Chapter 174 “Mr. Prince” is displayed prominently at the top. Below, a lively scene unfolds in a bubbling hot spring filled with floating spheres and steam. A woman with a head covering and visible stitches on her shoulder relaxes in the water, glancing sideways. Nearby, a large furry creature with a fierce grin holds a bottle, while a small round creature with fluffy fur and wide eyes clutches a dark object in the foreground. Trays of fruit, bottles, and food float around them amid splashing water and distant rocky formations with other bathers. Bubbles rise everywhere, creating a festive, chaotic atmosphere.
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In a long arched corridor, a woman in a flowing dress faces a tall man in a black coat. She says, "OhI Judging by that tone of voice, you still remember me too! I'm touched, really..." The man replies, "Shitty Restaurant...!I" Further down the hall, a close-up shows a sweating man with glasses declaring, "I've never used the Denden-mushi even once while I was on Little Garden." A frog-like creature snaps, "Denden-mushi!I What are you talking aboutI Don't play around, you imbecile. Hello, this is the shitty restaurant." A stitched-face man stares intensely while thinking, "THE 4 MEMBERS OF THE STRAW-HAT-PIRATES SHOULD ALL BE LOCKED INSIDE THAT CAGE RIGHT NOW... COULD THERE HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN ANOTHER MEMBER...!I" as photos of the Straw Hats appear beside him.
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Luffy reacts in shock, "SAN-" while covering his mouth as Usopp yells, "B.W. might not know about him yet... No wait, Luffy!" The group reacts to a voice: "The 'shitty restaurant'...!I Could it be...!I" and "Did you hear that voice just now...!I" Nami appears alarmed, shouting, "SANJI... THAT'S RIGHT! BOTH SANJI AND CHOPPER ARE STILL OUTSIDE!" In the background, a massive creature lies amid rubble. The frog-like creature points and says, "Call me, 'Mr. Prince.'" The stitched-face man questions, "MeI Well... Just who the hell are you...!I" while a woman in a fur-trimmed outfit smiles slightly.
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In the corridor the woman replies, "Oh, I can't tell you that. If I did, you'd come to kill me, wouldn't youI" The man in the black coat asks, "Well, Mr. Prince... Where are you right nowI" A close-up of the stitched-face man shows tension with sound effect "ドキ..." and "!!!" as narration continues: "And setting aside the matter of whether or not you could even kill me. Unlike you, Mr. 0, I'm not so stupid enough as to give away so much vital information..." Suddenly the scene erupts as the woman in the hat cries out, "WE'VE BEEN CAUGHT AND WE DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME LEFT!" The man in the black coat shouts desperately, "PRINCE! HELP US!" while holding a transponder snail.
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A cloaked figure stands in the snow near a small vehicle, saying, "Well, then I should head ov-" and "Haha... Guess my crew's over there." Inside the vehicle a panicked voice cries "HELP! HELP!" A sudden gunshot rings out with "BANG!" and "UGH!" followed by a heavy "THWACK!" Luffy, Usopp, and Nami stare in shock as someone mutters "CLICK! Hah... Hah... Tough son of a gun..." and "WHATI" Crocodile, on the phone, demands "Tell me your location." The cloaked man replies nervously, "I'm, uhh... Right outside the front entrance of the Rain Dinners Casino..." Crocodile asks "Where are you right nowI" while a woman exclaims "It can't be... Sanji!I" The cloaked man reports, "I've apprehended a weird male attacker!" and pants "Hah... Hah..." as Crocodile answers "HelloI"
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The Straw Hats erupt in panic: "SANJIIIIII!" "Our last hope...!" "FULL PANIC MODE!" and frantic screams. Crocodile speaks with Nico Robin: "The millions still don't know who their boss is." She asks "Are you sureI" He laughs "Perfect! Let's go to the front entrance. HAHAHAHAHA!" while clicking a lighter. In a stone tunnel Crocodile walks with Vivi, thinking "As far as they know, they'll see Crocodile the casino owner. Coming to see what the fuss outside his casino is about." Vivi notes "Whoever said I was going outside was the boss of B.W.I Some random Millions-agent isn't going to recognize either of us as B.W. members."
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A massive explosion tears through the ceiling as a huge armored Bananagator smashes upward with "AHH!" and heavy impact sounds. Debris rains down while the creature rampages through the casino interior. Crocodile watches with a grim expression. Below, Luffy, Usopp, and Nami shout "VIVI!!" in alarm as the floor collapses around them.
