One Piece Chapter 173 Part 2 — Crocodile Watches the Pieces Move - Dialogue 2

- Pages: 5-8 - Characters: Crocodile, Vivi, Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Usopp, Sanji ### Summary Crocodile Watches the Pieces Move. The trapped crew survives Crocodile’s death trap and scrambles to continue the mission before the war reaches Alubarna. This section presents the immediate scene beat before the dialogue continues. This part develops crocodile watches the pieces move and pushes the Alabasta conflict closer to its next decisive turn. ### Key dialogue Nami: And you'll be wagering with your own heartfelt emotions. Vivi: So I hope you're in the betting mood! Sanji: Kuhahaha! Usopp: In such circumstances, I suppose even a princess is powerless to do anything... Zoro: It was a pleasure plotting in your kingdom thanks to all the clueless idiots, Zoro: Ranging from the hotheaded young rebels to the stubborn old digger in Yuba! Usopp: Huh? Are you talking about that shriveled up grandpal? Usopp: Do you know him? Usopp: Even though his oasis has dried up long since, Usopp: He stubbornly continues to dig, day after day... Nami: Hahaha... Doesn't it just make you laugh? Usopp: The fool won't give up no matter how many sandstorms come his way... Usopp: What was that!? Crocodile: Let me ask you one thing, Straw-Eat Luffy... Nami: How likely do you think sandstorms would continue to hit the same spot over and over again...? Crocodile: Wwhat do you mean by that!? Usopp: Don't tell me he... Nami: Whrrr.! Nami: Grin