Boa Hancock vs Koby

[CinCameron20]

As everyone should be aware, as of Chapter 956, Koby alongside other marines are heading to capture the former Shichibukai, Boa Hancock.

Now, assuming that all threats from both sides are removed or preoccupied, Hancock and Koby run into eachother, who would come out victorious?

Ignoring stats (in fact, probably assume Hancock is comparable to Koby in physical power)

Former Shichibukai, Pirate Empress Boa Hancock vs Rear-Admiral Koby

 

[Milly_Rocking_Bandit]

Why don't we wait till the chapter is out so we can... like,see Koby's potential new abilities?

 

[CinCameron20]

@Milly - this is a discussion, and besides, we've only seen Hancock use like 1 physical ability, and like 2 of her combative DF abilities.

I think we can work with what we have since both are basically still shrouded.

 

[Milly_Rocking_Bandit]

I dunno, still seems incredibly vague. We know next to nothing but the basics of Koby.

 

[Tipper17]

1.thread too early. 2.we don't know hancock full power 3.we don't if coby going solo against her or if there's several VA coming with him 4.we don't have any idea where Koby sitting in power

 

[CinCameron20]

??? 1. That's the point. 2. We don't know Koby's either, this is a discussion. 3. This is THEORETICAL. 4. refer to 3

 

[Tipper17]

??? 1. That's the point. 2. We don't know Koby's either, this is a discussion. 3. This is THEORETICAL. 4. refer to 3

A pointless theoretical regardless the best u could have coby at is being around current tashigi who sure as hell isnt shit to Hancock who got hyped by the likes of Sengoku and Aokiji. Not to mention her DF ignores durability and one kick from her can end coby without issue

 

[Ryuga21]

I feel that Oda will not show this battle to us. Both are well erased in the series and we have never seen their true potential.

 

[Js250476]

I'm kinda expecting Hancock to find out Koby is Luffy's friend and they bond (imagine his reaction to the giant Luffy poster in Amazon Lily lol)

 

[KobsterHope07]

Hmmm, well, it seems that Koby is going into the battle with knowledge of Hancock's ability because why would go and capture the Shichibukai without at least some knowledge of his opponent. Hancock is Hancock and doesn't really care about about men in general except for Luffy and somewhat Rayleigh and Fisher Tiger. So, she would probably not be very knowledgeable about who is Koby and what's his ability are.

With that in mind, Hancock's Mero Mero Beam will not be effectively as Koby would be aware of it and cautious to avoid it or do what Momonga did and stab himself to get rid of any lust.

Koby will try not to engage Hancock in direct battle because if he was given full information on her from the Government, he would know that engaging her in battle would not be the smartest given her ability to turn anything she touch or kick into Stone. He most likely to use a combination of Geppou and Rankyaku to fight at long distance.

Though Hancock is not useless at long distance and can use her love arrows to counter the assault and put pressure on the rear admirals. Even then, Hancock has that of Haki and will try to make her way to Koby, utilizing her Haki to avoid or tank the damage she might sustained.

Koby seems to have that of Observation Haki and Kami-e and if he is highly skilled in both, even if push to close range by Hancock's agility, he can comfortably avoid her blows while landing his own in the process, though it might be mitigated somewhat by Hancock's Busōshoku Haki. And if pressured badly, can always retreat to the air with Geppou

 

[Stefano4444]

To be honest i have no idea, both Boa and Koby have yet to show their full strength.

For what i can image, it likely that they are going to have similar level of strength and they will be much stronger than their current tier.

Maybe as strong as other Mid-High Tiers like Pica/Charlotte Oven/Page One, which would put them at Mountain level+.

 

[Js250476]

Btw I saw on Koby's Page it's confirmed he knows all the Rokoshiki techniques where was this confirmed again? (The databook?)

 

[Eminiteable]

Hancock due to petrification kicks and hype from Sengoku and Aokiji.

 

[CinCameron20]

@Js - it was confirmed in Volume 1000, which was for Film "Z" and Koby is noted to have mastered his training for Rokushiki, meaning he has learned all 6 forms.

Granted, I am unsure of the canon regarding this, but until we see Koby in combat, probably keep it as it is until it's either proven or disproven.

 

[Js250476]

Alright thanks for the information.