One Piece: Honey Badger Speedruns the World

The deck of the Narwhal.

Bucky was sweating profusely as he held Captain John's treasure pointer, which looked like a glass armband, his eyes practically glued to it.

"It moved...it moved!!"

Bucky suddenly yelled, "Goss! Look! The pointer is tilting! It...it's pointing downwards!!"

Goss stepped forward and looked down.

The pointer, which had been rotating horizontally, was now slowly tilting downwards in a way that defied gravity, finally pointing firmly to the unfathomable blue sea.

"Is it right beneath this stretch of sea?"

Goss stood at the bow of the ship, looking down at the unfathomable blue sea.

His eyes were slightly closed, and his Observation Haki was compressed to an extreme degree. It was no longer spread out over a large area, but instead converged into an invisible thin line, like a sharp probe, piercing into the deep seabed.

zizi...

A faint electric current followed the domineering aura and disappeared into the water.

Thanks to the excellent conductivity of seawater, the range of his sensory network instantly expanded a hundredfold, spreading at an astonishing speed in the water.

Countless cacophony of sounds flooded my mind: the friction of ocean currents, the panicked movements of deep-sea fish, even the groans of seabed rocks under the weight of millions of tons of seawater…

Sudden.

In that pitch-black depths, a terrifying aura that sent chills down his spine entered his senses.

It was a human hidden in the seabed—a soul so powerful it was suffocating, yet so unstable, filled with madness and chaos.

living person?

Goss frowned sharply, a deep look of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Not right.

Captain John is long dead, and Moria dug up his body and turned it into a zombie. How could there still be such a strong living aura down there?

Could it be some kind of special creature guarding the treasure? Or... is someone else also eyeing this place, perhaps even lurking below all along?

Although that aura was chaotic like that of a madman, the oppressive feeling it exuded was truly terrifying. Even across the vast ocean, Goss could sense the terrifying power contained within the other party, a power that seemed capable of overturning the sea.

No matter who it is... we can't be scared off by the unknown. We have to go down and see for ourselves first, and then talk about it after we've had a go at it.

"Looks like we're almost there. Get ready..."

boom--!!!

Before the words were finished, a cannon shot shattered the silence.

A jet-black shell, accompanied by a whistling sound, landed precisely fifty meters to the side of the Narwhal, creating a huge splash.

Immediately afterwards, the G5 naval warship, which had been relentlessly pursuing the ship, used the tailwind to break through the waves at full speed and approached the Narwhal.

……

G5 warship.

A man wearing a plaid coat, sunglasses, and holding a green bamboo stick was standing at the front.

His aura was powerful and cold, like a lifelike robot.

Lieutenant General Vergo, base commander of G5 branch.

"Mr. Vergo!"

The colonel, sweating profusely, ran over to report: "That ship behind us... it's Snack's ship, a former Sweet Commander of the Big Mom Pirates! We're being attacked from both sides! Should we retreat?"

"Don't worry about what's behind you."

Vergo pushed up his sunglasses, a cold, murderous glint flashing beneath the lenses: "Snag didn't act immediately, so his target is probably not us. Hmph... In that case, let's finish this quickly."

His gaze swept across the sea and was fixed on the Narwhal.

To be precise, it was about identifying the unstable factor that might reveal his secret—Goss.

This guy knows things he shouldn't know. If he's allowed to escape alive, my identity as an undercover agent for Doflamingo's family will be exposed sooner or later...

Being able to defeat Smoker shows he has some skill, but in front of me, he's just a kid who's only just learned to throw a punch.

"Moonwalk".

Vergo didn't waste any words.

Bang!Bang!Bang!

He stepped on the air, his figure leaping across hundreds of meters of sea like a cannonball, landing heavily on the deck of the Narwhal with a chilling killing intent.

Thump! Wood chips fly everywhere.

Vergo slowly straightened up, gently tapping the ground with the bamboo stick in his hand.

"Oh my god!! Mr. Vergo has made his move!!"

The G5 marines on the distant warship erupted in cheers: "That arrogant pirate is dead meat! The base commander is going to crush them to dust!"

"Let them see the terror of G5! Lieutenant General Vergo!!"

On the deck, the air seemed to freeze instantly.

"G...G5, that monster Lieutenant General, Oni-take Vergo?!"

Bucky, who had been huddled in the corner, burst into tears and snot the moment he saw who it was, just like a lost child seeing his father.

He sprang to his feet, pointed at Goss, and puffed out his chest:

"Hey! Vice Admiral over there! I am one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Captain Buggy the Thousand-Ryo!!"

"That damned pirate not only attacked this Shichibukai, but he also kidnapped me! Quick! Kill him!"

Faced with this "ally's" plea for help.

Vergo didn't even turn his head, completely ignoring Bucky's presence.

Reiju, who was standing next to her, also closed the book in her hand, her eyes filled with solemnity.

Her body tensed instinctively.

This man... didn't have that exaggerated aura, but that terrifyingly calm and oppressive feeling... indicated he was a top-tier expert who had been through countless battles.

However, Goss, who was at the center of the storm, simply looked calmly at the man in front of him.

