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One Piece chapter 204: Red — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 19 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 204 is titled RED.
  • p0Mash is shown as a giant octopus on the ocean floor.
  • p1Explosions are destroying parts of the city.
  • p1Luffy reacts with visible alarm to the chaos.
  • p2Crocodile and a bandaged man argue about a location.
  • p2Usopp and Vivi are at a clock tower during the crisis.
  • p3Baroque Works agents ambush the group after the signal.
  • p3Usopp's flare alerts both allies and enemies.
  • p4Chaos erupts inside the ruined building during a massive brawl.
  • p4La Roque appears as a large man wearing a marked black tank top.
  • p4Baroque Works agents scramble to pursue fleeing figures.
  • p5A massive explosion erupts in the upper panel.
  • p5Luffy and Crocodile confront each other amid the rubble.
  • p6Luffy and Crocodile confront each other in the destroyed hall.
  • p6Luffy is bloodied and rises from the ground during the exchange.
  • p7Luffy declares the country as the thing Crocodile stole.
  • p7Crocodile reveals his plan to become the new king of the country.
  • p8Scene takes place in the ruined royal palace of Alabasta.
  • p8Luffy has a visible scar on his chest.
  • p8Vivi carries a weapon during her run.
  • p9Hooded figure lands a direct punch on Luffy.
  • p9Luffy is knocked down by the strike.
  • p10Crocodile strikes Luffy directly in the face with his hook.
  • p10Luffy is sent flying from the impact.
  • p11Rebels are fighting in the background during the confrontation.
  • p11Crocodile is surprised by Luffy's ability to attack without water.
  • p12Luffy lands a direct punch on Crocodile.
  • p12Crocodile immediately counters and sends Luffy flying.
  • p13Crocodile is knocked down by the explosion.
  • p13Blood from Crocodile is shown dripping visibly.
  • p13Characters notice that blood affects Crocodile.
  • p14Luffy states blood works on Crocodile's sand.
  • p14Crocodile decides to treat Luffy as a real enemy after three encounters.
  • p15Crocodile equips a poison hook.
  • p15Luffy dodges the initial hook swing.
  • p16Underground chamber begins collapsing from surface explosions.
  • p16Scarred stitched-face man confronts Luffy directly during the collapse.
  • p17Street battle involves cloaked figures, marines, and Roronoa Zoro.
  • p17Directions are given toward the palace square during the chaos.
  • p18Baroque Works cannon is actively firing during the clash.
  • p18Usopp receives support from cloaked allies near the cannon.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption states the marked map spot contains the giant octopus Mash.
  • p1Luffy shouts in shock asking what is happening.
  • p1Unseen voice yells 'WHOA' during impact.
  • p1Voice cries that the whole place is falling apart.
  • p2Crocodile declares he cannot think of any other possible place.
  • p2Bandaged opponent questions if Crocodile truly believes it is inside.
  • p2Usopp calls for Vivi to wait while moving ahead.
  • p2Vivi urges to hurry and write a message for others.
  • p3Agents taunt that they were led to the location and found the princess.
  • p3Vivi recognizes Usopp's signal and realizes the B.W. have arrived.
  • p3Agent panics that enemies were also called and the palace is far.
  • p3Usopp screams his name while fleeing on the creature.
  • p3Voices note the location is close and wonder if others found it.
  • p4Crowd screams in panic with loud cries of terror and pleas to stop.
  • p4Agent commands pursuit shouting after the escaping targets.
  • p4Bandaged man responds nervously confirming the order to chase.
  • p4Voice calls out to Vivi urging immediate action in the chaos.
  • p5Crocodile confronts Luffy with the line questioning repeated pursuit.
  • p5Luffy stands ready facing Crocodile after the explosion clears.
  • p6Crocodile questions why Luffy pursues him repeatedly despite being killed.
  • p6Crocodile expresses surprise that Luffy is still alive.
  • p6Luffy declares he has cornered Crocodile.
  • p6Luffy states the stolen item has not been returned.
  • p6Crocodile roars asking how many times he must kill Luffy.
  • p7Crocodile mocks Luffy asking what he wants back from stolen items.
  • p7Crocodile lists possible stolen things including rain life money and fame.
  • p7Luffy shouts that the stolen thing is the country.
  • p7Crocodile reacts with surprise calling Luffy an odd fellow.
  • p7Crocodile declares he is about to steal the country by becoming its new king.
  • p8Unseen voice states her country was nowhere to be found, conveying realization of total loss.
  • p8Reply clarifies the country was already stolen upon arrival, explaining the destruction.
  • p8Narration recalls the town was lively and full of plant life only recently.
  • p8Vivi pleads she must persuade the rebels to avoid needless bloodshed, showing desperate resolve.
  • p8Vivi urges haste while running with weapon in hand.
  • p8Luffy questions why not wanting people to die is wrong, expressing frustration.
  • p8Luffy notes if this were really her country, implying doubt or realization.
  • p8Cloaked figure begs princess to stop the foolish rebels.
  • p9Hooded figure declares she should be able to smile a lot more, expressing protective anger.
  • p9Hooded figure questions what can be accomplished without any water, taunting weakness.
  • p9Shocked man reacts with exclamation marks to the sudden attack.
  • p10No dialogue visible on this page.
  • p11Vivi cries that Alabasta could have been in peace if not for Crocodile.
  • p11Crocodile questions how Luffy can kick without any water, showing surprise.
  • p11Vivi states this is what will destroy the country in the end.
  • p11Crocodile taunts that love for their country brings a tear to the eye while laughing.
  • p11Luffy shouts 'WAI-' and 'CROCO-DIIIILE!' while charging forward.
  • p13Onlookers react with shock upon seeing blood used against Crocodile.
  • p13Crocodile exhales in pain while slumping after the impact.
  • p14Luffy explains that blood clumps Crocodile's sand.
  • p14Crocodile laughs while acknowledging the third challenge from Luffy.
  • p14Crocodile references previous locations including Rainbase palace and the underground crypt.
  • p15Crocodile declares he will treat Luffy as a real pirate.
  • p15Luffy reacts with surprise at the revealed poison hook.
  • p15Crocodile acknowledges Luffy as a troublesome enemy.
  • p16Scarred stitched-face man states there is no fair nor unfair and explains the coming collapse with grim certainty.
  • p16Scarred man adds that pirate fights are only about who dies and who lives in a harsh tone.
  • p16Luffy reacts with a small surprised Oh while staring in shock.
  • p16Scarred man shouts to settle everything now as this is the end with aggressive finality.
  • p17Cloaked gunman alerts others that Roronoa Zoro has appeared.
  • p17Spiky-haired man angrily questions why the target is present and what he is doing.
  • p17Another figure complains about lack of time and notes marines arriving.
  • p17Shocked man yells in surprise at the unfolding street scene.
  • p17Boy in striped shirt asks if he is the one being addressed.
  • p18Usopp stammers thanks while looking confused and bloodied.
  • p18Long-haired figure urges Usopp to move quickly.
  • p18Short-haired woman with headband promises backup and orders Usopp to stop the bombing.