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One Piece chapter 196: 1 — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 27 pages · 27 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the color cover of ONE PIECE Vol. 22.
  • p0Straw Hat crew poses together with camel on cover.
  • p2This is the sepia variant cover of ONE PIECE Vol. 22.
  • p2Same crew lineup as color cover appears here.
  • p3Black-and-white title page features Luffy with welcoming pose.
  • p3Pirate bird sits atop ONE PIECE scroll banner.
  • p6Chapter 196 title page shows underwater scene with Hachi and Camie.
  • p6Question mark bubble indicates surprise or mystery element.
  • p7Commander Chaka is referenced during building collapse event.
  • p7Kicking Claw Guards are named by a scarred girl character.
  • p7Scene takes place at Alabasta palace exterior.
  • p8Crocodile commands soldiers to stand down.
  • p8Vivi reacts with visible bleeding on hands.
  • p8Kicking Claw Guards have broken the palace gate.
  • p9Kicking Claw Guards are the elite guards of Alabasta Kingdom.
  • p9Four guards stand united against a Shichibukai-level threat.
  • p9Scene occurs inside Alabasta palace.
  • p10Crocodile is confronted by Kicking Claw Guards in palace courtyard.
  • p10Guards recognize specific marks on Crocodile's body.
  • p10Crocodile offers to overlook the guards once.
  • p11Crocodile is struck violently from behind during conversation with Vivi.
  • p11Kicking Claw Guards launch a sudden coordinated assault on Crocodile.
  • p12Tsumegeri Guards consumed Gosui to gain temporary strength at the cost of their lives.
  • p12Chaka confronts Crocodile while the guards plead their case.
  • p13Chaka attacks the Tsumegeri Guards in a rage-filled assault.
  • p13The guards are overwhelmed and disarmed by Chaka's strikes.
  • p14Crocodile watches the fight between Chaka and the guards without intervening.
  • p14The battle occurs in front of a large domed palace building.
  • p15Chaka uses Inu Inu no Mi Model Jackal Zoan transformation.
  • p15Chaka charges Crocodile in jackal form.
  • p15Crocodile recognizes Chaka and warns him not to die.
  • p16Chaka's jackal form uses Howling Fangs technique.
  • p16Mr. 4 appears with facial stitches and cigar.
  • p16Mr. 4 comments on Chaka's willingness to die for others.
  • p17Daz Bones concedes defeat after observing growth in combat.
  • p17Miss Merry Christmas appears as a tiny figure in the sand.
  • p17Fight takes place in ruined Alubarna streets.
  • p18Zoro wins the Alubarna North Block fight.
  • p18Zoro kneels exhausted after victory with concern for allies.
  • p18Zoro lost significant blood during the battle.
  • p19Usopp extracts a rescue promise during an emotional exchange.
  • p19Bandaged Luffy lies motionless while characters react to a death report.
  • p20Sanji decides the group must reach the palace immediately.
  • p20Explosion occurs in the street during the argument.
  • p21Rebels have reached the inner city streets.
  • p21Woman successfully untangles a one-use attack mechanism.
  • p22Group departs on giant birds toward Alubarna.
  • p22Large furry body remains motionless in the street below.
  • p23Chaka is visibly bloodied and injured while moving toward the palace.
  • p23Rebels are stated to be pressing close behind the defending soldiers.
  • p23Palace gates are under direct ranged attack with spears and arrows.
  • p24Crocodile stands over a defeated winged warrior on stone steps.
  • p24A countdown clock shows 25 minutes remaining until Palace Square explosion.
  • p24Vivi is positioned below the confrontation and reacts with visible shock.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Volume title text announces Vol. 22 “HOPE!” with author credit Eiichiro Oda.
  • p2Volume title text repeats Vol. 22 “HOPE!!” with Eiichiro Oda credit.
  • p3Title text identifies Vol 22. “HOPE!” by Oda Eiichirou.
  • p6Caption describes Hachi saving two from being swallowed by fish while already swallowed by another.
  • p7Shouting voices plead for Commander Chaka to wait during chaotic impact scene.
  • p7Scarred girl identifies incoming group as Kicking Claw Guards with urgent tone.
  • p7Stern scarred man addresses the guards directly with commanding presence.
  • p7Bandaged cigar-smoking man questions the identity of the new arrival while sweating.
  • p8Hook-handed man orders soldiers not to attack the cloaked figure.
