So Oda's going full Greek tragedy with Kuma. He likely took a deal with the world government to save Bonney's life from what ever disease she and Ginny contracted. I do not think Kuma has a happy end whether he lives or dies, it would just feel very jarring after everything. Then again I didn't think he would ever make some of the darker elements of One Piece as blatant as he has in this flashback.
Important considerations going forward,
Considering how close to the end we are Oda may be likely to lean more heavily in to these darker elements from now to the end. Though hopefully a bit less dark than this.
Important considerations going forward,
- How much about this flashback do the Strawhats learn?
- How will this affect Vegapunk and Bonney going forward? This seems like it is supposed to be a big turning point in the story?
- Did Kuma's memories linger because no one accepted them? And how did Bonney touching them affect them?
- Are the memories still there, does Bonney have them or did they return to Kuma and that is why he made his move?
- Most importantly though why are we learning this now? How does Kuma's flashback help us understand the currently unfolding story at Egghead?
Considering how close to the end we are Oda may be likely to lean more heavily in to these darker elements from now to the end. Though hopefully a bit less dark than this.
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