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One Piece Chapter 171: The Rebellion's Leader, Kouza
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Chapter 171 summary
In Alubarna, guards frantically search the palace for the missing King Cobra while Commander Chaka demands they comb every inch of the grounds and city. Chaka worries about mobilizing the army without the king and receives shocking news about his whereabouts. In Katorea, rebel leader Kouza rides furiously into the desert, recalling his past arguments with Cobra over Dance Powder and the king's refusal to use it during the drought. In Nanohana, a man disguised as King Cobra publicly apologizes for stealing rain, then orders his fake guards to burn the town and kicks a boy who confronts him. Kouza arrives on horseback, denounces the impostor for insulting the real king's memory, and charges with his sword while the crowd watches in confusion. The fake king has Kouza shot, leaving him bleeding on the ground as he declares the performance a wrap. A massive ship crashes into the port, and the impostor reverts to his true form as Mr. 2 Bon Kurei before dancing away with his men.
44 key facts · 27 characters
Key facts in chapter 171
- p0Chapter 171 title page features a blonde man with cigarette as central figure.
- p0Port scene with caped man appears in background of title page.
- p1King is missing from Alubarna palace.
- p1Commander Chaka leads the search effort.
- p2King’s room was guarded all night with no sighting of departure.
- p2Pell is away scouting Rain Base.
- p2Empty royal bedchamber is discovered.
- p3King has been located according to incoming reports.
- p3Chaka receives urgent news on the palace balcony.
- p4Kouza is currently at the rebel base in Katorea.
- p4Kouza physically strikes a turbaned man to the ground.
- p4The turbaned man urges Kouza to trust King Cobra.
- p5Scarred blond man is Sanji.
- p5Rebels are reported to number over 100,000.
- p5Battle chaos includes armored figures and retreating warnings.
- p6Irrigation canals in the town have been destroyed.
- p6Erumalu is described as a ghost town.
- p6A critically wounded man requires immediate treatment.
- p7Dance Powder is prohibited in Alabasta.
- p7Cobra refuses to use Dance Powder even to ease the drought.
- p7Sanji suggests limited Dance Powder use to help starving people.
- p8Confrontation occurs between cloaked figure and seated man in black coat.
- p8Cloaked figure flees after shouting threat about stealing rain.
- p9Scene takes place in Port Town Nanohana.
- p9Bearded man publicly confesses to stealing rain and offers apology.
- p10Order given to burn Nanohana city.
- p10Bearded man targeted by voice calling him king.
- p11Hooded attacker attempts hammer strike on bearded man.
- p11Attack occurs in Nanohana street amid ongoing chaos.
- p12Scene occurs in a desert-style town square with onlookers.
- p12Kouza is named prominently on buildings during the confrontation.
- p13Confrontation between Kouza's group and King Cobra occurs in public square.
- p13Dance powder is mentioned as cause of the drought.
- p14Sunglasses man references deaths caused by the drought.
- p14Gun is drawn during the heated exchange in the square.
- p15Kouza falls from his horse during the confrontation.
- p15Sunglasses man remains bloodied and restrained on the ground.
- p16A large ship crashes into the port town causing widespread destruction.
- p16Townspeople react with panic and attempt to flee the impact zone.
- p17A tall man in long coat and curly-haired woman move through the destruction.
- p17Bald man and dark-haired woman discuss the ease of their current mission.
- p18Mr. 2 Bon Kurei performs a kingly impersonation in front of witnesses.
- p18Royal guards are reported missing during the ongoing chaos.
- p18Kouza is present among soldiers and townspeople in the street.
Symbols and visual details143 · show
- p0Blonde long-haired man in foreground winks with cigarette in mouth, light coat draped over shoulders, black vest over white shirt, sly confident expression.
- p0Large exploding heart pierced by arrow with impact lines positioned behind the blonde man.
- p0Black circular speech bubble marked '55' floats near the blonde man's head.
- p0Caped man in wide hat and black coat gestures in midground toward group of onlookers at bustling port.
- p0Background shows port architecture with ships, stairs, and crowd of townspeople.
- p0Bottom caption reads 'JANGO’S DANCE PARADISE VOL.36 ‘STOP! LOVE SHOCKED BY HOT FEMALE CAPTAIN!’’
- p0Chapter title text at top reads 'Chapter 171 “The Rebellion’s Leader, Kouza”'
- p1Commander Chaka shown in close-up with sweat drops, wide eyes, open shouting mouth, and motion lines indicating desperation.
- p1Large starburst command bubble orders 'KEEP SEARCHING FOR HIS HIGHNESS!'
- p1Palace domes, towers, and city rooftops of Alubarna fill the wide establishing panel.
- p1Small animal silhouette visible on palace roof.
- p1Location label 'Alabasta Capital, “Alubarna”' placed in ornate frame.
