One Piece: Coby with Skill Weaver System

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The rest of the crew, having dealt with the remaining zombies, gathered around to watch the flames. Brook, now reunited with his shadow, bowed his head deeply. "Thank you, Coby-san," he said, his voice filled with gratitude. "You've done more than I could ever repay."

Coby shrugged, resting Shusui on his shoulder. "We're not done yet. Moria and Hogback are still out there. Let's finish this."

Luffy grinned, already fired up. "Yeah! Let's go beat up that Moria guy!" he shouted, ready for the next fight.

As the crew prepared to move forward, a sudden tremor shook the ground beneath them. The eerie castle loomed ahead, and they could hear the distant sounds of footsteps—large, heavy ones—echoing through the walls.

Franky cracked his knuckles. "Looks like we've got company."

A massive figure emerged from the shadows, towering over the crew. It was Oars, Moria's giant zombie, stitched together from countless body parts. His monstrous form cast a long shadow over the group, and his eyes glowed with a dull, menacing light.

Coby frowned as the ground trembled beneath them. Moria had resurrected Oars ahead of schedule—before obtaining Luffy's shadow. That wasn't part of the plan, but now they had to deal with the hulking giant in front of them.

"You! You killed Absalom! I will kill you all!" Moria's voice boomed through the castle walls, echoing ominously. The giant zombie, Oars, stood tall, his stitched-together form towering over the crew.

"Shit," Coby muttered, gripping Shusui tightly. He glanced at the rest of the crew. There wasn't time to dwell on it. "Let's fight together."

Luffy grinned, his fists already tightening. "Alright! Let's take this big guy down!" He charged forward without hesitation, his body stretching as he leaped into the air.

"Gomu Gomu no Jet Pistol!" Luffy's punch shot forward, slamming into Oars' massive jaw. The impact was solid, but Oars barely flinched, his monstrous body absorbing the hit.

"Bigger than I expected," Luffy muttered as he landed back on the ground.

Sanji dashed forward, his legs igniting in flames. "Diable Jambe—Flambage Shot!" He spun in the air, delivering a powerful kick to Oars' leg. The attack left a burn mark, but Oars roared in annoyance, swiping at Sanji with a massive hand.

Sanji dodged, but the wind from Oars' swing knocked him off balance. "Tch, he's fast for a giant!" Sanji growled, regaining his footing.

Zoro stepped up next, unsheathing his swords. "I'll take that leg," he said, his eyes narrowing as he prepared for an attack. "Three-Sword Style… Oni Giri!" Zoro launched himself at Oars' leg, slicing deep into the stitched flesh. Blood oozed from the wound, but Oars barely staggered.

"Damn, he's tough," Zoro muttered, stepping back.

Meanwhile, Coby positioned himself to the side, eyeing Oars' massive arms. "I'll slow him down," he called out, channeling his energy into the ground beneath him. "Geppo!"

Coby shot into the air, moving faster than Oars could follow. With a swift motion, he thrust his trident into Oars' shoulder, aiming for a weak spot between the stitches. The giant zombie roared in pain, swinging his arm to swat Coby away, but Coby used Shadow Step to disappear, reappearing on the ground a few feet away.

Coby turned to the crew. "The shadow isn't strong. You guys focus on slowing him down or taking him down. Luffy and I will deal with Moria. Once he's down, all shadows will return to their owners."

Zoro nodded, tightening his grip on his swords. "Got it," he muttered, eyeing Oars' massive legs.

Sanji flicked his cigarette into the dirt and cracked his knuckles. "I'll handle his other leg," he said, fire already sparking around his feet.

As the crew launched their attacks, Coby and Luffy dashed toward the heart of the castle, leaving Oars behind. The ground rumbled as Oars swung wildly at the crew, his size making every step and punch devastating, but the Straw Hats knew how to handle giants by now. They dodged, slashed, and kicked, keeping the monstrous zombie distracted.