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Vivi stands amid falling rubble and shouts "DON'T WORRY! THERE'S STILL SOME TIME BEFORE THIS ROOM IS COMPLETELY FLOODED! IN THE MEANTIME, I'LL GO OUTSIDE TO BRING BACK HELP!" Luffy yells "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, VIVI!I" Nami and Usopp realize "That's right, and there's also Chopper outside. They might be able to do something!" and "That's right... I somehow doubt Sanji was actually killed just now. If Vivi can just go rescue Sanji right now, then...!" Vivi leaps across broken stone as attacks fly past her; someone warns "WATCH OUT, VIVI!!"
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A cloaked figure with long flowing hair and a spiral emblem on their back leaps through a shattered window, coat billowing as debris flies. Below, an explosion erupts as the same cloaked figure extends an arm, sending shockwaves and rubble flying. Luffy stares in shock, eyes wide, while someone yells "GIVE IT UP ALREADY!" Luffy shouts desperately, "VIVI!!" as a close-up shows his intense, worried expression. The cloaked figure stands amid the smoke and destruction, the impact leaving Luffy and nearby allies reeling with "!!!" and "AHH!" reactions.
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High above the city at night, the cloaked figure stands over a fallen Vivi amid swirling smoke and debris as a "CLACK!" sounds. A massive explosion erupts from a building with the onomatopoeia "ドボボボボボ" and flying sparks. Vivi lies injured on the ground, sweat and bruises visible, while Luffy, face filled with panic, yells "VIVI! WAKE UP!" and "IT'S COMING FOR YOU!" as motion lines and impact effects emphasize the urgency.
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Crocodile smirks and speaks: "I hope you'll be satisfied with just his corpse... Hahaha! I'll even bring that cheeky Mr. Prince here for you..." Nearby panels show a grand staircase where two figures stand at the top. Luffy reacts with fury, teeth gritted and eyes blazing. Doors slam with "バタン...!!" Crocodile's massive crocodile form then bursts through the casino floor in a dramatic splash, water and debris flying as Luffy shouts "GOD DAMN IT!"
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Inside a bustling casino, civilians gossip: "With the rebels ready to clash against the Royal Army, the whole city-" "No, I daresay the entire country is in an uproar!" "HmI Ah yes, I have." "H-have you heard about the incident at Nanohana!I" "M-mr. Crocodile!" Crocodile replies calmly, "Perhaps it's not surprising that things have turned out the way they did... Well, considering how this country was ruled by a king who couldn't even be bothered to protect his own cities from pirate attacks." The crowd erupts in excitement, shouting "Sir Crocodile!" "He rarely shows his face in the casino..." "You're right! It's really him! How wonderful!" "Look, it's Sir Crocodile..."
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Crocodile stands amid a cheering crowd inside Rain Dinners. Voices shout "Sir Crocodile!" and "As popular as ever, aren't you..." while another calls "Sir Crocodile!" Crocodile merely grunts "Hmph..." Below, chaos erupts as a massive Bananagator bursts forward with a fierce "GROWL!" Its jaws snap shut around a small figure. A voice inside cries, "THEY'VE SAVED MY LIFE OVER AND OVER AGAIN...!" Vivi leaps into action, shouting "VIVI!" as she charges. The creature thrashes violently with heavy impact sounds "バグッ" and "バグッ". Someone yells "SO I CAN'T JUST LET THEM DIE HERE..." as the beast slams down, producing a pained "UGH!" and a desperate "AGHHH!!"
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Multiple Bananagators rampage through the flooded casino halls, roaring "ROAR!" and "ROAR" while smashing everything. One creature growls "GRRR..." as it smashes through debris. Vivi reacts with shock "Huh!I" while a small figure yells "I've gotta hurry!" Someone else exclaims "She did it!" The beasts continue their destruction, sending rubble flying. A massive impact shakes the building with loud crashes "バグッ" and "バグッ" followed by a long "ROOOAAAR!" as one Bananagator smashes through the floor, scattering water and debris everywhere.
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Water floods in violently as windows shatter. A voice panics "OH CRAP! THE WINDOWS BROKE!" and warns "FORGET 60 MINUTES! AT THIS RATE, WE'LL ALL DROWN IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES!" Crocodile watches from above while the massive Bananagator thrashes in the rising water. Vivi is urged "VIVI! ARE YOU ALRIGHT!I" She turns with fierce determination, declaring "ALRIGHT, VIVI! WE'RE TRUSTING YOU!" and "I SWEAR I WON'T LET ANY OF YOU DIE!" Vivi promises "PLEASE HOLD ON JUST A LITTLE LONGER! I'LL DEFINITELY BRING BACK HELP SOON!" as a small voice calls "Vivi..."
