One Piece: Honey Badger Speedruns the World

boom--!

The heavy door slowly closed behind them, shutting out the middle-aged woman's suffocating laughter.

The corridor was not as quiet as I had imagined.

Instead, the place is filled with a chilling kind of liveliness.

"Hehehe...it's a new face..."

The red carpet beneath their feet suddenly twitched, revealing a fawning smile and emitting a shrill, eerie laugh.

"Shh—don't talk, or you'll get trampled..."

The candlesticks on the wall flickered with flames, licking their lips, their burning eyes fixed on Goss as he passed by.

This is the land of all nations.

Here, there are no inanimate objects. The doorknobs yawn, the curtains whisper, and even the overhead lights seem to be watching everyone who passes by.

The entire corridor was like a esophagus made of living creatures, with countless mocking eyes hidden in the shadows, making one feel as if they were constantly exposed naked inside the monster's stomach.

The moment Goss took his first step.

Om-!

The golden badge pinned to his chest flickered slightly, emitting a terrifying aura belonging to Charlotte Linlin that only soul beings could perceive.

In an instant, the air in the entire corridor froze.

"Ah!! It's Mom's scent!!"

The candlesticks on the wall instantly withdrew their flames, startling him so much that he trembled all over, wishing he could embed himself into the wall.

"Your Excellency...Minister! Please wait patiently!!"

The red carpet beneath their feet seemed to groan in humility, desperately trying to smooth itself out.

They even proactively wiped Goss's shoes with their downy fur, as if afraid that a single speck of dust might tarnish the adult who held the badge.

All the Homies—chandeliers, paintings, curtains—bowed their heads before this man, bowing in unison, trembling, not daring to even breathe loudly.

This is the weight of the minister's badge.

Seeing the badge is like seeing the Four Emperors in person.

Goss stepped across the grotesque carpet with a blank expression, his steps pausing slightly.

In the shadows at the end of the corridor, two powerful figures stood.

The noisy Homies around them seemed to be afraid of the two men as well, forming an eerie vacuum around them, where no one dared to even breathe.

The figure on the left, wearing a striped suit and with a cigar in his mouth, exudes the air of a mafia godfather; it is none other than "Gangster" Capone Becky.

The man on the right, a massive figure wrapped in a heavy scarf, with a sinister and fierce look in his eyes, is Charlotte Snag, the former Sweet Commander.

Between the two stood a strange man whose body was wrapped in bandages.

The two men stayed outside the door, eavesdropping on what was happening inside.

The moment Goss stepped out, two pairs of eyes simultaneously focused on his chest.

There, a golden badge radiating a strange spiritual energy gleamed in the dim light.

"hiss……"

Capone Becky gasped sharply, his fingers holding the cigar trembling involuntarily, and ash fell onto his expensive suit.

His eyes widened as if he had seen some monstrous creature that defied all reason.

"That's... the minister's badge?!"

"Are you kidding me...?"

Becky's heart was in turmoil.

As a newcomer who had been with Big Mom's crew for just over a year, he knew the rules all too well.

The core power of the Kingdom—the position of "Minister"—has always been granted only to children with Charlotte family blood.

Even strong individuals like him or Jinbe are at most just combatants or affiliated pirate crews.

But now, this ironclad rule has been broken.

How could someone who had only been a member of the family for less than half a day, and who had even refused a marriage alliance, actually be given the badge of a minister?

"Who exactly is this Goss? How could that old lady trust him to this extent?"

Becky's shrewd eyes gleamed.

If the old lady starts to give more important positions to outsiders, then the power structure of the Kingdom will be completely reshuffled.

This Goss is definitely a powerful ally worth winning over!

On the other side...

Charlotte Snag's reaction was quite different.

He stared intently at the badge, his pupils contracting sharply, his breathing becoming rapid and heavy.

After the initial shock, a chill and a sense of crisis, unlike anything I had ever felt before, washed over me.

"A person from another family... became a minister?"

Snag's fingers dug deeply into his palm.

For him, a defeated general, this was not only a disgrace, but also meant much more.

Since today, the aunt can break the rules and appoint an outsider as a minister.

So, tomorrow, will we be able to let an outsider become the general?

Snag's mind instantly conjured up images of Jinbe, Bege, and the unfathomable Goss before him.

These people all have the ability or potential that the older women value.

If bloodline is no longer a protective charm, then what chance does a disgraced good-for-nothing like him have to regain his position as a general?

"No... absolutely not!"

"Whether it's Jinbe or this Goss, they're both potential competitors! If I let them gain a foothold in Whole Cake Island, I'm completely finished!"

Snag's eyes were practically overflowing with murderous intent, but he glanced at the badge that represented the presence of the old lady and forcefully suppressed it.

At this moment, Goss had already walked up to them.

He ignored the complicated expressions on their faces, his gaze passing over them and looking behind Snag.

There stood a takin fur tribesman, his body wrapped in bandages, winking at Goss.

"Now that you've seen it all, do I need to say anything more?"

Goss pointed to the badge on his chest, his tone flat:

Release them.

Snag's face turned ashen.

Although he wanted to tear Goss to pieces, private duels were strictly prohibited in Whole Cake Island, especially there.

At that moment, a hearty laugh broke the deadlock.

