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In the palace of Medical Island Marian, sitting in the huge reception hall, Sakura looked at her little treasury. Happiness spread across her beautiful little face.
A week had passed since the Wano incident. Her disciple Tama, with the support of the increasingly young Shiki, had smoothly taken over Kurozumi's political legacy, becoming the new shogun of Wano. She studied swordsmanship with Shiki, the 'Emperor's Teacher', and lived a life of busy official duties every day.
Poor little thing, such a young age, already so old.
But at six, it's the age for not being able to sleep. Busy, busy is good.
On the other hand, after the Beasts and Big Mom Pirates were defeated, the remnants of their forces retreated to the Totto Land's sea area. The seas and islands left vacant in the middle section of the Grand Line were filled in by the forces of Sakura and Shiki.
As a result, within this short week, although still selecting elites according to strict standards, Sakura's pirate crew still saw an explosion in numbers. It was now a large fleet with a total of five thousand people.
The fleet becoming vast was certainly a good thing, but the ensuing personnel pressure became somewhat headache-inducing. Especially since Sakura's pirate crew had not had a very clearly defined distinction between officers and regular crew members.
But now, with the organization's ever-growing, to ensure it could operate with normal efficiency, it was time to make structural adjustments to the entire Higanbana Pirates.
So the result was… she gathered the highest combat power within the pirate crew to hold this meeting.
The Japanese-style reception hall stretched to the end in one view. The giant Japanese-style doors around it were painted with mountains, rivers, seas, and mythical tales.
Below, on the tatami covering the entire hall, sat the few people who could best represent the Higanbana Pirates.
Leviathan, Kuina, Tiger, Enel, Sato Sakura, Ace, Thormud, and of course, a representative of the winged tribe, as well as the captains of some other affiliated pirate crews.
"Sakura-chan, Sakura-chan!" The call of Katsuyu in her arms brought Sakura back to her senses.
Finding many eyes fixed on her, she coughed and then spoke to her many companions: "In short, the number of crew members has increased dramatically. You already know about the building of the new structure. Bring up any opinions or ideas here."
Everyone looked at each other, then focused their gazes on Fisher Tiger, wearing a black suit.
At this moment, the tall, red-skinned fish-man was exhausted, radiating an aura of 'unscrupulous boss oppressing, wife fooling around, daughter rebellious and in early love, living is so meaningless'.
"Well, Tiger, you go first." The girl's cheeks flushed a little.
During this time, while she had taken people to Wano for sightseeing, Tiger, who was responsible for the island's naval defense and ship entry and exit management, had definitely worked the hardest. So it was time to compensate him.
"Queen Otohime sent a message. Actually, Fish-Man Island is inclined to let some of their residents come here to settle. So I thought..." Tiger raised his hand and rubbed his tired eyes.
"Mm, no problem. That fits perfectly with my conception for the pirate crew's new organizational form."
Sakura, seated at the head, raised her hand and propped her chin. "So, from today on, we will establish the Higanbana Pirates' Third Squad. You will be the Squad Captain. Fish-men and mermaids' affairs will be entirely handled by you. But I don't want to see any ill-intentioned people sneak in!"
"Leave it to me!" Seeing Sakura agree, Tiger visibly perked up. The exhaustion on his body was also swept away.
With Tiger's agreement as a starting point, the subsequent agenda became relaxed.
Leviathan was appointed by Sakura as the First Squad Captain. The responsibility for ship entry and exit management was thrown back onto this lazy bird.
She was also to form the Administrative Department of the Higanbana Pirates and be responsible for the future management of the fleet within the pirate crew.
Kuina received the position of Second Squad Captain. The swordsmen and ronin who had recently joined the pirate crew were given to her for training and integration. She was mainly responsible for the security of the three islands.
"What about me? What about me?" Enel, who had long been impatient to have subordinates to re-expose his divine majesty, eagerly raised his hand.
"You?" Sakura didn't speak. Instead, Kuina, beside her, spoke sarcastically. "Haven't you been hitting it off with those winged tribe sisters lately? How about becoming the diplomatic chief of the Higanbana Pirates, a socialite famous across the seas?"
"Hey! You damn gloomy woman! What did you say!" Enel squawked in dissatisfaction, electricity crackling around him.
As a mature Chuunibyo patient, the title 'socialite', a remnant of the last era, was absolutely unacceptable!
"Hmph, you want to fight, you arrogant bastard? Perfect, I'll try out my new blade on you!" Kuina showed a bloodthirsty smile, drawing her new sword from her waist...
Their spirits, like lions and tigers, roared and intertwined in the void, colliding.
"Alright, you two. Calm down!" Sakura's eyes half-closed. An intimidating spirit surged upward. Her formless, tolerant Conqueror's Haki smoothed over the dispute between the two, just as Roger had done on the Oro Jackson back in the day, fully displaying the bearing of a king.
"Enel, you will be the Fourth Squad Captain. Matters concerning the winged tribe and the Sky Realm are entrusted to you. Remember, I absolutely forbid you from conducting Ark Maxim experiments up there! If the Sky Island is damaged, I'll train you every time I see you from now on!!!"
After instructing Enel, Sakura turned her gaze to the face identical to her own. "So, Sato Sakura, what about you?"
The giant, expressionless girl, who had always been clinging to Sakura's side sensing her mother's presence, raised her head and tilted it in confusion. "I'll do whatever Mother says!"
"Good. Then we'll establish the Sixth Squad. All the giant combat power within the pirate crew will be under your management!" Seeing Leviathan take the initiative to share her worries, Sakura happily gave her the management of the newly added giant crew members.
As an old mother, Sakura's heart was truly broken, always trying to get this always somewhat reclusive child to go out and interact with people.
"Um... Captain Sakura!"
Hearing that the giants were to be assigned to Sato Sakura, the most steady, meticulous captain of the Galleila paused, organized his words, and raised his hand.
It wasn't that he was greedy for power, clinging to the few people in his hands, but his companions in the Corps had sailed together for nearly a hundred years. Now to be torn apart in one morning, how could his heart not ache?
"Don't worry. It's not what you think."
Sakura's Observation Haki swept over, understanding the true thoughts in the heart of this Galleila captain. She spoke, "From today on, we will establish the Seventh Squad. You, Thormud, will be responsible for managing all the shipwrights in the pirate crew. People with shipbuilding skills and knowledge will be prioritized under your squad!"
Not yet understanding what task Sakura had given him, his attention was completely focused on the fact that his comrades in the Galleila would not be dispersed. Thormud patted his chest and assured, "I will definitely not disappoint your expectations!"
"Alright. The meeting on the reorganization of the pirate crew's structure ends here!" Sakura stood up in her captain's coat, stepping on the small table before her. "To celebrate our pirate crew's transformation, let's have a party!!!"
"Ooh!!!" x n