One Piece Chapter 182: Roar

Crocodile is shown in a close-up, smoking his signature cigar with a serious expression. He states, "VIVI AND KOUZA, CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO MEET!" Below him, a row of black cannonballs rolls across a wooden surface with a heavy rumbling sound. In the bottom panel, a massive army of rebels riding camels and horses charges forward through the desert, kicking up dust as they let out a collective battle cry.

On the walls of Alubarna, the Royal Guards stand ready. One guard notes, "The very Earth is shaking." Another adds, "There's 2 million angry rebels storming this way." A third says, "We should expect the ground to rumble this much at least." Commander Chaka stands firm, ordering, "STAND YOUR GROUND, MEN!" Nearby, another guard yells, "HOLD DOWN THE CANNONBALLS! WE CAN'T HAVE THEM ROLLING ALL OVER THE PLACE!" A wide shot shows the imposing city of Alubarna atop its plateau, with the ominous rumble of the approaching army echoing across the desert. In the foreground, tiny figures of Vivi and Karoo stand alone in the vast sands. Vivi tells her loyal duck, "It's fine, Carue. You don't need to stay here." Karoo quacks in response. Vivi smiles slightly and adds, "Well, don't expect me to take responsibility even if you get trampled!"

Vivi stands resolutely in the desert, her face bruised but determined. She thinks to herself, "LEADER...! PLEASE LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY!" The scene cuts to the thundering hooves of the Rebel Army's mounts. Kouza leads the charge on horseback, his sword drawn and a fierce expression on his face. He commands his troops, "STICK TOGETHER MEN! WE'LL BREAK THROUGH THE SOUTHERN GATES! ONCE WE'RE IN THE CITY GROUNDS, THE OTHER GATES WILL FALL EASILY!" The massive rebel force roars in agreement, shouting "PREPARE YOURSELVES! OHHHH!" as they gallop furiously toward the city.

Vivi stands her ground in the path of the charging army, spreading her arms wide. She screams at the top of her lungs, "STOP! I SAID STOP, REBELS!" From his horse, Kouza notices a small figure in the distance blocking the gates and says, "HM!?" A text box points to Vivi, emphasizing her desperate plea: "WE'VE ALL BEEN SET UP!" The scene cuts to a close-up of Crocodile, who is grinning wickedly, clearly enjoying the unfolding chaos. Vivi continues to scream, "LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY!" as the army bears down on her.

Just as Kouza approaches Vivi's position, a massive explosion erupts right in front of his horse, sending a huge plume of black smoke and debris into the air. Kouza's horse rears back in fright. A nearby rebel shields his face and yells, "A person!? Are you outta your mind!? More importantly, watch out for the cannons! They've begun shooting at us!" Kouza, looking back at the blast zone, says, "Hey! Wasn't there a person over there just now!?" The thick smoke completely obscures the area where Vivi was standing. Karoo lets out a panicked quack, and Vivi's voice is heard faintly saying, "No..."

A massive cloud of dust and smoke blankets the battlefield in front of the city gates. On the city walls, a Royal Guard looks down in dismay and says, "No, this can't be! The rebels can't see us with all this smoke!" Down below, Vivi looks on in absolute horror and desperation, screaming, "WHY WOULD YOU DO SUCH A STUPID THING...!?" The Royal Guards on the wall panic, shouting, "THE ARMY!" Commander Chaka is furious. He grabs the guard who fired the cannon and yells, "YOU FOOL! I HAVEN'T GIVEN THE ORDER TO SHOOT YET! YOU ARE NOT TO ACT WITHOUT ORDERS!" The guard, trembling, replies, "F-FORGIVE ME, SIR! MY HAND JUST SLIPPED..."

Karoo quacks loudly in distress. On the wall, the guard who fired the cannon suddenly tears off his face disguise, revealing himself to be a Baroque Works agent. He laughs maliciously, "I PANICKED A LITTLE..." and his chest bears a large "BAROQUE" tattoo with their Jolly Roger. Down on the battlefield, the Rebel Army charges blindly through the thick smoke. A rebel leader shouts, "CHARGE! DO NOT FALL BACK! DON'T BE AFRAID OF A LITTLE SMOKE!" Vivi desperately tries to halt them, screaming, "NO, STOP! EVERYONE! PLEASE!" But her voice is drowned out by the thundering hooves and the rebels' battle cries: "FIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY! DO NOT FORGIVE THE KING!"

Vivi screams Kouza's title, "LEADER!" at the top of her lungs. Kouza, riding his black horse through the dense smoke, pauses for a moment. A rebel riding next to him asks, "What is it, sir?" Kouza hesitates, then shakes his head, saying, "...No, It's nothing! I MUST BE HEARING THINGS..." He continues his charge, galloping right past Vivi. Vivi reaches out her hand desperately towards him, but she is completely hidden by the thick clouds of dust and smoke, and Kouza rides on without seeing her.

