Page 8: - Megalo the large black-and-white shark carries the Straw Hats through cloudy sea waters. - Pappag displays wide-eyed shocked expression with open mouth while facing left. - Neptune wears ornate crown and holds trident while laughing heartily. - Zoro stands with arms crossed on Megalo's back alongside Sanji and Nami. - Usopp and Nami show surprised reactions with sweat drops and open mouths. - Large labeled box identifies Megalo as the mermaid princess' beloved shark. - Background features small fish silhouettes and bubble clusters. - Neptune's ornate carriage-like structure visible behind him. - Crew members clustered tightly on Megalo's dorsal area. - SFX lines emphasize laughter and surprise reactions. Page 9: - Megalo swims forward with crew still riding on his back. - Neptune's face shown in close-up with stern expression. - Nami leans forward with questioning look and sweat drop. - Background shows distant Fish-Man Island architecture and fish. - Bright light area visible ahead in the water. - Neptune's crown and trident remain prominent. - Small fish swim near the group in midground. - Crew members maintain seated positions on Megalo. - SFX dots indicate surprise or emphasis on Neptune's words. Page 10: - Neptune's face shown in profile with open mouth while explaining. - Circular window reveals underwater view of the Sun Tree Eve roots. - Luffy appears with wide eyes and open mouth in surprise. - Nami and Usopp react with shocked expressions. - Palace entrance structure visible ahead with bubbles. - Neptune's trident and crown still visible. - Small submarine-like vehicle passes in background. - Crew members point toward the approaching palace. - SFX lines emphasize dramatic palace approach. Page 11: - Massive ornate Ryugu Palace gates open with dramatic motion lines. - Giant dragon-like figure crowns the top of the palace. - Luffy stares upward with wide eyes and open mouth in awe. - Nami and Usopp display amazed expressions. - Pappag complains while riding on Megalo. - Large text label identifies the structure as Ryugu Palace. - Bubbles and sea creatures surround the palace exterior. - Soldiers salute at the open gates. - Palace interior visible with grand staircases and columns. - Neptune rides Megalo toward the palace entrance. Page 12: - Luffy stands with sweat drops, nervous grin, and sheepish posture under scolding. - King Neptune towers in crown and dark robes with stern angry expression over Luffy. - Shirahoshi appears with large curly hair and apologetic posture near Neptune. - Background shows grand hall architecture with chandeliers and distant figures. - Luffy thought bubble displays shock reaction to being scolded. - Neptune speech bubbles dominate upper panels with radiating emphasis lines. - Small sweat drops and motion lines around Luffy indicate tension. - Shirahoshi positioned slightly behind Neptune with head lowered. - Attendants and guards visible in background with formal stance. - Panel composition places Neptune centrally above Luffy for authority emphasis. Page 13: - Minister of the Left catfish merman in top hat holds staff with urgent posture. - Minister of the Right seahorse merman bows with scroll and formal attire. - King Neptune shows shocked wide-eyed expression with open mouth. - Nami, Usopp, and Robin stand together with surprised and concerned faces. - Large signs label the two ministers with kingdom titles. - Background includes ornate palace details and distant guards. - Neptune reaction panels use close-up faces with sweat and emphasis. - Ministers arrive in flurry with motion lines and bowing gestures. - Nami looks toward Luffy's direction with questioning expression. - Usopp and Robin display alarmed reactions to urgent news. Page 14: - Luffy sniffs air with wide eyes and open mouth near massive reinforced door. - Giant thick metal door with rivets and locks dominates central panel. - Fish-man attendant stands beside Luffy holding weapon. - Luffy compares door and walls to Impel Down structure. - SFX and impact lines emphasize door's massive scale. - Luffy excited expression while pointing at door. - Background shows corridor with hanging cloths and stone walls. - Attendant looks wary with hand raised near face. - Luffy recalls Zoro mention in speech bubble. - Panel layout highlights door size with dramatic perspective. Page 15: - Luffy enters pitch-black corridor with lantern light and surprised posture. - Luffy grabs food items in a coral-filled pantry space. - Living coral tentacles grab and wrap around Luffy. - Luffy struggles with stretched limbs and panicked face. - Mysterious silhouetted figure appears in background shadows. - SFX show jelly-like coral texture and impact effects. - Luffy yells about the soft gooey substance. - Dark pantry panels contrast with bright food highlights. - Luffy realizes it is not the banquet hall. - Coral motifs cover walls and actively move toward Luffy.