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

"Hmm? But how did you gentlemen know they would be heading to the Western Sea?"

Perhaps due to his laziness, Kizaru picked up the Den Den Mushi and comfortably sank into the soft leather seat.

"CP5 has contacted the residents of Forchart Island and, in exchange for the removal of one person from slavery, has set a trap. You need to go there as insurance!"

Faced with the navy's highest combat power, the five supreme leaders in the power structure did not issue orders in a cold manner, but instead showed a certain degree of respect.

"You should be aware of the connection between the Fishman Pirates and that person. Sending you there is just in case. CP0 will also send people to cooperate with your operation!"

"How terrifying... I'll take the mission!"

Kizaru pushed up his sunglasses, recalling the humiliation of being tricked by the other party even when he was leading the Buster Call, and agreed.

"By the way, don't let the Navy Headquarters know about this! And don't leave any mission records!"

Before the Den Den Mushi hung up, its last words echoed in the office.

Kizaru sighed helplessly, "Sigh, so even big shots know that this kind of thing is dishonorable!"

Then, the Flash Man who had eaten the lewd fruit transformed into particles and flickered away from his office.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, an inconspicuous warship quietly sailed out of the naval headquarters.

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On the other side, in the southwestern waters of the East China Sea.

A large, white-painted speedboat crashed through the waves and sped toward the Red Earth.

Behind the ship, a dog-headed warship was hot on its heels.

The actions of a certain pirate were so serious that even the World Government could not stand idly by. So they ordered a certain hero who was on vacation to come out and drive him out of the East Blue.

"You brat, stop right there! How dare you ruin my vacation! I'll send you to Impel Down today!"

An old man with his hair and beard hanging upside down stood at the bow of the ship, throwing cannonballs out of his hand as if they were free.

Shells imbued with domineering power rained down from the sky, unleashing chilling fury and killing intent upon the speedboat in front of them.

Unfortunately, the ship in front of them seemed to have a life of its own, able to precisely avoid the impact of every cannonball. However, this provocation only fueled Garp's anger even more.

"You old geezer, is it really necessary? All we did was steal a little something from your branch!"

Leisurely lying on the beach chair on the deck, Sakura even had the mood to instruct Kuina on the Six Styles.

"Sister Sakura, I'm a swordsman, what you're teaching me is useless."

Kuina, burdened with heavy loads and with her hands and feet trembling, complained to the girl beside her.

Sakura smiled and tapped her forehead: "I won't allow you to talk about yourself like that!"

"Hmph, Sakura-neechan, you're so mean!"

Once she realized what was happening, Kuina angrily propped up her cheeks and deliberately flung the sweat onto her.

"Hey, Kora, don't do that, it's dirty!"

Forced to retreat by Kuina, Sakura crashed onto the deck while flipping over.

The ship then slid against the bulwark due to the rocking caused by the shell explosion.

"Really!"

Sakura stood up, supporting herself on the handrail, and rubbed her head.

The Six Styles are physical techniques that transcend the limits of human physical ability. Through rigorous training, practitioners can not only enhance their physical bodies but also temper their will.

Many of these techniques were developed from the outset to pave the way for subsequent training in Haki, and can be seen as techniques prepared by the World Government to ensure the steady growth of its members in violent organizations.

However, Kuina is still too young and does not understand how much convenience the Six Powers can bring her in battle and training.

Naturally, she felt that this kind of training was taking away from her time for practicing swordsmanship, which led to her rebellious feelings.

"Anyway, you can practice for now. If you still think it's useless when we get to the West Sea, we'll give up on it, okay?"

"You'll cultivate until the Western Sea? It's a deal, no backing out!"

"it is good!"

The harmonious atmosphere on the Leviathan was observed by Garp using his Observation Haki, which thoroughly enraged the hero who had repeatedly put the Pirate King in danger.

"You two, how far will you go in ignoring me!"

A sudden clap of thunder sounded, and a scarlet light shone between the darkening sea and sky.

Garp raised his fist, his cold, sharp Armament Haki rising, and he fell like a burning meteor.

"Fist bone..."

A rainbow flashed in Sakura's emerald pupils. Sensing danger, she drew her newly acquired weapon, the Cloud Claw, from her waist.

After pressing the button, Iron Cloud spews forth its power, and then uses the power of the Heat-Heat Fruit to create lightning that pours into it, transforming it into a giant sword that flashes with lightning.

"Perfect timing! Time to try out my new weapon, hahaha!"

The girl laughed loudly and leaped up, her body radiating an overwhelming aura, her domineering presence enveloping the sword blade and turning it black.

The toes lightly tread in the air, as if walking among lightning.

"Fist Bone Impact!"

Countless tiny sparks of electricity snaked outwards as Garp punched the air, stirring up the sea and creating a hurricane. The burning impact burst forth from his fist, surging wildly towards Sakura.

"Weiguo·Gai·Higanbana!"

Endless thunderstorms poured down from the sword, lightning and metal intertwined and spewed forth, tearing through the misty air. The whistling, swirling impacts roared menacingly in the air, unleashing a dazzling light that captivated all who beheld them.

boom!

The two torrents collided violently in the air, forming a huge sphere that released thunder.

Wherever it passed, the seawater evaporated in the face of this violent conflict, forming large amounts of fog and ever-expanding whirlpools.

