Chapter 167

Cover
Volume: 17 Pg.: 27

Jango's Cover Story Vol. 32: "Get up and Dance Courtroom!!"

The whole courtroom gets caught up in the dance of friendship.

Quick Summary
Straw Hats are now aiming for Crocodile in Rainbase. Meanwhile the rebels prepare to Royal army attack Alubarna while Royal army is about to attack Crocodile after they learn the truth about him thanks to Carue's message.

Long Summary
The Straw Hats, decided to take the Baroque Works head on, are leaving Yuba to Rainbase where Crocodile headquarters are hidden. Meanwhile, the rebels are almost ready to attack the royal army, despite a lack of weapons they are decide to start the battle as soon as possible. King Cobra on his side cannot take the decision to attack his people despite the fact that his guard captains Pell and Chaka have more and more problem controlling their men. While they are despairing, hope arrives from Carue who has finally reach the palace with the revelation Vivi give her. After reading the shocking news of Igaram's death and Crocodile betrayal, Cobra decides to send all his troops toward the traitor even if that let the capital defenseless with regard to the rebels.

Plot Points

 * The Straw Hat Pirates decide to go to Crocodile's home in Rainbase.
 * King Cobra learns of Crododile's betrayal.

Characters Introduced

 * Farafra
 * Erik
 * Pell and Chaka formally introduced as Arabasta guard captains

Returning Characters

 * Straw Hat pirates
 * Usopp
 * Zoro
 * Luffy
 * Vivi
 * Sanji
 * Nami
 * Chopper
 * Carue
 * Arabasta people
 * Eyelashes
 * Kohza
 * Cobra

Attacks

 * Luffy
 * Gomu Gomu no Dame Da! (Gum Gum No Way!)

Anime episode
Episode 105