The One Piece anime is finally close to revealing the full truth behind Bartholomew Kuma’s tragic past. Fans have followed Kuma’s story for years, but the latest episodes are shedding light on why he really became a mindless weapon for the World Government. And at the center of it all stands one of the series’ most hated villains — Saturn.
Kuma was introduced back in the Thriller Bark Arc, originally seen as a threat to Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates. But over time, it became clear that Kuma was actually their silent protector. His daughter, Bonney, has spent years searching for him, desperate to understand why he gave up his life, his mind, and his family.
The truth began to unfold when Bonney reached Egghead Island and met Vegapunk, the world’s top scientist. Instead of giving her answers directly, Vegapunk showed Bonney Kuma’s memories stored inside a paw-shaped bubble. Through this, Bonney learned about Kuma’s early life, his hardships, and the heartbreak that led to his choice to become a Pacifista.
The latest episode, One Piece Episode 1133, reveals that Kuma was once just a peaceful man trying to raise his daughter. But after the love of his life, Ginny, was kidnapped by a Celestial Dragon, Kuma’s life took a dark turn. Ginny later returned with Bonney but soon died, leaving Kuma alone to raise their daughter, who was suffering from a fatal illness.
Kuma’s only hope was Vegapunk, who offered to cure Bonney — but in return, Kuma needed to help with Vegapunk’s research on cyborg soldiers. Vegapunk never planned to erase Kuma’s mind or humanity. But now, it’s clear that Saint Saturn, one of the Gorosei, interfered for his own evil reasons.
Saturn’s cruelty is what truly pushed Kuma into becoming a weapon for the World Government. Bonney’s hatred toward Saturn now makes sense, and the anime promises to show even more of what happened next.
As the One Piece anime continues its Egghead Island arc, fans are bracing for the emotional reveal of the full tragedy behind Kuma’s fall — and Saturn’s role in it.
