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

Chapter 62 Konoha, I'm back!

Konoha Year 63, outside Konoha Village.

Jiraiya stared in astonishment at the girl in front of him, speechless.

At this moment, Sakura was wearing a light pink cherry blossom yukata, wooden clogs, and had a tall figure and flowing hair.

Aside from her still-unfortunate bust size, at only twelve years old, she was already a graceful young woman.

"Sakura-chan, what did Tsunade feed you? We haven't seen each other for months!"

"A nutrient that promotes physical growth and development!"

Sakura, taking advantage of Jiraiya's complete ignorance of pharmacology, casually fooled him.

"But it seems like it hasn't fully developed yet~"

Jiraiya first looked at Sakura's 1.6-meter height, then at the still regrettable part, and sighed softly.

Without the magnanimity to unite people's hearts, one cannot gain Jiraiya's favor!

"I'm doing this for the convenience of combat, you understand?!"

"Or are you saying, teacher, you want to die?"

Sakura, whose trigger point was precisely hit, smiled kindly.

She formed a hand seal with one hand, and emerald chakra formed the shape of a scalpel at her fingertips.

"Ahem, well, let's go back quickly. You must be very homesick after being away from the village for so long!"

Jiraiya skillfully changed the subject, taking a step forward.

He stomped on the ground repeatedly, generating a recoil force that propelled him forward, and he vanished in a flash.

If CP's agents could see this scene, they would be surprised to find that Jiraiya was using one of the Six Powers: Shave.

"Ugh, really!"

Sakura sighed, then leaped into the air in a few steps, using the power of the Heat-Heat Fruit to create ice that then melted and evaporated.

This caused a large amount of steam to gather on her shoes, and Sakura instantly transformed into a jet-powered princess, soaring freely into the sky.

Before long, they overtook Jiraiya, and the two headed towards Konoha Village one after the other.

Meanwhile, at the Konoha Village Ninja Academy.

Iruka stood on the platform holding the documents.

"The graduation exam will now begin. Those whose names are called, come to the classroom next door!"

The students sitting below all looked expectant, but among the crowd was a girl with beige hair, who looked around anxiously.

"Graduation exams are about to start, why isn't Sakura-chan back yet!"

Ino clenched her fists and placed them in front of her chest.

"The first one is Uchiha Sasuke!"

Iruka's call had already begun, making Ino increasingly impatient.

Behind her, Shikamaru patted her on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, Sakura won't miss this opportunity. Didn't she promise you?"

Shikamaru's words of comfort made Ino take a deep breath and listen intently as each examinee's name passed by, until...

"Next up, Sakura Haruno!"

Iruka flipped up the list and called out a name that surprised even himself.

Wait, isn't that child not in the village? Why would the Hokage arrange for her to take the graduation exam?

"teacher...."

Ino, who was still waiting outside the classroom, was about to go in to explain, but just then...

A kunai, burning with chakra flames, was thrown from an extremely far distance, instantly piercing through a table in the examination room and landing in the middle of the ground.

call out!

Suddenly, a burst of intense light erupted, and the pink yukata fluttered without wind, echoing the soft, flowing hair. Surrounded by the light, the girl gently opened her emerald eyes, instantly stunning everyone present!

"Yo, Ino, I'm back!"

Through the classroom door, Sakura smiled at Ino.

"Sakura-chan!"

Ino covered her mouth with both hands, a bright light flashing in her blue eyes.

Great, we finally arrived in time.

It's been so long since I've seen Sakura. She's grown so tall and beautiful. I wonder how much hardship she's endured all these years...

Click!

Umino Iruka slammed the door shut, shattering the girl's longing outside.

"We'll settle the cost of the damaged public property with you later!"

"And welcome back, Sakura!"

Iruka glanced at Sakura and gave her a warm smile. Despite not having seen her for four years, there was no awkwardness in their conversation.

“Teacher Iruka..…”

"Then the exam begins."

"Iruka-sensei, you deserve to never have a girlfriend!"

Under Sakura's resentful gaze, Iruka announced the graduation test content for the Shadow Clone Technique.

"Alright, the clone technique, is that it!"

Sakura formed a Ren seal with her hands, and the chakra rings on her body surged up.

