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

The more Fisher Tiger sensed the frustration in Neptune's words, the heavier his guilt became.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, Your Highness, I have wronged your wishes."

"I will leave Mermaid Island in a while, so as not to bring disaster to my hometown."

The crimson merman raised his head, his eyes filled with a kind of determination.

"Tiger, you don't have to..."

Princess Otohime's words were interrupted when Sakura tugged at her clothes.

"Not only him, but I'll be leaving soon too!"

Sakura helped Otohime sit up, and the three young princes behind her peeked out, curiously examining the young pirate girl in front of them.

"However, before I leave, I have some things to remind you to avoid causing a greater tragedy."

The girl's aura became more profound, carrying a certain indescribable historical charm.

The other three straightened their posture and assumed a listening stance.

"The inability of Mermaid Island's voice to reach the outside world is not a problem with the mermaids themselves, but also with humans!"

"Some kind of malice has always been preventing you from speaking out! Because the mermaid princess from eight hundred years ago stood on the opposite side of the world today during a great war that is still ongoing!"

Neptune froze, his face turning ashen, and he uttered a name in a trembling voice: "You mean, Joy Boy?!"

“Yes,” Sakura sighed softly. “So under the current world government system dominated by the Dragonkin, Queen Otohime’s long-cherished wish cannot be fulfilled, and may even bring danger.”

"how so!"

The ocean current brought a bit of a cold wind, which made Otohime's expression quite gloomy, and her arm that was holding Sakura fell limply to her side.

“Otohime.…”

Noticing his wife's dejection, Neptune also lowered his eyes, and much of his hair and beard fell down.

But the daughter in his arms seemed to sense their disappointment and started crying, prompting Neptune to comfort her repeatedly, which eased much of his depressed thoughts.

"Neptune, just so you know, I won't give up!"

Princess Oto floated to Neptune's side, raised her hand and gently stroked her daughter's hair. The will burning in her eyes was so pure, without a trace of selfishness.

Reconciliation with humanity is essential for future generations to live freely under the sun.

So no matter how difficult the road ahead may be, she will not give up.

"Yes, I support you!"

The elderly couple smiled at each other, and a harmonious atmosphere quietly grew between them.

Have you made up your mind?

Sakura pondered for a moment, then sensed through her Observation Haki that Otohime's heart had become more gentle and resolute, and would no longer be swayed by external things.

"Of course, I'm not the kind of person who gives up easily, but thank you for reminding me, Sakura!"

Otohime reached out and stroked Sakura's face, finding the girl in front of her utterly lovable.

If I could adopt her as my daughter, she would definitely become a very good sister to Shirahoshi!

"Communication between the two races is destined to be a long process. Don't try to solve all the problems in a short time. Occasionally, trust your successors and train them to take over your cause!"

Sakura made a funny face and joked with the princes floating in the air. The little mermaids were startled by the sudden ferocity of the girl in front of them, their eyes filled with tears, and they hid themselves tightly behind their mother.

"You mean..."

As if an electric current was stimulating her entire body, Otohime trembled and suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment.

"Yes, a school, a place that teaches merfolk children about the complexities of humanity, and where they learn knowledge and martial arts!"

At this moment, illuminated by the lights of the Dragon Palace, Sakura, as described by the people of Fish-Man Island to be the future, is so radiant, her pure and innocent charm captivating all who see her.

"Only when you have a peaceful heart, are willing to communicate and understand after recognizing the diversity of humankind, and have the military power to protect yourself, will you have taken the first step toward your goal, Princess Otohime."

A light shone in Otohime's eyes, and her hand holding Sakura trembled. In her Observation Haki, Sakura's excitement was like a volcanic eruption.

Just now, she finally found a practical path that can benefit the people and allow her to realize her ideals.

At this moment, Otohime was absolutely in love with the girl in front of her, wishing she could take her home and raise her, keeping her by her side every day and emptying her mind of all her whimsical ideas.

—Family, there's a wild pink-haired girl here who wants to come home with me.

"Be my daughter!"

Sakura:? ? ?

Why do you want to take me as your daughter again? Are you perhaps the legendary Yi Hu Zi?

Chapter 85 Solitary Travel and Old Friends

After staying in the Dragon Palace for a while, Sakura and Tiger knew it was time to say goodbye to the Neptunes.

Because the number of government agents who have recently infiltrated Mermaid Island is increasing, if the two are exposed, it could bring disaster to the island.

At the Mermaid Island immigration pier, Sakura stands on a speedboat, saying goodbye to Tiger.

"See you on the high seas, Uncle Tiger. Enough with the sentimental talk. See you on the high seas!"

The farewells of those who head towards the sea are always so simple and clear; as long as there is still a breath left in each other, the vast sea will eventually allow them to meet again.

"Oh, after I settle my fellow fish-men who have been enslaved in the Fishman Street, I will soon set sail."

"Don't get caught by the World Government. And see you on the high seas!"

Fisher Tiger smiled and raised his hands, waving at Sakura.

