One Piece: Coby with Skill Weaver System

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Finally, they reached Grove 13. As they arrived at Shakky's Rip-Off Bar, Brook was the first to point at the sign hanging above the entrance. "Are we sure about this? The sign warns us already."

They pushed open the door, stepping inside the dimly lit bar. The first thing they saw was a woman casually beating up a group of pirates. Her fists moved so fast the thugs didn't have time to react, each one hitting the floor with a thud as she expertly dispatched them.

Hatchan's eyes widened when he saw her. "Shakky?"

The woman paused mid-punch and glanced over, her expression shifting from surprise to a welcoming grin. "Oh my, Hatchan! Is that you? How long has it been, ten years, right?"

Hatchan rubbed the back of his head, a sheepish smile crossing his face. "Yeah, it's been a while, Shakky."

She gave one last kick to the pirate groaning on the floor before turning her full attention to Hatchan and the crew. "Take a seat. I'll be right with you." Without missing a beat, she returned to the brawl, landing a solid right hook on another pirate who had tried to sneak up on her.

Hatchan waved his arm, motioning the crew toward the bar stools. "Go ahead, take your time," he called out to Shakky as they all sat down, watching her finish off the last of the pirates.

Shakky soon finished handling the group of pirates and turned back to Hatchan, a relaxed smile on her face. She wiped her hands on her towel casually, as if beating up a room full of pirates was just part of the daily grind.

"Been a long time, Hatchan. Glad to see you've left pirating behind. You were always too soft-hearted for it anyway." She gave him a knowing look before her gaze shifted to Camie. "And is this cute mermaid your girlfriend?"

Camie blushed furiously. As she started to mumble things away from the group.

The conversation shifted quickly as Shakky glanced at the Straw Hats, her sharp eyes taking in each of them. "You want anything to drink?"

Luffy, who had already managed to sneak into the fridge, was rummaging through it like a kid in a candy store. "Already found what I wanted!" he shouted with a laugh, pulling out a giant slab of meat. Meanwhile, Brook had somehow gotten his hands on a bowl of beans.

"These beans are delicious!" Brook exclaimed, chomping down with his skeletal jaw.

Chopper was horrified, his tiny hooves covering his face. "Wha! I just turned around for a second!"

Shakky chuckled, clearly amused by the chaos. "You're friends of Hatchan, so it's on the house," she said with a grin. She then handed a cotton candy stick to Chopper, whose eyes widened in delight as he grabbed it.

Luffy blinked, looking surprised. "Hey lady, how did you know Chopper likes cotton candy?"

Shakky raised an eyebrow at him. "You're Monkey-chan, right? The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates?"

Still busy ransacking the fridge, Luffy mumbled, "Yeah, that's me! You know me too?"

Shakky laughed, leaning back against the bar. "Of course. You lot are pretty notorious by now. Plus, I like to stay informed." She paused, glancing over at Brook. "Though I didn't know you had a skeleton in your crew. Or that a skeleton could move at all."

Coby, sitting nearby, smirked. "Yeah, he just joined us recently. Fits right in, though."

Brook straightened up with a flourish, tipping his hat. "Yohohoho! A pleasure to meet you, Shakky-san!"

She then placed a cup of coffee in front of Coby. "I read a lot about the Enies Lobby incident. Did you really start a fight with the Government?"

Coby smiled as Luffy sat next to him, taking his own cup from Shakky. "Man, I really don't wanna talk about it. That was a pain in the ass."

Shakky laughed, clearly expecting that response. "Ahahaha, no boasting, huh? What a big shot." She took a drag from her cigarette, blowing the smoke to the side. "You've got the same name as Garp from the Marines."

Luffy, with his usual carefree tone, answered, "Yeah, he's my gramps."

Shakky puffed smoke once again. "I knew it. That explains a lot. You know, he used to chase me all over the seas."

Luffy furrowed his brow. "Ah? Why?"

Coby cut in from the side, sipping his coffee. "Because she used to be a pirate. Well, and an empress too."

Shakky raised an eyebrow, looking at Coby. "Coby the Copy Ninja, huh? Didn't know people still remember my old affiliations."

Coby grinned slightly, copying her earlier words. "I like to stay informed."

Shakky chuckled. "Well, that was 40 years ago. It's been a long time since I sailed the seas."

Luffy, ever blunt, blinked at her. "How old are you, lady?"

Shakky ignored the question, exhaling another puff of smoke. "Nowadays, I just cheer on rookies like you."

Hatchan cleared his throat awkwardly. "By the way, Shakky…"

She cut him off with a knowing smile. "I can guess. You're here to help the Straw Hats coat their ship, right? In other words, you want Rayleigh to do the coating for you."

Hatchan scratched the back of his head, nodding. "Well, yeah. That's about it."

Shakky crossed her arms. "Well, he's not here."

