## One Piece Chapter 168, pages 4-6: The Town of Dreams, Rainbase - Chapter: 168 - Pages: 4-6 - Characters: Roronoa Zoro, Usopp, Monkey D. Luffy, Nami, Nefertari Vivi, Tony Tony Chopper, Smoker, Tashigi ### Summary Page 4: Zoro points out, "Right, and let's not forget their specialty is assassination...!" Usopp panics, "So if one of them spots us, then Crocodile will know we're coming and plan ahead! There might be a lot of B.W. agents teeming all over Rainbase." Luffy, completely ignoring the warning, yells again, "ALRIGHT! TIME TO KICK CROCODILE'S ASS!" Usopp angrily smacks Luffy on the head with a paper fan, shouting, "DID YOU NOT LISTEN TO WHAT I JUST SAID!?" Nami sighs, "But you know, Usopp..." Vivi speaks up with a determined look, "I think I might agree with Luffy here! We've got no time to play things safe. A short and direct approach might be our best chance." Usopp, sweating, says, "What's wrong? You gonna chicken out, Usopp? I'll give my best then!" Chopper is seen walking beside the camel. Page 5: A large establishing shot shows the bustling streets of Rainbase, "The Town of Dreams". In the background, a massive pyramid-shaped building with a giant crocodile statue on top dominates the skyline. People are walking around the lively town. Inside a cafe or bar, Smoker and Tashigi are seated at a table. Tashigi asks, "Capt. Smoker, what're we doing here in Rainbase?" Smoker, smoking two cigars and holding a large mug, replies, "I don't know... Instinct, I suppose..." Suddenly, the saloon doors burst open. Luffy and Usopp rush in, desperate and parched, yelling, "Woohoo! We can finally drink water, Usopp!" and "WADUH! (Water)". Page 6: Smoker continues his thought, "In any case, there's something suspicious going on in this country... Something big... I can feel it in my bones." He demands, "Yo granny, hit us up with some water! Give us 5 whole barrels of water!" Tashigi asks, "Then do you think there's some connection between Crocodile and that criminal organization?" Smoker replies, "Maybe..." Meanwhile, Luffy and Usopp are chugging water directly from large barrels. Luffy exclaims, "DAMN, THIS WATER'S GOOD!" and Usopp agrees, "YEAH, IT'S KILLER! We should quickly head back and give some to the rest of the guys." Smoker, still talking to Tashigi, says, "I still can't get my head around why the Princess of Alabasta is travelling with the Straw-Hat pirates... In times like these, all you can really do is sit back and wait for another lead..." Smoker glances over and suddenly recognizes Luffy and Usopp. He does a massive spit-take, spraying his drink everywhere in shock as Luffy and Usopp look back at him, equally surprised.