Page 40: - Ace shirtless and muscular with wide-brimmed hat, goggles, and beaded necklace launches forward punch. - Massive starburst explosion erupts from Ace's right fist with intense light and debris spray. - Ace's left fist clenched behind for momentum, fierce gritted-teeth expression and forward lean. - Stormy sky background with swirling clouds and dynamic motion lines framing the attack. - Beaded necklace and dangling skull accessory visible on Ace during the fiery strike. Page 41: - Masked Deuce with light hair and dark mask shows shocked open-mouth expression in close panel. - Ace stands on rocky outcrop tipping his hat while looking back at the masked man. - Large tree completely scorched and shattered by the explosion with rising smoke plume marked *SCORCH*. - Ship deck tilts violently amid waves with crew members clinging to ropes and railings. - Multiple explosion bursts and falling debris fill the sky above the rocky terrain. - Speech bubbles positioned near masked man's face and lower panels showing reactions. Page 42: - Close-up split panel of Ace in profile and masked Deuce facing forward with intense eyes. - Speech bubbles display "1" (ACE) and "2" (DEUCE) labels between the two characters. - Narration boxes recount Spade Pirates formation story with ship silhouette under moonlight. - Ship sails on open sea at night with full moon and scattered stars in background. - Crew members on deck complain about food and party stinginess in lower panels. - Wanted poster style panel shows masked figure with crossbones motif. Page 43: - Deuce sits writing in a memo book labeled MEMO inside the ship cabin. - Ace bursts in holding a large barrel and leans forward with energetic posture. - Crew members react with varied expressions around tables and barrels in the interior. - Wanted poster visible on the floor near a barrel in lower panels. - Ace shown in serious close-up recalling past events with focused gaze. - Ship exterior panel shows vessel sailing with motion lines and distant island silhouette. - Deuce leans forward with determined expression while holding a small object. Page 44: - Whitebeard close-up shows stern wrinkled face, pipe in mouth, and intense gaze directed downward. - Young crew member bursts through doorway carrying pie on plate with excited posture and open mouth. - Thatch stands holding plate and points forward with wide grin and dynamic stance. - Clenched fist panel displays tension with sweat drops and small SFX near fingers. - Chef holds bowl of medicine while smiling upward in lower panel. - Large multi-masted ship sails through massive waves with water splashing against hull. - Torn paper fragment floats on sea surface labeled 'THE SECOND HALF OF THE GRANDLINE - THE NEW WORLD'. - Ship bears visible 'M' jolly roger marking on sail and bow structure. - Background shows dark stormy sky with flying debris and water spray particles. - Vertical panel layout emphasizes Whitebeard's face above crew activity and ship reveal. - SFX 'GURA RARA RARA' placed near Whitebeard's head indicating laughter or rumble. Page 45: - Young Ace smiles fiercely under dark hat with goggles and intense eyes amid smoke and debris. - Torn note panels show 'RACING THROUGH FORTHRIGHT' and 'BEFORE THE FLAME IN HIS HEART WITHERED'. - Whitebeard looms in large close-up with prominent mustache, scars, and stern expression. - Whitebeard's eyes gaze sideways while addressing someone off-panel. - Debris and torn paper fragments fly across panels with 'BAM' SFX. - Whitebeard wears black captain's hat and open shirt revealing chest scars and tattoo. - Ace panel includes background flames and crossed weapons or debris. - Caption text describes Ace's fiery passion burning bright like a raging fire. - Page ends with 'EPISODE OF ACE - CHAPTER 1 - END' label at bottom. - Whitebeard identified by torn label 'GREAT PIRATE "WHITEBEARD" EDWARD NEWGATE'. - Composition contrasts Ace's determined face with Whitebeard's looming presence.