"Ouch, this old man's hits really hurt! I'm not playing with him anymore, I'm outta here!"

Sakura, who had landed back on the Leviathan, shook her numb hands and urged the Leviathan to run away.

Taking advantage of the towering waves created by the collision between the two, the ship spirit activated the coating module installed at the bottom.

The coating instantly enveloped the hull, propelling the entire speedboat rapidly towards the seabed.

"Tsk, that ship again? What a nuisance!"

Garp, who had landed back on the warship, used his Observation Haki to detect that Sakura's ship was rapidly moving out of his attack range, and let out a cold snort.

Anyway, his mission ended there; the government's stupid officials only told him to engage the enemy in the East China Sea.

Now that they've dived into the sea and are heading west, the rest is no longer his responsibility.

"Hey Bogart, returning to base!"

At Garp's command, the warships began to head towards Dong Island.

Sakura, deep in the sea, looked back and, seeing no more cannonballs or iron balls coming at her, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let's go, crew member Kuina, let's head to the Western Sea!"

Sakura excitedly raised her fist and swung the ship's rudder towards the Red Line.

"Oh!"

Faced with the unknown seas and brand-new adventures, Kuina couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

Leviathan carried them on the ocean currents, across the red earth to the Western Sea.

The speedboat with the shark-shaped bow surfaced and unexpectedly encountered a pirate ship with a fish-shaped bow sailing on the sea!

Chapter 179 The Pirate Crew That Refused to Kill

"This flag is..."

On the pirate ship with its fish-head-shaped prow, a blue-skinned fishman uses binoculars to observe the distant pirate ship.

Instantly, his wide eyes became bloodshot, and cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

Flying atop the mast were burning kunai and a thousand crossed skull flags.

The fish-man had seen a similar pattern in the World Economic News newspaper several days earlier.

It represents a great pirate with a bounty of one billion – Higanbana Haruno Sakura!

"Boss Tiger, something terrible has happened, boss!"

The blue-skinned merman immediately slid down from the lookout tower and stumbled towards the cabin.

The wooden hatch was suddenly flung open, and the fish-men inside, who were drinking and eating meat, looked up and focused their gazes on him.

"Pachu, what's all the fuss about (chewing)... what are you doing (chewing)..."

The red snapper fishman sitting in the middle of the fishmen took a big bite of roasted meat, chewing as he poured wine into his mouth.

"Big...Big Brother...Heh...Heh!"

Pachu was breathing heavily, her words slurred.

Seeing this, Jinbe, who was standing next to him, poured a beer and smashed the glass in front of him.

Raising his glass and downing it in one gulp, the panting Pachu finally shouted, "I saw the ship of the spider lily, Haruno Sakura!"

Wiping away her sweat, Pachu noticed her companions were silent, and at the same time, an unusual aura appeared behind her.

He turned his head mechanically, and in his eyes, which seemed to have seen a ghost, the girl's tall figure appeared at the cabin door.

"Big brother, she...she..."

Amidst the trembling voice of Patchoul, Fisher Tiger lifted the table, stepping past the fishmen with their varied expressions.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the two stood facing each other with somber expressions.

The deathly silence made even the sound of many fishmen swallowing their saliva clear.

Just when many fishmen who had joined the Sun Pirates thought a major battle was inevitable, Sakura and Fisher Tiger bumped fists together.

"Hey, long time no see, Uncle Tiger!"

Sakura withdrew her hand and tossed the wine jar she was dragging behind her toward Tiger.

"Hahaha, you've grown into a truly remarkable pirate!"

Fisher Tiger didn't stand on ceremony and took the drinks, drinking heartily.

Seeing the two chatting and laughing, Pachu, who had come to deliver the message earlier, carefully moved deeper into the crowd until he leaned against Jinbe, who had poured him the drink earlier.

"Brother Jinbe, what's the deal with that human pirate? Why are she and you so close?"

Jinbe crossed his arms, his fierce face revealing little emotion: "She is... the one who went to Mary Geoise with Tiger to free the slaves!"

"Hmph, they're still human after all. Maybe they're just after something profitable?"

The shark-fish man, Arlong, with a gloomy face, let out a disdainful laugh.

"Ah Long, are you slandering the very person who led us out of Mary Geoise?!"

Aladdin, the ship's doctor, a swarm of weasel-like merman who had once been a slave and had received favors from a young girl, now stared intently at Aladdin with a fierce glint in his eyes.

"whispering sound!"

Realizing he had gone too far, but unable to apologize to humans, Ah Long turned around, grabbed the roasted meat, and tore into it.

Just as the atmosphere among the fishmen became tense, Fisher Tiger's shout of "Banquet!" rang out, giving them a way to back down gracefully, and they went about their business.

Minutes later, the aroma of grilled sea monsters wafted on the wind, and the joyful songs of fishmen and humans echoed across the sea.

Kuina and Klar, who are about the same age, chase after Leviathan, who has regained his streamlined figure. Many fish-people who are kind to humans will take out food to feed the two youngest children on the ship.

Sakura and Tiger sat by the grill, raising their drinks and drinking heartily.

"How have you been these years?"

Fisher Tiger put down his huge wine glass and wiped the wine that had spilled from the corner of his mouth with his arm.

"What else can happen? We're just being chased all over the world by government officials!"

Sakura smiled as she looked at the ripples in the wine cup.