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

With trembling arms gripping her long sword, Tashigi roared at the group, "I am a righteous Marine, how can I submit to pirates!"

"You ungrateful wretch!"

Kuina's hand rested on Muramasa, her fierce aura surging around her.

Snapped!

Sakura held down the Muramasa sword that was about to be drawn, and its violent aura was overshadowed by a more magnificent and grand spirit.

"Don't let the knife control you."

Sakura tapped Kuina on the head, then walked past Tashigi. "Interesting guy, don't die. We'll be waiting for your challenge on the Grand Line."

After saying that, Sakura waved to the crew behind her.

They were led toward the port of Loguetown.

The waves surged, and the giant night sparrow plunged into the water, transforming into a large speedboat. The sails on the mast were lowered, and with the help of the wind blowing from the East China Sea, it set off towards the beginning of the Grand Line—Mount Reverse.

"The Grand Line, the Grand Line..."

A lively banquet is underway on the ship's deck.

Leviathan, with remarkable foresight, replenished his supplies in Loguetown and is now celebrating with Guina, arm in arm and holding drinks.

Sakura and Tiger sat on folding chairs, watching the two energetic people, and raised their glasses to clink together.

The distant wind carries the roar of ocean waves, and the howling of the rain seems to be mixed with wild laughter and cheers.

The constant heavy rains around the Red Earth Reversal Mountain cause two completely opposite whirlpools to collide near the rock face, with reefs faintly visible within.

The Leviathan broke through all obstacles and easily reached the water gates that cascaded upwards between the rock walls.

"Wow, Sakura-neechan, the seawater is flowing up the mountain!"

Kuina, who was having an incredibly exciting time, leaned against the bulwark, with half of her body sticking out.

Leviathan, standing behind her, gripped her legs tightly to prevent her from throwing herself into the surging current in her excitement.

"Yes, the Grand Line, we've finally returned here!"

Standing up from the folding chair, Sakura gazed at the tide flowing backwards on the inverted mountain and sighed.

Tiger finished his drink in one gulp and asked, "This must be your second time on the Grand Line, right? What kind of pirate crew was the Roger Pirates?"

"The atmosphere is similar to ours, but as for the specific people... I'll keep you in suspense!"

Sakura squinted her eyes and revealed a mysterious smile.

She then went into the cabin and took an empty wooden barrel from the storeroom and placed it on the deck.

"Come on, this is an important ceremony!"

Sakura took the lead, lifting one foot and placing it on the wooden bucket.

Leviathan, Guina, and Tiger also smiled and gathered around the barrel.

"I'll be the first. I'll climb to the top of this ocean, to clash with all sorts of powerful figures, and to explore and witness breathtaking scenery!"

Sakura grinned and raised her arms, then tapped the wooden barrel with her foot.

"You're so cunning, Sakura-nee! I'm going to become the world's greatest swordsman and shock my father when I get back!"

Kuina clenched her fist and raised it in a gesture of encouragement, then stomped her foot on the barrel.

"My turn~, my turn~"

The petite boat sprite, due to its height, could never reach the wooden bucket no matter how hard it tried.

In the end, Sakura had to pick her up so that she could step onto the wooden barrel.

"So that I can carry the people I care about to every island they want to go to!"

The Leviathan angel's words instantly turned Sakura's eyes into hearts, and she hugged her tightly, nuzzling her little face.

Will it be me in the end?

Tiger took a deep breath; to him, the towering wooden barrel seemed like a pebble on the roadside.

"Then, so that the day when fish-men and humans can understand each other can come sooner!"

After completing the ceremony before entering the Grand Line and sharing their dreams, the four of them shattered the wooden barrel.

"let's go!"

Sakura adjusted the course, aligned the bow of the boat, and entered the canal.

Leviathan was rapidly ascending, while the red rocks on either side were constantly receding behind.

The canal is very long, and its slope is also very wide.

However, during the climb...

The torrential rain and rapids continued to fluctuate violently, making visibility and boat maneuverability extremely difficult.

No wonder that in a world where shipbuilding and navigation technologies are so common, the chances of a ship safely entering the Grand Line are only about 50%.

After an unknown amount of time, the red rock wall seemed to reach its limit, and even the clouds gradually thinned out.

The vast blue sky unfolds before everyone, giving rise to a wonderful feeling of having the world at your feet.

"This time I got here on my own, Captain Roger!"

Conquering nature and writing legends fuels Sakura's spirit, with dark lightning flickering in and out of sight.

The crew members behind her were also deeply moved, their eyes shining with even greater determination.

