Page 8: - Defeated man gasps UGH with a farewell voice overhead conveying finality and departure. - Prone man laughs weakly HAH while lying defeated showing resigned or defiant mood. - Small figure mutters that the encounter was a complete waste of time indicating irritation and dismissal. Page 9: - Smoker tells the soldier to decide independently what the right thing to do is. - Soldier protests with pardon while questioning whether to help royalists or pursue Straw Hats. - Smoker states he must go to Alubarna and will take responsibility for outcomes. - Smoker instructs the soldier to be ready for further orders at all times. - Tashigi asks where Smoker is going as he leaves on urgent sea business. Page 10: - Smoker proclaims that crises like these always mark the turning point of an era. - Tashigi responds with nervous acknowledgment and requests orders. - Tashigi orders restocking ammunition and immediate departure for Alubarna. - Tashigi announces resumption of pursuit for the Straw Hat pirates. - Marines respond YES SIR to the orders. Page 11: - Rider orders rebels to continue quickly closing in on Alubarna. - Scarred man declares they will not allow further interference in Alabasta and will protect the country. - Scarred man warns Cobra to wait as the rebels approach. Page 12: - Soldiers shout orders to bring more ammunition and move the cannon to the southern gates with urgent mood. - Worried soldiers discuss that the king would not commit such acts and express loyalty after a decade of service. - Commander Chaka declares they must protect the kingdom for the king and princess Vivi with resolute intent. Page 13: - Evacuation orders warn non-combatants to leave at their own risk and run before battle starts. - Citizens comment on others starting to run and wish the battle would begin. - Shield bearer refuses to stand aside and questions how long the standoff will continue. - Rotund man declares he won't stand for it with defiant mood. Page 14: - Scarred man complains about being ordered to babysit after abducting the king and addresses Mr. 4. - Voices plead for a reply and mention hip pain. - Plea heard that they must not fight. - Scarred man declares they must not lose any lives unnecessarily and that the country is its people. Page 15: - Narration contrasts those who lament the war with those who fight it.