The ship, shrouded in a coating, slowly sailed out of the dock, and Sakura saw this incredible island of miracles in its entirety for the first time.

The sight and hearing color enveloped everything, wanting to etch this scene deep into the heart, but suddenly touched another gentle will.

Sakura looked up and saw the Queen sitting in the newly opened school on Mermaid Island, silently waving goodbye to her.

"How wonderful! I wonder how many more such encounters await me on the high seas."

Sakura gave the other person a fist bump and a thumbs-up, then turned and hoisted the speedboat's sails.

'Let's set sail!'

Oh~

'Hahaha, System, you rascal!'

The coated ship sailed into the deep sea, heading towards Sakura's first destination on her journey around the world—the North Sea.

.

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The sky over Beihai was clear, but a white line streaked across the sea.

Because beneath the surface of the sea, the small boat built by Dan, the best shipwright on Mermaid Island, is sailing at an extremely high speed.

This speedboat, named Leviathan by Sakura, is entirely made from the broken roots of the Sun Tree Eve, and its most distinctive feature is that it possesses the living characteristics of the Sun Tree!

When combined with the small coating device installed on the vessel, the coating can be applied without the need for a technician.

In this way, it is easy to dive or float during a voyage.

"I wonder how many points it would cost to bring a ship like this back..."

Sakura, leaning back in a beach chair on the speedboat, flipped through the mermaid karate records she had obtained from Ryugu Palace.

With his other hand, he accessed the ship's propulsion system, using the power of the Heat-Heat Fruit to convert heat energy into mechanical energy, propelling the ship forward.

[Host requirement detected, item valuation in progress....]

[Announcement: It will cost 800 achievement points to bring this ship along!]

[Also, achievement "Liberator" completed, achievement points: 600]

Current achievement points balance: 600

'Huh, wait a minute? System, you bastard, you stole my points?'

Please do not slander this machine; this machine has never stolen the host's achievement points!

'What happened to my remaining 400 achievement points?'

[Start scene replay!]

A faint light appeared before Sakura's eyes, and the image froze on the night she fought Satan, when she shouted, "System, activate Celestial Phenomenon!"

[Explanation: The cost of using the Celestial Phenomenon is 100 achievement points per minute. The host used it for a total of 4 minutes and 11 seconds. After rounding down, 410 achievement points will be deducted.]

'Hey, so I should thank you, right?'

【You are welcome.】

Just as Sakura and the system were arguing, a large ship suddenly appeared at the end of the sea.

【tell....】

"Ok, I know!"

Sakura's Observation Haki suddenly expanded, instantly extending several kilometers, capturing the ship far beyond her sight.

The distant view instantly became clear, and a ship sailing on the sea came into her view.

The most eye-catching feature is, of course, the pattern on the sail.

The design features a skull pattern, three scars around the left eye, and two intersecting blades behind it.

"Oh, an old friend has arrived!"

Sakura had one foot on the gunwale, looking quite spirited.

On the distant sea, a pirate ship named Red Voss sails.

Yasopp, the sniper of the Red-Haired Pirates, also sensed the speedboat and turned to shout playfully into the cabin, "Hey, Shanks, there's a young girl with pink hair driving a speedboat approaching underwater!"

Thump thump thump! Bang!

Hurried footsteps came from inside the cabin. The man, who was still a little hungover, was now completely sober, his face full of surprise.

"Oh~"

The members of the Red-Haired Pirates made sarcastic remarks.

"You guys are so noisy!"

Shanks, clenching his fists, turned around, baring his shark teeth, and roared at them.

However, this did not frighten his crew. The only serious man, Ben Beckman, asked for a solution: "So, what should we do?"

"Is there even a question? Move the boat closer!"

Shanks yelled at the helmsman, and the entire pirate ship began to turn, heading straight for the speedboat.

The two ships were getting closer and closer, and the distance between them was soon reduced to less than 100 meters. Then the underwater speedboat broke through the sea.

Carrying his famous sword Griffin, the man in the black cloak stood at the bow of the ship, looking down at the girl below.

"Hey! Former Pirate King crew member, Witch of Ohara, liberator of slaves—Ms. Haruno Sakura, would you like to become my right arm?"

Starting with zero frames, the man, his face beaming with a smug smile, ignored the gasps of the crew behind him and extended an invitation to her.

Upon hearing his words, Ben Beckman, who was standing by the ship's side, covered his forehead and took a few deep drags of his cigarette to relieve his headache.

"Sorry, Shanks, I hate being disturbed on my journey!"

Sakura, whose spirit was in no way inferior to hers, crossed her arms and declined the invitation.

"Really? That's a real shame..."

A flash of Observation Haki appeared in their pupils.

"But Sakura! I'm a pirate. Treasures will be stolen if left in front of a pirate!"

With that, Shanks drew his famous sword Griffin from his waist and leaped off the ship.

"You've become so arrogant after all these years! If you can do it, then give it a try!"

Heat swirled around her hands, and the Storm Sword materialized as Sakura leaped high from the speedboat.

boom--!