Hey everyone,
Quick heads-up. I'm making some changes to how chapter access works across Patreon tiers.
Previously, all my drafts—usually around 100 chapters ahead—were locked under the Author Only tier. I decided to scale that back a bit and open things up more. Here's the updated access:
Seafarer Saga Tier – $35 → Full access to all drafts (usually ~100 chapters ahead)
Mythical Mapmaker Tier – $22.5 → 50 chapters ahead
Epic Explorer Tier – $14 → 35 chapters ahead
Supernova Tier – $11.50 → 20 chapters ahead
Captain's Bounty Tier – $8.50 → 15 chapters ahead
Rookie Pirate Tier – $5 → 10 chapters ahead
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The second Pacifista wasted no time, firing another laser blast. Coby dodged again, then leapt into the air using Geppo, hovering above the battlefield for a moment before coming down with Starfall Execution—a powerful downward thrust aimed at the Pacifista's head. His sword pierced through the metal skull, crushing the machine's circuits with a single strike. The Pacifista fell, its lights flickering out as it hit the ground.
Sentomaru looked at Coby in shock. "Haki, huh? So you've already mastered it?"
Coby grinned, walking casually toward him. "See you later, Sentomaru-san. Oh, and tell Vegapunk, when he's in doubt, it's always York. He'll know what I mean. Just make sure he takes precautions, and tell his real body, not one of the clones."
Sentomaru narrowed his eyes. "How the hell do you know all this?"
But Coby had already vanished. Sentomaru clenched his fists, staring at the spot where Coby had stood just moments before.
Coby appeared on the Sunny's deck, just in time to catch sight of Franky and Robin. Franky had undergone some serious upgrades—he now looked bigger, bulkier, with shiny new parts that made him look more like a giant than a man. His blue hair was still styled into a buzz cut, but his shoulders were giant balls instead, and his arms were blue rectangulas , ready to unleash serious damage.
Coby whistled, clearly impressed. "Franky, what the hell did you turn into?"
Before Franky could answer, Robin rushed toward him, a warm smile spreading across her face. She wrapped her arms around him, pulling his head against her chest. "Missed me so much, Robin?" Coby asked, grinning into her embrace.
"More than you can imagine," Robin murmured softly, holding him close for a moment longer before letting go. Her black hair fell in smooth waves down her back, and she looked more confident than ever.
Franky cracked a grin, puffing out his chest. "You're damn right, Coby! Look at this! I'm better, stronger, SUPER Franky 2.0!"
Coby chuckled, giving Franky's metal arm a solid pat. "You're a damn tank now. That's some upgrade."
Franky flexed his new arms. "You haven't even seen the best parts yet! Wait 'til you see the Sunny. I made some super upgrades there too!"
Robin smiled, stepping next to Coby. "We were wondering if we'd be the first to arrive."
Coby leaned back against the rail, crossing his arms with a grin. "Of course, I'm the first. I wouldn't miss this reunion for the world."
Nami, Chopper and Usopp arrived next. Chopper, much larger in his new form, walked at the front. His body had bulked up significantly, his fur thicker, and his antlers broader and more imposing. Nami, sitting comfortably on Chopper's back, gave a lazy wave as they approached.
Chopper grinned widely as he spotted Coby, his massive hoof steps thudding against the ground. "Coby! Look at me! I'm a monster now!"
Coby smirked, giving him a nod. "You sure are, Chopper. Looking strong."
Usopp followed close behind, looking leaner and more muscular than before. His long nose stuck out as always, but his body had clearly undergone serious training during the past two years. He was decked out with new weapons and gear, most notably a massive slingshot strapped to his back.
Nami arrived next to Coby, and much like Robin, pressed his head into her now ampler bosom. Coby had visited Nami and Robin often during these two years, but they still missed him.
"Show me my nephew," Nami said, her voice casual, yet it shocked the rest of the crew. Only Robin already knew.
Coby grinned and pulled out a picture from his pocket, handing it to Nami. "I took this picture a few days ago," he said.
