Page 16: - Confrontation occurs on a busy town street. - Luffy initiates direct attack on a specific target. - Straw Hat crew is present and reacting to the scene. Page 17: - Luffy uses a named fist technique against smoke opponent. - Opponent counters with a heat-based smoke ability. - Direct combat continues without interruption. Page 18: - Portgas D. Ace appears on the scene. - Ace uses flame powers in the confrontation. - Luffy reacts with recognition to Ace's presence.