Carrying the title "Mr. Prince," this chapter has Sanji con Crocodile out of the casino with a staged decoy chase, then drop the only bridge so that he and a freshly freed Vivi can reach the caged crew without any interference at all.
Summary
Speaking through a Den Den Mushi under the alias Mr. Prince, Sanji taunts Crocodile and sells him a fabrication: that one of the Millions has overpowered him and that the fight is taking place outside the building. Vivi attempts to flee but Crocodile cuts her off, vowing to bring Mr. Prince's body to the imprisoned crew as a goodbye present before he heads out, though she does eventually break free of the room.
Once outside, Crocodile discovers his Millions strewn about in defeat and pieces together that the elusive Mr. Prince did it. Catching sight of someone darting away, he takes the runner for his quarry and gives chase, oblivious to the fact that the fleeing figure is a disguised Chopper.
Key Events
With Crocodile drawn off, Sanji reveals the truth behind the ruse. He had never left the casino, and he tears down the bridge linking it to the rest of Rainbase. When Vivi panics that the wreckage seals her in, Sanji, idling at the slot machines, observes that it just as surely keeps every enemy out. He invites her to guide him to the cage so the two of them can at last release the prisoners.
Notes
The chapter solidifies the Mr. Prince bluff as a tag-team performance between Sanji and Chopper. Its Animal Theater cover finds Zoro lounging in a snow-dusted hot spring, enjoying fruit and wine among a troop of macaques.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One Piece Chapter 174?
In Chapter 174, "Mr. Prince," Sanji tricks Crocodile into leaving the casino to chase a decoy, then tears down the only bridge connecting it to Rainbase so he and a freed Vivi can reach the caged crew without interference.
Who is Mr. Prince in Chapter 174?
Mr. Prince is the alias Sanji uses in Chapter 174 to taunt Crocodile over a Den Den Mushi and convince him that one of his Millions has been defeated in a fight happening outside the casino.
How does Sanji trick Crocodile in Chapter 174?
Sanji convinces Crocodile that Mr. Prince has beaten the Millions outside the casino, then sends a disguised Chopper running past as the decoy, while Sanji himself had never left the building and secretly defeated the Millions.
Why does Sanji destroy the bridge in Chapter 174?
Sanji tears down the bridge linking the casino to the rest of Rainbase in Chapter 174 to seal the building off from outside interference, keeping every enemy out while he and Vivi go to free the caged crew.
Who does Crocodile chase after mistaking them for Mr. Prince in Chapter 174?
In Chapter 174, Crocodile spots someone fleeing the casino and chases them believing it is Mr. Prince, unaware the runner is actually a disguised Tony Tony Chopper.
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