Page 9: - Small fox-like Onimaru with headband displays wide eyes, open mouth, and sweat drops in surprise reaction. - Larger striped fox form scrapes ground repeatedly with multiple SCRAPE SFX near ruined temple structures. - Straw-hatted figure crouches aggressively among scattered swords with intense glare and bared teeth. - Onimaru in straw hat disguise shows furious barking posture with motion lines and GRRR expression. - Multiple # and ? SFX surround Onimaru's head indicating shock and confusion. - Ruined temple background with broken architecture and scattered blades emphasizes desecrated graves. - Onimaru stands upright with open mouth in final bark panel showing aggressive forward lean. - Swords embedded in ground form foreground and background motifs around the temple ruins. Page 10: - Close-up of Onimaru lunging with bared teeth, impact lines, and intense eye expression. - Cloaked figure stands with swirling aura and Tiviviviviv sound effects. - Dramatic fox silhouette with motion lines against dark background. - Multiple impact and speed lines emphasize aggressive forward movement of the fox. - Narration text boxes overlay the action panels about future battle. - Onimaru's transformed face shows dripping saliva and fierce snarl in extreme close-up. Page 11: - Large fierce fox face fills panel with open jaws and GRRRRRR growl. - Swords stand upright in ground around ruined temple with smoke and debris. - Onimaru's determined expression shows narrowed eyes and bared fangs in close-up. - Background features multiple embedded blades and destroyed temple architecture. - Swirling motion lines and sweat drops emphasize Onimaru's intense declaration. - Final panel shows Onimaru with focused gaze and open mouth mid-speech. Page 12: - Masked bandaged figure with wide hat shows gritted teeth, sweat, and desperate expression. - Masked figure struggles violently while offering arm to the snarling beast. - Onimaru in fox form growls with bared teeth and intense eye contact during struggle. - Multiple swords and debris fly around the chaotic struggle scene. - Onimaru's face shows sweat drops and fierce expression in close-up panels. - Background features ruined graveyard with scattered blades and smoke. - Masked figure's posture conveys guilt and determination with head lowered. Page 13: - Masked bandaged figure with wide eyes and conical hat repeatedly scrapes ground using dual blades in multiple panels. - Small fox-like creature with flame tail watches scraping action and reacts with barks. - Ruined traditional buildings and snowy landscape form background across lower panels. - Masked figure carries bundle of food while standing near fox and straw-hatted companion. - Multiple "SCRAPE" SFX placed around digging figure and ruined structures. - Fox emits flame effects while standing beside masked figure. - Group of three figures shown near damaged building with open windows and debris. - Masked figure offers food bundle with outstretched arm posture. - Fox shows aggressive "GRRRRR!" expression in one panel. - Snow particles and cold atmosphere indicated by background shading and character comments. Page 14: - Masked figure dramatically points forward while announcing identity with large "KAPPAPPA!" SFX. - Group of shocked grave robbers shown with wide eyes and open mouths in reaction panels. - Fox barks loudly toward the robbers with open mouth. - Masked figure stands on bridge-like structure issuing orders. - Close-up of masked figure's serious face with sweat drops after confrontation. - Small fox sits beside masked figure during later conversation. - Background shows damaged landscape with scattered debris and snow. - Masked figure holds weapon while facing the group of robbers. Page 15: - Masked figure with braided hair companion discusses hidden swords and 13-year time gap. - Woman with pigtails and floral hair accessory questions the masked figure about the fox. - Blond man with topknot notes an open door and missing large person. - Zoro appears in a panel with serious expression and is called "Zorojuro". - Underground passage shown with wooden beams and "PRRRR!" SFX. - Masked figure stands before open doorway in snowy ruined area. - Small silhouette figure visible inside distant building. - Fox absent from later panels after earlier presence. Page 16: - Masked figure with large eyes and open mouth speaks to small snail-like creature on shoulder. - Large ornate gate with ropes, lanterns, and heavy guarding shown in central panel with massive "ベベベン!" SFX. - Masked figure stands before the gate holding weapon. - Close-up of masked figure's intense eyes and sweat drops in final panels. - Background shows heavily fortified structure with multiple spears and barriers. - Snail creature emits "GACHA!" sound while perched on shoulder. - Masked figure points toward the gate while issuing orders.