- p2Long-haired man in black coat points angrily with extended finger.
- p2Royal guards in armor and helmets stand in palace corridor with concerned expressions.
- p2Empty royal bedchamber shown with canopy bed, curtains, tiled floor, and potted plant.
- p2Large SFX 'はっ んっ!' dominate the empty room panel indicating shock.
- p2Attendant character stammers with sweat drop near empty bed.
- p2Pell appears in close-up with serious expression and headband.
- p2Final panel shows Pell and guards receiving orders with outstretched hand gesture.
- p3Commander Chaka stands alone in long palace corridor with hand on hip, looking out balcony.
- p3Den Den Mushi call panel shows soldier reporting with sweat and nervous expression.
- p3Soldier on balcony raises fist with impact SFX 'だだだ バン!!'.
- p3Chaka’s face fills final panel with wide shocked eyes, sweat drops, and open mouth.
- p3Large 'WHAT?' SFX and smaller 'W…' bubble emphasize Chaka’s reaction.
- p3Background shows city domes visible from palace balcony.
- p4Katorea base label in ornate frame with domed building and palm trees in background.
- p4Kouza leaps forward with flowing cloak and intense forward gaze.
- p4Kouza delivers powerful downward strike with clenched fist and motion lines.
- p4Scarred face of Kouza shown in close-up with furrowed brows and gritted teeth.
- p4Turbaned man lies on ground looking up in shock with wide eyes and open mouth.
- p4Large SFX impact lines emphasize the blow and falling figure.
- p4Kouza glares downward with sweat drops and furious expression.
- p4Background shows rebel base architecture with arched windows and towers.
- p5Scarred blond man with cigarette speaks while sweating and looking serious.
- p5Usopp stands with arms crossed wearing goggles and serious expression.
- p5Townspeople gather near windmill structure discussing casualties.
- p5Large armored warrior figure looms with detailed armor and helmet.
- p5Rebel warrior shouts with open mouth and raised fist amid chaos.
- p5SFX lines and dust clouds show ongoing battle movement.
- p5Man carries large box while another figure encourages faith in rain.
- p5Background shows palm trees and desert town architecture.
- p6Destroyed irrigation canal with broken pipes and dry cracked ground.
- p6Skull of animal lies in foreground dust near withered tree.
- p6Crowd of people runs in panic with raised arms and open mouths.
- p6Wailing man clutches head with tears and wide open mouth.
- p6Critically wounded figure carried on stretcher with blood visible.
- p6Sanji stands with crossed arms and stern scarred face.
- p6SFX lines indicate destruction and falling debris.
- p6Sun shines over barren landscape with no rain clouds.
- p7King Cobra shown in close-up with serious expression and formal attire.
- p7Sanji argues with intense glare and sweat drops on face.
- p7Dance Powder warning sign visible on palace wall.
- p7Cobra stands in grand palace hall with pillars and guards in background.
- p7Sanji shouts with wide eyes and desperate open mouth.
- p7Kouza glares upward with intense eyes and sweat.
- p7Large SFX impact lines accompany Kouza's outburst.
- p7Palace interior features ornate railings and distant figures.
- p8Cloaked figure shown from behind with tightly clenched fist and sweat drops flying outward.
- p8Seated man in ornate black coat and patterned robes on throne-like chair with relaxed posture.
- p8Extreme close-up of two furious faces with intense glaring eyes and gritted teeth.
- p8Small running silhouette of cloaked figure amid heavy horizontal impact lines and repeated ドドドッ SFX.
- p8Final panel shows cloaked man with wide enraged eyes, open shouting mouth, sweat, and motion lines.
- p8Vertical panel division separating confrontation from running escape sequence.
- p8Dark shading and speed lines emphasize emotional intensity and sudden movement.
- p9Wide establishing shot of Port Town Nanohana with domed buildings and minaret under bright sky.
- p9Tall bearded man in black coat and ornate robes stands centrally with arms at sides.
- p9Armored guards flank the bearded man on both sides.
- p9Close-up of soldier face with sweat and serious expression beside text box.
- p9Crowd of citizens shown with shocked expressions and speech bubbles.
- p9Large bold SFX dominate upper half of central panel.
- p9Sign label identifies location as Port Town Nanohana.
- p10Soldier bows low on ground shouting while large foreground figure yells order.
- p10Town street filled with smoke, flames, and running panicked citizens.
- p10Multiple guards in armor and helmets shown mid-action with weapons.
- p10Woman with dark hair screams in foreground with open mouth and motion lines.
- p10Bearded man in black coat stands with guards as small exclamation bubble appears.
- p10Large bold SFX and impact lines fill upper panel during burning order.
- p10Silhouetted figures visible in background alley with OVER HERE KING text.
- p11Bearded man in black coat shown with silent ...... bubble and stern glare.
