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  Coby looked back at Vivi, who was resting in bed. "I'm going to open the window for a sed, alright?" he said.

  Vivi nodded, pulling the b up to her neck for warmth. Coby unlocked the window and slipped through it, his body weightless as he floated down to the snow-cround below.

  "Oi, that's dangerous," Kureha called after him, but she saw ove effortlessly, almost gliding through the snow. Kureha watched in surprise as he nded softly, despite the height.

  At the same moment, Luffy burst through the main door, ready for a fight. Coby and Luffy exged a gnce, both uanding what o be done.

  The explosion was from ol's arm, now transformed into a on. He fired at the pirate fg atop the castle. Though he missed, he was reloading, irritated. "Who the hell put that ugly fg on my castle?" he barked.

  Seeing this, Luffy leaped into the air, using his body to block the on's bst. He then nded beside the fg on the roof of the castle. Holding the fg in his hand, he gred down at ol.

  "A poser like you, who's ruly risked his life, could never uand the meaning of a pirate fg!" Luffy growled. He was ready to charge but kept his grip on the fg. "This isn't something you pretend pirates wave around as a joke!"

  ol sneered, clearly annoyed by Luffy's defiance. "Oh, please! You think a king like me pys pirate for fun? St to hold up that eyesore!" He aimed his on again and fired.

  Luffy took the bst head-on. When the smoke cleared, he was still standing, holding the fg high. "A pirate fg is a symbol of vi!" he shouted. "See? You 't break this fg."

  ol was stunned. Luffy, unfazed by the on fire, was defending a fg he didn't even reize. "I don't know who this fg belongs to," Luffy said, his voice clear. "But as a fg backed by a person's will and vi, it's not something you py with. A bumbling idiot like you shouldn't even dare to touch this fg!"

  ol and his men froze, taken aback by Luffy's spirit. Meanwhile, Chopper watched from a distance, equally awed by Luffy's unwavering stance.

  This was one of Coby's favorite ses from the anime, and seeing it unfold in real life filled him with excitement. He could have stopped ol from firing, but he didn't. He khis moment by heart, and witnessing it firsthand was different—more powerful. His energy surged as he watched.

  "Well said, Luffy. These pretend-pirates have no will, no spirit, no vi," Coby said, his voice firm as he stepped forward. "Let me take care of them, Captain. You shouldn't dirty your hands with them."

  Luffy gave a nod, still holding the fg high, his face serious.

  Coby smirked, turning his attention to ol and his men. "Time to deal with you."

  He began by activating Stealth Foot, moving nearly invisibly as he approached the first of ol's hen. Before the man could react, Coby struck with Super Heavy Stealth Foot Punch, redug his weight for speed, then increasing it to 10,000 kilograms just before impact. The punch hit with devastating force, sending the man crashing into the snow, knocked out cold.

  Another soldier tried to retaliate, but Coby quickly detached his hand using Bara Bara Detach Hand. As his hand flew towards the enemy, he bi with Super Heavy Sniper Pistol, shifting the weight to 10,000 kilograms at the st sed. The force of the impact was enough to crush the soldier's armor and send him sprawling to the ground.

  ol watched in disbelief as his men fell one by one, but Coby wasn't done. Spotting a group of soldiers huddled together, he utilized Storm Barrage, detag both hands and sending them spinning around the group. The soldiers barely had time to react as knives flew in all dires, cutting through their defenses. Blood sprayed across the snow as they colpsed, groaning in pain.

  Coby reattached his hands and stepped forward, his eyes locked on ol. The cowardly king trembled, bag away as Coby advanced.

  "You... You won't get away with this!" ol stammered, trying to maintain his bravado.

  Coby's smirk deepened. "You're finished, ol."

  The main fight had just begun, and Coby was ready to make it hurt. He kept his eyes on ol, waiting for the perfeent. As ol devoured Chess and Kuromarimo, fusing their bodies into his own, Coby took a deep breath, mentally calling out to the system.

  "S the ability, system."

  The familiar interface responded within his mind, analyzing ol's ability. The cost for copying the entire Baku Baku no Mi (Munch-Munch Fruit) would be steep, but it was worth it. This Devil Fruit allowed ol to eat anything, including his enemies, and then transform his body using the properties of whatever he ed. Coby knew how versatile and dangerous this power could be.

  [Skill S initiated on 'Baku Baku no Mi'. Analysis in progress… Due to the preheure of this Devil Fruit's ability to e, bine, and manipute various materials, objects and even humans the acquisition of this skill will require 299,999 SP. This includes the capacity to absorb and merge different materials into the user's body. Please firm if you wish to proceed with the Skill S and acquisition.]

  Coby looked at the price dispyed by the system and muttered, "What the fuck? Why is it so expensive?"

  The system responded with its usual, detached tohe ability host wants to acquire is the singur ability of the Baku Baku No Mi, and its possibilities are limitless. Not only the host merge everything with others and himself, but he also evee new rare metals and more. Sihe host is not a Devil Fruit user, and his abilities won't be affected by Kairoseki, the possibilities are even beyond ol's. The price is fair and just.]

  Coby's frustration simmered beh the surface, but he khe system had a point. The power was immense, and if used wisely, it could be a game-ger. Still, the cost was steep.

  But right now, he didn't have the luxury of overthinking. ol and his minions stood before him, fear and arrogan their eyes. Coby's gaze hardened.

  For now, Coby would just fight and earn SP. Only ol and the merged Chessmarimo remaianding, both visibly shaken but still prepared for battle.