The picture showed a small boy, just over a year old, with a mop of pink hair like Coby's, but his eyes were a deep blue. His mischievous smile gave away his budding personality, and he was wearing a tiny pair of shorts with a straw hat much too big for his head.
Nami looked at the picture and smiled warmly. "He's adorable," she said, handing it to Chopper, who gasped in awe.
"Your son's so cute, Coby!" Chopper said excitedly, showing the picture to Usopp.
"Who's the lucky mom?" Franky asked, raising an eyebrow.
Coby chuckled. "Nojiko, Nami's sister in her home town."
Chopper looked at Nami in shock. "Are you fine with this?"
Nami clasped her arms around her chest and snorted. "Hmmph, I let her have a little bit of my man."
Franky and Chopper, who had never been to Nami's hometown, stood confused. Usopp had been there and knew about Nojiko. Robin was in the loop too, thanks to Coby's visits. The conversation quickly shifted when Brook appeared, humming one of his usual tunes.
"Yohohoho! Is this a reunion party?" Brook asked, his cane tapping the ground as he joined the group.
Before anyone could answer, Zoro and Sanji arrived, already bickering as usual. "I told you, shitty Marimo, stop walking so close to me!" Sanji snapped, his brow furrowed.
Zoro rolled his eyes. "Like I want to be near you, dart-brow."
Sanji's attention, however, shifted the moment he saw Nami and Robin. His nose immediately burst into a fountain of blood, and he collapsed to the ground, twitching. "Nami-swan! Robin-chwan! I missed you so much!" He cried out, still recovering from two years on Kamabakka Island.
But seeing Coby grinning at him, Sanji cursed under his breath and didn't dare get close to Nami or Robin. He knew better by now, especially with Coby's casual possessiveness when it came to the girls. Instead, he lit a cigarette, puffing out smoke with a scowl. "Damn you, Coby."
Zoro, standing nearby, snatched the picture from Franky's hand, glancing at it before raising an eyebrow. "Oh, Coby, is this your childhood or something?" he asked with his usual deadpan tone.
Coby shook his head, crossing his arms. "Nah, that's my son, Kai. He's about a year old now."
The newly arrived blinked, surprised by Zoro's remark and then by Coby's reply. "You had a kid?!" Sanji yelled, nearly choking on his own words. He grabbed the photo from Zoro, holding it up for a better look. "Whoa, the kid's got your hair and everything!"
Brook leaned in, his skull face showing interest as usual. "Yohohoho! What a handsome young boy! I wonder if he'll be a swordsman or a ninja?"
Nami rolled her eyes, smirking. "Not sure about that, but he'll definitely be trouble."
Sanji stormed up to Coby, grabbing for his collar. "Who's the mother?! And you still dare to call yourself Nami-san and Robin-chan's boyfriend?"
Before Sanji could grab him, Coby kicked him square in the face, sending him flying into the sea. The crew barely reacted, already used to Sanji's outbursts. They watched him splash into the water, then went back to chatting.
Franky laughed, giving Coby a thumbs up. "That never gets old."
Zoro leaned back, his arms crossed. "You should've kicked him farther."
Brook glanced at the picture of Coby's son again, chuckling. "So, Coby-san, you said this picture's only a few days old. How'd you get from East Blue to Sabaody so fast?"
Coby grinned, leaning against the Sunny's railing. "I've got a shortcut." He tapped his chest lightly. "Let's just say I've got a few tricks with Kuma's ability."
Usopp's eyes widened. "No way! You can just pop in and out of anywhere?"
"Pretty much," Coby said, shrugging.
Chopper's ears perked up as he looked at Coby, full of curiosity. "Does that mean you can visit Nojiko and your son whenever you want?"
"Yeah, I stop by when I can," Coby replied. "Gotta make sure everything's good back home."
Climbing back on the ship, Sanji glared at Coby with pure anger, wiping the saltwater from his face. "Wait, wait, wait. Why don't Nami-san and Robin-chan look surprised? Bastard, did you visit them during the two years?"
Coby shrugged, ignoring Sanji's outburst.
Usopp, on the other hand, was more dramatic, tears welling up. "Coby! You could've visited me too! It was hellish and lonely! You have no idea what it was like!"
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