## One Piece Chapter 179, pages 10-11: Showdown at Alubarna - Chapter: 179 - Pages: 10-11 - Characters: Smoker, Tashigi, Marines, Kouza ### Summary Page 10: Smoker pulls his goggles down over his eyes, his face set in a serious expression. He finishes his thought: "CRISES LIKE THESE ALWAYS MARK THE TURNING POINT OF AN ERA...!" Tashigi watches him go, her face a mix of awe and determination. "O-oh, right...!" she stammers. A marine soldier approaches her from behind, saluting. "SGT. TASHIGI! YOUR ORDERS, PLEASE!" Tashigi stands tall, gripping the hilt of her sword. She issues her command with newfound resolve: "We shall resume our pursuit for the Straw-Hat pirates! Restock on ammunition so we can then depart for Alubarna as soon as possible!" The marines around her respond with a unified shout, "YES, SIR!" Tashigi looks ahead, ready to lead her men and follow her own sense of justice in the coming conflict. Page 11: A large group of rebel soldiers is shown charging fiercely across the desert on horseback and camels, kicking up massive clouds of dust. A narration box reads, "Meanwhile, the rebels led by Kouza, Continue to quickly close in on Alubarna." Kouza is shown in a close-up, his face scarred and furious, wearing his tinted glasses. He yells out a challenge to the king: "Just you wait, Cobra! We won't allow you to do as you please with Alabasta anymore! We'll be the ones to protect this country!" Below, a map of the Alabasta Kingdom illustrates the strategic situation. It shows the Rebels moving north from Katorea towards Alubarna, while the Royalists are stationed at Alubarna. Another narration box states, "The Royal Guards led by Chaka," setting the stage for the inevitable clash between the two massive forces.