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  Coby floated high above the clouds, drifting in Kuma’s air bubble as the world below stretched out in endless blue. His body was rexed, but his mind was filled with thoughts. He had pulled a fast one, switg pces with Luffy and sending him to Amazon Lily instead. It wasly the most honorable move, but Coby had his reasons.

  As the soft whistle of wind surrounded him, a pang of guilt tugged at his chest. He knew Luffy wasn’t really cut out for what was waiting on that isnd. Sure, Luffy was tough, but when it came to romantic matters? Luffy wasly the best match for Hancoantically dense, clueless as a rock. And Hancock? She needed a man who could uand her desires. Coby didn’t hesitate to fill that role.

  The bubble gently carried him farther from the chaos of Sabaody, and Coby stretched, letting his arms rest behind his head. Two days and nights in this thing—more than enough time to set his pn in motion. He wasn't proud of trig Luffy, but he k would all work out in the end. Besides, Hancock deserved someone who could meet her needs, and Coby wasn't about to let this ce slip by.

  “I’m sorry, Luffy, but this is something I ’t pass up,” he muttered to himself, feeling the slightest twinge ret. "It is not stealing if it hasn't even started."

  He gnced around at the endless sky, trying to shake off the lingering guilt. "Well, Hancock, you’re about to meet someone who actually keep up with you."

  The journey dragged on, with Coby floating above the clouds. He stared out at the endless sea and sky below, feeling the weight of time tig by slowly. "It’s going to be a long ride," he muttered, shifting in the bubble, hoping the trip would speed up.

  A day passed, then another. Coby kept busy by restiing some rations, and waiting. The sery barely ged, and the only sound was the steady hum of wind around him. But by the m, his bubble finally began desding toward a rge, lush isnd below.

  As his feet touched the ground, Coby noticed a massive paw print nearby. Not far from it, a giant boar was sniffing the air, probably hunting for food. Coby sighed, knowily what that meant.

  "Guess you're breakfast," he muttered, drawing his bde. In one swift motion, he sliced through the boar’s thick hide, the creature colpsing with a loud thud. Coby quickly ed and prepped the meat, setting up a fire soon after.

  As the smell of roasting boar filled the air, Coby took in the isnd around him. The dense juhe wild beauty—it was unmistakable. "Yep, Amazon Lily," he said with a small smile. "Finally made it."

  Leaning back against a tree, Coby let his thoughts wander. He couldn’t just follow the same path Luffy had taken. That wouldn’t work. He o approach this differently—after all, his situation was far from the same. He shinking of the ridiculousness of it all.

  "I’m not Luffy," he muttered, ughing quietly to himself. "No rubber peepee here, so if they pull it off, it’ll be more than disappointing for me—and probably for a lot of women too."

  He chuckled softly at the thought, then tore off a k of roasted boar, sav the taste. The isnd had a strange energy, and Coby khings were about to get iing.

  Coby then turned into Nami and Robin using Mr. 2’s powers. He unbuttoned his shirt, gng down at his chest, smirking to himself. "I gave them a goodbye loving," he muttered, "but two years without them is gonna be rough." He couldn't help but chuckle at the memory, though he khere was no time to linger on it.

  Switg his attention, Coby opened up the System S. A new message appeared before him:

  [Skill S initiated on 'Instantaneous Movement (Kuma’s Paw-Paw Fruit)'. Analysis in progress…]

  Coby’s eyes flickered across the detailed breakdown on the s:

  [Instantaneous Movement, a unique application of Kuma’s Nikyu Nikyu no Mi (Paw-Paw Fruit), allows the user to propel themselves at incredible speeds by repelling the air with the paw pads on their feet. This propulsion is so fast and precise that it mimics teleportation, enabling rapid movement over vast distances in an instant. The teique is highly versatile, used for both evasion and offensive positioning, making it nearly impossible for oppos to track or predict the user's move.]

  [For long-distance blinks, the user must have previously been to the location.]

  [Estimated cost for acquisition: 50,000 SP. Please firm if you wish to proceed with the Skill S and acquisition.]

