Morning.
Nami yawned as she stepped out of her room and saw Robin preparing breakfast.
"Morning."
"Morning, Nami."
Nami walked out into the courtyard, took a deep breath of the fresh air, and felt instantly refreshed.
A new day.
Her gaze wandered casually around—she looked at the tangerine tree in the yard, then glanced into the distance before turning back inside to wash up.
Hancock's room was still silent; she probably hadn't woken up yet.
Nami knocked on her door before heading to the kitchen.
"What's for breakfast?"
Cooking was something they usually took turns doing, and Hancock had been learning when she had the time.
"Something simple," Robin said, standing by the stove as she plated the food.
Then, she suddenly spoke up.
"You slept well last night."
Nami chuckled. "Not bad. The bed's pretty comfortable."
A luxury mattress was much better than the wooden plank beds she was used to.
The pillows and blankets were soft and light, making it feel like she was sleeping on clouds.
Everything about this home was lavish and comfortable—one of the reasons she had quickly adjusted to life here.
Robin, still facing away from her, was silent for a moment before saying:
"The Emperor came last night."
Nami, about to take the food out, froze in place, staring at Robin in shock.
"When?"
"At night… after you all were asleep. He came to my room."
"…"
It took Nami a long moment to recover. "And did he…?"
Robin simply replied, "Wasn't it just a matter of time?"
"…"
Robin turned to her, smiling. "It's nothing worth making a fuss over. I just mentioned it casually."
"Robin…"
"Hancock still isn't up? Go wake her up. I'll bring the food out."
With complicated feelings, Nami quietly left the kitchen.
Last night, the Emperor was in Robin's room… Robin, she…
Nami took a deep breath, lowered her gaze, and thought to herself—perhaps she would be next.
...............
The report from the Institute of Biological Sciences had arrived, stating that the production of Zoan-type Devil Fruits through cloning technology had already reached a thousand units.
These Devil Fruits had not undergone long-term testing and verification.
Under Makoto's orders, the only requirement was that they could immediately grant the user immense power.
As for any potential side effects—that was not something Makoto cared about.
A thousand Devil Fruits—this number was still too low.
Though the research institute had a fully advanced production process, making such rapid progress was already an impressive feat.
However, it was still far from Makoto's intended target.
Reviewing the report, Makoto contemplated the situation carefully before instructing the research staff, "Tell Kabuto that doubling the current production will be enough."
Meanwhile, the staff from the Institute of Mechanical Sciences also arrived with a report, stating that the Body Enhancement Pod was no longer effective for Hokage Tsunade.
This news genuinely surprised Makoto—after all, even someone like Might Guy could still make use of the pod normally.
The researchers explained that Tsunade had been dissatisfied with the once-a-week usage schedule and had started forcing Tohnogawa to let her use the Body Enhancement Pod every two days.
At first, Tohnogawa assumed that since Tsunade was so obsessed with using it, he might as well let her learn a lesson the hard way.
Overuse would inevitably harm the body, and once she suffered an injury, she would be forced to behave more rationally.
However, what Tohnogawa hadn't anticipated was that he had severely underestimated Tsunade's physical resilience.
Even with only two days in between sessions, she was able to fully recover on her own.
Now, Tsunade had become entirely fixated on using the pod to further strengthen herself.
Yet, as the frequency of use increased, its effectiveness had gradually diminished.
After some serious thought, Makoto realized that he had overlooked an important fact—Tsunade was the greatest medical expert in the ninja world.
She was someone capable of creating a high-level medical ninjutsu like the Byakugo no Jutsu (Strength of a Hundred Technique).
When it came to healing and repairing her own body, she was far more advanced than anyone in their research teams.
For ordinary users, the Body Enhancement Pod required a long recovery period between uses due to the limitations of modern medical technology.
Both Makoto and Tohnogawa had assumed this would apply to Tsunade as well—only to completely overlook the fact that Tsunade possessed far superior medical abilities that allowed her to bypass such constraints.
