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As they prepared to face the remaining Marines, Coby watched from his hiding spot. He had withe entire se unfold: the fall of the statue, Zoro's relut decision to fight, and the bond f between Luffy and Zoro. He khis ivotal moment, not just in their journey, but also in his own development.
Now that he had accumuted some Synthesis Points (SP), Coby was eager to utilize his Skill Weaver interface. He focused on Luffy and Zoro, determio acquire some of their skills. He kheir abilities would be expeo s, but the iment was worth it.
As the battle raged on, Coby activated his Skill S fun. [Skill S initiated on 'Gum-Gum Pistol,'] he whispered, fog on Luffy's signature move. The interface responded, [Analysis in progress… Estimated cost: 1100 SP. After the first Devil Fruit ability dist: 550 SP]
Coby wi the high cost but seeing the st part of the system message, he sighed in relief. He khis iment was necessary. He watched as Luffy stretched his arm forward, releasing it with a force that sent several Marines flying. The skill was not just a dispy of raw power; it was a mastercss iicity and timing.
, Coby turned his attention to Zoro. [Skill S initiated on 'Three-Sword Style: Oni Giri.'] The interface chimed in, [Analysis in progress… Estimated cost: 900 SP.] Coby watched as Zoro wielded his swords with a grad ferocity that was almost artistic. The sshes were precise, eae cutting through the air and flesh with equal ease.
The rooftop was a se of age. Blood spttered across the tiles, painting a gruesome picture. The Marines, despite their training and numbers, were no match for the trio. Luffy, with his rubber body, absorbed and deflected their attacks, while Zoro's swords sang a deadly song, cutting down anyone who dared approach.
Coby watched the chaotic se unfold on the rooftop, his mind rag with thoughts. "I am not using 3 swords, ever! I don't want to carry a sword in my mouth. So, Onigiri is out of the picture. I will ter s Zoro's one sword moves, maybe two swords too. I also have only 558 SP. So, Gomu Gomu Pistol it is. I wonder if I copy fruit abilities, or is it just how he throws punches," he primly but decided to take a risk. pared to other abilities he had seen so far, it was already quite cheap.
As he focused on Luffy's teique, a surge of information filled his mind. "Holy fuck! I stretch my arm," he excimed internally, amazed by the revetion. "But only if I use it for this teique. Still, amazing." With newfouhusiasm, Coby emerged from his hiding spot, ready to join the fray alongside Luffy and Zoro..
Coby, armed with his newly acquired Gum-Gum Pistol teique, squared off against the Marines. He stretched his arm forward, mimig Luffy's movements, releasing it with a powerful snap. His fist ected with a Marine's face, sending him flying across the rooftop. The impact was shog, both to Coby and his oppos.
Luffy, Coby's imitation of his move, was visibly taken aback. "Nani!? You ate Gum Gum Fruit too?" he blurted out in surprise. Coby, amidst the chaos, could only chuckle in response, deg it was best to expin ter. Right now, there were Mario defeat and SP to earn.
The rooftop of the Marine base had bee a battlefield, with the fallen statue of Captain Man lying in ruins amidst the chaos. The defeat of the tyrannical captain had left the Marines in a state of disarray. As the dust settled, the Marines, who had been forced to serve under Man's oppressive rule, showed visible relief. Lieutenant, a man of principle who had long suffered under Man's tyranny, stepped forward with his arms raised. "We don't want to fight. Please stop," he pleaded, his voice carrying the weight of years of subjugation.
Zoro and Luffy, uanding the situation, ceased their attacks. Coby, although eager to tinue fighting and earn more SP, wasn't driven by a thirst for i blood. He reized that their battle was not with the Marines, but with Man's cruelty. Relutly, he lowered his fist, joining Luffy and Zoro in a moment of tense ceasefire.
The Marines, now free from Man's reign, looked towards the trio with a mixture of gratitude and uainty. They had withe fall of their captain at the hands of these strangers, ahat would undoubtedly ge the course of their lives.
As the Marines began to disperse, some attending to their wounded, others in quiet ption, Coby turo Luffy. "You got your swordsman, what notain?" he asked.
Luffy, his usual carefree demeanor returning, scratched his head. "Hmm, I guess we find a ship a sail. But before that we need a cook and musi!" he decred, his simple statement refleg his straightforward approach to life.
The trio made their way down from the rooftop, the Marines watg them with a mix of awe and relief. As they walked through the streets of Shells Town, the townspeople peered from windows and doorways, whispers of their deed spreading like wildfire.
The atmosphere within Rika's diner carried the st of freshly prepared dishes, a stark trast to the lingering odor of blood and gunpowder that hung in the air throughout Shells Town. The trio, who had just fought with tens of Marine, relished the opportunity to rest. Zoro, weakened from days of hunger, eagerly dug into his meal, he was starving, literally. Luffy, always hungry, piled his pte high, sav each bite with enthusiasm. One had to know, each of his bite ortion frown man. Coby, though less voracious, kept up with their pace, adapting to the situation and appreciating the simple pleasures of a hearty meal.
The diner was a small, cozy establishment, run by Rika and her mother. They moved about with efficy, serving dishes with a warmth that eased the tension irio's muscles. The townspeople, curious about the newers, started to approach like a newborn kitten, curiously cheg things around it.
As they fiheir meal, the marine base's lieutenant, a man who carried the burden of duty on his shoulders, stepped into the diner. His eyes, weary from years of serving under Captain Man's tyranny, held a flicted gaze. "Thank you for liberating this town," he began, his voice carrying a hint of gratitude. "But as you are pirates, we ot let you stay here."
Zoro, his hunger satiated, leaned ba his chair, his expression a mix of annoyand indifference. "Ungrateful bastards," he muttered under his breath, his words a refle of his disdain for authority.
Luffy, unfazed by the lieutenant's words, simply stood up, a wide grin pstered on his face. "No problem! We've got a sea to quer!" he excimed, his tone light and carefree.
Coby, the iio a pang of irony. They had just freed the town from a despot, yet they were being asked to leave. Such was the life of a pirate, always on the move, always on the fringe of society.
The trio made their way to the shore, where their small boat bobbed gently ier. It was a modest vessel, hardly befitting the ambitions of the future King of Pirates and his crew. But for now, it was their only means of travel.
As they stepped into the boat, the cramped space became apparent. Zoro, with his tall frame and three swords, took up most of the room. Luffy, with his rubber limbs, sprawled out without a care in the world. Coby, squeezed iween them, couldn't help but chuckle at their predit.
The boat, weighed down by their presence, creaked uhe strai, it held firm, a testament to its sturdiness despite its size. With a push, they set sail, leaving the shores of Shells Town behind.
The sea was calm, its vast expanse a vas of possibilities. The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue over the water. Seagulls flew overhead, their cries a song of freedom that resonated with the trio's spirits.
Luffy, looking out towards the horizon, his straw hat shielding his eyes from the sun, said, "We need a bigger boat."
Zoro, ing his swords, grunted in agreement. "And a proper crew."
"Aye." Coby could only chuckle.
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