"Hand over the navy from your ship, rookie."

Vergo's voice was deep and arrogant: "Then, you can die."

Before he could finish speaking...

boom!

The deck beneath Vergo's feet exploded without warning.

He didn't need to gather any strength at all, and didn't even give Goss a chance to speak—there's no need for words when someone is about to become a corpse.

"Armament Haki Hardening! Demon Bamboo!!"

A dark shadow flashed by, and Vergo instantly closed in. The green bamboo in his hand transformed into black steel in an instant, accompanied by a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air, and cleaved down towards Goss's head!

This strike was swift, accurate, and ruthless, leaving no room for error, and was enough to instantly shatter a small warship.

However, faced with this deadly blow, Goss didn't even raise his hand, nor did he even blink.

Whoosh.

Just as the bamboo stick was about to touch the hair, Goss's head tilted slightly to the left by one centimeter.

Exactly one centimeter, no more, no less.

The black bamboo stick whizzed past Goss's nose and landed in empty air, the force of which ruffled his hair but did not harm him in the slightest.

"Um?"

Vergo's eyes narrowed, but his movements did not falter in the slightest. He swept his bamboo stick horizontally and kicked repeatedly with his leg whip, unleashing an attack like a storm.

"Oni Ranzhu!!"

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!

A jaw-dropping scene unfolded.

No matter how fast or how tricky Vergo's attacks were, Goss was like a ghost, always able to perfectly evade all attacks with minimal movements—turning to the side, ducking, or taking a half-step back.

With his hands in his pockets, Goss casually dodged the lieutenant general's fierce attacks while calmly assessing the situation in his mind: his Observation Haki predictions were very clear.

His muscle contractions, breathing rhythm, and even the point where his gaze landed all formed a preemptive image in my mind.

too slow.

"All you do is hide, you rat!!"

After missing all dozens of attacks in a row, Vergo felt extremely humiliated.

He roared, abandoning all technique, and covered his right leg with a high concentration of Armament Haki, kicking hard at Goss's chest! Since you can dodge quickly, I'll use an area-of-effect attack to force you to take the hit!

This time, Goss did not dodge.

He stopped, extended his right hand, his five fingers spread, and his palm was instantly stained with a layer of dark, deep luster.

boom! !

Vergo's whip-like leg, powerful enough to break steel, struck Goss's palm hard.

The sound of bones shattering that Vergo had anticipated did not occur.

On the contrary, he felt as if he had kicked a diamond with his bare foot! A piercing pain shot from the back of his foot straight to the top of his head!

"hiss……"

Vergo gasped, using the momentum to pull himself back sharply, his right leg trembling slightly as he landed. He stared in horror at Goss's unharmed hand: "How is this possible... your Armament Haki hardness..."

"Is this the hardness you're so proud of?"

Goss looked at his palm, his tone as flat as if he were commenting on a piece of inferior wood: "If this had happened four days ago, this kick might have shattered my bones."

But now... to be honest, it's a bit uncomfortable to hold.

"Arrogant brat!!"

He transformed into a black lightning bolt and charged towards Goss.

But in Goss's eyes, the lightning was still not fast enough.

"shave."

Goss's figure vanished instantly.

Vergo felt a blur before his eyes and lost his target.

Immediately afterwards, a cold voice rang in his ear: "Too slow."

boom!

Goss punched Vergo in the back.

Even with Armament Haki protecting him, Vergo still felt his internal organs trembling, and he was knocked forward by the attack.

Before he could regain his balance, Goss appeared on his side again and kicked him in the ribs.

Vergo was completely enraged.

He ripped off his coat, his muscles bulged, and dark Armament Haki instantly covered his entire body, transforming him into a purplish-black steel demon!

"Full-body Armament Haki!!"

boom! boom! boom!

A horrific scene unfolded on the deck.

Vergo, who had activated his "strongest defense," was being unilaterally beaten by Goss like a punching bag.

He couldn't keep up with Goss's pace and could only activate Armament Haki to passively take hits.

Each punch and kick, though not completely breaking through his defenses, still caused him to cough up blood repeatedly.

"Aaaaaah!!"

Vergo exerted all his strength and domineering aura, focusing it all into the bamboo stick in his hand, and smashed it down on Goss with all his might.

"Demon - Decapitation!!"

"Let's end the test."

Goss watched this final blow, his eyes turning cold and ruthless.

Observation Haki, Armament Haki, and Speed ​​have all been verified.

Finally, there is strength.

Goss didn't use any fancy moves.

He simply clenched his right fist, pouring all the surging power and domineering aura within him into it, and unleashed a powerful punch head-on at the descending ghost bamboo!

boom!!!

The moment the fist clashed with the bamboo stick, the outcome was decided.

Snap!

The "Demon Bamboo," which had been with Vergo for many years and whose hardness was comparable to that of a famous sword, crumbled into pieces like a crisp biscuit under Goss's iron fist!

"Varied……?!"

Vergo's pupils shrank to the size of pinpoints.

The fist shattered the bamboo stick, its momentum undiminished, and slammed heavily into his arm, which was covered in Armament Haki.

