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One Piece chapter 173: Bananadile — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 173 title page shows Luffy, goggled bear-like creature, and woman in barrel on cliff at night.
  • p1Map shows Alubarna as site of Royal Army versus Rebels conflict.
  • p1Stitched-face man discusses travel time from Rainbase to Alubarna.
  • p2Crocodile dropped key into Bananadile lair below the hall.
  • p3Bananadiles are large crocodiles with bananas growing from their backs in flooded chamber.
  • p4Bananadiles are shown as large crocodile-like creatures in the flooded hall.
  • p4The key to the shackles has been swallowed by one of the Bananadiles.
  • p5Crocodile plans to abandon the secret room at the bottom of Rainbase Lake.
  • p5The room is set to self-destruct in one hour.
  • p6Crocodile references a stubborn old digger in Yuba whose oasis has dried up.
  • p7Crocodile refers to an old man in Yuba who continues digging despite sandstorms.
  • p8Crocodile directly implies responsibility for repeated sandstorms.
  • p8Luffy reacts with visible shock to Crocodile's statement.
  • p8Unknown cloaked and masked figures observe from corridor.
  • p9Luffy realizes Crocodile is responsible for the crisis.
  • p9Vivi directly confronts Crocodile with intent to make him pay.
  • p9Crocodile reveals his identity through taunt.
  • p10Room is rapidly flooding with rising water.
  • p10Crocodile threatens Vivi directly during confrontation.
  • p10Vivi refuses to choose between country and friends.
  • p11Crocodile's hook strikes during confrontation in flooded area.
  • p11Luffy and Vivi are present together facing Crocodile.
  • p11Footsteps echo as tension rises in the water-filled hall.
  • p12Scene takes place inside a flooded rainy hall.
  • p12Luffy directly confronts Crocodile while Vivi watches.
  • p13Background figures observe the confrontation from doorway.
  • p13Luffy and Crocodile exchange insults face to face.
  • p14Bananawani crashes into the hall from water.
  • p14Crocodile references Ms. Wednesday while speaking to Vivi.
  • p15More Bananawani appear outside the window.
  • p15Vivi decides to fight the Bananawani instead of fleeing.
  • p16Bananadile bites through large section of staircase in single attack.
  • p16Vivi is fleeing the Bananadile on the collapsing stairs.
  • p17Vivi is on the ground directly in front of the Bananadile.
  • p17Feathered-coat woman receives a call on a Mini Denden Mushi.
  • p18Scarred man recognizes the voice of the feathered-coat woman.
  • p18Conversation occurs via Mini Denden Mushi between two locations.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Large bubble states impending clash between royal guards and rebels might be averted.
  • p1Stitched-face man notes it will likely take longer than 8 hours to reach Alubarna even when hurrying.
  • p1Voice states they are running short on time.
  • p1Voice warns they would give or take about 8 hours before final clash begins.
  • p2Crocodile warns that stopping the rebellion requires leaving immediately or tens of thousands may die in vain.
  • p2Crocodile states he has carelessly dropped the key to the cage in the room below.
  • p2Crocodile offers choice to stay and save friends instead.
  • p2Luffy reacts with "Bananadile?" in shock.
  • p2Voice states the choice is Luffy's.
  • p3Multiple voices argue bananas grow from crocodiles not vice versa.
  • p3Voices express shock at size of crocodiles and being underwater.
  • p3Woman screams "AHH!" with sweat drops.
  • p3Voice yells "THE CROCODILE IS...!" as one lunges.
  • p3SFX indicates crocodile bite attempt.
  • p4Nami cries out in horror that a crocodile swallowed the key moments ago.
  • p4Vivi's voice calls out asking what is wrong from off-panel.
  • p4Unseen voice shouts they will force the crocodile to cough up the key.
  • p4Vivi panics that she cannot approach the Bananadiles or she will be eaten.
  • p4Narration states Bananadiles are ferocious enough to prey on Sea Kings.
  • p5Luffy shouts that he already knows the situation.
  • p5Zoro states they cannot escape because the crocodile ate the key.
