern tone.
  • p1Dark-haired woman tells others to stop the blather with dismissive intent.
  • p1Robed swordsman asks if the invitation would be acceptable while gesturing toward the seated blond woman.
  • p1Dark-haired woman states intent to invite the princess to the organization's base.
  • p2Dark-haired woman warns that a princess should never resort to brutish behaviour.
  • p2Robed swordsman shouts not to underestimate him during the sword attack.
  • p2Sanji declares he will not forget what was done to Igaram with angry intent.
  • p2Masked man calls the situation hypocritical.
  • p2Voice questions if the reference is to Mr. 8.
  • p2Voice asks if the woman was the one who killed Igaram.
  • p3Luffy shouts “PRINCESS VIVI!” in rage with intense expression.
  • p3Masked man utters “UGH...!” while sweating during the ongoing fight.
  • p4Furious off-panel voice threatens revenge for the attack with intense anger.
  • p4Robin calmly announces Tres Fleur technique while sprouting arms on target.
  • p4Threatening voice declares victim's corpse will disintegrate to dust.
  • p4Long-haired woman laughs loudly while crashing down with heavy impact sound.
  • p5Robin reacts with surprise to creature's sudden attack.
  • p5Creature's movements accompanied by repeated bloom sound effects.
  • p6Vivi cries out to Pell asking if he is hurt.
  • p6Robin tells Pell not to get mad and calls the attack a little joke.
  • p6Robin asks if the woman is a devil fruit user.
  • p6Smirking woman laughs asking if it looked like she really killed her.
  • p6Robin explains she can sprout body parts like flowers anywhere.
  • p6Robin states she ate the Hana Hana Fruit.
  • p7Robin states you cannot run away from her due to her power range.
  • p7Vivi responds that she is sorry to hear that.
  • p7Pell declares he will avenge Igaram's death immediately.
  • p7Pell rejects the idea of running away as absurd.
  • p7Robin says she has no spare time to play further.
  • p8Robin remarks that the distant fighter is a fool while watching calmly.
  • p8Crocodile declares he will finish the fight quickly with confident shout.
  • p8Crocodile calls out his grip technique during the lunge attack.
  • p8Robin activates Seis Fleur technique as arms appear on Crocodile.
  • p8Robin states that speed and power mean nothing against her.
  • p8Crocodile reacts with shock to the sudden restraint and pressure.
  • p9Crocodile reacts with intense pain from the clutch technique.
  • p9Robin continues the assault with rapid follow-up strikes.
  • p10Robin declares that the strongest warrior of Alabasta is worthless.
  • p10Crocodile chuckles while observing the scene.
  • p10Robin informs Vivi that the boss and companions are waiting.
  • p10Vivi reacts with disbelief to the situation.
  • p10Crocodile suggests it is time to move on.
  • p11Usopp accuses Sanji of eating the meat in panic.
  • p11Sanji tells Usopp to look at him and recognize his identity.
  • p11Usopp yells that they are trapped in a cage.
  • p11Sanji demands Usopp be more serious about their situation.
  • p11Usopp insists they could die if they do not act.
  • p11Sanji replies that being serious changes nothing while trapped.
  • p11Usopp questions why Sanji is sleeping in the cage.
  • p12Crocodile notes Nami's spirited reaction from outside the cage with calm amusement.
  • p12Luffy shouts that it has always been morning while inside the cage.
  • p12Sanji retorts that Crocodile should enjoy his peace while it lasts.
  • p12Crocodile remarks on the crew's trust in Luffy with a laugh.
  • p13Nami shouts Crocodile's name in shock while gripping the bars.
  • p13Sanji warns Nami not to anger Crocodile further.
  • p13Vivi calls out to someone while reaching through the cage bars.
  • p14Crocodile addresses Vivi as Ms. Wednesday and welcomes Princess Vivi.
  • p14Vivi declares she would travel to the ends of the earth to see Crocodile's death.
  • p14Crocodile states that the only death Vivi will see is her country's.
  • p15Vivi shouts that the country would still have peace if not for Crocodile.
  • p15Luffy yells for Vivi to open the cage first.
  • p15Crocodile calls out String Slasher as the attacks collide.
  • p16Cigarette man states 'It's useless' with dismissive confident tone toward the ongoing fight.
  • p16Luffy yells 'OOHHH!' in visible shock and alarm at the sudden violence.
  • p16Vivi asks 'Calmed down yet, Ms. Wednesday...?' with concerned questioning expression.
  • p17Crocodile threatens 'SHALL I DRY YOU UP INTO A MUMMY?' while using sand powers on Vivi.
  • p17Luffy roars off-panel warning to get away from Vivi or face attack.
  • p17Off-screen voice gasps 'H-HE'S A SAND-HUMAN!?' in surprise.
  • p18Crocodile announces 'It's time for the long-awaited party to begin... Or am I mistaken, Ms. All-Sunday?'
  • p18Vivi replies 'No, you're right on the mark...' with steady expression.
  • p18Narration states 'The time is now 7 o'clock' and 'And so begins Baroque Works' Operation Utopia'.