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One Piece chapter 178: Grand-Line Level — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 178 title page features Nami and a spotted crocodile-like creature.
  • p0Setting includes coastal cliffs, lighthouse, stairs, and sea.
  • p1Crocodile confronts Luffy in desert outside a grand city.
  • p1Hourglass motif appears with falling sand.
  • p2Crocodile uses Desert Spada technique against Luffy.
  • p2Luffy is unable to land hits due to Crocodile's sand Logia form.
  • p3Luffy is hit by Desert Spada and sent flying.
  • p3Crocodile comments on the attack's lethality.
  • p4Crocodile activates Desert Girasole technique on Luffy.
  • p4Luffy reacts with visible shock to the desert splitting.
  • p5Luffy is pulled into a massive sand vortex created by Crocodile.
  • p6Crocodile explains quicksand mechanism using his powers.
  • p6Luffy initiates Gomu Gomu stretch attack from sinking position.
  • p7Luffy uses Gomu Gomu Bazooka sending Crocodile flying.
  • p7Luffy follows up with Gomu Gomu Net technique.
  • p8Crocodile uses stitched face and hook in this sequence.
  • p8Luffy performs Gomu Gomu whip attack.
  • p8Impact creates large debris and dust.
  • p9Crocodile counters with kick sending Luffy flying.
  • p9Luffy right arm begins to wither after contact.
  • p9Attack named BARCHAN in panel.
  • p10Crocodile ability drains moisture turning arm into mummy.
  • p10Luffy arm visibly shriveled and dried.
  • p10Desert background motif appears in panel.
  • p11Luffy drinks water from Yuba barrel to counter dehydration.
  • p11Yuba gramps mentioned as source of water.
  • p11Luffy prepares follow-up stretch attack.
  • p12Crocodile pins Luffy during their fight.
  • p12Crocodile threatens to destroy Yuba along with Luffy.
  • p13Crocodile uses Sables sandstorm technique.
  • p13Three minutes have passed in the fight.
  • p14A sandstorm appears near Rainbase.
  • p14Vivi spots Smoker in Rainbase.
  • p15Straw Hats connect the distant sandstorm to Luffy.
  • p15Prevailing winds in the area blow north to south.
  • p16Crocodile confirms the sandstorm is already moving south to Yuba.
  • p16Luffy learns the dried-up town is the storm target.
  • p16Crocodile separates the old man from the current fight.
  • p17Sandstorm grows beyond Crocodile control once fully formed.
  • p17Storm approaches inhabited desert town with visible buildings.
  • p17Unknown figure slumps near the town edge.
  • p18Crocodile towers over Luffy in physical scale during speech.
  • p18Final panel shows isolated dome structure in desert.
  • p18Crocodile dismisses Luffy as one of many inexperienced fighters.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Crocodile addresses Straw-Hat Luffy with calm intent to end games.
  • p1Crocodile states he has been fighting seriously, conveying serious mood.
  • p2Luffy mutters Dammit in frustration while noting Crocodile turns into sand.
  • p2Crocodile declares pirates are in different leagues with aggressive intent.
  • p2Crocodile unleashes Desert Spada attack.
  • p3Crocodile notes Luffy avoided full hit and would have suffered more damage otherwise.
  • p3Luffy cries out in pain while being struck.
  • p4Crocodile explains he perfected his devil fruit unlike others, in confident teaching tone.
  • p4Crocodile warns Luffy he will regret fighting him, with threatening smirk.
  • p5Luffy shouts that the sand is sucking him in, with panicked expression.
  • p5Luffy yells in confusion about what is happening while being pulled.
  • p6Crocodile describes the sand being sucked into groundwater as a quicksand grave.
  • p6Luffy yells he refuses to be buried by sand while struggling.
  • p6Crocodile states no one can beat him in desert battle with confident grin.
  • p6Luffy begins Gomu Gomu attack as Crocodile reacts with surprise.
  • p7Luffy declares he will catch Crocodile instead after missing initial strike.
  • p7Luffy announces Gomu Gomu Net while stretching arms to ensnare opponent.
  • p8Crocodile states opponent never learns and effort is futile with cold dismissive mood.
  • p8Crocodile reacts with surprise to repeated attack.
  • p8Small figure cries out in alarm during impact.
  • p8Luffy initiates Gomu Gomu technique with focused battle intent.
  • p9Luffy grunts in pain from counter kick.
  • p9Luffy cries out about his arm withering with shock and fear.
  • p9Crocodile remains silent and composed after counter.
  • p10Crocodile explains arm moisture was sucked away like desert sand with mocking tone.
  • p10Crocodile threatens to drain entire body moisture.
  • p10Luffy reacts with alarm that situation is not good.
  • p10Luffy screams about mummified arm.
  • p11Small figure offers water barrel from Yuba gramps with urgent helpful mood.
  • p11Luffy declares water is not pathetic with defiant tone.
  • p11Crocodile dismisses action as pathetic.
  • p11Luffy initiates next Gomu Gomu attack while affirming Yuba resolve.
  • p12Luffy shouts aggressive chomp sounds with wild attacking intent during lunge.
  • p12Crocodile roars in fury to end Luffy's games while pinning him down.
  • p12Luffy grunts in pain from Crocodile's crushing grip.
  • p12Crocodile snarls death threat tied to destroying the land of Yuba with intense hatred.
  • p12Crocodile declares intent to finish Luffy permanently in close-up rage.
  • p13Crocodile activates Sables sandstorm technique with calm crossed-arms stance.
  • p13Luffy reacts with surprise noting three minutes have passed.
  • p13Luffy yells in alarm at the erupting sand vortex.
  • p13Crocodile notes the sand is perfectly dry while smirking.
  • p13Luffy grunts from being slammed by the sandstorm.
  • p14Citizen warns of sandstorm to the east with urgent pointing.
  • p14Citizen notes wind direction and calls for immediate evacuation.
  • p14Vivi recognizes Capt. Smoker in surprise.
  • p14Unseen voice reports sandstorm near Rainbase.
  • p14Unseen voice asks Vivi what is wrong.
  • p15Nami declares with certainty that the sandstorm must be caused by Luffy.
  • p15Crew members react with worry while whispering Luffy's name.
  • p15Unseen voice warns Straw Hat Luffy about prevailing north-to-south winds.
  • p15Unseen voice explains how a small sandstorm could grow into a monstrous one.
  • p15Unseen voice questions where the storm will hit.
  • p16Crocodile states the sandstorm target is Yuba with cold certainty.
  • p16Luffy reacts with shock that the storm travels south toward the town.
  • p16Crocodile declares the old man has no relation to their fight.
  • p16Luffy shouts to stop the attack on the town.
  • p16Crocodile repeatedly orders Luffy to stop interfering.
  • p17Luffy demands Crocodile stop the storm immediately.
  • p17Crocodile tells Luffy to quit interfering and accept futility.
  • p17Crocodile explains the sandstorm will soon become unstoppable even for him.
  • p17Crocodile laughs that Luffy efforts will fail.
  • p18Crocodile questions Luffy perception of his identity and resolve.
  • p18Crocodile states countless rookies exist who only talk.
  • p18Crocodile notes the harsh nature of the Grand Line environment.