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One Piece chapter 177: 30 Million vs. 81 Million — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 27 pages · 25 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the front cover of One Piece Volume 20.
  • p0Volume subtitle is Showdown at Alubarna.
  • p2Volume 20 cover displays the phrase showdown at Alubarna.
  • p2Central motif is the Going Merry figurehead against an X background.
  • p3Title page features Sir Crocodile as the central illustration.
  • p3Volume subtitle is Showdown at Alubarna.
  • p6Chapter 177 title is 30 Million vs. 81 Million.
  • p6Title page shows a man in top hat with a white dog also wearing a hat.
  • p7Luffy is kicked into the air during a chaotic mid-air clash.
  • p7Straw Hat crew reacts with varied expressions to Luffy being sent flying.
  • p8Nami holds Vivi while the group travels on a crab toward Alubarna.
  • p8Luffy remains behind to confront Crocodile.
  • p9Vivi receives encouragement to keep going despite personal doubts.
  • p9Explosion occurs near the group during the conversation.
  • p10Nami promises the crew will wait at Alubarna for Vivi.
  • p10Hooded figure signals the start of their action with a ground slam.
  • p11Crocodile is present in a city square overlooking desert dunes.
  • p11An explosion occurs in the distant desert.
  • p11Crocodile mentions agents operating in Alubarna.
  • p12Crocodile directly addresses Straw Hat Luffy.
  • p12A bandana-wearing fighter kneels alone in the desert sand.
  • p12Two figures stand near the kneeling person in the desert.
  • p13Crocodile discusses the nature of war and pacifism.
  • p13A grotesque laughing figure appears in the desert scene.
  • p13Luffy responds affirmatively to Crocodile.
  • p14A large man in a striped coat stands in the desert.
  • p14Luffy directly confronts the large striped figure.
  • p14Crocodile reacts with visible surprise.
  • p15Robin leaves Crocodile behind and heads toward Alubarna.
  • p15Crocodile reacts with irritation after Robin departs.
  • p16Crocodile imposes a three-minute limit on the fight.
  • p16Luffy agrees to the short time frame.
  • p17Luffy lands a direct Gomu Gomu Pistol on Crocodile.
  • p17Crocodile is knocked backward by the strike.
  • p18Luffy fights an opponent with large jaws.
  • p18Luffy counters after being sent flying.
  • p19Luffy uses a stretched-leg stamp attack against Wapol.
  • p19Wapol counters by biting Luffy's leg and throws him backward.
  • p19Luffy ends the sequence on the ground in pain.
  • p20Crocodile speaks while Luffy launches Gomu Gomu Gatling.
  • p20Luffy's barrage creates heavy impact effects around Crocodile.
  • p21Crocodile continues his verbal taunt during Luffy's attack.
  • p21Luffy performs a Bazooka double-fist strike against Crocodile.
  • p22Crocodile uses an 'AXE' downward foot attack on Luffy.
  • p22Luffy is crushed into the ground by the strike.
  • p23Scene takes place high in the sky above clouds.
  • p23Luffy is actively attacking Crocodile with punches.
  • p23Crocodile maintains a composed demeanor while speaking.
  • p24Opponent utters partial word during combat.
  • p24Luffy fails to understand the opponent's muttered term.
  • p24Close-up emphasizes opponent's stunned facial expression.

What is said, page by page

  • p7Off-panel voice urgently warns Luffy to watch out during the clash.
  • p7Command issued to ensure Vivi reaches the palace safely.
  • p7Frog-like figure excitedly notes there are two opponents.
  • p7Zoro mutters that Luffy is an idiot while watching the fight.
  • p8Nami reassures Vivi that Luffy will be fine and to focus ahead.
  • p8Vivi calls out Luffy's name in distress.
  • p8Chopper acknowledges the order to steer the crab toward Alubarna.
  • p8Luffy states he will hold Crocodile here while others proceed.
  • p8Vivi declares no one has ever angered Luffy and escaped unharmed.
  • p9Voice urges Vivi to continue onward no matter what happens to the others.
