Delusion (1)

At the entrance of Sakura Snow Ice City, Sakura and Sasuke sat perched on stone posts by the street, sipping the latest jasmine cherry blossom tea while watching two driver Sakuras hurl insults at each other.

Sakura had noticed that this inner world operated without currency. All one had to do was walk into a shop, state their needs, and the Sakura working there would hand it over—no charge.

But if money wasn't necessary, why did they still need to work?

This was something Sakura and Sasuke simply couldn't wrap their heads around.

When they asked about it, the worker Sakura gave them a strange look and replied matter-of-factly, "It's the rules."

"Hey, you looking for a fight?!"

One of the driver Sakuras finally lost her temper and swung a punch, sending the other sprawling onto the ground!

But the downed driver Sakura wasn't one to back down. She quickly scrambled to her feet, and the two began brawling right then and there on the street.

The driver Sakuras were putting on a masterclass in road rage.

"Uh… no way."

"Am I really that hot-headed?"

Sakura watched the fight unfold, suddenly questioning herself.

Sasuke shot a silent glance at the girl beside him but chose not to comment.

He hadn't seen firsthand how she had taken down the Two-Tails or faced the Raikage head-on…

But he had seen her punch Orochimaru into the air.

That raw, bone-crushing violence seemed to lurk just beneath her seemingly normal exterior.

As the driver Sakuras brawled in the street, several bystander Sakuras gathered around, and some even took out their phones to call the police.

In less than three minutes, a police car pulled up.

And as expected, two police officer Sakuras stepped out, dressed in full uniform.

"This is too much…"

Sakura bit her straw, feeling utterly speechless at the sight of the heroic officer Sakuras.

"Pfft!"

But what happened next left both Sakura and Sasuke completely stunned.

The driver Sakura who threw the first punch literally sent the other's head flying—

Holy crap!

Holy crap!

It flew off!

And yet, not a single drop of blood spilled from the neck. The severed skin was pale and smooth, like a doll's.

Even more disturbing, the headless body of the driver Sakura didn't collapse. Instead, it kept fighting like nothing had happened!

The pink-haired head traced a graceful arc through the air before landing squarely in the arms of one of the police officer Sakuras.

And the most shocking part? None of the Sakuras present seemed even remotely fazed by the sight of a head getting knocked off.

No shock. No fear. No panic.

"Haha!"

"You're done for now!"

"Get ready to spend some time in the slammer!"

The severed head in the police officer Sakura's arms wore a smug grin.

"Stop right there!"

"You've violated Article 9527 of the 'Super Sakura No-Harm Act'! Put your hands on your head and kneel down, or I'll shoot!"

The other police officer Sakura immediately drew her gun and aimed it at the culprit.

"Damn it!"

"She started it!"

"It's her fault!"

The accused driver Sakura kicked the still-flailing headless body and glared furiously at the officer pointing a gun at her.

"Hands on your head, now!"

Clearly, the police officer Sakura had no interest in arguing and issued another warning.

"Damn it!"

"This is so unfair!"

"I won't take this lying down!"

Seething with frustration, the driver Sakura glanced around before sprinting toward an office building. To Sakura and Sasuke's utter disbelief, she grabbed the entire twenty-story structure and lifted it off the ground as if it were a toy block.

Wait, what?! How are you this strong?! This is my inner world!

Since when am I this strong?!

The building had no foundation beneath it—just a flat slab—yet she hoisted it effortlessly.

Inside, countless office worker Sakuras screamed in terror. Some even jumped out of the windows, landing on the ground below!

At a glance, Sakura spotted office worker Sakuras, janitor Sakuras, security guard Sakuras, secretary Sakuras, and even boss Sakuras…

"Ah… I'm dead."

One secretary Sakura plummeted from the top floor and landed right in front of Sakura. The moment she hit the ground, her face twisted into a cartoonish "X" shape, and a tiny white spirit floated out of her mouth.

Sakura and Sasuke fell silent.

Sasuke gave her a strange look, as if to say, Who knew your inner world was this… lively?

Sakura opened her mouth to explain but found no words.

She decided to stay silent.

Meanwhile, the driver Sakura's antics had clearly pushed the police officer Sakuras past their limit.

Without hesitation, one of them fired her gun.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Three shots rang out, hitting the driver Sakura squarely.

But once again, Sakura and Sasuke were left speechless.

Wait… hold up. She just lifted a twenty-story building, and you're telling me that thing in your hand is a water gun?!

Are you kidding me?!

A water gun?! And why were you so serious about making the "bang" sound effects yourself?!

How ridiculous can this get?!

Are you trying to be cute or something?!

—Real World—

"Earth Style: Earth Dragon Bullet!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands moved in a blur as he formed hand seals. A massive dragon's head erupted from the ground beneath him, unleashing a barrage of mud bullets at Inner Sakura!

But he wasn't done yet. Forming another rapid set of seals, he called out—

"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"

A roaring torrent of flames burst forth, merging with the mud bullets as they surged toward Tsunade and Inner Sakura!

Both women reacted instantly, each leaping back to evade the attack.

The combined assault split the battlefield, a wall of fire forming between Inner Sakura and Tsunade.

While Inner Sakura's gaze remained wild and arrogant, Tsunade's expression grew slightly tense.

Troublesome…

With just two moves, he had already pinpointed her weakness.

Such keen observation and rapid response… should she be impressed that Inner Sakura was a product of Yin Release?

"Old man, you're really going all out with these combo jutsu. Aren't you worried about hurting your super handsome and mighty disciple?" Inner Sakura lazily picked her ear with her pinky, casting Hiruzen a sidelong glance.

It seemed she'd need to be even more careful moving forward…

Hiruzen adjusted his Hokage hat and replied, "Are you referring to yourself as the super handsome and mighty disciple?"

"That's right! It's me!"

"I'm the most handsome in the world!"

Inner Sakura struck a triumphant pose, hands on her hips, while Tsunade's eye twitched.

Damn it. She really is a lunatic.

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