Page 17: - Ace identifies 'RED HAIR... SHANKS.' with his back turned, calm recognition shifting to tension. - Crew member explains the next target is one of the Four Emperors, noting fatigue after defeating five bandits and questioning the plan. - Ace reacts with shock 'SHANKS!?' in extreme close-up, eyes wide and sweat visible. Page 18: - Deuce questions 'WHAT DO YOU SEE...?' while gripping his sword, concerned tone. - Deuce yells that facing an Emperor now is too reckless and they are no match. - Ace declares his goal has always been the pinnacle of the ocean and refuses to hear excuses about not challenging an Emperor. - Ace turns and asks the crew if they see him as a weakling. Page 19: - Crew shouts they are not scared of Red-Hair and will follow Ace to the very top. - Crew reassures Deuce they can still fight and have no need to worry. - Ace internally questions 'CAN I SURPASS THE PIRATE KING?' while standing against the mountain backdrop. Page 20: - Hatted young man states 'MY BROTHER IS INDEBTED TO HIM.' and explains he just wanted to say hello. - Masked figure reacts with shock 'WHAT!?' to the hatted man's casual arrival. - Hatted young man admits he didn't explain anything and comments on the unexpectedly long fight he missed. - Masked figure calls him 'YOU BASTARD...' in frustration. Page 21: - Bald scarred man states realization with serious tone in response to the arrival. - Fur-cloaked group member questions the visitor's intent to meet their leader. Page 22: - Masked officer criticizes the journey as purposeless and impatient. - Young cloaked figure expresses surprise that Ace has a brother. - Scarred long-haired man welcomes the visitor and offers a banquet. - Dialogue references Luffy and Ace becoming sworn brothers after exchanging sake cups. - Scarred man recalls Ace speaking more about Luffy than anyone else. Page 23: - Long-haired man in hat apologizes and refuses to talk about a certain man. - Off-panel speaker thanks the man for coming. - Long-haired man acknowledges the thanks and mentions the person again. Page 24: - Crew member calls out to the captain about the strange ocean. - Another crew member predicts another drawn-out battle. - Crew questions if they are only waiting for Whitebeard. - Warning given to maintain guard. - Crew reacts in alarm to the giant water twister.