- p11Hooded attacker with goggles swings large hammer overhead while shouting.
- p11Impact panel shows hooded attacker struck and sent flying with multiple !! SFX.
- p11Bearded man knocked backward with motion lines and sweat drops.
- p11Final close-up of bearded man's intense eyes and face with ゴオオオ SFX.
- p11Background shows town buildings and armored guard during chaos.
- p11Hooded attacker has visible sweat and wide shouting mouth during swing.
- p12Rearing black horse with flowing white cloak rider dominates central panel in town square.
- p12Large bold letters spelling KOUZA across building rooftops in background.
- p12Woman clutching terrified child tightly while facing the horse.
- p12Sunglasses-wearing man with facial scar and multiple sweat drops in tight close-up.
- p12Crowd of townspeople staring upward with varied shocked expressions.
- p12Horse leg panel showing ornate stirrup and boot with C emblem on hat nearby.
- p12Speech bubbles positioned near woman and child with dripping sweat SFX.
- p12Distant minaret and domed architecture visible behind rearing horse.
- p12Intense forward glare from sunglasses man with gritted teeth visible.
- p13Two cloaked figures face each other in square with horse tail visible on left.
- p13Large shouting speech bubble from left figure directed at right figure.
- p13Close-up of sunglasses man with wide eyes and sweat drops yelling.
- p13Man in dark cloak and headpiece identified as King Cobra by crowd reaction.
- p13Onlookers gasping with open mouths at Cobra's admission.
- p13Violent clash panel with multiple weapons crossing and motion lines.
- p13Large SFX letters covering lower panel during weapon impact.
- p13Background figures in traditional robes and head coverings watching fight.
- p14Extreme close-up of sunglasses man with wide open mouth and sweat flying.
- p14Gun barrel suddenly aimed at bystander from lower right.
- p14Bystander in dark cloak speaking calmly with lantern visible.
- p14Multiple overlapping speech bubbles showing intense shouting.
- p14Furious facial expression with visible teeth and scar on sunglasses man.
- p14Background figure holding lantern while others react.
- p14Large motion lines and impact effects around shouting face.
- p15Kouza thrown from rearing horse with cloak and limbs flailing.
- p15Crowd shouting Kouza and Leader as he falls.
- p15Heavy impact SFX and dust cloud around fallen Kouza.
- p15Sunglasses man bloodied and pinned on the ground with gritted teeth.
- p15Grinning man with dark hair declaring the situation resolved.
- p15Horse silhouette kicking upward in upper panel.
- p15Onlookers covering mouths in shock at the fall.
- p15Sunglasses man lying on back with visible blood and sweat.
- p16Massive pirate ship hurtling through air and smashing into port town buildings with debris and dust clouds.
- p16Large bold SFX 'ドゴォオオ' dominating the central impact panel.
- p16Turbaned man crouching and pointing upward while shouting in the street.
- p16Multiple townspeople running, falling, and covering heads amid collapsing structures.
- p16Palm trees and domed buildings visible in background with smoke rising.
- p16Smaller SFX 'バキバキ' and 'ゴゴゴゴ' showing structural collapse.
- p16Wide establishing panel showing entire street and ship trajectory.
- p16Close-up inset of turbaned man's face with wide eyes and open mouth.
- p16Silhouetted hands and ship bow in upper panel emphasizing incoming crash.
- p17Tall man in long dark coat striding forward through debris-filled street.
- p17Curly-haired woman swinging a weapon with 'SWING' SFX near her.
- p17Large SFX 'ゴォオオオオ' and 'どん!!' filling upper destruction panels.
- p17Bald man shown in close-up with sweat drops and serious expression.
- p17Dark-haired woman shown in close-up with slight smile and composed posture.
- p17Background figures running and falling amid collapsing buildings.
- p17Lower panels use quiet close-ups contrasting the chaotic upper action.
- p17Woman's outfit includes spotted pattern and fur trim details.
- p18Pipe-smoking man lighting pipe with 'FWIP' SFX and smoke puffs.
- p18Mr. 2 Bon Kurei in dramatic full-page pose with arms raised and cape spread.
- p18Fish-man visible behind Mr. 2 with open mouth and excited expression.
- p18Man in decorated coat and hat declaring royal guards have disappeared.
- p18Soldiers holding rifles and shouting 'HANG IN THERE!' and 'KOUZA!'.
- p18Kouza lying on ground with head down amid rubble.
- p18Large SFX 'どたどた' and 'ばたばた' at bottom of splash panel.
- p18Background shows panicked townspeople and collapsing architecture.
- p18Mr. 2's outfit includes swan-like details and medals on coat.
Theories built on chapter 171
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The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom!
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THE FAILED WORLD THEORY
Plausible5 evidence
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Road poneglyphs are a star map and Nami will learn star navigation from the giants.
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