The Leviathan was carried by the canal, and then thrown off at the top of the Reverse Mountain, heading towards the Grand Line under a clear blue sky.

The sun was shining brightly, the clouds had dispersed, and the view ahead was completely unobstructed.

As the waterway slid downwards, the ship began to accelerate, heading towards the vast, boundless blue sea at the end.

However, at the end of the canal, a huge whale suddenly raised its head, forming a sheer cliff that blocked the Leviathan's path as it was about to rush out of the canal's mouth into the sea.

"Whoa~, oh no~, we're going to crash~."

Upon seeing this, Leviathan on the ship covered his head in terror and ran around frantically.

"Idiot, you are the boat yourself. Adjust your body and sail through the gap."

Although Sakura already knew what was going to happen, she still mischievously didn't tell them.

Under Leviathan's own control, the ship quickly moved toward the crevice left by the giant whale.

But the whale below seemed to be deliberately making things difficult for the ship, opening its huge mouth and swaying from side to side along with the Leviathan.

"Oh no, that whale is coming for us!"

Guina noticed something amiss and bent down to draw her sword.

"There's no other way; we have to prepare for the impact!"

Fisher Tiger also spread his webbed hands, and a ball of water gathered in his palm.

puff!

The giant whale suddenly closed its mouth and sprayed a large amount of seawater onto the Leviathan.

The group of people who were preparing for battle all looked puzzled.

"Hahahaha!"

Sakura clutched her stomach, laughing as she walked past the crowd.

They greeted the enormous whale, their eyes bulging in horror.

"Hey, long time no see, Labour!"

Chapter 194 Do you have another master outside?

"Huh? Is this someone Sakura-nee knows?"

"Guina asked in surprise."

Unexpectedly, their captain had a wide circle of friends, ranging from humans to non-humans.

If this trend continues, perhaps one day Sakura will tell her that she knows aliens, and Kuina won't be surprised.

We met by chance.

Sakura stood at the bow of the ship and waved to Laboon in front of her. "Laboon, is he here?"

Well--!

With a long, mournful cry, the giant whale, its forehead bearing many scars, nodded to Sakura.

"it is good!"

Waving goodbye to Labu, Sakura turned and patted the petite ship spirit: "Leviathan, dock the ship at that lighthouse over there!"

"understand!"

Leviathan nodded, then leaped off the deck, merging into the ship and slowly slowing it down.

The Leviathan quickly came to a stop, right in front of the lighthouse.

"This is Twin Gorges."

Fisher Tiger asked, puzzled, "What are we doing stopping here?"

"Of course it's for me!"

The lighthouse door opened, and an old man with flower petals decorating the back of his head stepped out.

"Professor Crocus!"

Sakura jumped off the gunwale and rushed over to give him a hug.

On the deck, Kuina quietly approached the ship's spirit and whispered, "Hey, Leviathan, who's that old guy who looks like a chrysanthemum?"

"That was Roger's ship's doctor, and also Sakura's medical mentor."

Leviathan nudged Kuina with his elbow with a look of pity, and guided her gaze toward the kind-looking Sakura in the distance.

"It happened!"

Kuina trembled all over, and the light in her eyes vanished instantly.

"The Pirate King's ship's doctor actually chose to work as a lighthouse keeper here?"

Fisher Tiger, who had also landed at Twin Capes, looked at Crocus with some surprise.

"This is my job; being a pirate is just a side job."

Crocus said dismissively, "If it weren't for that bastard Roger asking me to, I wouldn't be his ship's doctor!"

"You were the most capable person on the ship back then,"

Sakura squinted and said sarcastically, "You're always at the forefront of every fight, and we can't stop you."

"Hmph, you brat, is this how you talk to your mentor!"

Crocus instinctively reached out to ruffle the girl's hair, but froze in place as he raised his hand.

The little girl on the ship had become so outstanding that he almost didn't recognize her; she was even so tall that he had to strain to reach her head.

Well, let's just consider it saving her face.

"come in!"

Crocus stepped aside and entered the lighthouse.

This lighthouse, designed specifically for humans, was a bit too small for Tiger.

He sat awkwardly on the floor, his head touching the ceiling, his gaze darting to the swaying oil lamp beside him.

"Master Crocus, I want your homemade flower tea, not black tea."

Sakura felt right at home as she entered the lighthouse, and instinctively ran to the sofa to curl up.

Crocus gave her a disdainful look and silently went to the top of the lighthouse to retrieve his newly sun-dried flower tea.

A moment later, a delightful aroma filled the tower's reception room. Sakura, her eyes shining, picked up her teacup and took a sip: "Can I have some tea when I leave?"

"The villain!"