As everyone stared in shock at the change in Arima's eyes, what happened next left them even more astonished.
Before their eyes, Arima's once gray-tinted hair turned completely snow white, lengthening rapidly until it brushed the ground.
At the same time, a pair of horns slowly emerged from his forehead, and six magatama marks appeared upon his chest.
With a single thought, Arima's clothes shifted into the white robe of the Otsutsuki clan. A black staff materialized in his hand, and nine Truth-Seeking Orbs floated behind him.
Everyone was struck speechless by the transformation.
Yuna toddled forward on her short legs, reaching curiously toward one of the black orbs.
Seeing this, Arima instantly dispelled his form and scooped the mischievous girl into his arms.
Pinching her tiny nose gently, he said, "Those are Truth-Seeking Orbs. Anything that touches them turns to dust! Don't ever do that again, alright?"
But Yuna, perched comfortably in his embrace, was too fascinated by the horns on his forehead to listen.
Arima looked helplessly at Tsunade.
Tsunade chuckled. "That brat's been spending too much time with Kushina. She's picked up that fiery spirit of hers!"
Kushina immediately shot back, "And what's wrong with that? The world's full of bad people! What if someone tries to bully Yuna, huh?"
Arima and Tsunade both nodded instinctively, then realized it at the same time and exchanged amused smiles.
Sitting proudly on her father's shoulders, Yuna poked curiously at his horns. "Father, they're so soft! Can I bite one?"
Arima could only laugh bitterly. The horns couldn't be retracted anyway. "Yuna, they're just like fingers. Nothing special about them."
But that did nothing to curb her curiosity. "Then will I grow horns too? Will I be able to transform like Father one day?"
Her brother, Arata, perked up instantly, this was exactly what he'd been wondering about himself.
Arima hesitated for a moment. Technically, it was possible.
But bloodline evolution was never that easy. He had only reached this level after a life-and-death battle and transcending the limits of his own existence.
Finally, he answered truthfully, "It's possible, but very difficult. I reached the Six Paths level only after overcoming death itself.
But you both carry my bloodline. If you train your Haki and Chakra diligently, your blood will strengthen and awaken further."
Yuna's eyes sparkled. "Then I'll train hard and grow horns too! Father looked so cool just now! When I grow up, I'll marry you!"
Her innocent declaration caught everyone off guard. Kushina's face turned crimson in an instant. "I… I'll go check on Grandma in the kitchen!" she stammered, fleeing in a blur.
Arima watched her retreat, unsure whether to laugh or sigh. He held Yuna closer, pinching her chubby cheeks. "You can't do that, sweetheart. Your father already has your mother."
"Really can't?" she asked pitifully.
Arima shook his head with mock sternness. "Nope, absolutely not."
She tilted her head, scheming. "Then can I play with Father tonight?"
Arima glanced over at Tsunade. "I'll go check on Mother too!" she said quickly and hurried off.
Arima chuckled. "You brat. You're too clever for your own good."
Yuna giggled and planted a kiss on his cheek. "Then that means you agreed! Yay!"
She went back to playing with his horns, occasionally giving them a playful nibble.
Arima didn't have the heart to stop her. Watching her laugh so happily, he simply let her be.
Then he turned to his son. "I'm heading to Impel Down in a few days. Arata, is there any Devil Fruit you'd like me to find for you?"
Arata fell silent, clearly torn.
Arima smiled gently. "No need to rush the decision. But remember this, son, Devil Fruits are just tools.
True strength comes from within. …Alright, enough serious talk. I'll take you both on an adventure soon. Where do you want to go first?"
Yuna immediately forgot everything else. "I want to go to Bubble Island!"
"Bubble Island?" Arima blinked, then realized she meant the Sabaody Archipelago.
"And you, Arata?" he asked.
"I want to see Wano Country," the boy said earnestly. "Mother said it's the place on the seas that feels most like home."
Arima smiled warmly. "Then that's settled. We'll visit both soon."
Turning to Natsuka, he said, "Go tell everyone, the Konoha Senju is setting sail again!"
Natsuka darted off toward the kitchen to deliver the news.
Robin, who had been quietly observing, asked, "Captain, what about the World Government? How do you plan to deal with them?"
Arima replied, "Robin, I already have two Road Poneglyphs marking the path to Laugh Tale, along with several stones that record the true history of 800 years ago.
This voyage, we'll reach the end, and uncover the truth of the lost century. Will you help me?"
Robin looked into his eyes and nodded before she even realized it.
Arima smiled. "I know the World Government still frightens you. But believe in me, and in Konoha."
Robin felt a wave of warmth flood her heart. She smiled brightly. "Captain, we're family… aren't we?"
Arima nodded. "Yes. We're a family. And I'll protect my family, no matter what."
It was both a promise to her and a vow to himself.
That day, the entire Sky Island buzzed with excitement. After nearly ten years suspended in the clouds, the Konoha Senju was finally ready to sail again.
Before countless watching eyes, Arima led his family aboard. After circling Sky Island and Green Bit one last time, the grand ship vanished into the White Sea below.
They had no worries about leaving, Tsunade and Arima had long since secured the island's safety.
And besides, the resurrection of the Fifth Emperor, Arima, was deterrent enough to keep anyone from causing trouble.
This time, the Konoha Senju's crew included not only their old comrades, but also Tsunade's assistant Violet, Dressrosa's second princess and wielder of the Glare-Glare Fruit.
The sisters Sugar and Monet had joined as well.
Over the years, Kushina had mastered navigation, and she was the first to rush excitedly into the control room when the voyage began anew.
Leaning out the window, she called down to the deck, "Hey, Arima! Where are we heading first?"
Arima thought for a moment, then raised his head and called back, "First stop, Foosha Village! Then we'll visit Crocus and Laboon, and from there, enter the Grand Line!"
"Laboon? What's that?" Kushina asked curiously.
Thinking of that adorable whale, Arima laughed. "Laboon's a giant whale who lives by Reverse Mountain!"
Perched on his shoulders, Yuna cheered, "Yay! We're going to see Laboon the whale!"
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