Makoto immediately set off for the Institute of Mechanical Sciences, where both Tohnogawa and Hokage Tsunade were present, standing in front of a Body Enhancement Pod inside a research lab.
It had been some time since he last saw Tsunade, and her entire aura had undergone a drastic transformation.
The moment she saw Makoto, she didn't say a word and instead charged straight at him like a cannonball, her movements carrying a powerful gust of wind.
The sudden attack caused everyone present to turn pale with shock.
However, just as Tsunade's fist came within ten centimeters of Makoto's face, it came to an abrupt halt, unable to advance even a fraction further.
Tsunade gritted her teeth, staring at the man right in front of her.
Despite how much stronger she had become, she still couldn't even touch him.
Her gaze was filled with frustration and unwillingness, which made Makoto smirk.
"Still this hot-tempered, huh?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Tsunade suddenly found her body betraying her.
With a heavy thud, her knees buckled, and she fell to the ground, forced into a kneeling position with her head bowing toward Makoto.
Her eyes flickered with disbelief.
Was there still such a vast gap between them...?
Makoto, however, paid no further attention to the kneeling Tsunade and instead turned to Tohnogawa.
"Your Majesty, this…" Tohnogawa wiped the sweat from her forehead.
He had no idea where Tsunade had found the audacity to try and strike at the emperor.
Makoto merely waved his hand dismissively before shifting his gaze to the massive Body Enhancement Pod in the room.
"How long will the next iteration take?"
Tohnogawa pondered for a moment before replying, "Even with further iterations, the enhancements would mostly be refinements in minor details. Tsunade-sama's physical capabilities have already reached a bottleneck. Relying solely on the Body Enhancement Pod will likely not be enough for her to break through."
Makoto glanced at the still-kneeling Tsunade before shifting his focus back to the enormous enhancement pod, lost in thought.
Then, he stepped closer to Tsunade, crouched down, and looked at her with a faint smile.
"So," he said lightly, "do you really think the current you is capable of standing against me?"
Tsunade let out a cold snort, then chuckled.
"I just wanted to test my current level. I haven't had a suitable opponent in a long time. What's wrong? Don't tell me His Majesty lacks even this much tolerance?"
She had truly undergone a complete transformation.
Compared to her past self, her strength had increased by several levels.
Initially, during her training, the Tsunade of this world could still serve as a sparring partner.
But over time, even this world's Tsunade was no longer a match for her—unable to take even two moves.
Makoto raised an eyebrow slightly at her words, then turned to Samui and ordered, "Go summon Guy to the First Training Ground."
Samui had just turned to leave when Makoto called out again, "Actually, forget it. Summon all the 'Crown' members who aren't currently on a mission."
Ten Minutes Later – First Training Ground
Even Tohnogawa, unable to suppress his curiosity, had requested to come along.
The Ten Crown Guards—except for Hakumen, who was away on a mission, and Kabuto, who was preoccupied with research—had all arrived.
"Your Majesty."
The gathered members greeted Makoto respectfully, then exchanged brief greetings with Tohnogawa.
"Oh? Minister Tohno is here too."
Mei couldn't help but ask Shisui, "Why did His Majesty summon us here?"
Once everyone was assembled, Makoto finally spoke. "I called you all here to observe a sparring match."
A spar? Between who?
The group was puzzled, until Makoto directly stated, "Guy, have a few rounds with Tsunade."
"Tsunade-sama?"
Guy was visibly surprised and turned his head to look at Tsunade, who was standing beside Makoto.
Makoto continued, "During the battle, there's no need to hold back. You may use the Eight Gates and Sage Mode freely. Even if one of you ends up killing the other, I can bring you back. If you both feel that the outcome is clear, you may stop at any time."
These rules only deepened the confusion among the onlookers, especially Guy.
He couldn't quite grasp what His Majesty was aiming for.
Tsunade merely cast a calm glance at Makoto.
She had no objections to this fight—on the contrary, she was eager to test herself.
She, too, wanted to know exactly where her strength stood.
The crowd instinctively stepped back, making space for the two fighters.
