Thanks to Mito's timely intervention, a storm brewing within the family quietly settled.
By now, the sun hung high overhead, and the scorching midday heat bore down on the streets.
At Arima's suggestion, everyone decided to head to a nearby tavern known for its local specialties.
A friendly waiter led them into a quiet private room, took their orders, and swiftly retreated.
Arima turned to Robin and asked, "That waiter mentioned a place called Green Bit. Do you know where that is?"
Robin nodded.
"It's an island located behind Dressrosa.
A few hundred years ago, it was connected to the main island by an iron bridge, but that bridge was severed long ago by a ferocious sea king.
Hardly anyone goes there anymore."
As always, Robin's vast knowledge of history and culture flowed effortlessly.
"There's also that legend about the 'fairies' of Dressrosa," Arima said with a knowing smile. "I bet it's related to that island. Let's take a look later, maybe we'll find something interesting."
With the afternoon still free, the group decided to make an excursion to Green Bit.
Before long, the waiter brought out their meals. Everyone, already starving, began eating heartily.
When they finished and were preparing to leave, a heated discussion from the tavern's main hall caught their attention.
A young man, his voice brimming with anger, exclaimed, "King Riku has gone too far! Killing innocent citizens in broad daylight, someone needs to rise up against him!"
His companion agreed, "Yeah! And that massive fire the other day, people say it was King Riku who started it! Hundreds died!"
Their words stirred the entire hall. One after another, the patrons began condemning the king's supposed crimes, shouting for his downfall.
Then, a single voice cut through the noise, low but powerful, commanding attention.
"Have you all forgotten King Riku's kindness? Without him, how do you think this country has survived in the New World, where pirates run rampant?"
Everyone turned toward the source. In the corner sat a tall, broad-shouldered gladiator. His back faced the crowd, a long sword resting beside him as he quietly drank his ale, ignoring their stares.
The young man who had started the argument sneered. "Kindness? Who cares about that? He was probably pretending to be virtuous while hiding his true face!"
The gladiator slammed his cup upside-down on the table, tossed down some coins, grabbed his sword, and stood.
"You must be one of his royal guards, huh?" the young man mocked. "Why else defend that tyrant?"
The gladiator slowly removed his helmet, turned to face him, and said coldly, "My name is Kyros, commander of King Riku's army. Do you still have questions?"
The man's arrogance vanished. He stammered incoherently, unable to look Kyros in the eye.
Kyros shook his head, disappointment shadowing his expression. Replacing his helmet, he left without another word.
Silence fell over the tavern. Whether out of shame or fear, the troublemakers quietly slipped away one by one.
On their way to Green Bit, Tsunade noticed Arima's expression grow serious.
"Arima," she asked, "did you notice something?"
Arima nodded. "That young man who started the argument, he's a small-time pirate under the Donquixote Family.
I think King Riku's caught in some kind of conspiracy. My guess is, the Donquixote Family plans to overthrow him soon."
"Huh? How can you tell?" Tsunade asked.
"My Wood Clone interrogated him just now," Arima replied, pointing to his left Sharingan. "Unfortunately, he was just a low-level pawn, didn't know much of value."
Kushina frowned. "Shouldn't we help King Riku then? That man, Kyros, said the king truly cares about his people."
Arima shook his head. "We can't act openly. If the public learns we're connected to King Riku, it might bring disaster to this country rather than help."
"Why's that?" several of them asked, puzzled.
Robin quickly caught on. "Because our captain's one of the Five Emperors now.
With that much power, and the wealth of twenty Celestial Dragon families under his command, his presence here could make people think he's after some hidden treasure."
"Exactly," Arima said. "And if we side with King Riku, the World Government might retaliate against him."
The group fell silent, disappointment hanging in the air, until Arima added with a faint smile, "I've heard the Mera Mera no Mi hasn't appeared on the seas for a long time. So… why not use Fire Release to fake it?"
At once, everyone's imagination lit up.
Mito chuckled. "Well then, this old lady can finally stretch her muscles a bit. I've been idle too long!"
"Good idea!" Tsunade grinned. "I can use Water Release, pretend it's the Cloud-Cloud Fruit!"
"I'll take Wind Release!" Kushina raised her hand eagerly. "I'm best at wind-style anyway, let's call it the Wind-Wind Fruit!"
"Brother-in-law, I'll use Water Release too!" Nawaki chimed in, not to be outdone.
"I'll team up with Kushina and use Fire Release!" Natsuka added enthusiastically.
"I'm already a Flower-Flower Fruit user," Robin said with a smile. "I can help gather intel and eavesdrop."
Finally, Nono spoke up softly, "I, I can heal people. That counts, right, big brother?"
Arima had initially planned to handle things alone. He hadn't expected his entire family to volunteer for action.
"Why is everyone so eager to fight?" he asked in surprise.
Kushina grinned. "You're one of the Five Emperors now. We've got to show the world we're worthy of your name!"
Arima looked around, everyone nodded, eyes gleaming with resolve.
"…Fine," he said at last. "I'll implant Kamui in your eyes. If you're ever in danger, focus your chakra there to activate it."
He turned to Robin. "You'll go with my Wood Clone. Stay safe, don't take unnecessary risks."
Robin's heart warmed. She nodded silently.
"Alright," Arima concluded. "We'll proceed as planned and adapt as needed."
And so, they split into three groups.
Naomi, stayed aboard the Konoha Senju with the two youngest children.
Arima paired with Nono.
His Wood Clone teamed up with Robin.
Meanwhile, Mito led Tsunade, Kushina, and the others.
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