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One Pace
Alabasta teeters on the edge of civil war, and it's up to Princess Vivi and the Straw Hats to stem the rebellion, uncover the plot of Baroque Works, and beat the Warlord Crocodile.
In Alabasta, the hero Crocodile appears and puts a decisive end to a pillaging band of pirates. Meanwhile, Mr. 2 Bon Kurei pays a visit to the newly arrived Straw Hats. When he puts his abilities on display, Vivi notices something shocking.
The Merry makes landfall at Alabasta’s port town, and while the rest of the Straw Hats wisely don disguises, Luffy runs afoul of an old foe. However, a chance reunion with a flame-wielding member of Luffy’s family might just be the saving grace he needs!
The Straw Hats finally start their arduous trek across the deserts of Alabasta! Along the way, they encounter martial-arts-loving dugongs, avian con artists, a giant carnivorous reptile, and a camel with very particular tastes in his passengers.
Vivi and co. finally reach Yuba, the last known location of the Rebel Army, but there is nary a soul in sight. Meanwhile, at the behest of their hidden leader, Baroque Works' officer agents begin to gather at the Spiders Cafe.
At Rain Dinners, the Baroque Works officer agents are finally let on to Mr. 0's true identity. And just outside Yuba, Luffy confronts a stubborn Vivi to remind her who else is willing to stand with her.
Luffy's band reaches the city of Rainbase but encounter Smoker and Tashigi. As they defend themselves against both the Marines and Baroque Works' millions, Luffy's party storms Crocodile's Rain Dinners Casino.
Luffy leads a daring—but foolish—raid on Crocodile’s casino. His poor planning lands him behind bars with Captain Smoker. But more importantly, these actions leave Vivi alone and unprotected.
“The king of Alabasta” appears to order Nanohana’s attack. With this, the people's anger explodes! Meanwhile, Vivi frantically looks for Sanji, and as Crocodile leaves the pirates to their fate, he is suddenly contacted by a "Mr. Prince."
Thanks to Sanji's brave actions, the Straw Hats made their escape, and Captain Smoker graciously looks the other way as they flee. However, as they set out toward Alubarna, Crocodile waylays Luffy, and the two begin a vicious duel.
Vivi’s party speeds along toward Alubarna, as does the Rebel Army. While the Supersonic Duck Squad helps Zoro and the others play decoy, Vivi sets out on her own to try and stop Koza and his rebels.
Despite his severe injuries, Karoo picks up Vivi to flee the attacks of Mr. 2, and they dash madly through the battlefield. And at the southeast gate: Chopper and Usopp vs. Mr. 4 and Miss Merry Christmas!
Usopp and Chopper combine their skills to finish off Mr. 4 and Miss Merry Christmas, and Sanji engages Mr. 2 in a vicious foot-to-foot struggle. Meanwhile, as a last-ditch effort to save her people, Princess Vivi gives Chaka an unprecedented order.
Nami combats Miss Doublefinger, whose Spike-Spike powers quickly turn their brawl into a losing battle. That is, until Usopp's invention, the Climate Baton, gives Nami a fighting chance. And at the palace, Crocodile reveals his ultimate goal.
Crocodile reveals he seeks the mysterious Pluton, Nami has one last chance to stop Miss Doublefinger, and Zoro struggles against Mr. 1. As Zoro confronts certain death, he must remember something his sensei once imparted.
Vivi reveals Crocodile's heinous plan to Koza. To stop the fighting, Koza raises the white flag but is suddenly shot. To induce even more panic, Crocodile announces that a massive bomb will be launched into the city, and he drops Vivi to her doom.
Luffy vs. Crocodile: Round 2! Luffy has discovered Crocodile’s weakness, but the power of the Sand-Sand Fruit is devastating regardless. Meanwhile, the remaining Straw Hats have ten minutes to find a hidden cannoneer before a bomb is launched into the city.
Luffy and Crocodile enter the third phase of their duel, and, without water at his disposal, Luffy is forced to improvise. Back on the surface, Vivi uses her knowledge of the city to finally pinpoint the location of the bomb's cannoneer.
Vivi finds the cannon but realizes the bomb can't be stopped so casually. Then Pell swoops in with a decisive, if tragic, solution. The final battle between Luffy and Crocodile, which has both parties driven to their utmost, reaches its conclusion.
Igaram appears with proof of Cobra's innocence, and Koza tells the people the truth behind the war. Luffy and his crew are brought into Cobra's palace to rest, and, during this time, Igaram receives word that there are new bounties making the rounds!
As the Straw Hats make their escape from Alabasta, Bon Kurei and his men serve to distract Black Cage Hina of the Marines. Meanwhile, Vivi must make a speech, but, more importantly, she must decide whether to stay with the Straw Hats.
