[Koby makes a strangled sort of laughing sound, face turning bright red at the very thought.] I -- don't know about that. I'd settle for not getting kicked out in the first month. Rising up the ranks can come later. [Still, it makes something warm and pleased curl in his chest to know Luffy thinks that of him -- because Koby knows perfectly well it isn't empty praise. Luffy doesn't do that kind of thing.

Then, shrugging, crossing his arms and looking down at his feet:] Well, I wouldn't be able to just -- go off somewhere and pursue some other dream. I have responsibilities now. Commitments. I couldn't, say...hop on someone's ship for a few weeks. See what I mean?