Episode Title:
Kuma's Life
Episode Description:
Two years before the present, the Bonney Pirates arrive on an island in search of Kuma, who is secretly on the same island but avoids contact to protect Bonney. She declares her intent to find both Kuma and Nika, hoping to gain her father's attention. Meanwhile, Luffy's rising fame prompts reactions from Dragon, Ace, Jinbe, and Kuma, who notes that both his and Dragon's children became pirates. On Egghead, Vegapunk is ordered by Saturn to install a self-destruct mechanism in Kuma and erase his free will, despite Vegapunk's protests. Kuma agrees to have his memories extracted and asks to protect the Thousand Sunny until the Straw Hats return to Sabaody. He reflects on his life, receives kind words from Vegapunk, and expresses gratitude for Bonney's safety. In the present, Bonney sees Kuma's memories and breaks down after witnessing his sacrifices.
