Page 0: - Chapter title "Chapter 288 Curse" displayed prominently at top center. - Ace stands in long coat and tie holding food tray with chopsticks, scar on face, angry glare toward doorway. - Injured bloodied man lies on floor in foreground with grimacing expression and sweat drops. - Open doorway reveals checkered floor and marines charging inward with raised weapons. - Large Japanese characters visible on wall behind Ace. - Small tassel hanging from ceiling near doorway. - Bottom banner reads "ACE'S GREAT SEARCH FOR BLACKBEARD VOL. 14 ACE THE MARINE COMMANDER". - Ace positioned over fallen man in dominant stance with tray in hand. - Marines shown in chaotic motion lines through arched doorway. - Injured man has cross-shaped object near his body on floor. Page 1: - Heavy rain pours over stone temple with palm trees in background. - Large crowd of Shandia villagers gathered in panic around temple steps. - Man with staff stands with back to viewer facing temple in rain. - Multiple close-up panels of terrified villager faces with wide eyes and open mouths. - Temple features ornate carvings and central staircase. - SFX lines emphasize falling rain and shouting intensity. - Two observers in lower panels watch the scene with concerned expressions. - Background shows additional villagers and structures under rain. - Man with staff has long hair and carries weapon at side. Page 2: - Rain continues over temple with motion lines and splashes. - Kalgara shown in close-up with intense narrowed eyes and rain-soaked face. - Mont Blanc Noland shown in close-up with stern sweating expression. - Noland swings sword at Kalgara who blocks the strike with his weapon. - Young Shandia girl watches the confrontation from side with worried face. - Temple steps and stone architecture visible in background. - Impact lines and water droplets emphasize sword clash. - Kalgara has spiky hair and tribal appearance. - Noland wears explorer attire with dotted pattern on shoulder. Page 3: - Intense sword lock with sparks and heavy impact lines between Kalgara and Noland. - Kalgara's face twisted in anger with spiky hair and headband during clash. - Noland glares back with sweat drops and gritted teeth. - Close-up panels show facial expressions of both fighters under rain. - Motion lines and debris emphasize blade collision. - Kalgara presses attack with weapon raised high. - Noland's sword has detailed hilt and guard. - Background shows dark motion shapes during duel. Page 4: - Heavy rain lines cover multiple panels during rooftop sword clash. - Sparks fly from crossed blades in upper panels. - Woman in white dress stands with hand near mouth showing tension. - Fallen blades lie on the ground near Kalgara's feet. - Kalgara stands over the woman in wide stance with sword drawn. - Close-up of spiky-haired warrior's sweat-streaked intense face. - Large close-up of Kalgara's enraged eyes and open mouth shouting. - Woman in white steps forward toward Kalgara amid motion lines. - Background onlookers react with shocked expressions. - SFX lines emphasize massive impact and storm atmosphere. - Woman's white dress and earrings visible in rain. Page 5: - Kalgara lunges forward with sword while grabbing the woman. - Woman in white is knocked backward with motion lines and impact SFX. - Close-up of spiky-haired warrior's sweat-covered angry face. - Another fighter's close-up shows gritted teeth and sweat. - Woman falls hard to the ground with motion blur. - Spiky-haired warrior blocks Kalgara's sword using a staff. - Woman sits on the ground watching the clash from the side. - Kalgara's coat flares during the lunge attack. - Multiple impact SFX and speed lines fill the panels. Page 6: - High vantage view shows crowd gathered below in the rain. - Spiky-haired warrior grips weapon and shouts toward Kalgara. - Kalgara roars with wide mouth and intense expression in large panel. - Massive close-up of spiky-haired warrior's enraged face with sweat. - Woman in white watches from the side with worried expression. - Pyramid-like structure visible in background with figures on top. - Rain lines and motion effects emphasize shouting intensity. - Kalgara's spiky hair and fur collar shown in dynamic pose. Page 7: - Woman in white and scarred man stand side by side facing forward. - Scarred man with stern expression speaks in close-up. - Kalgara reacts with shocked wide-eyed expression. - Large close-up of scarred man's open-mouthed shout. - Spiky-haired warrior glares while gripping weapon. - Elder Shandia figure appears in lower panel with serious face. - Background fighters watch the exchange with varied expressions. - Kalgara stands with sword lowered in reaction panel. - Rain continues across all panels with motion lines.