  • p8Woman in feathered hat urgently calls for everyone to stop.
  • p8Crowd shouts to save the princess and king while praising elite guard.
  • p8Cloaked spherical-headed figure states they cannot let the man pass to protect royalty.
  • p9Bearded guard declares they shall not show cowardice.
  • p9Winged-helmet guard states resolve even if enemy is a Shichibukai.
  • p9Group announces that the four of them will end the kingdom's threat.
  • p10Crocodile taunts the guards to leave while noting their popularity.
  • p10Guard states they have a reason they cannot withdraw.
  • p10Guard spots marks on Crocodile's arm and accuses him of being the rebellion mastermind.
  • p10Crocodile questions the guards about their reason for staying.
  • p11Vivi dismisses opponents as insignificant flies and offers to intervene with calm confidence.
  • p11Onlooker expresses confusion that the guards' behavior seems unusual.
  • p11Crocodile reacts with shock and sweat while questioning if the attackers succeeded in something.
  • p12Hook-handed man reveals that the guards drank Gosui and now have only minutes to live.
  • p12Crocodile mocks the guards for throwing away their lives to challenge him.
  • p12Blond warrior screams in horror upon realizing the truth about Kuku.
  • p12Tsumegeri Guards beg Chaka to understand the country's pain and forgive their actions.
  • p13Chaka bellows about conveying the country's anger while attacking the guards.
  • p13Struck guard utters pained sound during the assault.
  • p14Crocodile advises the men to value their lives but notes it is too late.
  • p14Crocodile laughs and decides not to intervene since the guards want to die.
  • p14Crocodile observes that Chaka refuses to let the guards fight freely.
  • p15Chaka laughs wildly declaring the sight as the meaning of stupidity in a mocking triumphant mood.
  • p15Crocodile internally reacts with anger thinking how dare he during the jackal charge.
  • p15Chaka shouts you vile scum while lunging at Crocodile with aggressive intent.
  • p15Chaka yells his own name during the Zoan-powered attack.
  • p15Crocodile commands Chaka to cease and not die here as well in a commanding urgent tone.
  • p15An observer notes oh a Zoan-user upon seeing the Inu Inu no Mi transformation.
  • p16Scarred man observes so you're the type to die for others too in a contemplative tone.
  • p16Scarred man concludes I see while watching the jackal attack.
  • p17Bald man internally notes he grew so much in the short span of this fight with surprise.
  • p17Voice remarks really in reaction to events.
  • p17Tiny figure states that would be a waste in context of the fight.
  • p17Question about cutting diamonds appears during the small figure's movement.
  • p17Bald man declares I concede defeat with lowered head and exhausted posture.
  • p18Zoro worries no one died right and wishes he could find out about the others.
  • p18Zoro wonders how the rest are doing and if Nami managed to run away.
  • p18Zoro pants dammit I lost too much blood in exhausted state.
  • p18Zoro notes it is a blessing the cuts are not too deep but it hurts.
  • p19Usopp dramatically demands a promise of rescue if the group faces major danger.
  • p19Woman angrily accuses others of underestimating her weakness while crying.
  • p19Sanji questions the reason for the crying with irritated expression.
  • p19Shock exclamation reveals belief that Luffy was reported dead.
  • p20Sanji dismisses belief in the death report and urges immediate palace advance.
  • p20Chopper expresses shock and questions if the death could be true.
  • p20Crowd shouts denial of the death report in unison.
  • p20Nami demands to know how much the hooded figure plans to extort.
  • p21Nami notes rebels have penetrated deep into the city.
  • p21Woman comments on a one-time attack and relief at untangling it.
  • p21Sanji calmly acknowledges the situation.
  • p21Chaka warns about excessive eating after battle.
  • p22Voice confirms meeting at Alubarna palace.
  • p22Group shouts encouragement while birds take flight.
  • p22Nami reacts with alarm to the large motionless body.
  • p23Crowd calls out to Commander Chaka in alarm as attack intensifies.
  • p23Soldier reports rebels advancing directly behind the group in panic.
  • p23Another soldier expresses disbelief that the situation must be a nightmare.
  • p23Chaka growls in pain while staggering from wounds.
  • p23Chaka roars his own name with fierce determination in close-up.
  • p24Cloaked figure declares that to be weak is a sin while standing over the fallen warrior.
  • p24Vivi reacts with a sharp gasp of surprise.
  • p24Distant voice calls out Vivi's name in alarm.