After experiencing the intoxicating power of the Devil Fruit, Chiga looked up at Kalifa and asked,
"Kalifa, how do you feel?"
Kalifa paused for a mont. With a thought, nine fluffy golden tails unfurled from beneath her skirt.
Along with the sudden ergence of those tails, her pupils turned gold, pink eyeshadow appeared at the corners of her eyes, her chin sharpened subtly, and a pair of adorable fox ears twitched atop her head.
This was the half-beast form of the Mythical Zoan: Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit. In this state, Kalifa's beauty beca almost ethereal.
A faintly seductive aura radiated from her, casting a soft pink hue around her.
She twirled once in place, then flashed Chiga a smile — calm yet laced with a teasing allure — and his eyes lit up in response.
He picked up his cup of orange juice for a sip to wet his dry throat, only to find it empty. Setting it aside, Chiga focused all his attention on admiring his transford secretary.
"Kalifa," he said, "you look absolutely stunning. This fruit suits you perfectly."
Kalifa didn't reply imdiately. She stepped lightly toward him and sat directly on his lap. Lifting a slender finger to his chin, she asked playfully,
"Boss, was I not beautiful before?"
Chiga chuckled. How could he let her tease him like this?
He wrapped his arms around her and looked her in the eyes.
"You've always been the most beautiful woman by my side."
"Just a secretary?" she whispered.
"And—"
Chiga leaned down and kissed her lips. Kalifa didn't resist. Her eyes closed naturally as she responded with quiet passion.
No one knew how much ti passed before they parted again. Kalifa gazed deeply into Chiga's eyes — the deep purple Rinnegan.
Even after seeing those eyes countless tis, she never tired of them. Every glance stirred sothing in her, as though she were caught in a mysterious spell.
Those eyes, once tools of destruction, now symbolized absolute power across the seas.
And their wielder… was her boss.
Thinking of everything they had experienced together, Kalifa's lips curled into a soft, contented smile.
If she had never t him, she might still be a disposable tool under the World Governnt — just another cipher, doing unspeakable things in the shadows.
Now, she basked in sunlight. Surrounded by kind companions. Cherished by soone she respected.
Even now, it all felt like a dream.
She lowered one of her fluffy fox ears against Chiga's chest, listening to his heartbeat, and closed her eyes with a peaceful sigh.
Chiga looked down at her nestled in his arms. A rare softness flickered in the depths of his Rinnegan — eyes that had seen and ended countless lives.
He had many trusted won by his side, but Kalifa had been there the longest. She was irreplaceable.
A saying he once heard on Earth ca to mind:
"Companionship is the longest confession."
He gently ran his fingers through her golden hair. In monts like these, she seed even more radiant.
Noticing his touch, Kalifa placed her hands on his chest and slowly sat upright. A glint of mischief danced in her golden eyes.
Boom!
A puff of smoke — scented with her unique fragrance — erupted from Chiga's embrace.
When the smoke cleared, Kalifa had transford into Gion.
Chiga blinked, surprised.
"…Kalifa, what are you doing?"
The disguised Kalifa — now appearing as Gion — smiled teasingly.
"Boss, do you like better as Sister Gion?"
She'd expected Chiga to be impressed. Instead, he shook his head with a frown.
"No. You are you. Right now, I only want to see your real self."
Kalifa froze for a mont. Then, her heart swelled with warmth.
She never doubted Chiga's feelings for Gion — but in this mont, she knew his eyes were only for her.
Boom!
She returned to her true form. Her gaze now carried an unshakable tenderness as she leaned in to kiss Chiga again.
This ti, no words were needed.
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anwhile, Ain and Yamato were on their way to Chiga's office.
Yamato pouted and grumbled, "Master ca back last night and went straight to rest. He didn't even say anything to !"
Ain smiled. "He was probably exhausted. Cut him so slack."
"Hmph! I've gotten stronger lately. This ti, I'll make Master test seriously!"
They chatted casually as they reached the office door.
Just as Ain raised her hand to knock, a muffled sound ca from inside — one she recognized imdiately. She froze.
It was Kalifa's voice.
She didn't need to guess what was happening.
A blush crept up Ain's face, mixed with a trace of jealousy and frustration. But she quickly suppressed those feelings. After all, Kalifa had been with Chiga longer than anyone. She had accepted this long ago.
The bitterness passed in a blink.
Beside her, Yamato had also heard the noise but didn't understand it. She tilted her head and asked,
"Sister Ain, what's wrong?"
Snapping out of her thoughts, Ain shook her head quickly.
"Ah—nothing. Chiga is probably… doing so special training right now. Let's not bother him. We'll co back later!"
Without explaining further, she grabbed Yamato's hand and started walking away.
Yamato blinked in confusion as she was dragged along.
"Sister Ain, what kind of special training? And why did I hear Kalifa's voice?"
Ain coughed, flustered. "That kind of training… requires cooperation. Kalifa's compatibility with Chiga is very high. So she's perfect for it."
"Whoa, really?! Then I wanna try it with Master too!"
"Don't! You must not ntion this to him!"
"Huh? Why not?"
"Just trust . It's for your own good."
"???"
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