Vivi watches in stunned silence as Kouza rides past her, her face etched with despair. As he gallops away, Kouza suddenly thinks he hears something and thinks, "LEADER!?" He raises his sword and rallies his troops, shouting, "WAIT! THIS'LL BE OUR FINAL BATTLE!" The Rebel Army surges forward with a deafening roar. In the chaos of the charge, Vivi is trampled by the rushing horses. She cries out, "LEA- AGH!" as she is knocked to the ground. Karoo quacks in alarm as the massive army stampedes over their position.

Karoo screams in terror, his beak wide open. The Rebel Army continues its relentless charge towards the city walls, with a rebel shouting, "LET'S GO, COMRADES!" On the walls of Alubarna, the Royal Guards prepare their defenses. A commander orders, "ARTILLERY SQUADS! AIIIIIM!" and the guards respond, "YES, SIR!" as they ready the cannons. In the aftermath of the stampede, a bruised and trembling hand reaches out from the sand, showing the physical toll of the army's passage.

Chaka and Kouza are shown in tense close-ups, both fully committed to the impending clash. The cannons on the city walls fire with a deafening boom. A massive spread captures the chaotic and violent collision between the Rebel Army and the Royal Guards at the base of the grand staircase leading into Alubarna. Explosions rock the battlefield, sending plumes of smoke into the air. Rebels on horseback clash with guards wielding spears and swords. A rebel shouts, "CAPTURE ALUBARNA!" while a Royal Guard commander orders, "PAY NO MIND TO THEIR NUMBERS! FIIIIIRREEE!" The battle for the capital has officially begun.

The battle rages fiercely at the foot of the Alubarna stairs. Close-quarters combat breaks out as rebels and Royal Guards clash with swords, spears, and shields. A large, muscular guard swings a massive spiked mace, while a rebel desperately blocks the strike with his sword. The sheer force of the blow creates a shockwave. At the base of the grand staircase, a line of heavily armored Royal Guards stands firm, holding their spears and shields in a defensive formation, ready to repel the waves of charging rebels trying to breach the city.

Vivi lies on the ground, groaning, "UGH..." She looks up to find that Karoo has draped his body over hers, shielding her from the stampede. She realizes what happened and says, "You... Covered me...!?" Karoo is battered, bruised, and exhausted, collapsing beside her. Vivi looks at him with immense gratitude and sorrow, whispering, "Carue..." She looks out at the massive battle now raging at the city gates and says, "I'm sorry... Even after all our efforts, The battle ended up starting...!" Despite the failure, she clenches her fists and declares, "But I won't give up! I'll stop it no matter how many times I'm knocked back to the ground!"

A close-up shows Vivi's face, bruised, dirty, and streaked with tears, but her eyes burn with fierce determination. She sniffles and says, "THEN IT'S THE FOOLISHNESS OF GIVING UP! IF THERE'S ONE THING I LEARNED WHILE ON THAT SHIP..." Suddenly, a figure riding a horse approaches her. The figure calls out, "GET ON!" Vivi looks up in surprise and recognizes the long nose and goggles. She exclaims, "Usopp!" The silhouette of the figure on the horse looks down at her and says, "VIVI!"

The scene shifts to Sanji standing in the city, holding a Den Den Mushi. Voices come through the receiver: "USOPP! HEY, USOPP! EYEBROWS! WAKE UP!" Sanji calmly replies, "'Sup, Sanji. Oh, you wanna know about what happened here? Well, we successfully managed to lure one of the enemies here, And then..." The scene cuts to Usopp and Chopper, who are both heavily beaten and lying on the ground. Usopp is yelling into his Den Den Mushi, "HE BEAT US IN 2 SECONDS FLAT. STEP THE HELL UP FOR GOD'S SAKE!" Sanji listens as Usopp continues, "The ducks you were riding on came to me for help! But what're you doing here, Sanji? So then... That means Mr. 2 got away, right?" Realizing the implications, Sanji's expression turns deadly serious. He mutters, "Dammit, Vivi's in danger...!"

Back in the desert, the figure disguised as Usopp urges Vivi, "That bird's done for! If we don't hurry, the rebellion will only get worse!" Vivi looks at the horse he is riding and notices something amiss. She says, "THAT BIRD...!?" She stares intently at "Usopp" and demands, "Usopp... Prove your identity...!" The disguised figure looks confused and replies, "What's wrong? Hurry up and get on!" Karoo, sensing the deception, quacks angrily at the impostor. "Usopp" smirks, raises his left arm, and points to a white cloth tied around it. He says, "Hey now, are you doubting me!? Look!" showing the secret mark the Straw Hats used to identify each other.

The moment Vivi hesitates, the disguised "Usopp" suddenly transforms back into his true form, Mr. 2 Bon Clay. With a swift and brutal kick, he strikes Karoo directly in the face. Karoo squawks in pain and is sent flying. Vivi watches in absolute shock, crying out, "CARUE!?" Mr. 2 lands gracefully, a wicked grin on his face. He thinks to himself, "I'd heard from Mr. 0 that they all had the same band tied around their arm... I wonder how she found out...?" Striking a flamboyant ballet pose, Mr. 2 declares loudly, "BUT WHATEVER! I WON'T LET YOU ESCAPE! OKAMA DAAASH!" as he prepares to attack Vivi.

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