# WebtoonLib — One Piece #173

## Series
- title: One Piece
- slug: one-piece-46bb51

## Chapter
- number: 173
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
As the Straw Hats press on toward Alabasta, they fall into a cunning trap laid by the master strategist Crocodile himself. With his friends captured and their hopes dwindling, Sanji steps into the spotlight, not as a fighter, but as a brilliant tactician. Adopting the clever moniker "Mr. Prince," he single-handedly outmaneuvers the formidable Warlord, orchestrating a daring rescue that showcases his sharp intellect and unwavering dedication to his crew. This display of pure shounen heroism proves Sanji is far more than just the cook, earning him resounding cheers from fans.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Sanji adopts the 'Mr. Prince' persona to lure Crocodile away and rescue the crew from Rain Dinners.

### Characters involved
- Sanji — Main

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
As the Straw Hats press on toward Alabasta, they fall into a cunning trap laid by the master strategist Crocodile himself.

### Spoiler summary
As the Straw Hats press on toward Alabasta, they fall into a cunning trap laid by the master strategist Crocodile himself. With his friends captured and their hopes dwindling, Sanji steps into the spotlight, not as a fighter, but as a brilliant tactician. Adopting the clever moniker "Mr. Prince," he single-handedly outmaneuvers the formidable Warlord, orchestrating a daring rescue that showcases his sharp intellect and unwavering dedication to his crew. This display of pure shounen heroism proves Sanji is far more than just the cook, earning him resounding cheers from fans.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — One Piece #173](/series/one-piece-46bb51/chapter-173)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/one-piece-46bb51

## Usage
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