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Outside Rain Dinners, stunned onlookers react to the scene. Voices ask "What in the worldI" and "Wha..." while another wonders "What happened hereI" Crocodile stands amid fallen bodies and weapons as someone demands "YOU! TELL ME NOW!" A figure reports "Just now...!I" and explains "HE... HEADED SOUTH OF THE TOWN... JUST NOW..." Others question "And where did he goI" and "WASN'T HE CAUGHT!I" A final voice reveals "SOME GUY... CALLED MR. PRINCE... DID ALL THIS..." The ruined entrance of Rain Dinners looms in the background with the massive Bananagator lying defeated among the wreckage.
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In the streets of Rainbase, a cloaked figure points and shouts, "That must be him!" as a man in a top hat flees. The scarred face of Crocodile fills a panel with a shocked exclamation. Panting heavily, the cloaked man wonders if he can escape. Crocodile looms with a dark laugh, "You think a little piece of shit like you... Can run away from me...I" Crocodile lunges forward in a massive burst of sand and motion, roaring, "WHO'VE DARED TO MAKE A FOOL OUT OF ME...!" He snarls, "I'VE KILLED EVERY SINGLE FOOL," while an unseen voice suggests, "Why don't you just leave him beI"
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Inside Rain Diners, the building shakes violently as an earthquake strikes. Patrons panic, "WHOA! WHAT'S GOING ON!I AN EARTHQUAKE!I" Outside, the ground erupts and the bridge at the entrance collapses in a cloud of dust and debris. People cry out, "WHY DID IT SINK ALL OF A SUDDEN!I WHAT COULD'VE CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN!I OH NO! THE BRIDGE AT THE ENTRANCE COLLAPSED!" In the chaos, a woman exclaims, "The bridge collapsed!I" while others ask, "What do we do!I Aren't there any ships!I How are we supposed to get back to the town like this!I"
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A hooded figure states, "But rather that they can't come 'inside'... It's not that you can't come 'outside.'" Someone reacts in shock, "No, it can't be! Does that mean I can't go outside!I" Sanji appears at a piano, noting, "Everything went according to plan..." Nearby, a girl urges, "Now let's hurry, we've got a rebellion to stop. Chopper's outside right now as the decoy." Sanji turns with a confident grin, cigarette in mouth, and declares, "Just lead the way, Princess."
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Discussion
Room is partially flooded with ongoing collapse.
p8Cloaked figure with spiral emblem attacks using shockwaves.
p8Luffy recognizes and calls out to Vivi during the assault.
p9Vivi is injured and unconscious on a rooftop.
p9Large explosion damages a nearby building.
p10Crocodile transforms into a large crocodile hybrid.
p10Luffy becomes enraged upon seeing Crocodile's actions.
p11Crocodile appears publicly inside a casino.
p11Civilians recognize and praise Crocodile.
p12Scene takes place inside Rain Dinners casino with visible crowd and architecture.
p12Bananagator attacks and bites down on a small figure on the floor.
p13Bananagators cause major structural damage inside the flooded casino.
p13Vivi and allies are present amid the creature rampage.
p14Flooding accelerates after windows shatter in Rain Dinners.
p14Vivi commits to leaving for external help while others remain.
p15Crocodile stands outside Rain Dinners surrounded by defeated bodies.
p15A figure named Mr. Prince is credited with recent actions against the organization.
p16Crocodile pursues a cloaked figure through Rainbase streets.
p16Crocodile uses sand powers to close distance during chase.
p16Fleeing man wears top hat and cloak.
p17Rain Diners building experiences violent shaking from external event.
p17Bridge at Rain Diners entrance collapses into water.
p17Townspeople are trapped outside due to collapsed bridge.
p18Sanji is positioned at a piano inside the building.
p18Chopper acts as decoy outside the location.
p18Group plans to stop a rebellion after the current events.
