Yeah, that's a no. This has been going on forever—he asks for advice, but he doesn't listen to the answer if he doesn't like it. But it's nice of you to try.
Because it's every.single.thread. That's why.
If you have that many other tattoos, you know that blowouts happen. There's not a single thing you can do about it. The end.
It it is hot or has yellow/green liquid coming out of it, it may be infected. We are not doctors. Go see one. (I've had an infected tattoo due to a reaction to a particular color ink, and I had to get a shot of antibiotics.)
I understand that, DUDE. (I'm a woman, by the way.) Tribal is very deliberate and designed a certain way. That isn't going to look "tribal." It's going to look like you have a mop head or a malformed centipede on your arm. But hey, you do you, boo.
Please talk to a competent artist. Anyone who suggested a giant solid black arrow makes me question their ability. It's going to look even worse if you just cover it up with some ugly shit. Do not rush into anything.