One Piece: Honey Badger Speedruns the World

"..."

Upon hearing the word "war," Vergo's hand, which was about to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, froze in mid-air.

The sea breeze howled, and the air between the two seemed to freeze.

As a vice admiral in the Navy, he can hunt down pirates; but as a member of the Donquixote Family, he knows better than anyone how terrifying the Four Emperors are.

If they were to start a war with Jinbe here regardless of everything, the consequences would be so severe that even Doflamingo would be unable to handle them.

While his own secrets and John's treasure pointer were important, Doflamingo definitely didn't want to anger one of the Four Emperors because of them.

"snort."

Vergo snorted coldly, straightened his sunglasses that had been knocked askew, and resumed his cold, expressionless demeanor.

He gave Goss, who was hiding behind Jinbe, a deep look, as if he wanted to etch this newcomer who knew his secret into his mind.

Vergo turned around, stomped his feet on the air at the same time, and used Moonwalk to take off into the air. His posture was strange, like swimming in the air. In the blink of an eye, he landed back on the inconspicuous little wooden boat in the distance.

His cold voice carried across the waves, with a resolute certainty, like a death sentence:

"Honey Badger Boy, the new world is a graveyard for the strong. Your secrets and your life are only temporarily residing there."

"Enjoy your last moments."

Without further ado, Vergo exerted force with both arms, and the small wooden boat once again shot off like an arrow, leaving a white line on the sea surface and quickly disappearing into the horizon.

……

The crisis is over.

"Phew... I survived..."

Baal plopped down on the sawdust-covered deck, his teeth still chattering. The fear of being threatened by a powerful figure had nearly made him wet his pants.

However, before everyone could breathe a sigh of relief, a heavy sense of oppression once again enveloped the entire ship.

Jinbe turned around, his majestic round eyes sweeping over the battered Narwhal, before finally settling on Goss.

"Although I drove that navy officer away, it doesn't mean you are safe."

Jinbe crossed his arms, his voice as serious as if he were interrogating someone:

"This is the territory of 'Big Mom' Charlotte Linlin. Ships that trespass without permission usually meet only one fate—sinking."

"State your names, newcomers. What brings you to all nations?"

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Mia gripped the hilt of the knife tighter again, and Carrot also perked up her ears warily.

If the answer is wrong, the fishman in front of you who can send Vergo flying with a single punch will instantly become an even more terrifying enemy.

"Um... Boss Jinbe!!"

At this critical moment, Baal suddenly scrambled to his feet and shakily pulled out a badge engraved with a chariot and castle design from his pocket.

"We're here to do business! We're suppliers for the Flame Tank Pirates!"

Barr held the badge high, as if displaying a get-out-of-jail-free card, and shouted:

"We have an appointment with Capone Becky! This is the token of the deal he gave us! He said that with this we can enter World of Warcraft."

"Um?"

Jinbe took a closer look, and his brows furrowed slightly:

"That is indeed Capone Becky's emblem... that newcomer who joined not long ago?"

I remember he was a Supernova in the same class as Luffy.

Although Jinbe wasn't a fan of Bege's cruel and cunning ways, he had to admit that the Fire Tank Pirates were now an important fighting force under Big Mom's command, responsible for the defense of some islands.

"Since they have that man's token, they certainly aren't just simple intruders."

Since he was a business partner who was "one of their own," Jinbe suppressed his murderous aura, but the doubt in his eyes deepened even more:

"However, I recall that Becky has recently been in charge of security and supplies... What important cargo are you transporting, risking being sunk by a vice admiral?"

"this……"

Barr was speechless for a moment. Protecting customer privacy is a business rule in this vast ocean.

Just then—

"Gurgle gur ...

A thunderous roar suddenly broke the deadlock.

Everyone's eyes turned to the corner.

Soton, who had just been knocked away by Vergo, was clutching his stomach, his nose twitching wildly.

As the wind shifted, an intensely sweet fragrance wafted from the direction of the world and entered his nostrils.

"It smells so good...it's...it smells like honey!!!"

Thornton's eyes gleamed with a hungry green light, and saliva streamed down his face, soaking a large area of ​​the deck.

"Captain... I'm hungry... There seems to be lots of delicious food up ahead..."

Seeing Thornton's drooling, almost desperate look, as if he'd risk his life for food, and then thinking of Becky that Baal had just mentioned, I realized that...

Jinbe paused for a moment, then seemed to have suddenly realized something, revealing an expression of sudden understanding.

"I see!"

Jinbe clenched his right fist and slammed it heavily into his left palm:

"I see! Becky is searching everywhere for 'big eaters' who can eat a lot!"

"Huh? A big eater?" Goss was taken aback.

"There's no need to hide it. Although Becky acts mysteriously, he is truly dedicated to his work."

Jinbe pointed to the island in the distance that exuded an enticing aroma, and solemnly imagined:

"Today is the day of the 'International Honey Eating Contest' held by Charlotte Flampe, the prospective Honey Minister, to celebrate her official appointment as Honey Minister."

"I suppose you are the big eater helpers Becky found."

Goss: "..."

Baal: "..."

Seeing Jinbe's confident expression that said, "I've seen through everything, don't try to hide it from me," Goss's eyes darted around. He immediately kicked Baal in the butt, then grabbed the still drooling Soton and struck a heroic pose:

"No, that's right! Boss Jinbe has such keen insight! What are mere Marines compared to making it to this competition!"

"Hahaha! Since you've been invited to the celebration, you're guests from all over the world."

Jinbe laughed heartily and waved his hand.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!

As soon as he finished speaking, several sturdy cables, each as thick as a wrist, shot out from underwater, carrying heavy iron hooks, and with a few precise "clangs," they snapped onto the bow and sides of the Narwhal.

Immediately afterwards, the once calm sea surface began to boil again.

Splash!

Accompanied by a huge splash, several massive whale sharks, the deep-sea apex predators covered in white spots, slowly rose to the surface.

They let out a long, low growl, then bit or hooked onto the cables, and swung their tail fins sharply.

Rumble!!

Having lost power and originally only able to drift with the current, the Narwhal suddenly accelerated under the terrifying force of the whale shark pod, cutting a straight wave on the sea surface and speeding towards the honey island that exudes a rich, sweet fragrance!

This spectacular scene left Goss gripping the railing tightly, watching the island draw ever closer, his face filled with helplessness.

Now there's no way to avoid it...

As he watched the Narwhal disappear into the mist on the sea surface, pulled by the whale sharks, Jinbe's smile gradually faded, and he regained his usual composure and seriousness.

puff.

He turned and leaped into the water, sinking with a string of bubbles, and quickly returned to the Sun Pirates in the deep sea.

The first mate, Aladdin the mermaid, who had been waiting there, came forward to greet them:

"Boss Jinbe, you just let them in like that? Even with Bege's token, what about that Mink captain..."

He gave me a dangerous feeling. He had the aura of the deep sea about him, not like a tourist participating in a competitive eating contest.

"Ah, that honey badger kid is indeed no ordinary person. To remain calm under the killing intent of a vice admiral, he is definitely not someone to be underestimated."

Jinbe sat cross-legged, but his gaze still seemed somewhat profound:

"However, Aladdin, what really bothers me isn't that captain..."