One Piece Chapter 168 Part 5 — A Hidden Plan Advances

- Pages: 14-17 - Characters: Luffy, Tashigi, Vivi, Sanji, Nami, Usopp, Crocodile, Chopper, Miss All Sunday, Smoker, Zoro ### Summary On pages 14–17, this part focuses on a hidden plan advances, keeping the scene centered on the conflict, choices, and stakes of the Alabasta arc. A Hidden Plan Advances. The Straw Hats reach Rainbase while Marines, Baroque Works, and Crocodile’s casino pull every side into the same trap. This section presents the immediate scene beat before the dialogue continues. This part develops a hidden plan advances and pushes the Alabasta conflict closer to its next decisive turn. ### Key dialogue Luffy: Agh! Luffy: You're... Tashigi: Sgt. Tashigil Vivi: So we meet again! Luffy: Hey now, I've got no intention of fighting you! Luffy: Sherthe