Inside the eerie castle, Coby and Luffy sprinted through dark hallways, the walls lined with grotesque portraits and flickering candles. Luffy's eyes were burning with excitement, fists clenched tightly at his sides.

"Oi, Coby," Luffy grinned, looking ahead, "How about you leave him to me?"

Coby smirked, gripping Shusui at his side. "No chance. We need to deal with him quickly."

Suddenly, the massive double doors ahead of them creaked open, revealing Gecko Moria lounging on a twisted throne at the far end of a dimly lit room. His enormous form barely fit the space, his grin as wide and unsettling as ever.

Moria, upon seeing Coby and Luffy barge into the room, sneered and stood up from his twisted throne. His massive shadow stretched across the floor, dark and menacing. Without a word, he waved his hand, and his shadow morphed into a silhouette resembling him. The shadow lunged forward, splitting into several tendrils, each one armed with a pair of scissors.

"You dare come here after killing Absalom?" Moria growled, his voice thick with fury. "No one kills my crew and walks away from it!" He raised the scissors, his shadow moving in sync, ready to slice through them.

Coby grinned, not intimidated in the slightest. "How about Kaido?" he taunted, his words hitting Moria like a hammer.

At the mention of Kaido, Moria's eyes bulged with rage. His face twisted in fury, veins popping on his forehead. "ARRGHH! YOU'RE DEAD!" Moria roared, his voice echoing through the room. He slammed his scissors together, and the sound reverberated like thunder.

Luffy cracked his knuckles, his usual grin never fading. "Let's get this over with," he said, bouncing on his feet, already itching for a fight.

Moria's shadow whipped forward, slashing at them with its scissors. Luffy dodged effortlessly, his body twisting and bending in unnatural ways. Coby sidestepped the shadow, keeping his movements fluid as he observed Moria's attacks.

"Shishishi! Is that all you've got?" Luffy teased, leaping toward Moria with his fist cocked back. "Gomu Gomu no Jet Pistol!"

Luffy's punch shot forward like a bullet, aiming straight for Moria's head. But before it could connect, Moria's shadow intercepted the attack, blocking it with one of its tendrils. The impact sent a shockwave through the room, but Moria remained unmoved.

Moria sneered at Luffy, his voice dripping with arrogance. "Don't mix me with likes of Crocodile, Straw Hat." His massive shadow, Doppleman, loomed behind him, shifting ominously, ready to strike.

Coby stood back, watching the exchange. He gripped Shusui tightly, the legendary black blade gleaming in his hand. The moment called for something extra. Without a second thought, he activated the Skill Scan.

[Skill Scan initiated on 'Brook's Medium-Level Swordsmanship'. Analysis complete… Due to Brook's finesse and agility-based techniques, this level of swordsmanship focuses on speed and precision. It has merged with your existing swordsmanship. Estimated cost for acquisition: 20,000 SP. Please confirm if you wish to proceed with the Skill Scan and acquisition.]

"Confirm."

[Acquisition complete. Swordsmanship upgraded to Medium Level. Integration successful.]

As the power flowed through him, Coby's posture subtly shifted. His grip on Shusui felt different—more fluid, more controlled. His stance became sharper, mirroring the advanced techniques he had just acquired. This wasn't just a brawl anymore; it was a proper sword fight, and Moria was going to see that.

Without wasting time, Coby vanished with Shadow Step, reappearing in front of Moria. His strike was fast, aimed directly at Moria's midsection. Shusui gleamed as it slashed forward, but Moria's switched places with his shadow, the attack landed on shadow.

"Tch," Coby muttered, darting back with another Shadow Step, avoiding Doppleman's counterattack.

Luffy, still in the fight, grinned wide. "Gomu Gomu no Jet Bazooka!" His fists shot forward, aiming for Moria's chest. Moria's shadow blocked again, but the force of Luffy's punch sent a shockwave through the room, pushing Moria back several feet.

"Persistent, aren't you?" Moria growled, his voice heavy with annoyance. "Doppleman, crush them!"