The intense heat from the boiling chakra even caused several Chunin instructors in the examination hall to feel a stinging and numbness on their skin.

"Wait, Sakura, what are you trying to do!"

Iruka's eyebrows twitched as he suddenly recalled their first encounter during the entrance exam.

That was a truly painful memory, but... it's been six years already?

No, now is not the time to reminisce about that!

"wait...."

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Thud! Thud! Thud...

The entire classroom instantly swelled up, with the doors and windows filled with pink shadow clones.

Inside the classroom, Iruka was forced to sit on the blackboard by a group of people, his face covered in chalk dust.

"Enough...you've passed!"

Upon hearing Iruka's words, Sakura leisurely released her ninjutsu.

Bang!

All the shadow clones exploded together, and smoke filled the entire classroom.

The three examiners, who had been pinned against the wall, instantly lost their balance and crashed to the classroom floor.

As with the entrance exams of previous years, the examiners stood up with annoyance, looking at the sly-looking girl in front of them.

"Take your headband and get out!"

Iruka pointed forcefully at the door, and the others also ticked "pass" on Sakura's report card.

After all, these are their students, and they have perfectly met the requirements of the assessment.

As for the minor flaws in the process... I can only say that a genius's little whims will be tolerated anywhere.

"Hey!"

Sticking out her tongue, Sakura went forward, took a ninja headband, tied it around her forehead as a headband, and then ran out of the classroom.

"Sakura!"

When Ino saw Sakura come out, she immediately rushed over and buried herself happily in Sakura's arms.

"Alright, Ino, I need to go report to the Hokage. I'll take you to South Street for something delicious tonight!"

Sakura supported Ino with both hands to help her stand steadily, while her own stomach rumbled.

"Pfft... Hahaha," Ino laughed as she looked at her. "It was clearly you who wanted to eat it."

"Don't leave after school, wait for me to pick you up!"

Sakura patted Ino, leaving a cherry blossom-shaped mark on her.

Then, there was another soft whistling sound as spacetime shattered, and Sakura was engulfed in a flash of light.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office.

Jiraiya, casually sprawled on the sofa, flipped through his new book, while Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a large puff of smoke, intending to choke his wayward disciple to death right there.

Suddenly, a ray of light appeared, and Sakura's figure flashed into view.

"came back?"

Looking at the girl in front of him, Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe and smiled with great satisfaction.

Where leaves dance in the air, fire burns eternally. The flames will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout.

The tender buds of the leaves have finally grown up.

"Sakura's here, old man, I'll be going now."

Jiraiya closed the book, stood up, and prepared to leave.

"Jiraiya-sensei, when did you send out your manuscript? Can I borrow it to take a look?"

Sakura, whose attention was drawn, snatched the book from Jiraiya's hand and started reading it herself.

"Hey, this was sent to me by the publisher. If you want to see it, go buy it for me!"

Jiraiya was furious and tried to snatch the book back, but he couldn't catch the agile Sakura Haruno no no no.

"You're so stingy! It won't hurt to let me take a look!"

Watching the master and apprentice bickering in his office, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally died.

Tobirama-sensei, I have failed you.

The new generation of Konoha has gone astray!!!

Sakura, of course, had no idea what Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking; she only felt that his withered, lifeless state was perfect for reporting.

He briefly explained his four years of training away from home to him, then received a medical ninja identification certificate from Hiruzen Sarutobi, and left the office satisfied.

As the sun set, a gentle breeze carried the unique, lively atmosphere of Konoha's streets, casually drifting past Sakura.

The girl took a deep breath of the scent of home, and stood on the telephone pole overlooking the entire village, murmuring softly:

"Konoha, I'm back!"

Chapter 63 Naruto: Are you ready? I'm about to start something big! (Please read on!)

A gentle breeze swept across the ninja academy's training ground, stirring up dust that settled on the head of a blond boy.

In front of him, children who had passed the exam were whining to their parents, seeking their approval.

The shadow cast by the setting sun enveloped him, dividing him from the vibrant world in two.

"That child is..."

"Oh, it's him! I heard he was the only one who failed today!"

"Hmph, serves him right! My kid told me he used to have his eye on that Sannin's disciple."