  • p9Voice emphasizes that Vivi must survive as the only hope.
  • p9Cloaked figure tells Vivi this is a fight she set up herself.
  • p9Cloaked figure states she is no longer fighting alone.
  • p9Vivi recalls leaving her country for years to oppose an unknown organization.
  • p10Voice calls out Luffy's name as he flies away.
  • p10Vivi stammers not to worry while showing determination.
  • p10Nami shouts that the crew will wait for Vivi at Alubarna.
  • p10Hooded figure declares readiness with both fists slammed down.
  • p11Crocodile laughs with amusement noting the princess escaped while planning next steps.
  • p11Crocodile orders contact with agents completing tasks in Alubarna.
  • p12Crocodile declares that Straw Hat Luffy's games have gone far enough.
  • p12Off-panel voices discuss the kneeling woman's habit of trying to help everyone.
  • p12Kneeling fighter mutters fragmented words while bowed in the sand.
  • p13Crocodile criticizes naive pacifists who wish for no deaths in war.
  • p13Kneeling fighter cries out against anyone dying.
  • p13Crocodile claims the woman is tortured by her inability to ignore suffering.
  • p13Luffy simply agrees with Crocodile's statement.
  • p13Cloaked figure declares intent to stop the current situation.
  • p14Large striped figure laughs while dismissing fools who die for friendship.
  • p14Luffy declares that the large figure is the stupid one.
  • p14Crocodile questions if Luffy finds something humorous.
  • p15Robin calmly agrees to Crocodile’s order with neutral mood and walks away.
  • p15Crocodile threatens Robin aggressively asking if she wants to die too.
  • p15Robin states she is heading to Alubarna first.
  • p15Crocodile questions where Robin is going.
  • p15Robin reminds Crocodile of his promise not to use her real name.
  • p15Crocodile mutters he will never understand that woman.
  • p16Crocodile sets three-minute time limit with calm voice.
  • p16Crocodile states he cannot play around any longer.
  • p16Luffy accepts the time limit with fine by me.
  • p16Crocodile asks if there are any complaints.
  • p17Luffy calls out Gomu Gomu Pistol during attack.
  • p17Crocodile reacts with surprise sounds to incoming punch.
  • p18Luffy yells WHOA! while being struck.
  • p18Luffy calls Bye!! after counter kick.
  • p18Luffy begins Gomu Gomu technique call.
  • p18Opponent mutters Hmmm... while observing.
  • p19Luffy shouts 'STAMP!' while delivering a downward leg strike with aggressive intent.
  • p19Luffy grunts 'UGH!' as he is thrown back by the counterattack.
  • p19Luffy gasps 'NGH!' with wide eyes under the crushing bite.
  • p20Crocodile begins taunting that struggle is useless with a smirk.
  • p20Crocodile says he will tell Luffy one thing with calm superiority.
  • p20Luffy yells 'GOMU GOMU GATLING!' while unleashing rapid punches.
  • p21Crocodile continues taunting that attacks are like an insignificant mosquito.
  • p21Crocodile commands 'Listen up, Straw-Hat Luffy...!' with sharp emphasis.
  • p21Luffy curses 'DAMN HIM AND HIS SAND...!' in frustration.
  • p21Luffy shouts 'BAZOOKA!' while delivering a double-fisted strike.
  • p22Crocodile shouts 'AXE!' while delivering a downward foot strike.
  • p22Luffy cries 'NGHH-' as the blow lands with visible pain.
  • p23Crocodile calmly states resistance is futile with composed mood.
  • p23Luffy angrily insults Crocodile and declares continued attacks with defiant intent.
  • p23Crocodile warns a rubber human will never succeed no matter the struggle with cold certainty.
  • p23Luffy shouts in frustration from off-panel with intense mood.
  • p24Scarred opponent mutters incomplete word with strained effort.
  • p24Attacker grunts during powerful strike with aggressive intent.
  • p24Luffy reacts with confusion and demands clarification on opponent's words with shocked mood.