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One Piece chapter 176: Rush!! — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 26 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 176 is titled Rush!!.
  • p1A massive serpentine creature is present inside a flooded chamber.
  • p1Nami, Luffy, and Zoro react to an object expelled by the creature.
  • p2Mr. 3 used a Doru Doru Ball to survive being swallowed.
  • p2Straw Hat crew identifies Mr. 3 inside the flooded chamber.
  • p3A key is stuck to Mr. 3's Doru Doru Ball.
  • p3An iron cage and flooding room are present together with the key.
  • p4Flooded plaza contains a large building with multiple windows.
  • p4Cloaked figure enters the water to search for a key.
  • p4Luffy suggests using Mr. 3's Doru Doru power to create a duplicate key.
  • p5Building doors open with audible creak and click.
  • p5Underwater passage is blocked by bananadiles.
  • p5Massive impact occurs near the group in the flooded area.
  • p6Underwater passage collapses during escape attempt.
  • p6Usopp mentions difficulty escaping one bananadile earlier.
  • p6Group is forced to seek an alternate exit.
  • p7Luffy is submerged and requires assistance due to devil fruit weakness.
  • p7Usopp is injured and floating in the water.
  • p7Large bearded man emerges from the water alongside the group.
  • p8Sanji applies perfume directly to Vivi during escape sequence.
  • p8Zoro saved Smoker despite enemy status.
  • p8Scene takes place in a city plaza with domed architecture.
  • p9Luffy is positioned inside a barrel-like structure while shouting.
  • p9Zoro explicitly cites following Luffy's orders as reason for saving Smoker.
  • p9Scene transitions from close character focus to city street view.
  • p10Luffy is searching for Crocodile while moving through city streets.
  • p10Marines recognize both Luffy and Smoker in the area.
  • p10Usopp expresses concern over Luffy's reckless behavior.
  • p11Smoker allows Straw Hats to proceed without interference in final panel.
  • p11Luffy leads the group through city streets at speed.
  • p11Zoro follows Luffy's lead without question.
  • p12Luffy and Smoker exchange direct eye contact in adjacent close-up panels.
  • p12Straw Hat crew is publicly identified by bystanders in the town square.
  • p12Group begins moving east through the crowded streets after the alert.
  • p13Smoker halts pursuit on the docks citing exhaustion.
  • p13Smoker issues orders to assemble Marine vessels around Alabasta.
  • p14Chopper uses scent tracking to guide the group through the streets.
  • p14Straw Hats continue fleeing on foot through the town.
  • p15Chopper rides a giant serpentine creature to reach and transport the crew.
  • p15The creature stampedes through the area creating large dust clouds and impact effects.
  • p16The group encounters a giant Itinerant Crab surfacing in the desert near a town.
  • p16Luffy reacts positively to the crab's appearance by calling it tasty.
  • p16Chopper takes the reins to ride the Itinerant Crab forward.
  • p17Chopper leads the group riding the giant crab across the desert.
  • p17Luffy spots a suspicious cloaked figure while traveling on the crab.
  • p17The crab moves at high speed causing riders to react with surprise.
  • p18A turbaned fighter attacks Luffy during the crab escape sequence.
  • p18Luffy chooses to remain behind to confront the attacker alone.
  • p18Large eyes appear from the sand as the crab continues moving.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Creature exclaims surprise as something emerges from its mouth.
  • p1Off-panel voice questions if the emerging object is the key.
  • p1Nami shouts in shock at the unexpected creature.
  • p1Zoro states the object does not resemble any key he has seen.
  • p2Voice yells in confusion at the unfolding chaos.
  • p2Trapped figure gasps about being saved by water.
  • p2Command is given to release something.
  • p2Mr. 3 announces creation of a Doru Doru Ball for protection.
  • p2Straw Hats recognize and react to Mr. 3's appearance.
  • p2Mr. 3 explains hiding inside the wax ball and taunts Crocodile.
  • p2Mr. 3 declares his return triumphantly.
  • p3Luffy demands the key from the creature.
  • p3Creature roars angrily at the pirates.
  • p3Mr. 3 notices the odd key attached to his wax ball.
  • p3Mr. 3 reflects on his own clever plan.
  • p3Group deduces the purpose of the iron cage and key.
  • p3Mr. 3 agrees to hand over the key.
  • p3Mr. 3 states he has grasped the current situation.
  • p4Sanji yells in panic that time has run out.
  • p4Off-panel voices note the cloaked figure's quick thinking and call him a bastard.
  • p4Voices urge the cloaked figure to search for the key despite limited time.
  • p4Sanji mutters angrily while glaring at the cloaked figure.
  • p4Luffy proposes using Mr. 3 to duplicate the key with his powers.
  • p5Mr. 3 reacts nervously with embarrassment.
  • p5Sanji compliments Mr. 3's performance with a smirk.
  • p5Nami warns that bananadiles still block the path.
