Page 16: - Zoro states he only needs to survive one month to become free and refuses outside help while bound to the post, conveying defiant independence. - Zoro declares he will pursue his dream after gaining freedom, with intense determined expression. - Luffy suggests forming a crew together, showing enthusiastic and friendly intent. - Luffy admits he could not last a week without food, expressing honest self-doubt with a grin. Page 17: - Zoro demands Luffy feed him the rice ball immediately despite protests, showing urgent hunger and irritation. - Luffy warns the rice ball is mostly dirt but offers it anyway, displaying concern mixed with kindness. - Zoro coughs and chokes after eating but insists on telling the girl it was delicious, conveying gratitude through pride. Page 18: - Children discuss Zoro's reputation, expressing relief that he is not truly bad after he ate the rice ball. - Striped-dress girl recounts how Zoro saved her from Captain Morgan's son's dogs and was imprisoned because of it. - Girl with glasses notes that everyone in town fears Zoro despite him doing nothing wrong. - Girl with glasses explains Zoro only attacks people with bounties, making sense of his fearsome image. Page 19: - Helmeppo mocks the bowing townspeople and threatens to report them to his father, displaying arrogant cruelty. - Luffy and children state that Captain Morgan and his son are the real villains causing fear. - Helmeppo announces a public execution for Zoro in three days to make an example, showing sadistic excitement. - Zoro recalls the broken promise about surviving one month, reacting with anger and realization. Page 20: - Luffy firmly tells Koby he has made his decision to recruit Zoro. - Koby reacts with startled surprise at Luffy's sudden announcement. - Marine voices shout stop and calm down while calling Zoro scum. - Marine warns Luffy that recruiting Zoro means making an enemy of the navy.