## One Piece Chapter 179, pages 16-17: Showdown at Alubarna - Chapter: 179 - Pages: 16-17 - Characters: Crocodile, Mr. 4, Miss Merry Christmas, Cobra, Vivi, Sanji, Usopp, Tony Tony Chopper, Tashigi ### Summary Page 16: The montage continues. At the top, Crocodile is shown again, this time smoking his cigar with a confident, evil grin. The narration reads, "Those who agitate it..." The middle panel shows the Baroque Works agents, Mr. 4 and Miss Merry Christmas, sitting idly while King Cobra remains tied up on the ground between them, representing the hidden manipulators of the conflict. The bottom panel focuses on Vivi, who is riding on the back of the giant crab alongside Sanji, Usopp, and Chopper. Vivi looks ahead with a fierce, unwavering determination in her eyes. The narration concludes, "And those who know the truth and attempt to stop it..." highlighting her crucial role in trying to prevent the impending tragedy. Page 17: Tashigi is shown at the top, her sword drawn, looking resolute as she prepares to lead her marines. The narration continues, "All of them," Below her is a large, stylized map of the Alabasta Kingdom. Banners label the different factions and their starting locations: "Marines" and "Straw-Hats" at Rainbase, "Baroque Works" moving from Rainbase, "Rebels" at Katorea, and "Royalists" at Alubarna. Large black arrows converge from all these locations, pointing directly towards the capital city of Alubarna, where a symbol of crossed swords marks the impending battleground. The narration concludes the thought: "Each with conflicting intentions, Will clash at Alubarna." The map visually summarizes the massive convergence of forces that will decide the fate of the kingdom.