"Hahaha! This is truly an eye-opener, brother Goss!"

Capone Becky stepped forward, his face plastered with that signature gangster smirk.

He extended his hand enthusiastically: "To break the curse of bloodlines in all nations and be directly promoted to minister—this is a historic moment! Congratulations!"

"I am Capone Becky, in charge of the defense of Treasure Kingdom."

He planned to extend an olive branch to Goss. The enemy of my enemy is my friend; in this environment rife with bloodline exclusion, it's instinctive for outsiders to band together.

Goss glanced at Becky's outstretched hand.

He knew that this hand held a plan to assassinate the old woman, but he did not refuse.

"I am Goss, the Minister of Honey."

Goss reached out and shook hands with Becky briefly, then quickly parted, his attitude neither too warm nor too cold, just right.

"snort."

A cold snort rang out.

Snag watched this scene coldly and said sarcastically:

"Don't get too excited, newbie."

"The position of minister is not easy to hold... be careful you don't die before you enjoy it."

Snag glanced meaningfully at Flampe behind Goss, a cold glint flashing in his eyes:

"Besides, Germa is a bunch of mad dogs. I hope you're tough enough not to embarrass the World of Warcraft and drag us... colleagues down with you."

Having said that, Snag didn't want to look at the glaring badge anymore. He tossed his cloak, turned, and strode away.

Just wait... Goss.

Since you're blocking my way, don't blame me for preparing a big gift for you.

Becky watched Snag's departing figure, exhaled a smoke ring, and shrugged at Goss:

"Looks like you've been targeted by a vicious dog, buddy Goss."

Snag's mentality has become quite twisted ever since he was defeated by Urki.

He couldn't stand anyone surpassing him.

"It doesn't matter."

Goss patted Bal on the shoulder and, with Thornton and Flampe still wiping away tears behind them, walked straight past Becky.

"A dog that bites doesn't bark."

Goss's voice faded into the distance with the sound of footsteps:

"This kind of barking idiot can't accomplish anything."

Watching Goss's departing figure, Becky's smile gradually faded.

He squinted at the imposing figure, and his opinion of Goss rose to a new level.

"He's bold enough, and calm enough too."

"Perfect for my project..."

Becky muttered to herself and stubbed out her cigarette.

……

Meanwhile, above the cake island.

As the woman pressed her fingerprint on the appointment letter, the news system of the world instantly sprang into action, like a sophisticated machine.

"Coo-coo! Coo-coo!"

Flocks of seagulls, wearing hats with the "BIG MOM" logo and carrying freshly printed extra edition newspapers, scattered from the spire of Cake Castle and sped toward the thirty-four islands of the world.

The front page featured a photo of Goss with a blank expression, picking his nose, along with his gleaming "Minister's Badge."

The title was written in bright red, bold font:

Breaking the Iron Rules! Pirate Captain "Goss," from Another Family, Gets a Special Promotion! Appointed Minister of Honey!

This news was like a depth charge, creating a huge wave in the calm waters of the world.

……

The world's ocean, 100% islands, juice town.

The Sweet Commanders, Charlotte Smoothie's residence.

Inside the luxurious open-air palace, the sun shone brightly, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of various fruits.

After a relaxing bath, a delightful afternoon tea party is underway here.

Tall and with long legs, Smoothie was lounging in a huge armchair, swirling a glass of freshly squeezed giraffe juice in her hand.

"Try it, it's freshly squeezed, the flavor is very rich."

Smoothie smiled and pushed two glasses of tempting, high-quality fruit juice onto the opposite table.

Sitting opposite them were Mia and Carrot.

They are enjoying the highest level of hospitality.

The table in front of me was covered with exquisite desserts and fruits.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Lord Smoothie."

Mia picked up her juice, took a sip, and politely thanked them, but her hand never left the hilt of the knife at her waist.

This was the swordsman's instinct that Vista had taught her, not distrust.

Carrot, without any hesitation, devoured the carrot cake: "Delicious! The pastries here are much better than those in Zou!"

Just then, a newsbird flew by and dropped a newspaper.

Smoothie reached out and caught it, glanced at the headline, and a knowing smile appeared on her face.

"Oh dear...it seems I have good taste."

She handed the newspaper to Mia, her tone tinged with admiration:

"Your captain is even more capable than I imagined. Not only did he survive in front of Mother, but he also received a ministerial position despite not meeting the usual requirements."

"What?!"

Carrot dropped the cake from her mouth and rushed over to see: "Minister?! Captain Goss has become a minister?!"

Mia looked at Goss's photo in the newspaper, and the badge symbolizing power, a glint of pride flashing in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth slightly turned up:

"I knew it... no matter where my brother is, he will never be second to anyone."

"Now that we're colleagues, I should show my sincerity."

Smoothie snapped her fingers.

A servant immediately brought over an exquisite box containing a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter).

"Send this to Seven Honey Town."

Smoothie took a sip of her juice, looked at the two of them, and became even more friendly:

"Your captain probably hasn't returned to Seven Honey Town yet."

You can use this to let him know you're safe, and also tell him...

Smoothie smiled meaningfully:

"His crew is doing very well here with me, and he is always welcome to come to 100% Island to enjoy the wine."

It's getting late. I'll take you back to the captain first thing tomorrow morning.