The shadow split into hundreds of bats, each flapping toward Coby and Luffy with eerie speed. The room filled with the sound of wings beating against the air, the dark creatures swarming the two fighters.

Coby gripped Shusui tightly, his eyes narrowing as he prepared to deal with the onslaught. "Shadow Step!" He vanished, reappearing behind one of the larger groups of bats. With a swift slash, Shusui cut through several of them at once, their forms dissolving into wisps of smoke merging back at the ground.

Luffy stretched his arm back. "Gomu Gomu no Gatling!" His fists flew in rapid succession, punching through the swarm of bats like a whirlwind. Each hit sent more bats crashing into the ground, disintegrating into shadows as they were destroyed.

Moria watched from the back, his twisted grin widening. "You think you can handle all of them? Let's see how long you can keep up!" His shadow, Doppleman, shifted again, forming larger, more menacing bats that swooped down toward them with sharp claws extended.

Coby kept moving, his body flickering in and out of visibility as he used Shadow Step to avoid the incoming attacks. He slashed through another wave of bats with precision, Shusui gleaming as it cut through the dark forms. Each strike was clean, cutting down multiple bats in one swing.

Luffy, meanwhile, was having the time of his life, laughing as he punched bat after bat into oblivion. "This is fun!" he shouted, his arms stretching in every direction as he knocked the creatures out of the air.

But the bats kept coming, swarming faster and faster. Moria's laughter echoed through the room, his voice thick with amusement. "You'll tire out eventually! And when you do, your shadows will be mine!"

Coby leaped into the air, spinning mid-jump to bring Shusui down on another wave of bats. The sword sliced through them effortlessly, their forms disintegrating before they could reach him. As he landed, Coby used Shadow Step again, reappearing next to Luffy.

"He's trying to wear us down," Coby said, slashing through another group of bats.

Luffy nodded. "Then let's beat him before that happens!" He launched himself at Moria, his body stretching out as he aimed a punch directly at the warlord's face.

Moria's shadow blocked the attack again, but Luffy's punch was strong enough to send Moria stumbling back. "You brat!" Moria growled, his voice full of frustration.

Coby didn't waste any time. As Moria was knocked back, he darted forward with Shadow Step, closing the distance in an instant. Shusui cut through the air with lethal speed, aiming for Moria's midsection.

Moria's shadow moved just in time, shifting into a barrier that blocked Shusui's blade. He swung Shusui again, aiming for Moria's legs, but the shadow intercepted once more, blocking the blow with a tendril.

Coby jumped high into the air, avoiding the tendrils of Moria's shadow that lashed out from below. Moria grinned wickedly, thinking he had the upper hand. "Jumping into the air is your last mistake!" he sneered, charging forward, his shadow moving in sync.

But Coby wasn't fazed. Using Geppo, he maneuvered quickly in mid-air, shifting his body as he reached for his sword. With lightning speed, he sheathed his blade at his waist, positioning himself for a quick-draw attack. "Ittoryu Iai: Shi Shishi Sonson!" he called out, the sword flashing as it left the sheath.

The air seemed to crack as Coby's attack struck Moria with incredible force. Moria's eyes widened in shock, his massive body jerking back from the impact. The force of the blow sent a shockwave through the room, rattling the walls and floor. Coby landed softly on the ground, sliding Shusui back into its sheath with a sharp click.

Moria staggered, blood seeping from the deep slash across his chest. His eyes burned with fury. "You brat!" he growled, gripping his chest in pain. "You think this is enough to stop me?"

Moria roared in frustration, sending his shadow surging forward in a wild, uncontrolled attack. The tendrils of darkness lashed out, aiming to engulf Coby and Luffy, who was still bouncing around the room, landing blow after blow on Moria's shadow.

"Gomu Gomu no Jet Gatling!" Luffy yelled, his fists a blur as they pummeled the shadow, each strike sending ripples through the air.

