this is always something i wish wasnt cut from the anime. its a small moment that sets up luffy's weird morality well.
in the anime he doesnt have any particular reason for helping coby, but in the manga its because coby offered him this kindness first. getting rid of this detail mischaracterized him slightly (in my opinion at least).
luffy doesnt go out of his way to help people unless he wants to/has a reason to. obviously that reason can be something as small as getting him lunch and he'll return the favor by overthrowing your corrupt monarchy.
still, he isnt someone that sets out to be a hero. it just happens naturally.
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