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

Then, the outstretched, vine-like, crisscrossing support structure supported the island, gradually mitigating its downward momentum and finally bringing it to a stop before its tip touched the land of Punk Hazard.

The surrounding thunderclouds began to flow upwards along the island's structure, and after the charge was released, the internal moisture seeped into the soil, integrating the entire island into Punk Hazard's water cycle.

"Tsk tsk, what a crazy idea!"

Having witnessed Sakura's method of creating the two islands, Shiki exclaimed in amazement.

"Alright, from now on the ground floor will be a herb garden, and the upper floors will be residential areas!" Sakura clapped her hands and made the plan. "Oh, and by the way, can I have all the residents of Miracle Island too?"

"Otherwise what? I have no use for them!"

Shiki held the cigar between two fingers and exhaled a smoke ring.

"Haha, that's great! I'll buy you a drink!"

Sakura pointed to the palace above Miracle Island and, without any hesitation, took possession of Shiki's palace.

"Hmph, today I'm going to drink my way back what I've invested in this palace!"

With a wave of his hand, Shiki stepped into another battlefield without hesitation.

Then, this bold declaration became his last lucid memory after arriving in Punk Hazard.

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That night, inside the magnificent palace, in the lavishly decorated grand reception room, lay unconscious pirates lying haphazardly.

Shiki and his gorilla mother were huddled together, fast asleep.

Sakura sat alone on the top floor of the house, which was covered with neatly arranged bricks and tiles, gazing at the bright moon in the sky and drinking wine by herself.

What is Mother thinking?

A detached voice came from behind her, and a gigantic girl lay sprawled in a room completely disproportionate to her size, staring at her with eyes that were identical to Sakura's.

"Thinking of my home, thinking of your grandparents."

Sakura swirled her wine glass, looked at her reflection, and couldn't help but laugh.

How would her parents react if they knew she had a daughter who was 20 meters tall?

"Then...can I go see them?"

Rie moved little by little, cautiously probing.

Like a cat that has wandered into an unfamiliar environment, she is confirming her territory in Sakura's heart.

"That's probably difficult; they don't exist in this world!"

Sakura's answer made the expressionless Risaku's eyes widen, and she reached out to hug her.

"I'm still here for my mother. I'll stay with her!"

"Uh...."

Sakura knew she had misunderstood, but she didn't know how to explain it to her.

In fact, this trip lasted for two whole years, and the days spent on the high seas, enjoying the freedom and adventure, were quite carefree.

But her parents, who are still alive at home, are like a lamp that will always light up Sakura's way home.

The forces on this side of the ocean have gotten on the right track, and now they need a period of dormancy and development.

I don't need to invest too much energy here; perhaps I should go back to the ninja world.

Sakura raised her hand and stroked Risaku's head. "It's getting late, you should go and get some rest!"

"Ok!"

Riyo crawled backward, exited the room, and then shrank back down the stairs.

Sakura withdrew her gaze and lightly tapped her palm in the air.

'System! Activate the shuttle function!'

[Notification: The special achievement "Emperor of the Sea" has been achieved, earning 1000 achievement points. Current achievement point balance: 1060.]

[The shuttle function has been activated; 10 achievement points have been deducted.]

"Hmm, why is it so much cheaper? Wait, Leviathan hasn't arrived yet..."

call out!

After the intense light flashed, the girl's figure and sobs dissolved into the moonlight.

Only the cold wind from high above remained, still howling.

End of volume remarks

Another volume has come to an end. I'm so happy.

The main purpose of this volume is to expand on the One Piece world. After all, besides the perspective depicted by Oda, countless characters are advancing their own stories in their own way.

Although my writing skills are meager, I still want to leave some of my own creations in this vast and complete world, which can also be regarded as a tribute to the pirates I have been following for so many years.

Then the next volume begins, where Sakura's days of running rampant in the ninja world will start.

The young master and the second son are about to embark on their respective overpowered journeys. Speaking of the two Devil Fruits, what kind of ability do you think would be best for the empty one? Let's gather your suggestions here.

Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has followed me this far and supported me all the way.

Love you all~ (pouting)

Chapter 242 The Shippuden Ninja Chronicle with Gale Force

Early spring, Konoha 67.

The lingering effects of winter have not yet faded, and abundant moisture has already arrived at the southern foothills of the Land of Fire from the ocean.

When the first large raindrop fell on Konoha's night market, warmth did not arrive as expected. Instead, a thick curtain of rain poured down, cold and sticky.

A tall young woman walked through the rain, wearing a white turtleneck top, a light pink coat, light blue hot pants, and black velvet tights that accentuated the graceful curves of her ankles and calves. She completed the look with heavy boots.

She doesn't need an umbrella; the falling rain will automatically avoid her.

The girl walked through the still bustling street and headed towards the izakaya (Japanese pub) at the end of the street, which was decorated with lanterns.

Pushing open the Japanese-style door, the bustling shop was filled with people and noise, the air thick with the aroma of tempura and fried tofu, and beer foam bubbling in the raised glasses.

The outdated interior design of the store is indeed not high-end or stylish, but it makes people feel exceptionally relaxed and at ease.

In a worn-out, slightly weathered izakaya partition, a fan creaked and shook its head. Under the dim yellow light, a white-haired man was eating heartily, while the television behind him was broadcasting the news of the Fifth Kazekage's ascension to the throne of Sunagakure in the Land of Wind.

"Kakashi-sensei, did you flee to Konoha?"

Sakura took off her shoes and stepped onto the tatami mat, then teasingly hung her coat on the hook of the partition.

"Don't even mention it, it's all because of that kid, Gale."