Coby moved swiftly, using Shadow Step to dodge the shadow's tendrils. Each time Moria's attacks closed in, Coby vanished and reappeared in a different spot, slashing at the shadow with powerful cuts. 

Moria's frustration grew as he struggled to keep up with the combined assault of Coby and Luffy. "Damn you!" he roared, his shadow growing more erratic, slamming into the walls and floor in a desperate attempt to strike them down.

Luffy, now fully in the groove, charged forward, as he launched another attack. "Gomu Gomu no Gigant Pistol!" His fist ballooned in size before crashing down on Moria's shadow with tremendous force, creating a massive crater in the ground.

Coby seized the opening, rushing toward Moria swiftly. Shusui flashed as he drew the blade, the black steel gleaming dangerously. Without pausing, Coby slashed through Moria's side, leaving a deep gash that spilled more blood.

Moria bellowed in pain, stumbling back as he clutched his wound. "You little brat!" he roared, his voice filled with fury and desperation. "GATHER SHADOWS!"

At his command, shadows from all over Thriller Bark began to converge toward him, swirling into a massive, chaotic storm of darkness. The air became thick with the sound of wailing shadows, their ghostly forms twisting and merging as they obeyed Moria's call.

Coby didn't flinch. He gripped Shusui tighter, narrowing his eyes as he watched the mass of shadows closing in. "Not happening," he muttered. Using Shadow Step, Coby vanished from his spot, reappearing directly in front of Moria.

With a quick flick of his wrist, Coby unleashed a powerful horizontal slash, Shusui cutting through the air with deadly force. The blade tore into Moria's chest, drawing another scream of pain from the warlord.

"ARRGHH!" Moria's voice cracked as he staggered back, his body trembling from the damage.

Coby glanced at the sword in his hand as he and Luffy pressed the attack. "I need to create my own techniques now that I've got this down," Coby muttered. The situation with Moria was getting out of hand fast. The more shadows Moria absorbed, the bigger and stronger he became. But it was clear even for someone like him—there was a limit. Shadows were pouring out of his mouth, unable to contain them all, yet his power kept rising.

Coby and Luffy charged in unison. Luffy leapt into the air, stretching his arms back. "Gomu Gomu no Gigant Rifle!" His enlarged fist slammed into Moria's chest, making the warlord's bloated form buckle slightly.

Coby followed up immediately, using Shadow Step to appear at Moria's side. His strike was clean, Shusui cutting deep into Moria's leg. Blood splattered across the ground as Coby darted back, avoiding the shadow tendrils that lashed out in response.

"Keep at it, Coby!" Luffy shouted, as he landed another blow to Moria's shoulder, sending shadows spilling from the warlord's body.

Moria swung his massive arm, trying to swat Luffy away like a fly. "You pests! I'll crush you!" he roared, shadows leaking uncontrollably from his mouth with each word.

The rest of the battle dragged on, tedious and gruesome. Moria, bloated with shadows he couldn't fully control, became nothing more than a lumbering giant. Each time Coby or Luffy landed a blow, shadows spilled from his mouth, and Moria roared in frustration, unable to stop the relentless attacks. It was like chopping down a stubborn tree that refused to fall.

Luffy smashed his fists into Moria's gut again, causing more shadows to pour out. "He's spitting them out, Coby! Keep going!" Luffy called, his voice filled with urgency despite the monotonous nature of the fight.

Coby nodded, dodging a wild swing from Moria. "On it." He slashed at Moria's side with Shusui, cutting deep into his flesh. Shadows erupted from the wound, swirling around them like smoke in the air.

Bit by bit, Coby and Luffy forced Moria to release every shadow he swallowed. Each strike weakened the warlord, and eventually, he collapsed to his knees, blood pouring from his many wounds. His once massive form had shrunk back down to its original size, the last of the shadows escaping from his mouth in a final gasp.

Moria fell forward, landing in a pool of his own blood. His eyes were wide, staring blankly at nothing. He was dead.

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