Page 16: - Dadan reacts in shock upon recognizing the letter is from Sabo. - Bandits explain the letter just arrived and note Sabo cried all night. - Bandits ask if Ace has cooled his head and where Luffy is. - Sabo writes that he feels bad but will already be out at sea when they read it. - Sabo states he will become stronger and a real pirate outside the country. - Sabo promises they will meet again someday on the open sea. Page 17: - Narration describes the strange but treasured bond of having two eldest brothers. - Sabo wonders in the letter which of them is the oldest. - Narration notes Luffy is still weak and a bit of a crybaby. - Ace cries while asking Sabo to look after Luffy as their little brother.