## One Piece Chapter 196, pages 23-24: 1 - Chapter: 196 - Pages: 23-24 - Characters: Crocodile, Chaka, Nefertari Vivi ### Summary Page 23: Back at the palace entrance, the royal guards are in a state of panic. They look towards the courtyard, shouting, 'Commander Chaka!?' The guards are terrified as the battle approaches. 'The rebels are pressing right behind us now!' 'This can't be happening...!' 'This has to be a nightmare...' In the courtyard, Crocodile stands over the defeated Chaka. Chaka has reverted to his human form and is bleeding heavily on the ground, groaning, '...NGHH!' Vivi watches the scene, tears streaming down her face as she screams in despair, 'CHAKAAAAA!' Page 24: Crocodile stands victorious over Chaka's fallen body, his hook dripping with blood. He looks down coldly and declares, 'TO BE WEAK... IS A SIN...' Vivi looks on, completely stunned and horrified, whispering, 'Huh?' A voice from off-panel urgently yells, 'VIVI!' The final panel shows a large, ornate clock tower. The hands on the clock face are ticking. A caption box reveals the grim reality: 'Time left until Palace Square Explosion: 25 Minutes'.