Page 16: - Kuro threatens Kaya that he can kill her today, revealing pent-up rage and contempt. - Kuro recalls bitterly that he had to serve a young naive girl obsequiously as a former captain. - Kaya cries out asking if Kuro understands how demeaning his days have been. Page 17: - Kuro realizes something about the attacker while recovering from the blow. - Kaya gasps Usopp-kun and Usopp-san in shock and recognition. - Kuro states he still has not thanked the attacker for the previous punch. Page 18: - Voice exclaims in disbelief that Captain Kuro got knocked down. - Luffy states he must make sure to hit Kuro a few hundred more times. - Luffy tells Kuro that if he hates being hit he should fight back.