One Piece Chapter 173 Part 1 — Rainbase Pulls the Trap Tight

- Pages: 1-4 - Characters: Crocodile, Vivi, Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Miss All Sunday, Smoker, Tashigi ### Summary On pages 1–4, this part focuses on rainbase pulls the trap tight, keeping the scene centered on the conflict, choices, and stakes of the Alabasta arc. Rainbase Pulls the Trap Tight. 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 rainbase pulls the trap tight and pushes the Alabasta conflict closer to its next decisive turn. ### Key dialogue Crocodile: Certainly as you say, the impending violent clash between the royal guards and the rebels might be averted. Crocodile: I'd give or take about 8 hours before the final clash begins... Crocodile: Alubarna Vivi: Royal Army VS Rebels Crocodile: o (10) Rainbase Crocodile: I daresay you're running short on time...