Page 16: - Kureha announces Chopper is in perfect health after one year of treatment with declarative tone. - Chopper thanks the doctor briefly with polite response. - Kureha states Chopper is discharged from her care in firm voice. - Chopper reacts with surprised 'HUH' expression. - Kureha orders Chopper to leave the lab and live freely with commanding intent. - Kureha adds she has no further obligations since treatment is complete. Page 17: - Chopper begs Kureha to let him stay, offering daily massages and chores with desperate pleading. - Chopper cries that he has no friends or place to go. - Chopper yells 'DOCTOR' while crashing through the door. - Chopper shows head injury to Kureha while outside, claiming he is injured. - Kureha calls out 'DOCTOR' from doorway. Page 18: - Kureha yells at Chopper to never return and to leave for the seas with furious anger. - Chopper asks what is wrong while bleeding and confused. - Kureha says 'FORGIVE ME, CHOPPER' with softened tone and regret.