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

boom!

Sakura, who had been kidnapped, suddenly burst open and turned into a cloud of smoke.

Enel's pupils constricted, and his vision began to darken, yet he couldn't comprehend what had just happened.

until...

The gripping sensation came from his shoulder, immobilizing him, followed by a whistling punch that slammed into his face.

"Look at you, I told you you would get hurt."

As Sakura laughed, Enel coughed up another mouthful of blood.

His powerless body slumped to the ground, and the man, who could no longer muster any strength, gasped for breath above the clouds.

"How...how...how did you do that?"

Having his thunderous abilities repeatedly shattered, the pride that had just risen within him was instantly crushed.

"Of course it's something you're born with!"

Sakura sat cross-legged beside him, smiling brightly, "Any child in Qinghai could do something like this!"

Upon hearing this, Tiger and Kuina held their breath and simultaneously raised their hands to cover their mouths, so as not to disturb Sakura's plans by laughing too loudly.

"I don't believe you, you're lying to me! Cough cough cough!"

Bloodshot appeared in his eyes, and Enel coughed violently.

"how come?"

Sakura looked wronged and beckoned to Leviathan behind her, 'Leviathan, give him a demonstration.'

The sound of the earth being trampled echoed.

At only five years old and weighing 500 tons, the petite ship girl strode forward, a layer of black Armament Haki surging from her hands.

Raise your hand and throw a punch!

A terrifying aura surged forth, crashing down on Enel's head.

"Wait, wait a minute—I believe you, I believe you!!!"

Sensing that he was about to be killed, Enel opened his mouth and screamed at the top of his lungs.

The fist, surging with darkness, stopped just before it was about to smash into his face. The shockwave spread from the tip of the fist, blowing through the surrounding island clouds and creating a large crater.

"Okay, all done!"

Leviathan winked at Sakura, then retreated to the back while munching on potato chips.

"What...what's wrong with you people from Qinghai?!" Enel asked, still shaken.

Not only adults, but even a seven or eight-year-old child has such terrifying power.

What is the situation beneath Qinghai Lake? Is it hell or a battlefield?

No wonder their fascinating ancestors chose to abandon the vast Bass below Qinghai and instead seek refuge on the Sky Island.

"So, do you want to possess this power?"

Sakura interlaced her fingers, resting them on her chin. "If you become my shipwright, I wouldn't mind teaching you how to use this power~"

The girl's words, like the whispers of a demon, lingered in Enel's heart, making him swallow hard.

"I, I can..."

Enel raised his hand, wanting to grasp a wider world.

Sakura smiled and took his hand.

"Ah, of course!"

Chapter 218 Golden City - Shandora

"Phew, that's good!"

On the deck of the Leviathan, Sakura wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Before her was Enel, who had been bound like a dumpling.

In the previous battle, many of his bones were broken, so Sakura dared not attempt to repair them without adequate nutrition.

We can only immobilize his body for now, and wait for Kuina to prepare food in the cabin before treating him.

"Sakura, the Waver has been carried to the stern of the Leviathan!"

At the stern, Tiger, patting the mist flowing over his body, called out.

"So, my captain, where are we going next?"

The tiny ship sprites peeked their heads out from below the deck as if swimming.

"Come on, I'll take you to see Shandora, one of the three legendary golden cities!"

Sakura walked to the bow of the ship and turned the rudder with all her might.

With her adjustments, the shark ram of the Leviathan quickly turned towards the forbidden land known to the people of the Sky Island, the Island of God, Apayado.

The ship slowly sailed into the arc-shaped island platform of Apayado. Standing at the bow, Sakura tapped the rudder. "Leviathan, turn into a bird and fly in!"

"okay!"

With a crisp response, black wings sprouted from the ship's hull, and it leaped high into the air, transforming into a giant night sparrow.

Following Sakura's directions, Leviathan flew towards the central ruins of the Island of Gods.

Finally, it crashes through the thick island cloud and plunges into the ancient city of Shandora, which lies buried beneath.

Enveloped in thick clouds, a magnificent and vast city comes into view.

Golden radiance continues the legend; the vast temple reaches the sky, and the majestic lighthouse stands guard on all sides. Buildings constructed of gold bricks surround the solemn square. Vines silently creep along the quiet streets, and verdant vegetation grows between the bricks. Even this legendary place cannot escape the erosion of time.

Gold fragments scattered on the ground, the monument whispered the whispers of history, and from the long, drawn-out chirping of birds brought by the intruder, everything seemed to return to its original state: children laughed, the place was bustling with activity, and a gentle breeze carried moist, cool clouds. The people who created this miracle seemed to still be praying at the altar; the clamor spread, and the splendor remained on the wide road.

Unfortunately, the dream will eventually end, and the lingering echoes have already been silenced eight hundred years ago.