  • p5Vivi identifies the underwater passage as the route to Alubarna and urges haste.
  • p5Sudden impact causes characters to react with shock.
  • p6Usopp tells Vivi not to blame herself for the enemies' strength.
  • p6Large figure challenges anyone else to fight.
  • p6Voice states the group no longer needs to worry about the large figure.
  • p6Characters shout that the underwater passage has collapsed.
  • p6Voices urge running through the other exit.
  • p7Sanji complains that devil fruit users are troublesome in water.
  • p7Sanji checks if Luffy is alive.
  • p7Sanji yells at Luffy to wake up and swim independently.
  • p7Sanji calls out to Usopp to hold on.
  • p7Large bearded man gasps for air after surfacing.
  • p8Group reacts with coughs and irritation at smoke-filled chaos, annoyed mood.
  • p8Marine soldier snaps at group to go to hell, hostile and dismissive intent.
  • p8Sanji declares he would follow Nami's scent to hell, dramatic and devoted tone.
  • p8Nami questions purpose of perfume while applying it to Vivi, confused yet cooperative.
  • p8Sanji asks Nami about remaining perfume from Nanohana, practical and focused.
  • p8Smoker questions reason for being saved, serious and wary context.
  • p9Luffy shouts that Smoker cannot swim and will die if left, desperate and urgent.
  • p9Zoro states it was only a whim and he followed captain's orders, calm and detached.
  • p9Zoro tells Smoker there is no need for thanks, dismissive tone.
  • p9Smoker notes consequences of rescuing a marine, observational mood.
  • p10Marines order troops to gather and back up captain, urgent command tone.
  • p10Luffy yells asking where Crocodile is, aggressive and determined.
  • p10Voice commands full speed ahead to Alubarna, decisive intent.
  • p10Usopp questions if Luffy is ever serious, alarmed and exasperated.
  • p10Hooded figure reacts in panic at Smoker's presence, fearful mood.
  • p11Luffy shouts directions to hurry while running, urgent and leading.
  • p11Zoro commands group to go, firm and decisive.
  • p11Smoker states he will look the other way just this once, reluctant and conditional.
  • p12Smoker warns Luffy that the next meeting will mean his life is forfeit, delivered with cold glare and cigar smoke.
  • p12Sanji laughs 'Haha!' with amused expression while the group reacts to being spotted.
  • p12Crowd yells that the Straw-Hat Pirates are over there, alerting the square.
  • p12Nami urges Luffy to stop stalling and get moving before marines arrive.
  • p12Usopp points the way east toward Alubarna and tells the group to head that direction.
  • p12Luffy replies 'Right.' while adjusting his hood in the square.
  • p13Luffy yells 'OH CRAP!' and tells pursuers to get lost while running.
  • p13Smoker roars that he will not let Luffy escape next time.
  • p13Luffy tells Smoker he no longer hates him, spoken while looking back.
  • p13Marine asks why Smoker is not chasing the pirates.
  • p13Smoker replies that he is tired and heard his own earlier words.
  • p13Smoker orders all nearby Marine ships in Alabasta to gather at the location and to contact HQ.
  • p14Marine captain snaps that he does not care about higher-ups' opinions.
  • p14Subordinate protests sending many ships for a few pirates and questions reinforcements.
  • p14Subordinate salutes and runs to contact HQ immediately.
  • p14Chopper states he smells Nami's perfume more strongly and indicates the direction.
  • p14Chopper urges the group to hurry while running.
  • p14Someone in the group suggests borrowing horses from a stable in town.
  • p14Group notes marines are swarming and decides to run all the way to Alubarna.
  • p15Chopper shouts 'HEY GUYS!' and points out the group's location from atop the creature.
  • p15Chopper yells that the others are over there while waving.
  • p15Large impact bubble declares 'OVER HERE!' as the creature charges.
  • p16Luffy shouts in excitement that the giant crab looks tasty while staring in shock.
  • p16Unnamed voice identifies the creature as an Itinerant Crab emerging from sand.
  • p16Chopper is called out by name amid the group's reaction to the crab.
  • p16Robed figure explains that Itinerant Crabs hide under sand and are rarely seen.
  • p16Chopper cheers with a WOOOH sound upon seeing the crab.
  • p16Crew member notes the crab's speed while riding it in the desert.
  • p17Chopper declares LET'S GO while holding the reins on the moving crab.
  • p17Chopper shouts AND WE'RE OFF as the crab accelerates suddenly.
  • p17Luffy yells VIVI and IT'S HIM upon spotting a distant cloaked figure.
  • p17Luffy urgently orders Chopper to stop the crab while it races onward.
  • p18Unnamed voice calls Luffy an idiot while the fight erupts.
  • p18Vivi cries out LUFFY in alarm during the attack.
  • p18Turbaned fighter yells YOU BASTARD while striking Luffy.
  • p18Luffy shouts he will be fine by himself and tells the others to go ahead.