Out of respect, Guy bowed toward Tsunade. "Tsunade-sama."
Even though his ranking within the Ten Crown Guards was higher than Tsunade's, she had been a renowned figure long before he was even a child.
Tsunade had no hostility toward Guy.
She simply said, "Don't hold back. Go all out."
Go all out…
Guy felt a bit helpless at the request, but he could only nod in response.
The members of the Ten Crown Guards couldn't help but look forward to this battle.
Mei curiously asked, "Who do you think will win?"
Shisui chuckled. "If Guy truly goes all out, I can't imagine him losing."
Mei was reminded of what Shisui had said earlier—that if Guy used his full power, the remaining nine members of the Ten Crown Guards together wouldn't stand a chance against him.
During that battle at the Shinigami's interdimensional exchange, warriors like Kakashi and Shisui had already displayed terrifying strength.
Just how strong was Guy at his peak?
Guy and Tsunade faced off for a moment before he took his battle stance.
Tsunade made the first move.
In an instant, she flashed forward, closing the distance between them at a speed that surprised the onlookers.
Boom!
Guy barely dodged her punch by a hair's breadth, but the ground wasn't as lucky.
Under Tsunade's fist, the earth split open with countless terrifying cracks and ravines, as if she had nearly punched straight through the planet.
Rumble!
The crumbling ground spread outward at an alarming speed—yet in the blink of an eye, Makoto glanced over, and the devastated terrain restored itself within a second, as if time had reversed and nothing had happened.
Seeing this, Tsunade hesitated no longer and lunged at Guy again.
Shisui remarked in astonishment, "Tsunade-sama's strength… it's increased dramatically since last time."
Kakashi nodded. "Both her speed and power have undergone a qualitative leap compared to when we fought the Shinigami."
At that moment, Tohnogawa enthusiastically chimed in, promoting his research, "That's because Tsunade-sama has been using our enhanced Body Forging Chambers! She's grown this much in such a short time thanks to them. If any of you are interested, you're welcome to try them out!"
Kakashi remained indifferent. "Not interested. I only believe in the power I gain through my own hard work."
Shisui, however, was puzzled. "I've tried the Body Forging Chamber once, but I didn't think it was that effective. Has it been upgraded?"
Makoto explained, "No, it's because she can recover from the post-Body Forging Chamber fatigue much faster. She's been using it once every two days—that's why she's achieved this result. In terms of pure physical attributes, she has likely surpassed Guy."
In the training ground, Tsunade and Guy exchanged several blows before both of them entered Sage Mode.
The scale of their battle grew even more intense.
If not for Makoto continuously restoring the terrain, the land would have been torn apart countless times by now.
Guy finally realized that the Tsunade before him was no longer the same as before.
Without hesitation, he decided to unleash his true power.
"Sixth Gate—Gate of View! Demonic Manifestation!"
Boom!
A surging wave of energy erupted from his body.
Guy's black hair stood on end, his skin flushed red with bulging veins, and his eyes gleamed with an intense white energy.
Blue chakra flames surrounded him, while an additional layer of radiant white light coated the flames like a divine aura.
Everyone had witnessed this state of Guy before, and all of them held their breath, watching the battle unfold.
Tohnogawa was inwardly distressed—he realized that his eyes could no longer keep up with their speed.
He could only vaguely make out two dark figures darting across the battlefield.
This was a pure clash of physical might—no flashy ninjutsu, just raw, brutal combat.
Every punch landed with force, every strike drawing blood.
Guy unleashed a punch, sending forth a massive white shockwave.
The energy burned the air as it traveled, carving a deep circular crater into the ground below.
Tsunade saw the power behind his attack and grinned.
In a flash, she closed the distance and threw another devastating punch.
Faced with Tsunade's attack, Guy, in his transformed state, remained just as confident and countered with a punch of his own.
Boom!
Like a true deity, Guy clashed with Tsunade for just a brief moment—only to be sent flying backward.
His body crashed into the ground, embedding deeply into the earth.
