Leaving behind a 300 million Berry deposit, Seven put the other 3 billion Berries into the system warehouse.
Just a small part of the base of the golden pillar was worth 3.6 billion Berries; that original golden pillar... was worth at least several trillion.
From this perspective, that blockhead on the Teyvat continent didn't actually lose out, making Inazuma the second wealthiest nation in Teyvat in one fell swoop.
Of course, Seven didn't lose out either.
It was a divine weapon, musou isshin, after all. Although it was downgraded from a divine weapon to a Super Supreme Grade Blade due to the dimensions of the Pirate World, it was at least compensated with the Musou no Hitotachi.
Moreover, the remaining base of the golden pillar alone weighed over three thousand tons.
This money was enough for Seven to acquire Devil Fruits, which he could then convert into points to serve as nourishment for reaching the top as the world's strongest.
"Shipping King, do you have any rare items like famous swords here? Bring them all out."
Umit smiled and said, "Of course I do, brother. I haven't asked yet, how should I address you?"
"Barzeb Seven."
As soon as he finished speaking, Umit gasped. Good heavens, no wonder he felt a strange sense of familiarity; it turned out he was the former member of the Roger Pirates who had kidnapped the World Government's prisoners two years ago.
Then these gold coins... could it be... could it be... Umit's originally steady breathing suddenly became erratic: the legendary great treasure, the ultimate dream on the sea—ONE PIECE!!!
"What's wrong?" Seven's smile was playful.
"Want to capture me?"
Seven really wouldn't mind snatching back the gold coins he just sold, and while he was at it, engage in a pirate's favorite activities like robbery or double-crossing.
If he didn't need someone to help him collect Devil Fruits, Seven would definitely have emptied the Shipping King's coffers.
After a brief internal struggle, Umit said with a forced smile, "How could I? For a man like you, I wouldn't have the guts."
"Brother, please wait a moment. I'll personally go and bring the items over."
While Umit was away, Seven first submitted two Zoan Devil Fruits to the system for sale.
"Sell the rat-rat fruit for 1,200 points?"
"Sell the Fly-Fly Fruit for 1,000 points?"
After a moment's thought, Seven chose to list these two trash Devil Fruits on the trading platform for consignment.
[rat-rat fruit: 3,000 points. Exclusive for the Holy Body of Civil Engineering and Mojin Xiaowei. Seller's message: Whose excavator technology is the best? The rat-rat fruit is the king of the underground.]
[Fly-Fly Fruit: 5,000 points. A must-have Devil Fruit for home travel and revenge. Seller's message: If you love them, give them the Fly-Fly Fruit.]
How should I put it? The system's purchase price was too low; the two Devil Fruits together were only 2,200 points, which completely went against the trading philosophy of the Pirate Merchant King.
It was better to package them and list them on the trading platform to try his luck. What if?
What if someone actually bought them?
Moreover, Seven believed that the Fly-Fly Fruit would definitely be more popular among platform users than the rat-rat fruit.
He understood the nature of transmigrators all too well.
Modern transmigrators are always saying things like: "You already have a path to death," "Of course, the whole family should be together," or "Those who anger me will surely have their entire clan exterminated."
Spending 5,000 points for revenge was a great deal.
Turning an enemy directly into a buzzing fly was much more satisfying than simple revenge.
That's why Seven priced the Fly-Fly Fruit at 5,000 points, even higher than the rat-rat fruit.
Avenging a grievance is worth this price!
A moment later, Umit returned, leading several bodyguards in black.
"Brother, these are the rare items I have for now. Take a look for the time being. If there are any good things in the future, I'll definitely contact you immediately."
Seven took a quick look; they were all unremarkable weapons.
As expected, he had been too optimistic.
He thought he might come across the Paramecia Sube Sube no Mi, or perhaps weapons like the twenty-one great grade blades or Skillful Grade Blades.
Seeing that Seven wasn't very interested, Umit picked up a catalog: "These are all top-quality goods, guaranteed to be pure and unopened."
"Look, this is a beauty who just arrived."
Following Umit's explanation, Seven's gaze fell on a photo of a blonde woman: Stella.
"It's actually her."
That old scoundrel Oda, who was criticized for not knowing how to depict love, had instead created one tragedy after another.
So-called pirate love is mostly tragic, including Stella before him and the destitute Gold Emperor, Gild Tesoro.
Gold on nine fingers, Nameless left for you.
He had the least money when he needed it most to buy her freedom, and when he finally had the most money after losing her, he needed it the least.
"I'll take her."
"No problem, I'll have someone..."
Seven waved his hand and interrupted: "No need for now, keep her in the cage."
Compared to a woman, what Seven valued was Tesoro's rise from a slave to the Gold Emperor who controlled the world's economy within 12 years, as well as the wealth he possessed.
With the Gold Emperor, wouldn't that correspond with the big-headed Vegapunk?
If he wanted to occupy Wano Country and then do what he wanted to do, it wasn't just a matter of words.
Wealth, supplies, and manpower were all indispensable.
However, at this time, Tesoro didn't have the awareness to become the Gold Emperor; he needed a push. Therefore, Seven didn't release Stella immediately.
If he didn't play the villain, someone else would.
"Alright then." Umit nodded in agreement, unable to help but complain internally: What a weirdo.
Since he had decided to win over Tesoro, Seven had to postpone his return to Foosha Village.
He would wait for two days. If those pig-like Celestial Dragons didn't show up, he would take Stella away then, and Tesoro would naturally follow.
After exchanging contact information with the Shipping King, Seven found a nearby hotel to stay in.
"I've already exchanged the gold for Berries and unexpectedly bought the Sube Sube no Mi. Once things here are settled, it'll be time to look for crew members."
Between the blue fatty Jinbe and Kuma, Seven decided to go to the South Blue to find Kuma first.
Mainly because it was too difficult on Jinbe's side; since Fish-Man Island often had pirates causing trouble, Jinbe would absolutely not join the crew if the crisis there wasn't resolved.
Even Straw Hat invited Jinbe several times, and Jinbe only finally joined after the crisis at Fish-Man Island was over.
As for Kuma, he was currently serving as a priest with Ginny in the Sorbet Kingdom in the South Blue, treating the sick.
Relatively speaking, it would be easier.
Any later, and Kuma would join the Self-Brave Army with Ginny, which would later become the Revolutionary Army.
At that point, he would have to poach from the Revolutionary Army.
It would naturally be best if he could invite Kuma to join early. Seven believed that his Talk-no-jutsu would surely be able to trick... invite the couple, Kuma and Ginny, onto the ship... In front of the street shops of the slave market, Stella sat quietly in an iron cage.
The explosive collar around her neck was cold, hard, and uncomfortable, but her face was radiant with a clean smile as she spoke softly to Tesoro through the iron bars.
Tesoro had just finished a job and took advantage of his break time to specifically come and talk to Stella, even though he had several more jobs to do next.
He... was afraid she would feel lonely.
A slave and a gambling drunkard, at this moment, were redeeming each other's souls.
"Stella, wait two more days. Once I've saved enough money, you'll be free."
"Thank you, Tesoro."
The two smiled at each other, seeing in each other's eyes a beautiful future that belonged to them: supporting each other and having children.
Tesoro's eyelids suddenly began to droop: "I'll come to see you again tomorrow morning."
"Mm, get some rest."
Tesoro turned and left reluctantly: Stella, I can't rest. Wait for me, I will definitely redeem your freedom as soon as possible.