## One Piece Chapter 197, pages 14-15: The Leaders - Chapter: 197 - Pages: 14-15 - Characters: Kouza, Royal Guards, Rebels ### Summary Page 14: Kouza stands at the very top of the palace stairs, looking down at the Royal Guards. He shouts, "LISTEN TO ME! WE WISH NEITHER VICTORY NOR TO FIGHT! ALL WE WANT IS TO STOP THIS WAR!" He looks battered but fiercely determined. "I WILL TELL THE REBELS, THAT THIS WHOLE FIGHT IS POINTLESS!" He pleads with the soldiers, "There is absolutely no reason to fight anymore! We cannot spill anymore needless blood! SO WAVE THE WHITE FLAGS! I BEG OF YOU!" The soldiers listen, stunned by the rebel leader's desperate plea for peace and his willingness to surrender. Page 15: The rebel army is shown charging fiercely toward the palace, riding on horseback, camels, and running on foot. They roar, "THE KING IS RIGHT BEFORE US! I CAN SEE THE CLOCK TOWER! RAAHHH!" The massive force approaches the palace square, weapons drawn and ready for a final clash. "WE'RE ALMOST AT THE PALACE SQUARE! PREPARE FOR BATTLE! GET YOUR GUNS READY!" Suddenly, a rebel in the front lines looks up in surprise, his eyes wide as he notices something unexpected ahead. "WAIT! HUH!?"