Kakashi gulped down a glass of beer, patted his chest, and swallowed his food. "That kid, he just said he was going to get married and dumped the mission on me, making me spend several days in Sunagakure eating cacti!"

"Haha, you certainly have a good life!"

Sakura smiled as she took her seat, then waved to the waiter, asking him to bring more food to the private room.

"Let's not talk about me anymore. Where's Sasuke?"

Kakashi put down his glass in a somber mood and changed the subject to them.

"I'm going to wash up after my cultivation. I should be here soon."

As Sakura spoke, the restaurant staff had already served all the dishes she ordered. The girl picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of tempura, and put it in her mouth.

"Time really flies, it's been two and a half years in the blink of an eye."

With his elbow resting on the table and his palm supporting his face, Kakashi's single eye held a look of reminiscence.

Since the Third Hokage's sacrifice, time seemed to speed up all at once. The Fifth Hokage's ascension, the turmoil in the ninja world, the growth of his disciples... made Kakashi even doubt whether he had already perished in the upheaval two and a half years ago.

"Yes, I know that. Kakashi-sensei is getting old and starting to feel sentimental, right?"

Sakura reached out with her chopsticks to pick up the tempura from the plate, but missed.

Kakashi snatched the last piece, gave her a wicked smile, and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Hmph (chewing)... One of my disciples has already become a Jonin (chewing)... How can I not get old? (chewing)"

Promotions always come unexpectedly.

Two years ago, a transfer order from the Fifth Hokage turned Sakura and Sasuke into special representatives of Konoha Village, and sent them to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning for a one-year rotation.

In Konoha, this is a promotion path that countless Chunin yearn for. The reason is simple: in peacetime, the only way to become a Jonin is through the border.

Afterwards, Tsunade went to great lengths to give Sakura a promotion on the front lines, even making her a Jonin while she was still at the border. Her headband and vest were delivered to the border by a slug.

But despite this blatant favoritism, no one dared to question it, because the last person who had thoughts of dealing with Sakura, Rasa, had now grown up to the point of being weaned.

Later, Sakura and Sasuke, who were on duty at the border for a year, returned to the village, just as Kakashi returned from his mission to Sunagakure. This led to the small gathering of the three of them today.

"childish!"

Sakura rolled her eyes at him, reached out and picked up her beer, downing it in one gulp.

At that moment, the door to the private room was opened again, and Sasuke, wearing a black Uchiha long robe and a light-colored kimono underneath, walked in.

His gaze swept over his teacher and classmates, finally settling on the stack of empty plates that was taller than both of them.

Sasuke frowned and asked in confusion, "Did you two flee to Konoha?"

Sakura and Kakashi exchanged a glance, then couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Sasuke, bewildered by the two men's laughter, also took off his shoes, sat down, called the waiter to clear away his plates, and ordered new dishes.

The three of them, master and apprentice, went to an izakaya (Japanese pub) in three separate groups and ate three meals, much to the dismay of the waiter who went back and forth to the private room three times.

Soon after, the food and drinks were ready, and the aroma of bonito rice balls and the bubbling oden whetted Sakura's appetite once again.

Amidst the crisp clinking sounds, Kakashi picked up his beer glass and took a sip, while Sasuke and Sakura scrambled for the takoyaki in the oden.

"Speaking of which, I received a letter from Jiraiya-sama. It seems Naruto is coming back soon!"

Staring at the wine, Kakashi, slightly drunk, let out a burp.

"Haha, what a coincidence!"

Sakura's chopsticks, which were holding a dumpling, stopped in mid-air, and her eyes lit up as she looked at Kakashi.

"Hmph, I hope that idiot trains properly, otherwise he'll be the weakest one in the team from now on!"

Sasuke, who was standing next to her, seized the opportunity and snatched the dumpling back from her. He licked it once under the girl's disgusted gaze, then put it back in the bowl and stirred it.

Tsk, what a dirty trick!

"Speaking of spiritual practice..."

Kakashi raised his arm, from which an invisible aura rippled. "Sakura, can you tell me the secret of that technique again?"

"Intimidation, killing intent, fighting spirit... Manipulating these invisible senses, turning willpower into weapons. Right?"

Before Sakura could speak, Sasuke uttered the key to domineering power.

This is something he has heard countless times over the past two and a half years, and now he knows it so well that he can recite it almost instinctively.

"You've memorized it so well, so why can't you master Armament Haki?"

Sakura, leaning on the table, fanned the flames, "Two and a half years is enough time. Even a monkey would have learned by now, right?"

Although she was joking, she knew that in the world of domineering cultivation, everyone had their own strengths and weaknesses in color.

In fact, as long as one specializes in one kind of domineering aura and masters it to the extreme, one is already qualified to become a powerful force, even in the ninja world where ninjutsu is unpredictable.

Only a few people can cultivate all three types of Haki to their fullest potential. Even if someone forcibly enhances their Haki, they will still have a specific focus in battle and will not be able to use it at will.

For example, Armament Haki, when imbued with anger, can increase its power, while Observation Haki requires maintaining composure. The two types of Haki are fundamentally in conflict in terms of their mindset when used.

The Uchiha clan are all madmen, so they should be good at Armament Haki. But Sasuke is just not normal, so it's not surprising that he is good at perception but not at Armament Haki.

"What do you mean by 'even a monkey should learn this'?"

Sasuke swallowed his food in one gulp, his face flushed, and he muttered that this was laying the foundation, that slow training was the only way to go far, and that meticulous refinement would make his Haki stronger, and so on.

For a moment, the izakaya was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.