## One Piece Chapter 172, pages 16-18: Rebellion - Chapter: 172 - Pages: 16-18 - Characters: Crocodile, Smoker, Nico Robin, Vivi, Luffy, Nami, Usopp ### Summary Page 16: Crocodile continues his monologue, asking, "Do you know why I've put myself through all this trouble and try to take over your country, Ms. Wednesday...?" Inside the cage, Smoker sits quietly, looking annoyed, while Robin stands nearby. Crocodile suddenly yells, "What an ill-mannered princess you are... HOW WOULD I KNOW WHAT GOES ON IN THAT WARPED HEAD OF YOURS!?" He notices Vivi, who is crawling on the floor outside the cage, struggling to move. "Hm? What do you think you're doing, Ms. Wednesday?" Vivi pushes herself up, her face bruised but determined. "I'LL STOP YOUR PLANS! I CAN STILL MAKE IT! IF I HEAD EAST RIGHT NOW..." Luffy and the others watch her from inside the cage as she declares her intent to stop the rebellion. Page 17: A map illustrates the positions of Nanohana, Rainbase, and Alubarna, showing the Royal Army and Rebels converging on the capital. Vivi thinks to herself, "I MIGHT JUST BE ABLE TO REACH ALUBARNA BEFORE THE REBELS DO! THERE'S STILL A SMALL CHANCE THAT I CAN STOP THE REBELS!" Crocodile interrupts her thoughts, saying, "Oh, what a coincidence! My associate and I, Are also going to be on our way to Alubarna, To ask your father a question...!" Vivi looks alarmed and demands, "Wha... WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO WITH MY FATHER!?" Crocodile holds up a key attached to a small float. "Concerned? I wonder what's more important to you... Your father or your people? In any case, whether you come along or not is your choice..." Page 18: Vivi stares at the key in Crocodile's hand. "A key!? Is that the..." Crocodile confirms, "THAT'S THE KEY TO THIS CAGE, ISN'T IT!?" Luffy yells from inside, "HAND IT OVER, YOU BASTARD!" Instead, Crocodile casually drops the key onto a trap door in the floor. "DROP," he says as the key falls. Vivi gasps in shock, "AHHH!? Wha!? A trap door!?" The trap door suddenly opens with a loud "CLANG!", dropping the key into the water below. Beneath the floor, massive Bananagators are seen swimming around. Crocodile smirks and tells Vivi, "You're free to choose, Miss Wednesday..."