After tasting the intoxicating flavor of the Devil Fruit, Kaito looked up at Kalifa and asked,
"Kalifa, how do you feel?"
Kalifa took a moment to sense it, then with a flicker of thought, nine fluffy golden tails emerged from beneath her skirt.
In addition to the sudden appearance of her nine tails, her pupils turned golden, a soft pink eyeshadow shimmered at the corners of her eyes, her chin became more pointed, and a pair of adorable fox ears on either side of her cheeks twitched slightly.
This was the semi-beast transformation of the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit. In this state, Kalifa looked even more breathtakingly beautiful.
An irresistible, enchanting aura radiated from her, wrapping her in a faintly glowing pink charm.
Kalifa spun around in place, then turned to Kaito and gave him a smile—cool and elegant, yet laced with a trace of seduction—that made Kaito's eyes light up.
He reached for the cup that had held orange juice earlier, wanting to moisten his dry throat, only to find it completely empty.
Setting the cup aside, Kaito turned his full attention to admiring the glamorous transformation of his little secretary and praised,
"Kalifa, you look absolutely stunning right now. This fruit suits you perfectly!"
Kalifa didn't reply immediately. She walked gracefully over to Kaito and sat directly on his lap.
She extended a slender finger and gently tapped his chin, her voice teasing and soft enough to make anyone's heart itch.
"Boss, are you saying I wasn't beautiful before?"
How could Kaito let his secretary tease him like that? He pulled Kalifa into his arms and gazed into her eyes as he replied,
"You've always been my most beautiful secretary."
"Only a secretary?"
"And also…"
Kaito lowered his head and kissed Kalifa on her red lips. She didn't dodge at all, simply closing her eyes and responding in her own way.
No one knew how long they kissed before parting. Kalifa stared deeply into Kaito's dark purple Rinnegan eyes.
Though she had become intimately familiar with those eyes long ago, every time she looked into them, she still felt herself falling deeper, unable to escape.
Those eyes radiated endless mystery. In today's seas, they had become a symbol of absolute power.
And their owner was her boss.
Thinking back on everything she had experienced with Kaito, Kalifa's lips curled into a soft and radiant smile.
If she had never met him, perhaps she'd still be a disposable tool of the World Government, performing some dirty mission in the shadows.
But now, she was living in the sunlight, surrounded by kind and loving people, showered in her boss's affection. Even now, it all still felt like a dream to her.
Thinking this, Kalifa rested one of her fluffy fox ears against Kaito's chest, listening to his strong, steady heartbeat, and closed her eyes in contentment.
Kaito looked down at Kalifa nestled in his arms. In those Rinnegan eyes—eyes that had seen the deaths of countless enemies—a rare softness flickered.
He had many women at his side, but Kalifa was the one who had been with him the longest. She had become an irreplaceable part of his life.
A line from Earth suddenly surfaced in Kaito's mind:
"Companionship is the longest confession of love."
He gently brushed aside a strand of her golden hair, thinking that this quiet Kalifa was even more beautiful than moments before.
Sensing his movement, Kalifa placed both hands on his chest and pushed herself up. A golden light flashed in her eyes.
Poof!
A puff of smoke rose from Kaito's embrace, carrying Kalifa's unique fragrance.
As the smoke cleared, the Kalifa who had been in his arms had transformed into the appearance of Gion. Kaito blinked in mild surprise.
He asked in confusion,
"Kalifa, what are you doing?"
"Gion" smiled sweetly at him and said,
"Boss, do you like it when I turn into Gion-san?"
Kalifa thought Kaito would be pleased with her use of the fruit's power, but instead, he shook his head and frowned.
"No. You're you. I only want to see your real self right now."
"Gion" paused for a moment, then felt her heart swell with sweetness. She never doubted Kaito's feelings for Gion—it was simply that, at least right now, she alone filled his eyes.
Poof!
Kalifa changed back. This time, her eyes held a tenderness that could not be dispelled.
Kaito didn't say another word. He simply leaned in and kissed her again.
Everything else went unsaid.
...
Ain and Yamato were walking toward Kaito's office. Yamato pouted as she complained,
"Sensei came back last night and went straight to bed! He didn't even tell me!"
Ain chuckled and said,
"Kaito must've been exhausted. Cut him some slack."
"Hmph! I've gotten stronger lately. I have to make Sensei test me properly this time!"
The two chatted casually like this until they reached Kaito's office door.
Ain raised her hand to knock, but just then, a stifled sound came from inside, making her freeze mid-motion.
She recognized Kalifa's voice immediately and vaguely guessed what was happening inside the office.
Thinking of the scene within, a flush crept up Ain's face, and a touch of resentment and frustration stirred in her chest.
But remembering Kalifa's relationship with Kaito—and having mentally prepared for such things already—those fleeting feelings quickly melted away.
Yamato, standing beside her, also heard the sound from Kaito's office, but had no idea what it meant. She stared curiously at the frozen Ain and asked,
"Ain, what are you doing?"
Snapped back to reality by Yamato's voice, Ain shook her head awkwardly and said,
"N-Nothing! Kaito must be doing special training right now. Let's not disturb him. We'll come back later."
With that, Ain grabbed Yamato's arm and quickly dragged her away before the girl could impulsively barge into the office.
As they walked, Yamato—completely confused—kept pestering her.
"Ain, what's special training? I thought I heard Kalifa just now?"
"...That kind of special training requires a partner. Kalifa just happens to be highly compatible with Kaito, so she's perfect for it."
"That amazing?! Then I want to try it with Sensei too!"
"No! You absolutely must not mention this to your Sensei!"
"Huh? Why not?"
"Don't ask. It's for your own good!"
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