Page 16: - Daz Bones notes only three days have passed since the war with serious tone. - Crocodile questions what the involved parties are doing so soon after near-death experiences. - Daz Bones suggests it may be part of a larger plan or simple insanity. - Crocodile declares intent to return to the New World and asks Daz Bones to join with fierce grin. - Crocodile states his scars are healed as proof of resolve while addressing Daz Bones. - Daz Bones questions if such scars fade easily in skeptical reply. Page 17: - Buggy's crew shouts they searched hard for their captain upon reunion. - Crew recounts traveling east and west through hardship while worrying about Buggy. - Buggy weeps that he missed his crew and calls them out for their faith in him. - Buggy dramatically tells the world to watch and weep at his loyal crew. Page 18: - Crew cheers loudly for Cabaji and Mohji during celebration. - Buggy declares himself first mate of the Buggy Pirates to the crew. - Alvida observes winds blowing east and west. - Crewmate shows Captain John's treasure mark and calls it awesome. - Buggy reacts with shock to the government carrier bat's letter contents. - Buggy warns not to read the letter before him.