He quickly got up in a disheveled state, blood continuously dripping from the corner of his mouth.
The Sixth Gate, the Sixth Sage Mark… and I still couldn't withstand Tsunade-sama's punch…?
Guy was shaken to his core, and the spectators, who had been watching the battle intently, were equally astonished.
"So strong… Tsunade-sama," Guy couldn't help but exclaim.
However, Tsunade responded, "Didn't I tell you not to hold back?"
Guy grinned. "Then you'd better be careful."
At that moment, his entire aura underwent a drastic transformation.
The sharp, overwhelming energy from his body abruptly vanished—the blue chakra flames, the white aura—all of it disappeared in an instant.
The only thing that remained was his eyes, glowing with pure white energy, and his body, with veins bulging from the intense strain.
"Seventh Gate—Gate of Wonder—"
"God-Slaying Form!"
Boom!
A violent surge of energy erupted from Guy's body, forcing the onlookers to instinctively take a step back.
Swish!
In the blink of an eye, Guy's figure vanished and instantly reappeared right in front of Tsunade.
He didn't make any unnecessary movements—just stood there, frozen for a brief half-second.
Tsunade's heart pounded in alarm.
She immediately swung her fist with full force, hammering down on the man before her.
Bang!
Her devastating punch landed squarely on Guy's clenched fist, but the moment of impact sent a shock through her entire being—it felt as if she had struck an unimaginably solid, unyielding force.
The sheer impact made her right arm go numb in an instant.
Once again, the ground beneath them cracked apart with massive fissures.
However, this time, it wasn't from Tsunade's attack—she had been pounded straight into the earth by Guy's punch.
The force was akin to a celestial body crashing into the planet, yet before the energy could fully spread, the battlefield swiftly regenerated itself.
Sizzle—
White steam rose from Guy's body as he slowly returned to his normal state.
The battle was over.
After the ground had fully restored itself, Tsunade lay there for a long time, dazed.
That punch just now—it was a power beyond her comprehension.
Might Guy… was someone far stronger than her, by an immeasurable margin.
Then what about Makoto?
The others slowly recovered from the shock of the battle.
"Tsunade-sama, is she alright?"
Makoto replied, "Don't worry, she won't die."
Tsunade soon got back on her feet and walked over.
Aside from her tattered clothing, her injuries were healing at an incredible speed.
Guy hesitated before speaking. "Tsunade-sama, you…"
Tsunade exhaled slowly. "That was impressive. If there's time, I'd like to spar with you again in the future."
Guy immediately straightened up. "Yes, ma'am!"
Makoto then spoke at a measured pace. "Tsunade's strength—among all of you—now ranks in the top five."
And with her extraordinary physical recovery, aside from Shisui, the others might truly struggle to deal with her.
Tsunade's expression remained calm.
Only the top five?
Her gaze swept over Kakashi, Shisui, and the others.
Anko, who had been silent the whole time, had a flicker of emotion in her eyes.
Makoto's statement about the top five likely meant she had been pushed out of the ranking.
But she was never particularly obsessed with power, so she didn't dwell on it.
"You all need to keep working hard as well," Makoto gave the others a brief lecture before dismissing them.
At this moment, Tsunade didn't feel much joy.
Her strength had increased significantly, but the gap between her and her goal was still vast.
Moreover, the Body-Refinement Pod was now practically useless to her.
Moving forward, further improving her strength would be exponentially more difficult.
Seeing her expression, Makoto asked, "What's wrong? Still want to get stronger?"
Tsunade replied calmly, "Of course."
Makoto spoke leisurely, "I can continue to grant you power."
"..."
Tsunade recalled the last time he had said something similar.
Back then, she hadn't met his expectations, yet he hadn't punished her afterward.
Her eyes flickered for a long moment before she finally asked, "How?"
Makoto chuckled. "Tell me, who do you think came up with the concept for the Body-Refinement Pod in the first place?"
Tsunade couldn't help but feel suspicious.
This guy, being so generous… What is he really planning?
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