Page 9: - Striped-kimono man identifies the soba served to Usohachi as ni-hachi grade. - Aroma difference between bowls is used as evidence of ingredient quality. - Topknotted man issues a permanent ban from the Flower Capital. Page 10: - Topknotted man claims backing from a yakuza family. - Sanji suggests a direct soba cooking contest as resolution. Page 11: - Sanji announces intent to open a soba stall and defeat the local vendors. - Contest outcome will decide who leaves the capital. Page 12: - A food cart is being constructed for soba operations. - Haraguroya holds exclusive access to highest-quality buckwheat flour. - Usohachi is expected to return with ingredients shortly. Page 13: - Group discusses being behind on soba contest quality due to average buckwheat flour. - Paradise Farm is mentioned as source of top-quality foods. - Sanji decides against theft and focuses on alternative flavor strategies. Page 14: - Paradise Farms has firm control over food supplies making competition difficult. - Sanji walks alone reflecting on flavor advantages Paradise Farms lacks. Page 15: - Sanji arrives at Kuri beach after walking unconsciously. - Scene transitions several days later near a pagoda in town. Page 16: - Evening soba stall competition draws large excited crowd in Wano streets. - Sanji observes the lively market scene from near the JI-HACHI stall.