Hornigold Dan



"Understand something. If it was easy, everyone would do it and it'd mean nothing. That's why I move forward without hesitation. Yes. I'm scared. Yes. It hurts. But those are just obstacles to keep the weak and uncommitted from succeeding. Ignore the pain. Ignore the fear. Tell your body you understand the consequence of failure but you won't fail. And hell, even if you do, try again and again. And should you die never knowing success, well you successfully followed your dreams. Which is much more than the average person."

- Hornigold Dan

Hornigold Dan (ホーニゴールド ダン,Hōnigōrudo Dan), often revered as Gold Fist (黄金拳,Kogane Kobushi), is an infamous pirate and the First Mate of the currently unnamed crew headed by Buster D. Zack. As Buster D. Zack’s adopted brother, the two have directed their combined intelligence and power to creating a crew capable of one day surpassing the Yonko. Their united motivation and determination has allowed them to create massive ripples within the Pirate World. While other crew members have stated Dan as one with the heart of the captain, the First Mate has repeatedly stated an indomitable belief in the potential of Buster D. Zack, one who bares the legendary Will of D. Overall, Dan’s desire to locate the ancient island of Cockaigne and transform the legendary city of luxury into a massive island resort headed by the Deepwater Inn overwhelms his thirst for power in the pirate world. His wish to create heaven on earth stems from Hornigold’s possession of an intense hatred of the World Government and the ruling Nobles. He wishes to create a utopia which they will have no jurisdiction or power. And by turning their unnamed pirate crew into a mighty force, could protect their future home. In terms of his battle capabilities, he is secretly a high ranked boxer, a martial artist whose mind, body and spirit craves war. Beyond simply discovering the city of luxuries, he wishes to build a golden arena where he will dethrone the current strongest man in the world who suffered a scratch from a simple swordsman.

Born on the bloodthirsty island of Whiskey Peak, Dan always possessed a certain internal light which remained untouched by the violence surrounding his childhood. He grew up alongside friends, eventually spending a majority of his time working at the infamous Whiskey Inn. Hornigold stated that the Inn was an area of harmony on an island of chaos. A place where pirates, bandits and the worst could gather together alongside saints and marines and sing jolly tunes of the sea. He became infatuated with the concept of a home away from home and wished to locate a home for himself and others. One which would encompass an island and spread peace. During a night out as a child, Hornigold was told of a legendary island of without worry. One where peasants were treated as kings and vice versa. Cockaigne. He decided that this island of infinite luxuries would become the perfect place to build a resort. After running into Buster D. Zack, who helped defend the Deepwater Inn from the marines, he was pushed by his Aunt to pursue his dreams. And so, embarked on the epic journey which would eventually become his life. Under one promise, he swore to return and transform the Deepwater Inn into the promised utopia.