Double-transformation: I, Sakura Haruno! Will crush the pirates!

Wait a minute, she's not my boss, why should I listen to her?

"Do as she says, and while you're at it, send someone to inform the Hokage!"

Kakashi, clutching his head, reluctantly added a command before turning his gaze back to Sakura.

"So, what are your plans next? How are Sasuke and Naruto doing?"

"Naruto and the others are alright, so... of course, we'll continue with the exams."

Sakura rolled her eyes and tied up her messy pink hair.

Let alone Sakura, every ninja in the village who is doing well knows the Third Hokage's personality.

As a politically minded individual, how could Hiruzen Sarutobi possibly stop the Chunin Exams for the sake of Orochimaru, especially during this critical period when many countries are paying attention?

Wouldn't that be telling everyone that the mighty Konoha couldn't even handle a rogue ninja? Showing weakness when surrounded by wolves is the most foolish thing to do.

Therefore, whether for the sake of face or substance, Hiruzen Sarutobi, as the Hokage, would spare no effort to complete the exam, even if it meant becoming the price himself!

"Alright, since you guys are the ones who will be working hard next, I won't keep you company any longer~"

Sakura turned around and winked playfully at Kakashi with her left eye.

Then, a long whistle was suddenly blown, and immediately a giant bird fell from mid-air and grabbed the girl's arm.

Its petite body felt weightless as it soared away with the nightingale that had spread its wings.

"Sigh, one troublesome thing after another."

Kakashi watched the girl walk away, sighed, and scratched his messy white hair.

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On the other side, on the outskirts of the Frost Zone.

The girl, wearing a thick cotton coat and with an Iwagakure headband on her forehead, sneezed.

Senior Brother Akatsuchi exhausted too much chakra and collapsed to the ground beside him, motionless.

They dug for a full four hours.

The two, buried deep underground, took turns using chakra to dig a tunnel, carving out a path to the surface from the permafrost.

A third of the exam time had already passed, but they still only had the Heavenly Scrolls that had been given to them before they entered the exam hall.

Hei Tu took a deep breath, exhaled, and shouted to the sky:

"Damn it—Sakura Haruno!!!"

In an instant, dark wings cast a ferocious shadow across the sky.

A girl draped in night-sparrow feathers descended from the sky like a phantom, with starlight scattering from her hair amidst the still-lingering frost.

"What, is there something you need from me?"

The girl's slender toes on her ninja sandals came into Kuroto's view, their pure white color spreading outwards from her toes as she lightly touched the ground.

A young girl with eyes that gradient from green to white, and a face as beautiful as a flower on a high mountain, is slowly walking towards the black soil.

Bathed in the blood-red glow of the setting sun, the little princess of Iwagakure took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

Heitu, believe in yourself, you can do it!

That girl was already covered in injuries. After going through so many battles, her condition probably wasn't much better!

Kurotsuchi clenched his fists, feeling the cool fragrance emanating from Sakura gradually approaching.

Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will surely lead to deep regret if missed.

Come on, come on, Black Soil.

Use Flame Fist on her... oh no, use Weighted Rock Technique!

Charge forth like a knight of destiny toward the giant windmill that is about to appear!

He stole her scroll, making her experience the helplessness of defeat and humiliation, forcing her to kneel before him in shame!

"Earth Release: Add..."

When Sakura was less than three steps away from Kurotsuchi, Kurotsuchi suddenly lunged forward.

Unfortunately, the ninja sandals, already soaked by the frozen ground, slipped after stepping on the deliberately frozen frost on the ground.

The chaotic chakra construction technique erupted within her, causing the little princess of Iwagakure to lunge forward with all her might, only to be pulled into a perfect Shigeza by gravity.

The remaining force propelled her, spinning her around until she reached Sakura.

“…”

Deathly silence; the entire forest was plunged into a deathly stillness.

Blackie's face, pressed tightly against the ice, flushed completely red with shame and anger; her delicate body trembled, and tears rolled down the ice.

"—Sakura Haruno! I... Waaaaaah!"

Sakura, who possesses the ability to read emotions with her Observation Haki, naturally knew Kurotsuchi's inner thoughts and withdrew her hand from using her ability.

The mischievous girl squatted down in front of Heitu, gently stroking her head and smoothing her messy hair.

"You silly child, it's not even New Year's yet, why are you already giving New Year's greetings so early?"

Her words made Heitu, who was still sobbing with a fierce expression, cry even louder.

However, because the effects of the Weighted Rock Technique were still ongoing, he could only remain in the Shigeza position on the ground, hiccuping and crying.

