Koby

Chief Petty Officer Koby (コビー曹長 Kobī Souchou), a small, timid, bespectacled boy, is the first person Luffy meets on his haphazard journey.

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 * Japanese Name: コビー
 * Romanized Name: Kobī
 * English Name: Koby
 * Affiliations: Marines (current), Alvida pirates (former)
 * Japanese VA: Mika Doi
 * English VA: Kayzie Rogers
 * First Appearence: Manga Chapter #2; Anime Episode #1
 * Last Appearence: Manga Chapter #; Anime Episode
 * Rivals: Helmeppo
 * Confirmed Relatives: Unknown
 * Dream: After suffering at the hands of the pirate captain Alvida, Koby's dream is to become an comissioned officer in the Marines and capture pirates like her. Later this dream changes to becoming the Next Admiral in the Marines.

Personality
Koby is first introduced as a cowardly Chore Boy on board Alvida's ship. Through fear of being smashed by her Iron Mace, whenever she asked him who was the loveliest on the sea, he would reply, 'You are Miss Alvida'. Eventually with the help of Luffy he found the courage to persue his dream of leaving her and becoming a Marine.

The first time he appears to have changed is when he and Luffy arrive at the base Captain Morgan is at. Helmeppo holds a gun to his head, but he pulls together his courage and tells Luffy not to worry about him. After their mini-arc series, Helmeppo and he become good friends.

Abilities and Powers
In his first appearance he lacked any fighting skills. However he is seen during his mini-arc training alongside Helemeppo alongside Vice-Admiral Monkey D. Garp. He has since become strong enough to use rokushiki, specificaly, soru.

Past Story
Koby had intended to board a ship for a fishing trip one day, but by accident, instead found himself amid the dangerous crew of Lady Alvida. To stay alive, he 'volunteered' to become a lowly cabin boy for this band of pirates, but fostered a desire to escape one day, and even join the Marines. His fear of Alvida prevented him from leaving, but Luffy's arrival and triumph over the 'ugly old hag' (as Koby summoned the courage to call her) finally brought him hope.

After helping Luffy and Zoro free a nearby Naval base from the grip of the tyrannical Captain Morgan, Koby is admitted to join the Marines as a Chore Boy (雑用 Zatsuyō), alongside the Captain's disgraced son Helmeppo.

Present Story
In his and Helmeppo's title page mini-arc, the two become unwillingly involved in an escape attempt by Morgan the prisoner (Morgan takes his son hostage and steals a ship). Though Morgan escapes, the bravery shown by the two earns them the respect of their superiors, and the attention of Vice-Admiral Garp. He and Helmeppo are currently serving under the Vice-Admiral, at the same base that is apparently Captain Hina's home port.

Current Events (Spoilers)
He appears to be at Water 7 alongside side Helmeppo after Garp pays Luffy a visit. He tells both Luffy and Zoro about "The New World", and also tells them that the next time they met, it will be in the New World, and the he will be an Admiral and he will have to fight and capture Luffy. Luffy just said he'll look forward to their fight.

Koby sees Luffy one more time as he leaves Water 7, when Garp attacks.

Major Battles

 * Vs. Luffy (Captain Morgan arc)
 * Vs Morgan (After becoming a recruit)
 * Vs Garp
 * Vs. Luffy (after training with Garp)

Related Articles

 * Helmeppo
 * Garp
 * Morgan
 * Marines
 * Luffy