  Coby wasted no time. He activated Stealth Foot, disappearing from sight as he closed the distaween him and ol. The cowardly king barely had time to react before Coby struck with a powerful Super Heavy Stealth Foot Punch, his weight shifting to 10,000 kilograms just before impact. The punded squarely on ol's chest, sending him crashing into the snow with a siing thud. Blood spttered across the white ndscape as ol struggled to get ba his feet, gasping for breath.

  Coby didn't let up. He detached his right hand using Bara Bara Detach Hand, redug its weight with Ms. Valentine's 1 Kilogram Form and ung it towards Chessmarimo with Gum Gum Pistol. As the hand closed in on its target, Coby shifted its weight back to 10,000 kilograms, turning it into a deadly projectile. The impact was devastating. Chessmarimo's eyes widened in shock as the massive hand smmed into him, shattering his armor and sending him sprawling across the ground.

  Blood poured from the wounds left by Coby's relentless assault. But even as they bled, the two eried to muster a st stand. ol, eransformed his body, revealing a massive on in pce of his arm. He fired at Coby, but Coby was already moving, using Stealth Foot to dodge the bst effortlessly.

  Before ol could fire again, Coby was on him. He grabbed the king's on arm and wre upward with brute force, dislog it with a loud crack. ol screamed in agony, but Coby wasn't finished. He detached both hands this time, positioning them around ol's head. With a swift motion, he executed Storm Barrage, his detached hands spinning wildly as knives sliced through the air. Blood spttered as ol's screams filled the air, his face sshed beynition.

  As ol crumpled to the ground, defeated and broken, Coby reattached his hands and turo Chessmarimo, who was struggling to get ba his feet. Without hesitation, Coby unched a Super Heavy Sniper Pistol. The hand struck Chessmarimo's head, crushing it into the snow, leaving him motionless.

  The fight was over. Both ol and Chessmarimo y in the snow, their blood staining the once pristine white. Coby stood over them, his breath steady as he watched their bodies fall still. His system chimed in, awarding him a hefty amount of SP for the brutal battle.

  Coby sat on the ground and said, "Show it to me."

  [bat success!

  ...

  Major Rewards:

  Kill of Kuromarimo: Taking down this oppo demonstrated mastery of biactid overwhelming force. (+1500 SP)

  Kill of Chess: A calcuted strike ehis threat swiftly, showg Coby's growth in bat proficy. (+1500 SP)

  Kill of ol: Successfully eliminating a key plot character solidified Coby's dominan battle. (+3000 SP)

  7200 SP gained.]

  Luffy walked toward Coby, gng down at the defeated ol and his crew. He offered a simple nod, saying, "Good job, Coby." Although Luffy wasn't keen on killing, he didn't stop Coby or Zoro from doing so. This was the pirate's life, not a game. He khat sometimes, it was necessary.

  Chopper soon arrived, his eyes narrowing at the sight of the bodies. These were the same men who had ughed at Dr. Hililuk's death, the ones he had once vowed to kill with his own hands. His fists ched at the memories, but as he looked at the fallen enemies, a different feeling washed over him.

  "Thank you," Chopper whispered, his voice thick with emotion. He wasn't sure if it was relief or closure, but he knew ohing for certain: he didn't o kill them anymore. That burden had been lifted, and for that, he was grateful to Coby.

  Chopper wiped his eyes, quickly regaining his posure. He looked up at Coby, a hint of determination in his gaze. "I'll join you guys," he said firmly. "But only if you'll let me help everyone in need."

  Luffy was eted, a broad grin stretg across his face. "Yes! We need a new crew member!" he excimed. Chopper's decision to join brought a wave of relief aement to the crew.

  Coby chuckled softly at Luffy's enthusiasm before turning his attention to ol's lifeless body. After a quick search through ol's tattered clothes, Coby found a small, ornate key. He kly what it was for. Standing up, he turo see Dr. Kureha entering the area with Vivi, who was now on her feet, though still looking a bit weak. Coby approached the doctor and handed her the key without a word. Kureha raised an eyebrow but took it, nodding in appreciation.

  Just as Coby and Luffy turned around, they saw Dalton, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, and several other vilgers arriving from below. The group had worried expressions as they hurried up the slope, their breath visible in the cold air. Dalton, looking a bit worse for wear, still led the group, determination clear in his steps despite his injuries.

  It turned out that before climbing, ol had unched a surprise atta the others, even injuring Dalton. Thankfully, ol's former medical team had stayed behind to assist, quickly tending to Dalton's wounds and stabilizing him. Now, seeing the fallen ol and his men, the group came to a halt, stunned by the se before them. ol's bloodied and broken body y on the snow, along with his defeated subordinates.

  Dalton, realizing what had transpired, dropped to his knees, overwhelmed with relief and gratitude. He looked up at Coby and Luffy, his voice steady but filled with emotion. "Thank you," he said. "You've saved our try from further torment."

  Zoro nodded in aowledgment, while Nami and Usopp shared a relieved gnce. Sanji, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, simply smirked, his eyes flig toward the unscious enemies scattered across the ground.

  Luffy waved his hand, dismissing Dalton's thanks with a carefree smile. "Don't worry about all that. Let's party!" he decred, his energy tagious.

  Coby, however, quickly stepped forward, his voice calm but urgent. "Hold on, Luffy. We o get out of here before Kureha figures out what we're up to."

  Luffy paused, nodding in agreement. "Good point," he said, l his voice as he gathered the crew around him. "Alright, everyone, keep it quiet. We'll introduce Chopper ter. Right now, we o sneak out."

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