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One Piece chapter 174: Mr. Prince — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 20 pages · 14 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 174 is titled "Mr. Prince".
  • p0Opening scene depicts characters relaxing in a hot spring.
  • p1Conversation occurs in a long arched corridor.
  • p1Stitched-face man possesses photos of the Straw Hat pirates.
  • p2Luffy, Usopp, and Nami react to a transmitted voice.
  • p2A massive creature lies defeated amid rubble.
  • p3Stitched-face man communicates via transponder snail.
  • p3Characters realize their location has been discovered.
  • p4Crocodile is speaking on den den mushi while outside Rain Dinners.
  • p4Gunshot strikes cloaked figure immediately after vehicle panic.
  • p4Luffy Usopp and Nami witness the attack in shock.
  • p5Crocodile and Vivi walk through underground tunnel toward entrance.
  • p5Straw Hats remain in state of panic over Sanji.
  • p6Bananagator erupts through casino floor causing major structural damage.
  • p6Crocodile observes the rampage from above.
  • p7Vivi plans to exit the room to bring external help.
  • p7Room is partially flooded with ongoing collapse.
  • p8Cloaked figure with spiral emblem attacks using shockwaves.
  • p8Luffy recognizes and calls out to Vivi during the assault.
  • p9Vivi is injured and unconscious on a rooftop.
  • p9Large explosion damages a nearby building.
  • p10Crocodile transforms into a large crocodile hybrid.
  • p10Luffy becomes enraged upon seeing Crocodile's actions.
  • p11Crocodile appears publicly inside a casino.
  • p11Civilians recognize and praise Crocodile.
  • p12Scene takes place inside Rain Dinners casino with visible crowd and architecture.
  • p12Bananagator attacks and bites down on a small figure on the floor.
  • p13Bananagators cause major structural damage inside the flooded casino.
  • p13Vivi and allies are present amid the creature rampage.
  • p14Flooding accelerates after windows shatter in Rain Dinners.
  • p14Vivi commits to leaving for external help while others remain.
  • p15Crocodile stands outside Rain Dinners surrounded by defeated bodies.
  • p15A figure named Mr. Prince is credited with recent actions against the organization.
  • p16Crocodile pursues a cloaked figure through Rainbase streets.
  • p16Crocodile uses sand powers to close distance during chase.
  • p16Fleeing man wears top hat and cloak.
  • p17Rain Diners building experiences violent shaking from external event.
  • p17Bridge at Rain Diners entrance collapses into water.
  • p17Townspeople are trapped outside due to collapsed bridge.
  • p18Sanji is positioned at a piano inside the building.
  • p18Chopper acts as decoy outside the location.
  • p18Group plans to stop a rebellion after the current events.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Woman in dress notes the man's tone indicates he remembers her and expresses being touched.
  • p1Man in black coat reacts with surprise shouting "Shitty Restaurant...!?".
  • p1Sweating man with glasses states he never used a Denden-mushi while on Little Garden.
  • p1Frog-like creature questions the Denden-mushi mention and calls the man an imbecile before answering the call as the shitty restaurant.
  • p1Stitched-face man wonders if there could be another Straw Hat member while viewing crew photos.
  • p2Luffy begins shouting "SAN-" in shock while covering mouth.
  • p2Usopp warns that B.W. might not know about the person yet.
  • p2Group reacts to hearing the "shitty restaurant" voice and questions its identity.
  • p2Nami realizes both Sanji and Chopper are still outside and shouts their names.
  • p2Frog-like creature instructs to call him "Mr. Prince".
  • p2Stitched-face man demands to know the speaker's identity.
  • p3Woman in dress refuses to reveal identity stating the man would come to kill her.
  • p3Man in black coat asks Mr. Prince for his current location.
  • p3Stitched-face man internally notes he will not give away vital information unlike Mr. 0.
  • p3Woman in hat shouts that they have been caught and have little time left.
  • p3Man in black coat calls out "PRINCE! HELP US!".
