One Piece is in its final saga, but there are still many mysteries to uncover in the series. Long-held secrets and important characters are just starting to be revealed, showing that the main character’s journey is far from done.
What’s clear is that the various storylines in the series are all connected, and nothing happens by chance in the complex world of One Piece. Flashbacks in the story, especially those involving Bartholomew Kuma, are moments where Eiichiro Oda’s storytelling shines.
Besides evoking emotions from fans, Kuma’s ongoing flashback also provides information on key issues in the series. A seemingly small detail in the last chapter might be more important than it seems, and this thread will explore that.
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Spoiler Alert: This article contains major spoilers from the One Piece manga.
In One Piece Chapter 1099, Kuma’s Book Could Reveal the Truth About the World
When Jewelry Bonney was a child, she had the Sapphire Scales syndrome. Kuma asked her where she’d like to go after getting better, and she said she wanted to visit sky islands to meet the legendary “Sun God” Nika.
This connects her to Luffy, who can supposedly track Nika with his Gear 5 transformation. Unknowingly, Bonney has already met Nika. In the present, Bonney, Sanji, Franky, and Vegapunk are overpowered by Saint Saturn, and Luffy is needed to protect her. Bonney learned about sky islands from a book similar to the one Kuma carried, marked with the symbol on Kuma’s clothes.
The book, titled “Bible,” has significance, as seen when Kuma sent Perona flying using his Paw-Paw Fruit ability. Bonney mentions that Fish-Man Island and Sky Islands connect to major locations in the One Piece world. The stylized sun symbol in Kuma’s kirk is found in Fish-Man Island, Skypiea, and Arabasta, and is associated with the creators of Poneglyphs.
The kirk, linked to Kuma’s Buccaneer family, might contain information passed down through the generations. Saint Saturn reveals the World Government’s hatred for the Buccaneers due to a past crime.
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Kuma’s Book in One Piece Could Be A Big Hint From Eiichiro Oda About Something Important
The book’s cover features a woman with a sun behind her, possibly Nefertari D. Lili, an ancestor of the Nefertari Family from 800 years ago during the Void Century. Lili, the queen of Arabasta, refused to become a Celestial Dragon and disappeared, with her existence erased from history.
Imu-sama claims she played a role in spreading Poneglyphs worldwide, possibly using the Paw-Paw Fruit’s abilities, which are linked with cats. The theory suggests Lili, with the Paw-Paw Fruit, sided with Joy Boy, spreading Poneglyphs globally.
The World Government erased her from history to hide Void Century events. The book’s cover may depict her, and its connection to Kuma’s family of Buccaneers hints at shared knowledge. This aligns with Bonney’s learning about Fish-Man Island and Skypiea from a similar book.
Though intriguing, these ideas are speculative until confirmed in the manga. However, considering One Piece’s interconnected lore, this theory could offer a cohesive explanation for various storylines.
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