Page 0: - Chapter 164 titled Love My Country opens in Marine HQ courtroom. - Unidentified cloaked figure faces three Marine officials during hanging decision. Page 1: - Vivi encounters armed rebels on sandy shore near palm trees. - Rebels attempt to capture Vivi for ransom during chaotic confrontation. Page 2: - Rebels fight to protect Vivi from striped headband leader and guards. - Additional guards arrive increasing threat to Vivi and rebels. Page 3: - Vivi escapes toward ruins while rebels are defeated on beach. - Children witness aftermath of attack on Vivi and rebels. Page 4: - Vivi is hiding in a ruined desert city while being pursued. - Spiky-haired swordsman in polka-dot coat attempts to capture Vivi. - A small creature is present near Vivi during the confrontation. Page 5: - Robed club fighter intervenes to protect Vivi from the swordsman. - Vivi claims leadership of the Sand-Sand Gang during the standoff. Page 6: - Robed fighter is slashed and injured while defending Vivi. - Vivi reacts with tears and horror to the injury of her defender. Page 7: - Robed fighter is defeated and sent flying by the swordsman's upward slash. - The robed fighter's club is broken and separated during the attack.