## One Piece Chapter 179, pages 14-15: Showdown at Alubarna - Chapter: 179 - Pages: 14-15 - Characters: Cobra, Miss Merry Christmas, Mr. 4, Toto, Crocodile, Chaka, Kouza ### Summary Page 14: King Cobra is shown in a close-up, his face bruised and bleeding, his expression one of deep anguish. Miss Merry Christmas continues her rapid-fire complaining off-screen, "I know I'm the only one who can get past the guards and abduct the king but... That doesn't mean they can just order me to babysit him afterwards! Right, Mr. 4!? Ack, my poor hip's actin' up again! My hip! ARE YAEVEN LISTENIN'!? REPLY FOR GOD'S SAKE!" Cobra ignores her ranting, his thoughts consumed by the impending tragedy. He thinks desperately of his commanders, "CHAKA... KOUZA...!" He silently pleads with them, "THE COUNTRY IS ITS PEOPLE! WE MUST NOT LOSE ANY LIVES UNNECESSARILY! YOU MUST NOT FIGHT!" His internal cries highlight his helplessness as he is forced to watch his kingdom tear itself apart. Page 15: A montage of four key figures in the Alabasta conflict is presented, each accompanied by a piece of narration. In the top left panel, Toto is shown kneeling in the desert, desperately digging in the sand with his bare hands, tears streaming down his face. The text reads, "Those who lament the war..." In the top right panel, Crocodile is shown in profile, a sinister smirk on his face, blood dripping from his chin, reveling in the chaos he has caused. In the bottom left panel, Chaka is depicted in a fierce, dynamic pose, wielding a large sword, ready to defend the capital. The text reads, "Those who fight it..." In the bottom right panel, Kouza is shown screaming in fury, leading the rebel charge with his sword raised high, fully committed to the battle.