One Piece: Coby with Skill Weaver System

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Kuma raised his massive paw, aiming a pressurized air attack at Coby. The air shimmered for a moment, and then Kuma launched the attack. Coby immediately used Geppo to kick off the air, dodging it by inches as the force crashed into the ground behind him, leaving a deep crater.

Zoro, seeing the opening Coby created, sprinted forward with his swords drawn. "Three-Sword Style: Tatsumaki!" he roared, spinning with his blades aimed at Kuma's chest. The spinning blades clashed against Kuma's body, but the cyborg barely budged, his metal form absorbing the brunt of the attack.

"Tough bastard!" Zoro growled as he leaped back, avoiding Kuma's retaliatory swipe.

Luffy, now fired up, launched himself into the fray. "Gomu Gomu no Jet Pistol!" His fist rocketed toward Kuma's head, aiming to hit him straight on. Kuma raised his paw again, effortlessly deflecting Luffy's attack with a flick of his wrist. The force of the deflection sent Luffy crashing into a nearby boulder, but he quickly bounced back to his feet.

Sanji zipped into the air, his leg igniting with flames as he went for a flying kick. "Diable Jambe: Concassé!" His fiery leg connected with Kuma's head, but Kuma's body barely moved. Sanji cursed under his breath as he held his feet, it hurt like kicking steel, landing beside Zoro he groaned. "That didn't do a damn thing!"

Kuma glanced at the crew, calm as ever. "The World Government doesn't want witnesses to Moria's defeat," he stated. "I'm here to erase you all."

The threat hung in the air, but the crew wasn't backing down. Coby gritted his teeth, already formulating his next move. What was Kuma's bottom line was his drive in this battle. He couldn't play this gamble. "You think we're just going to roll over?" he said, charging in again. He disappeared with Shadow Step, reappearing on Kuma's right side and slashing with Shusui. This time, he aimed for the joint in Kuma's arm, trying to find a weak spot in the metal.

Kuma didn't flinch as the blade connected, only shifting slightly to counter. "It is usless," he said, raising his other hand to launch another air blast at close range.

"Coby, watch out!" Usopp yelled from the distance, already preparing a barrage of projectiles with his Kabuto.

Coby used Geppo to kick away from the air blast just in time, but the force of the attack still sent shockwaves through the area. Debris flew everywhere, making it harder for the crew to maintain their positions. Usopp fired a round of explosives, but they were barely noticed by Kuma as the projectiles bounced off his tough exterior.

"That guy's made of steel or something!" Usopp muttered, backing away.

Chopper, in his Heavy Point form, rushed forward to aid Coby and the others. "I'll support with some heavy hits!" Chopper declared, his massive form charging at Kuma. He swung a fist the size of a boulder at Kuma's midsection, but it was like punching a wall. The impact barely made Kuma blink.

Kuma stood before them, not taking their attacks seriously at all. He opened his arms wide, his voice calm but with an edge of finality. "I will spare your lives," he began, making the freed victims of Moria's terror look at him with hope. "But I will take Straw Hat Luffy with me. As long as I take his head, the Government will let the rest slide."

The entire crew, along with the gathered crowd, reacted immediately and in unison.

"HELL NO!"

Kuma didn't flinch. His expression didn't change. "Pity," he said flatly.

Without another word, Kuma compressed the air around him into a tight, dangerous sphere, and then released it with devastating force.

"Ursus Shock."

The impact was instant. The compressed air expanded explosively, sending shockwaves across the battlefield. The sheer force of the blast was overwhelming, tearing through the area and launching everyone into the air like ragdolls.

Coby moved in an instant, using Shadow Step to appear next to Nami and Robin. His body shielded them as the blast hit with brutal force. Even knowing the attack was coming, he couldn't escape it entirely. The shockwave slammed into him, knocking the breath from his lungs. The pressure was immense, like being crushed by a tidal wave of force.

Coby gritted his teeth, bracing himself as he took the brunt of the impact to protect his crewmates. He could feel his muscles straining under the pressure, but there was no way he would leave them behind. Even if it was the logical choice to get out of the blast zone, fuck logic.

