Page 17: - Unseen voice greets with casual 'HEYA...' and notes 'LONG TIME NO SEE...' establishing prior acquaintance. - Kizaru mutters 'HM?' in close-up showing mild surprise or recognition. - Luffy declares they are engaging an admiral and are far stronger than two years prior while grinning fiercely. - Kizaru responds coolly that Luffy remains as cheeky as ever. - Luffy concludes they are a hundred times stronger now during the ongoing clash.