Page 17: - Topknotted vendor proposes counting sales three hours later to decide the winner simply. - Onlookers mock the challenger for not knowing when to quit. - Crowd notes that the rivals have indeed appeared. - Multiple voices order two bowls and one bowl of soba. - Vendor declares the soba battle has begun. Page 18: - Crowd cheers that no one can beat Haraguroya for soba. - Customer praises the broth-soaking flavor of the soba. - Haraguroya taunts the rival to run away while he still can. Page 19: - Long-nosed cook asks Sangoro if the plan will work. - Elderly vendor states customers already favor their usual soba stall. - Masked figure worries that they are already behind. - Sanji tells the group to relax and watch with the many onlookers present. - Sanji notes he obtained the requested ingredients. - Women comment that Sanji looks handsome and request bowls. Page 20: - Voice announces order up as the large bowl is served. Page 21: - Pigtail girl expresses shock at sudden aroma with wide-eyed surprise and sweat. - Slicked-back hair man shouts alarm about possible food poisoning with intense expression. - Blonde man declares the meal was so delicious it caused fainting while holding the girl. - Background figure utters 'WHOOPS!' during the fainting reaction. Page 22: - Bald onlooker accuses blonde man of disrespecting soba and the broth. - Blonde man confirms adding lemon zest to noodle dough for refreshing contrast. - Blonde man describes rich scallops, black pepper, and chicken oil drizzle. - Customers state they have never tasted broth like this before with deep complex flavor. Page 23: - Blonde man states the true keystone of his broth is about to be revealed. - Blonde man admits he almost forgot the star ingredient of his dish. - Bald onlooker reacts with shock at the sudden appearance of the koi. - Onlookers question what is special about the average-looking ingredients. Page 24: - Woman questions if the koi was caught at the Wano waterfall entrance. - Blonde man confirms the fish was caught with help from Franosuke and Honekichi. - Kin'emon calls the blonde man foolish and states he does not understand soba. - Explanation notes proper shimofuri technique removes excess odor for excellent stock.