"Hehe... Sakura Haruno... hehe, you just wait!"

Kurotsuchi, who had been pampered in Iwagakure since childhood and was a genius who mastered the Heavy Rock Technique and Bloodline Limit at a young age, had never been so humiliated.

At that moment, she vowed in her heart that one day she would take back what she had lost!

Kindly, they turned Heitu over so that she could be spread out on the ground under the weight of gravity.

Sakura tilted her head at her, revealing a sly smile: "Hehe."

Heitu: “…”

Sakura Haruno, you son of a bitch—!

Chapter 132 The World is a Huge Makeshift Team

Inside the cabin of Leviathan.

Sakura was bandaging Naruto's wounds, while Sasuke leaned against the ship's railing, the atmosphere somewhat somber.

"Who is that guy?!"

Sasuke, who had his arms wrapped around his knees and his face buried in them, made a sound.

"Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, was once defeated by your brother."

Sakura wrapped the last bandage around Naruto.

This once lively boy now had his azure eyes half-closed, his gaze dim.

The feeling of helplessness and defeat after being defeated by Orochimaru lingered in the hearts of the two boys.

However, what added fuel to the fire was the resentment caused by not being able to see Sakura's back.

"Don't be so somber. That guy is at least a ninja who is qualified to compete for the position of Kage."

"With your current strength, you two would be considered outstanding even among Chunin!"

Sakura smiled encouragingly and ruffled the hair of the blond and black-haired girls.

"What about Sakura? Isn't Sakura the same age as us?"

Naruto, lying next to Sasuke, raised his right fist towards the sky.

He once vowed to become someone everyone recognized, but when the crisis actually arrived...

He couldn't even protect Sasuke, let alone protect someone as powerful as Sakura.

Upon hearing Naruto's words, Sasuke also looked up at Sakura, his desire to become stronger reaching its peak at that moment.

"What should I do to become as strong as you?"

Sakura sensed the desire in the two boys' hearts with her Observation Haki, leaving her speechless for a moment.

How do I do it? Should I find a system to bind me to? Or should I go with her to fight on the high seas?

[Inform them that you can choose suitable Devil Fruits for the two of them.]

'Oh, that's a good idea. System, you can give good suggestions sometimes!'

Sakura glanced at the line of gold text in her line of sight, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.

[Heh, Devil Fruits are high-value items; achievement points are awarded based on their value.]

[Start with 200 achievement points, with no upper limit!]

'You swindler! You really were after my achievement points after all!'

[Please note that this machine is reasonably priced and offered honestly!]

'Ah! ’

After retaliating against the system with the system's moves, Sakura withdrew her gaze and cleared her throat with a cough.

Sasuke and Naruto looked at the girl in front of them, knowing that she had something to announce, and they quieted down.

"You two, if there were a secret treasure that could grant you extraordinary abilities..."

But it will weaken you after you come into contact with seawater. Are you willing to accept that?

Sakura sat cross-legged on the deck of Leviathan, her emerald eyes staring intently at the two of them.

"I accept!"

Sasuke didn't hesitate at all. The only problem was that he would be affected by the seawater. Compared to the bizarre side effects of ninjutsu in the ninja world, this cost was negligible.

"I accept it too!"

After thinking it over, Naruto, unwilling to fall behind Sasuke, also nodded in agreement.

"Alright, I will help you choose a suitable treasure, and remember to keep this a secret!"

Sakura took the drinks from Leviathan and shared them with Sasuke and Naruto.

"I will keep this a secret, I swear in the name of the Uchiha!"

Sasuke took the drink Sakura offered him and looked at her intently.

He would do anything to become stronger and wash away the shame of the Uchiha clan, even if it meant selling his soul to the devil.

And selling it to Sakura seems...not bad?

"Okay, I'll keep it a secret for Sakura too!"

Naruto's clear eyes shone with determination as he reached out and took the drink.

Both Sasuke and Sakura are treasures they found in their darkest of lives.

Wanting to protect his comrades and safeguard this hard-won bond, Naruto was willing to risk his life for it.

"Not bad~"

Sakura grinned, her eyes reflecting the burning will of the two of them.

"Right now, let's focus on passing the exam in front of us!"

Sakura's gaze softened as she raised her glass to the two of them.

Naruto and Sasuke smiled and raised their glasses to clink with hers, the crisp sound echoing in the cabin.

"Oh!" *2

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Meanwhile, inside the Hokage Building office.

"Orochimaru, of all times...."