The world spun around them as they were thrown backward, crashing into the rubble. The air was thick with dust and debris, the ground torn apart by the destructive force of the Ursus Shock. Bodies littered the ground—everyone had been hit hard.

Coby groaned, pushing himself up, his muscles screaming in protest. He glanced at Nami and Robin. They were bruised and battered, but alive. That was all that mattered right now.

Looking around, Coby could see almost everyone had passed out. Bodies were scattered across the rubble, exhausted and unconscious from the intense battle and Kuma's Ursus Shock. Only four of them were still standing: Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and himself. It was expected. The fight against Moria and Oars hadn't been as brutal as it had been in Anime. Even Luffy didn't look seriously injured. Still, Coby was the most banged up—he had shielded Nami and Robin from the worst of the impact.

Luffy glanced at him, concern evident in his eyes. "You okay?" he asked, his voice gruff from the exhaustion.

Coby smiled, giving him a reassuring nod despite the pain surging through his body. "I'm fine," he replied, though he could feel the bruises forming under his shirt.

Kuma stood a few feet away, his massive figure still intimidating despite the destruction around them. His gaze moved slowly across the crew before landing on Luffy. "You have a good crew, Straw Hat," Kuma said, his deep voice echoing through the battered landscape.

Coby stepped forward, wiping blood from his lips. "We won't let you take Luffy," he said, glaring at Kuma. The thought of trying the same stunt Zoro did in the original story crossed his mind, but Luffy was awake. There was no way Luffy would allow someone to make that kind of sacrifice while he was conscious. And with Luffy awake, it would sound fake, pretentious.

Luffy, still standing strong, glared at Kuma. "You're not touching my crew," he declared, his fists clenching in readiness for another round.

Kuma's expression didn't change, his gaze cold and detached. "It's not your decision to make," he said calmly. "The World Government has ordered me to take your head."

Before Luffy could retort, Zoro stepped forward, his swords still drawn. "We've had enough of this," he growled. "If you want Luffy, you're going to have to go through all of us."

Kuma glanced at Zoro, his expression unreadable. He wasn't interested in talking anymore. He opened his maw, and a beam of light gathered, a laser charging up fast. In an instant, the deadly energy shot straight toward the crew.

"Move!" Coby shouted. He reacted quickly, using Shadow Step to dart across the battlefield. His detached hands flew forward, grabbing Nami and Robin, pulling them out of the path of the beam. Franky, Usopp, and Chopper were too far for that, so Coby switched tactics. Using Shadow Step again, he appeared beside them, kicking each of them away from the blast zone with calculated force.

The beam slammed into the ground where they had stood, carving a deep, smoldering trench through the earth. Dust and debris filled the air as the shockwave from the impact rippled outward, rattling the ground.

Sanji spun through the air, avoiding the blast and landing in a crouch. "Damn, that was close!" he muttered, eyes locked on Kuma. "This guy's on a whole different level!"

The four of them moved in sync, surrounding Kuma from different angles, but it was useless. Coby was the first to fall, barely blocking Kuma's powerful strike with Shusui before being knocked back into the ground. He was conscious but dazed, feeling the pain shoot through his body from the impact.

Zoro charged in next, his three swords glinting in the dim light. "Three-Sword Style: Oni Giri!" He slashed at Kuma's midsection with everything he had, but the blades barely scratched the surface of the cyborg's body. Kuma swatted Zoro away like an insect, sending him crashing into a nearby wall. The swordsman slumped to the ground, groaning in pain but still conscious.

Sanji followed with a flaming kick. "Diable Jambe: Diable Mouton Shot!" His leg struck Kuma's side, but the flames didn't even singe the cyborg's coat. Kuma retaliated with a brutal paw swipe, sending Sanji flying across the battlefield, skidding to a halt beside Zoro, coughing up blood.

Luffy, seeing his crewmates fall, clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fury. "Gear Second! Gear Third!" Steam billowed from his body as he charged forward at lightning speed, his fists pumping with adrenaline. He landed a barrage of blows on Kuma's chest. "Gomu Gomu no Jet Gatling!" Luffy's fists moved so fast they became a blur, each punch landing with devastating force.