  • p5Nami expresses rage and desire to butcher the crocodiles.
  • p5Crocodile announces he will leave the group behind and proceed alone.
  • p5Mr. 3 replies calmly with 'Well then.'
  • p5Crocodile declares the room will soon flood completely.
  • p6Crocodile states the odds of saving either the citizens or the pirates are low.
  • p6Crocodile mocks the Straw Hats by forcing them to choose with their emotions.
  • p6Crocodile laughs and hopes they are in a betting mood.
  • p6Crocodile admits he enjoyed plotting in the kingdom thanks to clueless people.
  • p6Crocodile notes that even a princess is powerless in such circumstances.
  • p7Crocodile asks if Vivi knows the old man who keeps digging.
  • p7Vivi reacts with surprise asking if he means the shriveled grandpa.
  • p7Crocodile mocks the old man's pointless digging after his oasis dried up.
  • p7Luffy demands to ask Crocodile one question.
  • p7Crocodile reacts with explosive anger at Luffy's words.
  • p8Crocodile questions how likely repeated sandstorms hitting the same spot are, delivered with confident smirk.
  • p8Cloaked ponytail figure whispers suspicion about Crocodile's involvement.
  • p8Masked companion responds with trailing ellipsis indicating realization.
  • p9Luffy accuses Crocodile of causing the events in rage.
  • p9Vivi vows revenge against Crocodile with gritted teeth.
  • p9Turbaned man comments he cannot blame the anger due to personal losses.
  • p9Crocodile taunts others by asking if they recognize him.
  • p9Crocodile laughs triumphantly while advancing.
  • p10Usopp yells about the room flooding and impending death.
  • p10Vivi tells Usopp this is the time to panic.
  • p10Crocodile tells others to calm down while noting his youth.
  • p10Vivi demands Crocodile do something about the flooding.
  • p10Crocodile states nothing will change until Vivi is dead.
  • p10Crocodile questions Vivi's knowledge of Alabasta's people and history.
  • p11Usopp reacts in panic to the flooding situation.
  • p11Vivi calls out in alarm during the attack.
  • p11Luffy shows fury toward Crocodile after impact.
  • p12Vivi desperately urges Luffy not to give up and to get them out of the hall, conveying fear and reliance.
  • p12Crocodile taunts Luffy for begging for life, mocking him with laughter and superiority.
  • p12Luffy angrily retorts that someone must beat Crocodile, refusing to die without fighting back.
  • p13Crocodile sneers at Luffy calling him small fry and warns against conceit.
  • p13Luffy immediately fires back calling Crocodile small fry in rage.
  • p14Crocodile calmly asks if Vivi wants to stop the rebellion and suggests abandoning friends now.
  • p14Vivi whispers that the Bananawani is huge.
  • p15Vivi begs Luffy to save them while Luffy yells that the creature is too huge.
  • p15Luffy encourages Vivi to kick the Bananawani's ass.
  • p15Crocodile states that if they kill the creatures the key may be found inside one.
  • p15Vivi declares Peacock String while facing the creature.
  • p16Screaming bystander expresses terror with loud exclamation during Bananadile attack.
  • p16Vivi calls out a name while fleeing down the ruined staircase in urgent tone.
  • p16Goggles-wearing man shouts surprise at the Bananadile speed and power.
  • p16Onlooker questions the material strength of the monster jaws and teeth in shock.
  • p17Onlookers urge Vivi to stand and run away from the approaching Bananadile.
  • p17Panicked man states that no attack will work against the monster.
  • p17Feathered-coat woman answers the ringing Mini Denden Mushi with a greeting.
  • p17Bananadile repeatedly produces rumbling Purururu sounds.
  • p18Feathered-coat woman tests the Mini Denden Mushi connection with repeated greetings.
  • p18Voice on the line confirms hearing and identifies caller as one of the millions.
  • p18Scarred man states he recognizes the voice on the other end.
  • p18Checkered-coat man demands the caller report information quickly.
  • p18Spotted creature announces it is at the shitty restaurant.