Page 49: - Whitebeard growls fiercely asking if he can truly be called pops without letting a brilliant youngster challenge him. - Whitebeard declares from below that he will not back down whether it is the 100th or 1000th time. - Light-haired person responds firmly that they will not back down from the challenge. Page 50: - Whitebeard states that if he backed down the reckless kid would rush off to his death somewhere. - Whitebeard asserts that outcome is not happening on his watch. Page 51: - Narration describes dark shadow over Ace being dampened by the sea. - Narration notes Ace began to change little by little. - Narration mentions ill feelings and demon's blood within Ace. - Young man says sorry and that he cannot stop him. - Another voice urges to stop him. Page 52: - Narration states their 100th duel between Whitebeard and Ace begins now. - Narration identifies the Whitebeard Pirates and Spade Pirates captains.