One Piece: Honey Badger Speedruns the World

Looking at the blood-soaked ground and the strange crocodile-man, cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

Goss didn't answer. He slowly stood up from the sofa, walked over to Barr, and looked down at the terrified golden antelope.

"Mr. Barr, I must say, your hospitality is truly... too warm."

"I originally thought that you arranged this secluded villa for me so that I would be safe from being disturbed and so that I could enjoy peace and quiet."

Goss pointed to the two assassins on the ground, beaten beyond recognition, and raised an eyebrow in feigned surprise:

"I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful as to arrange a performance for me!"

"They specially hired two clowns who can perform acrobatics to descend from the sky to entertain me... throwing balls and spinning me around. This scene is something even the New World circus couldn't have imagined!"

"Misunderstanding! This is absolutely a misunderstanding!"

Baal frantically wiped away his sweat. Although he did have some ulterior motives, he hadn't expected the assassins to arrive so quickly.

Whether it's a misunderstanding or not is not important.

Goss casually tossed the fruit pit into the trash can, pointed at the assassin on the ground, and said, "The important thing is, I took a knife for you and saved your life."

Barr was a smart man; he immediately understood what Goss meant—more money was needed.

Any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem for him.

"Just say the word! As long as it's within my power!"

"I don't want to ride on your merchant ship anymore."

Goss held up one finger: "Too slow, and not free enough. Since your business is so big, I need you to get me a boat."

"No, not one of those dilapidated cargo ships."

Goss's eyes flashed red as he made his real request.

"I want a real, fully equipped pirate ship that can sail the New World."

Baal hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth: "No problem! I just bought a newly refurbished medium-sized naval warship, originally intended for escort duties... Since you've asked, it's yours! I'll fill it with supplies!"

Although Baal was heartbroken, it was a nice ship that had cost a lot of money to acquire, and it had never even been sailed once.

But he couldn't find anyone more reliable than Goss. The Mink Tribe hadn't joined the World Government and had no protection at sea, and the Mink Tribe's experts were unwilling to go to sea.

This time, I'm going out to sea to negotiate business myself. Without Goss's protection, even a small-time pirate could easily take my life, let alone the cargo.

In business, speed is key. Now that the deal was done, Baal immediately pulled a small Den Den Mushi from his pocket and shouted into the receiver:

"Call Scarlet Lily over here! Now!"

Less than half a minute later, Felix arrived. She was slightly surprised to see Goss sitting on the sofa, but quickly looked relieved.

"Boss, you wanted to see me?"

"Listen, the plans have changed."

Barr pointed to Goss beside him and quickly ordered, "Transfer the 'Narwhal,' which is moored at 'Hidden Reef,' to Mr. Goss's name."

"Also, that ship is currently empty of supplies. Go and get a shipment of the best supplies—meat, fresh water, shells, and especially alcohol—fill it to the brim!"

At this point, Barr glanced out the window, then turned to look at Goss, seemingly seeking his opinion, or perhaps arranging an itinerary:

"The storm hasn't stopped these past two days, and it will also take time to reload the supplies."

Baal turned his head and gave Scarlet Fox a death order:

"The day after tomorrow morning! Once the wind and waves have subsided, Scarlett, you will personally lead a team of sailors out to sea to 'Hidden Reef' to bring the ship back and hand it over to Mr. Goss."

"Yes, boss."

With a blank expression, Scarlett bowed slightly to Baal and Goss, then turned and left.

No sooner had Scarlett left than the room hadn't returned to quiet.

"Ugh—!!!"

A vast, deep sound, like an ancient horn, suddenly resounded throughout the entire back of Zou.

The sound was extremely penetrating, causing the window frame to tremble slightly, and even Soton, who was wiping the blood off his body, raised his pupils in alarm.

Immediately afterwards, the voice of a giant megaphone Den Den Mushi echoed over Klaudu:

"Attention all residents! Attention all residents!"

"According to the Duke's observations, at noon tomorrow, Zulu will cross the 'Ceti Cloud' sea and briefly intersect with a tributary of the drifting sky island 'Vesalia'!"

"The market connecting with the Sky Island will be open for three days! Residents and caravans intending to trade are requested to prepare their local specialties and assemble at the elevator platform on the outskirts of Whale Forest!"

"Repeat it..."

The broadcast was still echoing when, in an instant, a greedy glint appeared in Baal's eyes, who had been looking pained.

"Damn it! Why now of all times!"

Baal slapped his thigh and stamped his foot in frustration: "The exchange market with the Sky Island! You might not even encounter it once a year!"

The shells and cloud iron that those guys on Skypiea have are hard currency that can sell for ten times the price in the New World!

He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing around the room: "If only I could buy a batch of Flame Shells or Slash Shells and resell them..."

"I've made a killing this time! Damn it! Of all times, I'm being watched by Pakistan's men, so I can't show my face to do business!"

Listening to Baal's complaints, Goss, who had been indifferent, had a slight twitch in his eyes.

"Sky Island... Shell?"

As a time traveler, he naturally knew about that magical specialty product from the Sky Island.

There are "Impact Shells" that can store impact force, "Flame Shells" that can spew flames, "Slash Shells" that can slash wind blades, and even "Wind-Spit Shells" that can enhance power.

Before they became truly powerful, these various "shells" were simply the best auxiliary tools.

Besides that, what he cared about most was Yun Tie (cloud iron), weapons made from Yun Tie are light, sturdy, and sharp.

Before he learns Armament Haki, he is currently lacking weapons.

He absolutely had to go to this market.

"Since it's such a rare opportunity, why miss it?"

Goss, seeing Baal pacing anxiously, calmly interrupted his anxiety: "Relax. Go and prepare your funds and caravan as usual."

Barr hesitated for a moment, but seeing Goss's calm and composed demeanor, he couldn't help but pour cold water on the idea.

"Goss, I know you're a good fighter. Those two acrobatic clowns were no match for you, but you underestimated Bucky!"

Baal lowered his voice, his face filled with fear of such a "legendary figure".

"We're facing that 'Thousand-Tails Transformation' Buggy!"

Those were the crew members of the legendary Pirate King Roger!

He was a pirate who allied with Whitebeard during the Marineford War!

He's the man who's on friendly terms with Shanks, one of the Four Emperors!

"A pirate of this caliber... if we really anger him..."

"An important person?"

Goss almost burst out laughing when he heard Barna's trembling voice.

In this isolated ocean, Buggy, with his unparalleled "Conqueror's Haki luck" and his survival instinct that allows him to survive anywhere, has become a top-tier fighter feared by all.

It's only someone like Bahr, who doesn't know the truth, who would be so terrified by the name "Red Nose."

"So what if he had Roger's crew? So what if he had red hair?"

Goss knew better than anyone that, setting aside those vague and illusory halos, Buggy was at best a cheating East Blue overlord who relied on his Devil Fruit ability.

As long as you don't get hit head-on by his "specially made Buckyballs," that clown who only knows how to throw knives and create clones is nothing to be afraid of.

not to mention……

Goss clenched his fist, feeling the power within him growing stronger over time.

Even now, he is 70% confident that he can win over that red-nosed guy.

If he can get the Cloud Iron at tomorrow's market, forge a suitable weapon, and then team up with Soton, this crocodile man who is even stronger than Arlong the Fishman...

"Don't worry, Boss Bar."

Goss patted Bal's broad shoulder, interrupting his incessant chatter, a glint of absolute confidence flashing in his eyes:

"If that red-nosed guy really dares to chase after me personally, I wouldn't mind taking his bounty as well."

"The day I raise the pirate flag, I will show them what true cruelty is."