  • p4Cloaked figure states intent to head over and notes crew location with casual tone.
  • p4Vehicle occupant cries for help in panic.
  • p4Crocodile demands caller location in commanding voice.
  • p4Cloaked figure nervously reports position at Rain Dinners front entrance.
  • p5Straw Hats scream Sanji's name and express full panic mode.
  • p5Crocodile confirms millions do not know boss identity.
  • p5Crocodile declares plan to go to front entrance while laughing.
  • p5Crocodile internally notes he will appear only as casino owner.
  • p5Vivi questions identity of person who claimed to be going outside.
  • p6Vivi's name shouted by Luffy Usopp and Nami in alarm.
  • p7Vivi declares there is still time before full flooding and offers to fetch help outside.
  • p7Luffy yells at Vivi questioning her action.
  • p7Nami notes Chopper outside as possible help.
  • p7Usopp suggests Vivi can rescue Sanji.
  • p7Unseen voice warns Vivi to watch out.
  • p8Unseen voice shouts for the cloaked figure to give up already amid the explosion.
  • p8Luffy yells Vivi's name in panic and desperation.
  • p8Character reacts with startled shout to the sudden attack.
  • p9Luffy yells for Vivi to wake up.
  • p9Luffy warns that something is coming for Vivi.
  • p10Crocodile taunts that he hopes a corpse will satisfy and offers to bring Mr. Prince.
  • p10Crocodile mocks the group by offering bananadiles as food.
  • p10Luffy curses in rage at the emerging threat.
  • p11Civilians discuss rebels clashing with the Royal Army and unrest across the country.
  • p11Civilians mention the incident at Nanohana and react to Crocodile's presence.
  • p11Crocodile comments that the country's rule by an uncaring king explains the chaos.
  • p11Crowd cheers and calls out to Sir Crocodile in admiration.
  • p12Crowd cheers enthusiastically calling Crocodile's name with admiration and excitement.
  • p12Crocodile responds with a short dismissive grunt showing indifference to praise.
  • p12Small figure inside Bananagator jaws shouts about repeated life-saving events with desperation.
  • p12Vivi yells her own name while charging forward with urgent protective intent.
  • p13Vivi reacts with surprise and alarm at the rampaging creatures.
  • p13Small cloaked figure declares need to hurry with determined tone.
  • p13Short figure exclaims success with relief and excitement.
  • p13Bananagators roar loudly while destroying surroundings.
  • p14Panic voice warns that windows broke and drowning time is shortened dramatically.
  • p14Allies shout encouragement to Vivi affirming trust in her.
  • p14Vivi swears she will not let anyone die and promises to return with help soon.
  • p14Small voice calls Vivi's name with concern.
  • p15Onlookers react with shock and confusion about the scene outside Rain Dinners.
  • p15Demand is made for Crocodile to explain events immediately.
  • p15Report states someone called Mr. Prince caused the defeat of stationed forces.
  • p15Question raised about direction and capture status of a fleeing figure heading south.
  • p16Cloaked figure identifies fleeing man as target with urgent pointing gesture and shout.
  • p16Crocodile mocks the idea that the man can escape him during pursuit.
  • p16Crocodile angrily questions who dared make a fool of him while lunging.
  • p16Crocodile declares he has killed every single fool who opposed him.
  • p16Unseen voice suggests simply leaving the man alone.
  • p17Patrons inside Rain Diners react in panic to sudden earthquake shaking.
  • p17Crowd outside questions why the ground sank and what caused the collapse.
  • p17Woman announces the bridge at the entrance has collapsed.
  • p17Townspeople ask what to do and note absence of ships to reach town.
  • p18Hooded figure explains that outsiders cannot enter rather than insiders cannot leave.
  • p18Shocked character realizes they cannot go outside.
  • p18Girl urges hurry to stop the rebellion noting Chopper as decoy outside.
  • p18Sanji states everything went according to plan while at piano.
  • p18Sanji tells Princess to lead the way with confident expression.