Elbaf, the Royal Palace.
After waiting for three days and nights without any response from Iron Thunder, Seven pondered for a long time and decided to spend 50,000 points to purchase the Voice of All Things.
Voice of All Things,
As the name suggests, it allows one to hear the voices of all things, not limited to living creatures like Sea Kings, News Coos, fish, and so on.
It even includes objects like stones.
Those who possess the Voice of All Things ability are even rarer than those who awaken Conqueror's Haki.
It seems only six people possess it: Roger, Garp and his grandson, Rocks, and Oden and his son.
This wasn't an impulsive purchase by Seven, but a decision made after careful consideration—
Communicating with the current Iron Thunder, the Lantern Fish that swallowed the pure gold, and Zunesha at Zou... all of them would require the Voice of All Things.
Lightning Squirrel, do you think I'll have no other way...
...just because you won't speak?
[Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the Voice of All Things. Remaining available points: 106,266...]
Seven's ears suddenly buzzed incessantly, like countless sparrows chirping. Amidst the thousands of distracting noises, two voices were the clearest.
[Why hasn't your boss left yet?]
[He's taken a liking to you, just give in.]
[He's not even half my height; there's no way he can pick me up... Hey, is he looking at us?]
[Probably no—]
Seven snorted coldly. He had been waiting here for three days thinking of a strategy, and it turned out his two weapons had started chatting first.
[Keep going, you two.]
After a brief silence, Iron Thunder suddenly transformed into a giant squirrel over ten meters tall. It shook its fluffy fur before looking down.
[I won't go with you; you're too short.]
Damn it. Seven felt like he was being personally attacked. He took several deep breaths, barely restraining himself from giving the Lightning Squirrel a beating immediately.
[You electric rat, just you wait.]
Short, huh?
I'll go develop the Thunder God Form right now. I won't leave Elbaf until I can lift Iron Thunder.
After informing Mihawk of the situation and telling Fujitora to send Vergo to the Beasts Pirates as an undercover agent, Seven flickered onto the roof of the Iron Thunder Castle and sat cross-legged.
In the anime, Eneru's 200 Million Volts Amaru...
...involves turning the entire body into lightning and increasing the voltage to 200 million volts to enlarge the body, becoming a lightning giant resembling Takemikazuchi.
But the Thunder God Form Seven envisioned...
...was to use his fruit ability and the Lunarian Tribe's flames to fuse into a Perfect susanoo.
Not only would it be clad in armor with flaming wings on its back, but it would also be taller, larger, and stronger than the 200 Million Volts Amaru, making it no problem at all to lift the hammer of the thunder god, Iron Thunder.
Combined with Iron Thunder, the power would be even greater.
Rumble~ Rumble~
From that day on, thunder and lightning began to roar over the palace. Harald went from being unaccustomed at first to eventually finding it difficult to sleep without the accompaniment of thunder.
Because a cooperation had been reached with Seven...
...the Seven members of the First Division's Giant Warrior Pirates were released by Harald and reunited with Mihawk and the others.
After going hungry for two days, Golden Lion Shiki finally set aside his pride and went to Jabba's house to ask for a meal.
Seeing Golden Lion gorging himself, Jabba felt a faint sense of unease. The 300 million Berries Seven had given him as a token of respect didn't even seem enough for the food bill!
Dorry and the others were fine since their home was in Elbaf, but that girl Ginny... was far too big of an eater.
300 million Berries would definitely not be enough for the food.
Jabba: "..."
In fact, Jabba was very curious about what method Seven had used to be able to live off the Giant King so brazenly.
Judging by the current situation, Seven seemed prepared to sponge off the Giant King for a long time.
Jabba finally realized.
These crew members under Seven would be freeloading at his house until Seven finished his business.
Although they could spar with each other, and Ginny and Kuma could help Ripley treat her fatigue, the food costs would probably require him to dip into his secret savings.
Jabba wanted to cry but had no tears.
"My secret savings!"
...New World, Hachinosu Island.
Hanging up the den den mushi, Fujitora specifically called Shiliew to discuss how to proceed with sending Vergo as an undercover agent to the Beasts Pirates.
Hearing the story, Shiliew bit his cigar.
"Fujitora-san, I don't have much experience. But since Vergo has been an undercover agent twice, his experience must be rich. Why don't we let him improvise?"
Fujitora didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Improvise?"
What a way to put it; basically just letting him do whatever he wants. He wondered what the Captain was thinking... Fujitora understood that Hachinosu Island was currently most lacking in all kinds of talent; otherwise, they wouldn't be sending Vergo to the Beasts Pirates.
Although sending Vergo as an undercover agent was indeed quite interesting.
"Shiliew, will you be the one to notify Vergo?"
A flash of surprise crossed Shiliew's eyes. You really are something, Fujitora Issho; everyone has been fooled by your honest appearance.
"Fine, I'll head over now."
After all, Fujitora was a senior on the ship and a Great Swordsman. Before becoming a Great Swordsman himself, Shiliew felt he should maintain sufficient respect.
Knocking on Vergo's door, Shiliew sensed through Observation Haki that Vergo was startled inside.
Since the Captain told Vergo not to show his face too much a few days ago, the kid had clearly become much more haggard.
Vergo had dark circles under his eyes like a panda.
"Captain Shiliew."
"Let's talk inside."
Gently closing the door, Vergo's heart pounded incessantly, fearing that Shiliew might stab him in the back.
"The Captain has a major mission for you."
Hearing this, Vergo breathed a sigh of relief. "Captain, I guarantee I will complete the mission."
Shiliew nodded with satisfaction.
"Among the three of you, you've performed the best. The Captain thinks most highly of you, which is why he's entrusting you with this vital task."
"Complete the mission, and you'll be promoted to an officer immediately."
Vergo felt these words were strangely familiar. It seemed that before he came to the Morning Star Pirates as an undercover agent, Fleet Admiral Sengoku had made the same kind of empty promises to him.
No way, again!?
"As you know, we are currently in a critical period of development, and intelligence work must keep up. Therefore, you are specially appointed to go to the Beasts Pirates to go undercover."
After the words fell, Vergo stood frozen in place, and he even felt a little like laughing in his heart.
Am I really this outstanding?
First, I was valued by the Young Master and sent to the Marine as an undercover agent. In the Marine training camp, I was valued by Fleet Admiral Sengoku and sent to the Morning Star Pirates.
Now, I'm valued by Beelzebul and sent to the Beasts Pirates to gather intelligence?!
The Young Master... the Fleet Admiral... an Emperor of the Sea... all these big figures actually value me so much?
Well then, one person taking four salaries.
Looked at this way, I, Vergo, have lived to become a legend after all—Vergo, the legend of the undercover world?!
"What? Is there a problem?"
Vergo snapped out of it and quickly shook his head.
"Captain, I'm not very familiar with the Beasts Pirates. I was thinking about how to infiltrate Onigashima."
Shiliew silently gave him a thumbs up.
See, this is what you call professional.
He and Fujitora were just worrying about how to start the undercover plan, and Vergo was already thinking about how to infiltrate Onigashima.
It's a pity for such a talent; if only he were one of our own.
"Work hard; the future is yours."