Page 12: - Tall-hatted fish-man with ornate coat and wide grin faces forward with open shouting mouth and sharp teeth. - Bloodied Hachi shows distressed expression with sweat drops and open mouth while speaking. - Scarred fish-man with striped clothing appears in background with wide eyes and sweat. - Hachi holds sword at side while blood drips from face and body. - Tall-hatted fish-man wears large necklace and dark coat with light patterns. - Panel composition shows close-up shouting faces alternating with wider group view. - Hachi posture leans back with visible injuries and exhausted stance. - Fish-man with tall hat displays aggressive forward lean and pointing gesture in lower panels. - Background shows wooden structure and distant figures during conversation. - Sweat drops and motion lines emphasize emotional intensity on multiple faces. - Hachi's octopus-like features and striped limbs visible under blood stains. - Tall hat with curved horns motif on main speaker's head. Page 13: - Scarred fish-man displays furious wide-open mouth and sharp teeth in close-up. - Tall-hatted fish-man shown from side with flowing coat and outstretched arm. - Knife flies through air with motion lines toward Hachi. - Hachi reacts with shocked expression and sweat drops. - Background dome structure visible behind characters during attack. - Tall-hatted fish-man points directly at Hachi with dramatic hand gesture. - Scarred fish-man face shows intense rage with bulging eyes. - SFX lines and impact marks surround thrown knife. - Hachi stands with arms raised in defensive posture. - Fish-men clothing includes dark vest and patterned pants on scarred character. - Panel layout alternates extreme close-ups of faces with action sequence. Page 14: - Tall-hatted fish-man throws knife that curves midair with trajectory lines. - Hachi lies on ground with knife embedded in back showing pain expression. - Scarred fish-man panics with wide eyes and open shouting mouth. - Large curly-haired fish-man sits in lower panel with crossed arms. - Background shows arched dome interior during attack. - Hachi's body displays multiple arrows and wounds. - Tall-hatted fish-man maintains pointing pose while explaining ability. - Scarred fish-man reaches forward in desperate gesture. - SFX marks indicate knife changing direction. - Panel shows close-up of Hachi's pained face and embedded weapon. - Large fish-man figure watches scene from seated position. Page 15: - Tall-hatted fish-man spreads arms wide releasing barrage of arrows with dramatic motion lines. - Scarred fish-man blocks with crossed arms while arrows fly past. - Hachi flees with terrified expression and multiple arrows pursuing. - Arrows continue chasing Hachi through air in sequence panels. - Background shows underwater corridor and structures during chase. - Tall-hatted fish-man laughs with wide open mouth and flowing coat. - Hachi shows extreme distress with open mouth and sweat. - SFX lines emphasize speed and number of projectiles. - Scarred fish-man maintains blocking stance amid flying arrows. - Final panels depict arrows still following Hachi into distance. - Hachi's posture indicates desperate running motion. Page 16: - Vander Decken IX raises both open hands toward viewer with wide grin and wild posture. - Large domed interior shown with intricate lattice ceiling and distant coral structures. - Crowd stands in stunned silence under central dome panel labeled SILENCE. - Close-up of Vander Decken's face with sharp teeth, wide eyes, and dramatic shading. - Shirahoshi shown in profile close-up with hand raised near face and neutral expression. - Vander Decken's right hand shown ungloved and unwashed for ten years. - Crowd erupts into panic with raised arms, sweat drops, and chaotic movement lines. - SFX CHATTER placed beside shocked fish-men on right panel edge. - Vander Decken wears ornate hat, layered necklaces, and dark coat with visible buttons. - Panel composition splits between Decken's declaration and crowd reaction below. Page 17: - Vander Decken stands among crew with open mouth and intense gaze. - Human pirates shown with shocked expressions and sweat drops. - Vander Decken wears thick fur collar and striped shirt. - Close-up of masked fish-man with single visible eye and gritted teeth. - Panel shows pirates being thrown toward distant tower walls. - SFX lines emphasize motion of crashing into walls. - Masked speaker threatens to hurl refusers outside the bubble. - Background shows structural beams and bubble interior. Page 18: - Hody Jones appears bloodied and shirtless with visible wounds and wild hair. - Ryuguu Palace northeastern shell tower shown with arched gates and chains. - Guard fish-men run in panic with open mouths and motion lines. - Sanji stands with serious narrowed eyes and cigarette in mouth. - Mermaid attendant cries with tears and open mouth beside Sanji. - Large impact SFX and chained foreground elements near tower entrance. - Fish-man guard reports...