Only the gentle, broken light remains, a testament to their existence.

"Holy crap, it's... the Land of Gold!"

The illiterate girl, Guina, was speechless at this moment, except for the word "Holy crap".

It's no wonder she was so excited, since the children who grew up on this sea all grew up listening to the stories of the three legendary lands.

Now that I have seen the Golden City, which is on par with Lavrov and the Emerald City, it is naturally hard to control myself.

Leviathan stopped in front of a gilded altar and spat out the people on the ship.

Seeing the gold piled up throughout the city, Enel's eyes were completely occupied by the symbol of Pele.

Wrapped in his own entanglement, he struggled to move forward, opened his mouth, and bit into the gold brick. "It really is gold!"

Sakura stepped forward and pressed down on Enel, who was about to drown in the gold. "I know you have the blueprints for the Prophecy. I'll find a way to collect the gold. Don't even think about trying to get your hands on this place!"

"Why? Wouldn't it be better to use the gold left behind by those idiots?" Enel asked, puzzled. "As someone who possesses lightning abilities and knows the Proverbs, you should understand its power. Do you really think you can...?"

Boom!

The girl punched Enel on the head, interrupting him.

Leviathan and the others carrying drinks and food behind them also turned their attention to the two.

"Idiot! This is proof that someone else existed!"

A dark glint flashed in Sakura's sharp emerald eyes. "Those who don't respect history will one day be defeated by the forces of the past, understand?!"

"Humph!"

Enel bit his lip in a huff and turned his head away.

"alright."

Tiger stepped in to smooth things over, pulling Sakura away from Enel, "We came here to give him a welcome party, so relax and don't be so serious."

"Alright, you arrogant brat, don't make Sakura angry. I made you something delicious."

Kuina pushed the food cart over and placed a large plate of fried rice in front of Enel.

"What?! Who are you calling an egomaniac! You lifeless woman!"

Enel bared his shark teeth and roared at Kuina.

The fact that they couldn't suppress Muramasa's death aura for the time being hit a nerve with Kuina, and the two started arguing.

"Yeah, let's fight! Let's fight!"

Leviathan, always eager for a good show, transformed into a small night sparrow and fiddled with the two.

In the distance, Tiger placed two wooden wine glasses in front of Sakura and filled them with wine he had purchased from Skypiea.

"Why are you so angry with the newcomer? This isn't like you at all."

He raised his glass and clinked it against the glass in front of Sakura.

"Sigh, I was thinking about some things from the past, and I was a bit too hasty."

The girl raised her glass and drank deeply, her voice tinged with melancholy, "I came here thirteen years ago, aboard the Al Jackson."

"Gol D. Roger? The pirate crew you used to be in?"

Tiger pursed his lips and listened to her continue.

"It was such a joy to sail with them."

Sakura lowered her head and stared at the wine that was dispersing into the mist. "Back then, I was still very weak and always wanted to get stronger quickly so I could catch up with them."

But when I truly became powerful enough to influence the world's direction, my former companions were scattered to the four winds, leaving only faint traces on the vast ocean.

“No wonder!” Tiger exhaled deeply. “It seems this place holds great significance for you.”

"Just a fleeting thought, better than nothing."

Sakura held up her empty glass to Tiger, saying, "Anyway, I overreacted. I'm sorry."

"It's okay, it's not a bad thing."

Tiger laughed as he refilled the glass. "Sakura can be sentimental, angry, make mistakes, and apologize for them. This makes her seem more like a real person, which puts me at ease."

"Being your captain must be tough!" the girl said coquettishly, giving him a sidelong glance.

Tiger, who was drinking heartily, pushed a newly filled glass towards Enel and pointed at him, "Hahaha, what can you do when you're the captain?"

"I understand!" Sakura sighed softly.

With a wine glass in hand, Sakura approached Enel.

He had been arguing with Kuina and Leviathan, and had been fed quite a bit of food. His belly was so full that he lay on the ground.

"Drink up, today is your welcome banquet. And..."

Sakura placed the sake in front of Enel.

"I'm sorry." *2

Sakura was taken aback by the unanimous apologies. "Wait, what are you apologizing for?"

"I just want to apologize, is that not allowed?"

Enel snatched the wine glass from Sakura's hand and drank the wine in it in one gulp.

His pale skin immediately turned red, and he swayed and fell to the ground.

Tsundere, can't hold her liquor... what kind of romance anime heroine script is this girl?

Shaking her head helplessly, Sakura could only raise her glass to her companions behind her.

"Everyone, to welcome the newlyweds and to celebrate witnessing the legendary Golden Land—cheers!!!"

"Oh!" *3

Chapter 219 A sudden storm arises, and disaster strikes again.

"Sigh, so much gold..."