*Crack!* The arm broke and twisted into a bizarre angle.

Immediately afterwards, a fist was planted on his chest.

*Pfft!* The so-called "full-body Armament Haki defense" was like a thin sheet of paper, instantly pierced through.

His sternum was shattered, and his heart suffered a devastating impact.

The sunglasses shattered into pieces in mid-air.

Vergo collapsed like a rag doll, kneeling heavily before Goss, spitting out blood that stained the deck red.

So that's how it is... Is this your kind of domineering aura?

He struggled to lift his head, his vision blurred as he looked at the man in front of him who hadn't even taken a breath.

What a... monster.

I was too arrogant, thinking that the newcomers in the new world were all ignorant brats.

Now it seems I was the one who was ignorant and arrogant; young, powerful individuals are emerging like swarms of locusts...

Dover... I'm sorry.

The light in Vergo's eyes began to dim. What welled up within him was not the fear of death, but the regret of no longer being able to assist that king in ascending to the top.

My mission is over. But before I die... I must convey to you just how dangerous this monster is.

Goss withdrew his fist, looking down at the once arrogant lieutenant general with no pity in his eyes: "Your domineering manner and your physical skills have long been surpassed by me, Vergo."

Time seemed to freeze completely at that moment.

The G5 warship, which had been shouting wildly and waiting to see the pirates executed, was now deathly silent.

"Clatter".

Someone's knife fell onto the deck.

Immediately following was the sound of jaws slamming to the ground.

Those usually fierce and brutal naval thugs were now like soulless puppets, their eyes bulging out of their sockets, their faces blank with disbelief at the collapse of their worldview.

"It's...it's a lie, right?"

The colonel's lips trembled, oblivious to the burn on his fingers from the unsmoked cigar: "That's Lieutenant General Vergo... a master of Armament Haki who has reached its pinnacle!!"

"In a direct clash of strength and dominance... he was actually... completely overwhelmed by this newcomer?!"

"We must...we must report this to headquarters. This guy's strength needs to be reassessed!!"

An emotion called "despair" swept across the entire warship like a plague. Their invincible faith shattered.

On the deck of the Narwhal.

"Alas--!!!"

Bucky let out a squawking sound like a chicken being choked.

He looked at Vergo kneeling on the ground, his life hanging in the balance, and then at Goss, who was calmly swinging his wrist. The "arrogance" that had risen within him upon seeing the Navy was instantly extinguished.

A monster...a real monster!!

Bucky was so terrified that his body tore to pieces again. He desperately shrank behind the cable, screaming inwardly: "Even that kind of freak covered in Armor Haki can be blown to pieces with one punch?!"

I was actually thinking of using someone else to do my dirty work? Oh no... If Goss holds a grudge, I'll really be sashimi!

Reiju did not speak.

She silently closed the book, which was already soaked with sweat, and looked at Goss's back. In addition to shock, her eyes showed a deep sense of fear.

She witnessed firsthand how this guy had grown to such a terrifying level in just four days, killing a branch lieutenant general as easily as playing a game.

Several nautical miles away, the bombing vessel.

At the bow of the ship, the large figure wearing a scarf slowly lowered the binoculars in his hand.

Charlotte Snag had unconsciously crushed the chicken leg in her hand, scattering bone fragments all over the floor.

But he didn't care at all; his sinister eyes were fixed on Goss in the distance.

The initial disdain had vanished without a trace, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.

"Feed...did you see that?"

Snag's voice became a little hoarse.

The chess piece soldier beside him answered tremblingly, "Yes...yes! That Vergo...it seems he's been killed!"

"It's not as simple as just taking them down."

Snag licked his lips, a dangerous glint flashing in his eyes: "Although Vergo isn't a top-tier powerhouse, his Armament Haki is renowned in the New World."

Even if I wanted to beat him, it would take some effort…

"But that kid named Goss actually shattered his domineering aura head-on."

Snag took a deep breath, placed his hand on the greatsword at his waist, and his muscles began to tense.

It seems that it's a beast of the same level that requires all-out effort to hunt down.

……

The dying Vergo, his hands trembling, pulled a small white Den Den Mushi from his pocket.

His vision was already blurred, and his life was slipping away rapidly.

He dialed the number with difficulty.

Blu-ray... Click.

"Vergo?"

On the other end of the phone came a magnetic, languid yet authoritative voice.

Donquixote Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the King of Dressrosa.

"Dover..."

Vergo's voice was barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz, as pieces of shredded internal organs spilled from the corner of his mouth: "I...I'm sorry...the mission...failed...I...have to go first..."

The breathing on the other end of the phone stopped abruptly. Then, a surge of furious rage, palpable even through the phone line, erupted: "Hey! Vergo! What are you saying?! Who?! Who did this to you?!"

Goss stepped forward, crushed Vergo's last chance at life with a single stomp, and then picked up the Den Den Mushi.

"It's me, Goss."

Goss spoke calmly into the microphone, "I killed Vergo. If you want revenge... come find me, Doflamingo."

Click.

Goss crushed the Den Den Mushi, severing this last connection along with Doflamingo's roar.