Page 16: - Crocodile seated with one leg raised, dark fur-trimmed coat, hook prosthetic, cigar emitting smoke, facial scars and stitches visible. - Daz Bones standing with arms crossed, black suit, serious expression, positioned to Crocodile's left. - Crocodile leans forward with wide fierce grin and intense gaze during conversation. - Close-up panel shows Crocodile's stitched scars and narrowed eyes with cigar in mouth. - Background shows coastal town with buildings, water, and small boat under cloudy sky. - Sign in upper right reads GRAND LINE: A CERTAIN TOWN IN A CERTAIN COUNTRY. - Newspaper held in Crocodile's hand as central object of focus. - Daz Bones shown in profile with sweat drop and serious side glance in lower panel. - Crocodile's posture shifts from relaxed to forward-leaning aggressive stance across panels. - Hook hand prominently displayed in foreground during dialogue delivery. Page 17: - Buggy seated exhausted on grass with torn clothes, sweat, tears, and dramatic crying expression. - Lion Richie and bear-like crewmate sit beside Buggy with open mouths and emotional faces. - Tropical island shore background with palm trees, distant ship, and rocky cliffs. - Crew members in upper panel wave arms and shout toward Buggy from the ship. - Sign reads GRAND LINE: A CERTAIN ISLAND in upper right. - Buggy's hat tilted, striped scarf visible, body posture slumped in exhaustion. - Multiple crew silhouettes in background showing raised fists and emotional gestures. - Close-up of Buggy's face with large tears, open mouth, and sweat drops. - Lion Richie displays sharp teeth and fierce expression while crying. Page 18: - Buggy Pirates crew cheering wildly with raised weapons, flags, and striped clothing on ship deck. - Cabaji and Mohji strike dramatic poses in center of cheering crowd. - Alvida appears holding a compact mirror with long hair and serious expression. - Crew member displays Captain John's treasure mark on arm. - Bat carrying a letter flies toward Buggy in lower right panel. - Buggy shown with wide grin and sweat drops reacting to the letter. - Background shows chaotic celebration with multiple raised arms and weapons. - Unknown crewmate with goggles reacts with shock to the bat's arrival. - Ship rigging and sails visible in upper background during celebration. - Alvida notes wind direction while standing apart from the main group.