While Luffy fights underground, the rest of the Straw Hat crew is in a race against time to stop the massive bomb Crocodile has hidden in Alubarna. Key highlights from this subplot in Chapter 204 include:
Crocodile, realizing Luffy is no longer an opponent he can toy with, reveals a hidden weapon: a concealed beneath his golden exterior. The stakes have never been higher as the battle transforms into a desperate struggle for survival. The Search for the Bomb
Princess Vivi deduces that the bomb is located in the Clock Tower . While Luffy fights underground, the rest of the
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Chapter 204 has become a hot topic among long-time fans who look for early foreshadowing of . Some readers point to Crocodile’s visible shock and the intense pressure Luffy exerts during their confrontation as potential early cues of Conqueror’s Haki, though at the time, Luffy was simply relying on his "fighting spirit" and blood. Where to Read The Search for the Bomb Princess Vivi deduces
After suffering two crushing defeats, Luffy finally discovers Crocodile’s critical weakness: . In this chapter, we see a battered but determined Luffy confront the Shichibukai in the royal tomb. Since he is out of water, Luffy uses his own blood from his wounds to solidify Crocodile's sand body, allowing him to land physical hits.
In a rare turn of events, Tashigi and the Marines begin to assist the Straw Hats in their search, prioritizing the safety of the citizens over the arrest of the pirates. Fan Theory Corner: Early Signs of Haki? Some readers point to Crocodile’s visible shock and
The Alabasta arc is widely considered one of the greatest sagas in One Piece history, and is a pivotal moment that sets the stage for the final showdown between Luffy and the sinister Crocodile. Luffy vs. Crocodile: The Third Round Begins