  Coby pondered for a moment. 50,000 SP was steep, but it would definitely make getting around easier. He sidered the move's usefulness but ultimately decided against it for now. “I don’t hat yet,” he muttered, closing the message.

  on his mind was Hancock. He knew how Luffy had won her over—three key moments had dohe trick. First, he covered her sister’s back so she wouldn’t be exposed, earning her respect. Then, wheed with options, Luffy immediately chose to save Margaret and the others without a sed thought. Lastly, the queror’s Haki had sealed the deal.

  Coby sighed helplessly. “I pull off the first two easily.” He mused over the third one. queror’s Haki was something Luffy had naturally, but it was still out of reach for him. He sed through the System again, but the cost to acquire it was way beyond what he had. "That oricky," he admitted, but he wasn’t too ed. He would find a way.

  Coby stretched, gng around the jungle of Amazon Lily. This pce was wild, just like he expected. And it was crawling with warriors—ohat didn’t take kindly to outsiders. He had to py this right. First, get to Hancock. Then, he could figure out how to hahe situation.

  A distant rustling caught his attention, pulling him from his thoughts. Several women from the Kuja tribe were approag, their bows raised, eyes sharp with suspi.

  “Here we go,” uttered under his breath. He wasn’t about to fight them—not when he was so close to his goal. As they got closer, Coby shifted back to his inal form, keeping just a touch of femininity in his appearance. Mr. 2 had used something simir to create the ugliest man imaginable—mostly his own face mixed with Usopp's nose, which always amused Coby. Using the same ability, Coby adjusted his looks, making himself less mase but still reizable. Better to face them as himself than as an imposter.

  Seeing Coby walk out from the dense jungle, Margaret, Aphendra, and Sweet Pea were surprised. They didn’t even sider the possibility that he was an outsider, or a man for that matter. To them, he looked like one of their own.

  "Are you lost, sister?" Margaret asked, l her bow slightly, but still cautious.

  Coby chuckled, pointing at the roasted boar by the fire. "No, I was hunting. Want to share?"

  The women exged gnces, impressed by his hunting skills. In Amazon Lily, strength was beauty, and a good hunt was a mark of that. Without hesitation, they accepted his offer, sitting down by the fire.

  As they ate, Aphendra, the tallest of the trio, tilted her head and asked, "Where are you from, sister? I don’t remember seeing you in the vilge."

  Coby took a bite of the boar and shrugged, keeping his cover intact. "I’ve been wandering around, trying to get a better y of the nd."

  The women seemed satisfied with the answer, chatting among themselves about the ret hunts and the uping arrival of Boa Hancock. The versation flowed naturally, and Coby listened, gathering as muformation as he could. He had about a day, maybe two, before Hancock returned. Until then, his objective was clear: establish a foothold and find opportuo acquire queror’s Haki.

  As they ate, the Kuja warriors began to warm up to him, impressed by his hunting skills and strength. To them, he was just another sister they hadn’t seen much of, and his hunting skills made him blend in even more. Margaret eyed the boar and then looked back at Coby. "You’re strong. That boar isn’t easy t down. You must’ve worked hard for it."

  Coby smiled, not letting on that it had beeively easy for him. "It wasn’t too bad. There’s plenty more out there if we need more."

  Sweet Pea, who had been mostly quiet, finally spoke up, curiosity in her voice. "Have you heard? The Snake Princess will be back soon. Maybe she’ll see your strength."

  Coby's eyes lit up, a genuine smile spreading across his face. "I would love to meet Snake Empress-sama," he said, his tone friendly yet respectful. In Amazon Lily, Hancock was revered as both a goddess and a leader with unmatched beauty and strength. Every warrior here respected her deeply, and Coby uood why.

  Margaret’s face softened slightly at his response. "Well, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. She’s not back yet, but when she arrives, the whole isnd knows."

  Coby nodded, finishing off a k of the boar meat. The Kuja warriors were surprisingly warm toward him. He pyed along, keeping his head low and blending in as much as possible. The st thing he needed was to raise eyebrows before Hancock’s return.

  Sweet Pea stretched, letting out a satisfied sigh. "This was good. You’re a pretty good hunter, sister."

  "Thanks," Coby replied casually. "I had a good teacher."

  Margaret stood up, brushing off her clothes. "We should get back. The isnd will be busy soon, and it’s better to be prepared. You ing?"

  Coby nodded, standing up as well. "Sure, I’ll tag along."

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