Sure. Plot is more important. But what was the plot reason for Coby not being able to remove the ball and chains?
To show that he was imprisoned? You can look at it and say that's negative hype for Koby, but chances are... Oda didn't think that deeply about it. I don't think he wrote it that way for people to say that Koby just is weak. Especially if the hints are accurate. But we'll just have to wait and see. As I said, Koby's story was obviously going in this direcet, but I think Oda should have showcased Koby in an earlier Saga to ease into this. We'll just have to wait and see how it's handled.
 
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