Page 16: - Blackbeard in large hat stares forward with serious narrowed eyes and sweat drops on face. - Multiple flashback panels depict ship deck confrontation between two figures. - Wounded man lies on ground in flashback with visible injury marks. - Blackbeard shown laughing with wide open mouth and wild eyes in flashback. - SFX and motion lines emphasize chaotic action in background of flashbacks. - Close-up of Blackbeard’s face with intense gaze and clenched expression. - Ace appears in foreground with sharp serious eyes and dark hair strands. - Background shows ship structures and debris during confrontation scenes. - Panel layout alternates between present dialogue and past events. - Blackbeard’s posture remains upright and dominant across panels. Page 17: - Massive close-up of Blackbeard with wild eyes, wide roaring mouth, and dark smoke erupting around head. - Large bold SFX letters for DARKNESS and impact effects dominate upper panel. - Blackbeard’s arms raised with clenched fists and heavy shading on torso. - Right side panels show swirling black energy and smoke engulfing area. - Small inset panel depicts Ace’s shocked wide-eyed reaction with sweat. - Ace’s face appears in bottom panel with intense focused stare and clenched jaw. - Dramatic panel composition places Blackbeard’s face at center with radiating lines. - Volume end text visible at bottom left corner.