Luffy perked up. "Where is he? How long has he been gone?"

Shakky leaned back against the bar, thinking. "He hasn't been around for about six months. Should turn up a month or so."

Luffy frowned. "Six months?! We can't wait another month. Let's go to the amusement park we saw earlier!" He grinned, his excitement bubbling up.

The crew, already eager for some fun, cheered in agreement.

Shakky, unfazed, raised a hand. "You should be careful while you're out there. According to my sources, there are currently 12 pirates here with bounties over 100 million berries. That's nine other than you, Monkey-chan, Coby-chan, and Roronoa-chan."

Luffy's eyes widened. "That many?"

Shakky nodded, putting out her cigarette. "Yeah. No matter which of the seven routes you took from Twin Peaks, they all lead here, to Sabaody Archipelago. The New World is next, and everyone's aiming to get through."

Shakky added, "Those names were filling the pages for a while now."

Luffy, as blunt as ever, shrugged. "I don't read newspapers."

Shakky chuckled, a smirk tugging at her lips. "Well, information is power. Speaking of bounties, among the rookies, you two have the highest. Monkey-chan, 350 million berries, and Coby-chan, 333 million."

Luffy scratched his head, looking mildly curious. "Who's third?"

Shakky's gaze shifted, amused. "Eustass 'Captain' Kid. 315 million."

Chopper, already feeling nervous, panicked from the side. "That's a lot! What kind of guy is he?"

Shakky leaned back, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Kid's bounty is high because he kills civilians, unlike you guys." She flashed a smile. "I'm definitely rooting for you, Monkey-chan."

Luffy, ever carefree, laughed sheepishly. "I'm just having fun."

"But with all those pirates around," Luffy's expression turned a little more serious, "I'm worried about the coating guy."

Coby waved off Luffy's concern with a grin. "He'll be fine. If I'm right, and that Rayleigh is who I think he is, he's at least 100 times stronger than the two of us combined."

Luffy blinked, clearly surprised but intrigued. "That strong, huh?"

Coby nodded, his tone casual. "Yeah, trust me on this one."

Shakky looked at Coby, her eyebrow raised. "You know him too?"

Luffy, always curious, chimed in. "Who is he, Coby?"

Coby just smiled and shrugged. "You'll meet him soon enough. Let's go."

After saying their goodbyes to Shakky, they headed out. Luffy, Coby, Brook, Chopper, Hatchan, Camie, and Pappug made their way toward the amusement park. Luffy bounced ahead, bubbling with excitement at the thought of the rides and attractions. The others followed at a more relaxed pace.

As they moved through the streets of Sabaody, Coby walked slightly behind the group, thinking. He knew Camie's capture by slave traders would lead to them meeting Rayleigh and trigger a huge fight. The thought of avoiding that whole mess crossed his mind, but then again, the crew dispersing for two years after this arc was crucial for their growth. It was something they all needed—a wake-up call to get stronger.

Coby glanced at Camie, laughing with Hatchan as they passed some shops. He could prevent her capture and still beat up a Celestial Dragon for the same result, but that would alter things in ways he didn't want to risk. The gathering of the big names, the clash with an Admiral—it all had to happen.

"Let's just go with the plot," he muttered under his breath, following the group.

They soon arrived at the amusement park. Luffy's eyes widened as he took in the massive Ferris wheel and other colorful attractions. "This place is awesome!" he shouted, running ahead to check out the rides.

Luffy's eyes lit up as he spotted a massive Ferris wheel. "Oi! That's huge! Let's ride it!"

Camie's eyes sparkled with excitement, but she hesitated. "I've always wanted to ride one, but..."

Before she could finish, Luffy grabbed her hand and started dragging her towards the ride. "Come on! We'll go together!"

Coby watched them run off, shaking his head with a grin. He glanced over at Brook, who was admiring the colorful lights with wide, hollow eyes.

"Yohohoho! This place is quite lively, don't you think, Coby-san?"

Coby nodded. "Yeah, it's not bad."

As they continued through the park, Hatchan stayed close to Camie, clearly nervous about the possibility of running into trouble. Coby noticed the tension but didn't say anything. He had already decided to let things play out according to the original plot.

They took the Ferry, rode the Gondola, and even went through the Horror House. The amusement park was full of life, with the crew scattered around, enjoying the rides. Luffy was already hopping from one attraction to another, dragging Camie along with him, while Hatchan and Pappug stuck close behind, trying to keep up.

At one point, as they were playing, a man in a bear costume casually wandered by. It seemed harmless, part of the park's typical flair. But as they passed by a crowded stall, the bear-man quickly and smoothly snatched Camie into his large costume, zipping it up with one swift motion before dashing away. The crew, none the wiser, continued to explore the park, their laughter and chatter filling the air.

Except for Coby.

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