Kuma barely flinched, absorbing the hits with his armored body. His paw swiped at Luffy, but Luffy dodged in an instant, flipping backward to gain some distance. He wasn't done yet. "Gear Third!" Luffy's arm expanded, becoming enormous as he prepared for another strike. "Gomu Gomu no Gigant Rifle!" His massive fist crashed down toward Kuma, aiming to crush him.

Kuma raised his paw, effortlessly blocking the gigantic fist. The impact sent shockwaves through the battlefield, but Kuma stood firm. Without hesitation, Kuma sent another powerful air blast from his paw, slamming into Luffy and launching him across the ground.

Luffy gritted his teeth, struggling to get back up. The repeated use of Gear Second and Gear Third was taking a toll on his body. His limbs felt heavy, his muscles screamed in pain, but he forced himself to stand. "I'm not done yet!" Luffy yelled, his voice hoarse. He charged again, this time using both gears at once, his body moving at breakneck speed.

But Kuma was faster. He appeared in front of Luffy in an instant, his massive paw glowing with energy. "It's over," Kuma said flatly, slamming his paw into Luffy's midsection. The force of the attack sent Luffy crashing into the ground, the air knocked out of him. He lay there, unable to move, gasping for breath as the pain from the Gears caught up to him.

Coby, still on the ground, tried to push himself up, but his body refused to cooperate. He watched helplessly as Luffy fell, his captain unable to stand. "Damn it…" Coby muttered under his breath, clenching his fists in frustration.

Zoro and Sanji were in no better shape. Both of them had been beaten down, their bodies battered and bruised. They had tried everything, but nothing worked against Kuma. The cyborg was too strong, too fast, and his Devil Fruit powers made him nearly invincible.

In the end, all the pain Luffy would have suffered was inevitable. Despite Coby's efforts, it happened anyway. Luffy collapsed, completely motionless, his body unable to handle the strain of repeated Gear usage. He couldn't move a muscle, breathing heavily as the exhaustion overwhelmed him.

Kuma walked toward the fallen captain, ready to take him. The situation was desperate. The crew had no strength left to fight, and it was clear that no one else was capable of stopping Kuma.

But Coby wasn't finished.

Despite the searing pain coursing through his body, he forced himself up. Using Shadow Step, Coby appeared in front of Kuma in a blur, swinging Shusui with everything he had. The sword slashed across Kuma's neck, drawing a thin line of blood. But it wasn't enough. Kuma barely reacted, only slightly flinching from the shallow cut. His body, mostly metal, absorbed the damage with ease.

Coby used Nen to push his battered body into action, his muscles screaming with each step. Ever since he awakened Nen back in Skypiea during the fight with Enel, he had been practicing, but his progress had been slower than his One Piece-based techniques. Maybe it was the difference in worlds or how the human body worked here than Hunter x Hunter world.

But honestly, it hadn't been a month since Skypiea and for Nen, that progress was to be expected. Coby knew he was pushing the limits of his abilities, but that didn't matter right now. With Shusui in hand, he dashed forward again, aiming for another strike.

Kuma swung his massive paw, sending another blast of compressed air in Coby's direction. Coby narrowly dodged, using Shadow Step to vanish from sight and reappear behind Kuma. He slashed at the back of Kuma's neck, aiming for a weak spot, but the blade barely pierced through the metal plating before Kuma's other hand shot out, swatting Coby aside like an insect.

Coby crashed into the ground, coughing up blood. His body was already at its limit, but he forced himself back to his feet. Kuma turned slowly, his paw raised and ready for another attack. "You should stay down," he said coldly.

Sitting on the ground, Coby glared at the torn fabric of Kuma's clothing. Beneath it, metal shoulder blades gleamed where Coby had managed to cut him. Zoro, who was already injured but still conscious, narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you a cyborg like Franky?"

Kuma turned his head slightly toward Zoro. "I am a cyborg, but not compared to the likes of Franky. I am an unfinished human weapon of the government, a Pacifista. Created by the greatest scientist, Vegapunk, who is 500 years ahead of our time."

Sanji, leaning against a crumbled section of the wall, lit another cigarette and asked, "You still insist on taking Luffy?"

Kuma nodded, calm as ever. "That is my intention."

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