What is said, page by page
p1Woman in dress notes the man's tone indicates he remembers her and expresses being touched.
p1Man in black coat reacts with surprise shouting "Shitty Restaurant...!?".
p1Sweating man with glasses states he never used a Denden-mushi while on Little Garden.
p1Frog-like creature questions the Denden-mushi mention and calls the man an imbecile before answering the call as the shitty restaurant.
p1Stitched-face man wonders if there could be another Straw Hat member while viewing crew photos.
p2Luffy begins shouting "SAN-" in shock while covering mouth.
p2Usopp warns that B.W. might not know about the person yet.
p2Group reacts to hearing the "shitty restaurant" voice and questions its identity.
p2Nami realizes both Sanji and Chopper are still outside and shouts their names.
p2Frog-like creature instructs to call him "Mr. Prince".
p2Stitched-face man demands to know the speaker's identity.
p3Woman in dress refuses to reveal identity stating the man would come to kill her.
p3Man in black coat asks Mr. Prince for his current location.
p3Stitched-face man internally notes he will not give away vital information unlike Mr. 0.
p3Woman in hat shouts that they have been caught and have little time left.
p3Man in black coat calls out "PRINCE! HELP US!".
p4Cloaked figure states intent to head over and notes crew location with casual tone.
p4Vehicle occupant cries for help in panic.
p4Crocodile demands caller location in commanding voice.
p4Cloaked figure nervously reports position at Rain Dinners front entrance.
p5Straw Hats scream Sanji's name and express full panic mode.
p5Crocodile confirms millions do not know boss identity.
p5Crocodile declares plan to go to front entrance while laughing.
p5Crocodile internally notes he will appear only as casino owner.
p5Vivi questions identity of person who claimed to be going outside.
p6Vivi's name shouted by Luffy Usopp and Nami in alarm.
p7Vivi declares there is still time before full flooding and offers to fetch help outside.
p7Luffy yells at Vivi questioning her action.
p7Nami notes Chopper outside as possible help.
p7Usopp suggests Vivi can rescue Sanji.
p7Unseen voice warns Vivi to watch out.
p8Unseen voice shouts for the cloaked figure to give up already amid the explosion.
p8Luffy yells Vivi's name in panic and desperation.
p8Character reacts with startled shout to the sudden attack.
p9Luffy yells for Vivi to wake up.
p9Luffy warns that something is coming for Vivi.
p10Crocodile taunts that he hopes a corpse will satisfy and offers to bring Mr. Prince.
p10Crocodile mocks the group by offering bananadiles as food.
p10Luffy curses in rage at the emerging threat.
p11Civilians discuss rebels clashing with the Royal Army and unrest across the country.
p11Civilians mention the incident at Nanohana and react to Crocodile's presence.
p11Crocodile comments that the country's rule by an uncaring king explains the chaos.
p11Crowd cheers and calls out to Sir Crocodile in admiration.
p12Crowd cheers enthusiastically calling Crocodile's name with admiration and excitement.
p12Crocodile responds with a short dismissive grunt showing indifference to praise.
p12Small figure inside Bananagator jaws shouts about repeated life-saving events with desperation.
p12Vivi yells her own name while charging forward with urgent protective intent.
p13Vivi reacts with surprise and alarm at the rampaging creatures.
p13Small cloaked figure declares need to hurry with determined tone.
p13Short figure exclaims success with relief and excitement.
p13Bananagators roar loudly while destroying surroundings.
p14Panic voice warns that windows broke and drowning time is shortened dramatically.
p14Allies shout encouragement to Vivi affirming trust in her.
p14Vivi swears she will not let anyone die and promises to return with help soon.
p14Small voice calls Vivi's name with concern.
p15Onlookers react with shock and confusion about the scene outside Rain Dinners.
p15Demand is made for Crocodile to explain events immediately.
p15Report states someone called Mr. Prince caused the defeat of stationed forces.
p15Question raised about direction and capture status of a fleeing figure heading south.
p16Cloaked figure identifies fleeing man as target with urgent pointing gesture and shout.
p16Crocodile mocks the idea that the man can escape him during pursuit.
p16Crocodile angrily questions who dared make a fool of him while lunging.
p16Crocodile declares he has killed every single fool who opposed him.
p16Unseen voice suggests simply leaving the man alone.
p17Patrons inside Rain Diners react in panic to sudden earthquake shaking.
p17Crowd outside questions why the ground sank and what caused the collapse.
p17Woman announces the bridge at the entrance has collapsed.
p17Townspeople ask what to do and note absence of ships to reach town.
p18Hooded figure explains that outsiders cannot enter rather than insiders cannot leave.
p18Shocked character realizes they cannot go outside.
p18Girl urges hurry to stop the rebellion noting Chopper as decoy outside.
p18Sanji states everything went according to plan while at piano.
p18Sanji tells Princess to lead the way with confident expression.