Page 8: - Straw Hat crew stands in circle on wooden deck with fists extended toward center in unified gesture. - Luffy's oversized grinning face dominates left side with wide eyes and open mouth. - Nami stands with ponytail, confident smile, and arms extended forward wearing shirt with three X marks. - Sanji smirks while extending fist, wearing dark suit with spiral eyebrows visible. - Zoro extends fist with cool expression and three swords at his side. - Usopp reaches forward from behind wearing net backpack and goggles on head. - Robin visible in lower right with arms crossed and light hair. - Large bold vertical black bars frame the upper background. - Speech bubble positioned above the group declaring fellowship mark. - Luffy's fist positioned prominently in foreground near center. Page 9: - Going Merry sails across waves toward coastal town with minarets and mountains in background. - Large impact SFX 'ゴォォォォォ' erupts above the ship. - Nami smiles while holding Vivre Card marked with crescent moon symbol. - Nami appears in close-up with closed eyes and slight smile holding the card. - Vivi shown with ponytail and determined expression making fist gesture. - Town skyline features domed buildings and towers under cloudy sky. - Ship sails directly toward the port with striped sail visible. - Multiple speech bubbles positioned around the sailing scene. Page 10: - Bustling port city of Nanohana shown with crowded streets, merchants, and townspeople. - Sign labels the location as Kingdom of Alabasta Port City Nanohana. - Smoker appears in alley with jutte reacting to commotion. - Tashigi stands nearby with glasses and ponytail. - Panicked sergeant reports to Smoker with sweat drops. - Spice bean restaurant sign visible above alley entrance. - Townspeople in turbans and robes fill the market background. - Multiple SFX lines indicate noise and movement in the streets. - Sergeant points toward the restaurant while reporting a sudden death. Page 11: - Body lies face-down on plate with food scattered in restaurant interior. - Hand holds fork above the body with visible tension lines. - Sanji seated at counter with back to viewer wearing white shirt with black symbol. - Toppled chairs and debris surround Sanji marked by large SFX 'ざわ' and 'どっ'. - Restaurant interior shows tiled walls and counter with scattered plates. - Speech bubbles explain possible Desert Strawberry poison cause. - Sanji's posture shows rigid back and clenched fist on counter. - Multiple overlapping SFX indicate shock and disturbance in the room. Page 12: - Ace lies face down across table piled with empty plates, arm tattoo ASCE clearly visible under hat with beads. - Ace's arm positioned as if frozen mid-motion toward mouth. - Turbaned man with star-patterned robe stares in shock from behind counter. - Headscarf woman points at Ace's arm while speaking to crowd. - Restaurant patrons in background show wide eyes and open mouths. - Large narration bubbles occupy top panels about desert dangers. - Sudden revival motion lines and sweat drops appear around Ace. - Patrons react with panic as Ace lifts head. Page 13: - Close-up shows Ace wiping sweat from face with scar and intense eyes visible. - Ace sits shirtless on counter wearing hat with goggles and beaded necklace. - Ace props one boot up while casually eating. - Inset panel displays shocked crowd faces with wide open mouths. - Large SFX とぅん!! dominates lower panel. - Ace scratches head absently while speaking. Page 14: - Ace slumps forward again onto table with stacked plates. - Crowd displays synchronized exaggerated shock with mouths agape. - Turbaned man sighs in relief with sweat drop. - Spiky-haired man with headband glares in annoyance in close-up. - Broad-backed figure in 正義 jacket carries sword outside under clouds. - Motion lines emphasize repeated collapse. Page 15: - Ace holds up wanted poster while eating at counter. - Close-up of cigar-smoking spiky-haired man glaring intensely. - Turbaned man leans forward questioning Ace. - Crowd erupts in panic with wide eyes and open mouths. - Ace remains relaxed with one hand raised holding poster. - Background shows restaurant interior with scattered patrons.