Page 8: - Crocodile states Luffy's attacks remain meaningless whether wet or dry with dismissive tone. - Crocodile notes the dodge was simple while maintaining superior posture. - Crocodile explains his palm absorbs all moisture as the draining effect activates. - Luffy yells in realization that he forgot Crocodile's moisture ability. - Luffy cries 'CRAP!' while being hurled backward by the impact. Page 9: - Crocodile lectures that devil fruit powers grow stronger depending on usage method. - Luffy grins and begins recalling a previous statement from Crocodile. Page 10: - Luffy calls out 'GOMU GOMU PISTOL!' during arm extension attack. - Crocodile unleashes 'SHOTGUN!' sand barrage in direct counter. - Crocodile activates 'DESERT SPADA!' with hook swing. - Luffy mutters 'Cheeky brat...' after being hit. Page 11: - Luffy internally notes recognition of the incoming attack. - Luffy shouts 'Close call!' while dodging the sand blade. Page 12: - Stitched-face fighter questions Luffy's determination to win with a glare. - Opponent warns Luffy against repeating the same attack pattern. - Luffy affirms full confidence while launching the punch. - Luffy confirms his intent with a short affirmative reply. Page 13: - Luffy declares the water crash was his intended goal. - Luffy announces the Sables sandstorm technique. - Stitched-face fighter reacts with shock to the sudden attack. - Opponent notes the obvious nature of the water strategy. - Luffy commands the opponent to get soaked. Page 14: - Stitched-face fighter cries out about losing his barrel. - Wapol laughs and mocks Luffy's desperate appearance. - Luffy exhales in relief after landing. Page 15: - Wapol boasts that nothing has changed since their last fight. - Wapol claims the barrel was essential for Luffy's performance. - Stitched-face ally questions if Luffy is serious. - Luffy acknowledges the previous statement. - Luffy declares he is no longer the same fighter as before. - Luffy initiates a new attack with confident shout.