r/OnePiece Lookout Dec 21 '23

Current Chapter One Piece: Chapter 1102 Spoiler

Chapter 1102: "The Life of Kuma"

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There is a break next week technically


Ch. 1102 Official Release (Mangaplus): 24/12/2023

Ch. 1103 Scan Release: ~30/12/2023


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u/TheTrickster_89 Dec 23 '23

I can't remember the last time a One Piece flashback made me cry, but this one did.

Kuma went from a villain, to an ally with him aiding the Straw Hats, to eventually discovering that he is one of the kindest and most selfless characters in the entire manga. Everything he did he did for other people, and most importantly his daughter Bonney. Kuma the Tyrant? More like Kuma the Saint.

I was a mess by the end of this chapter and that last panel with Bonney crying hit the hardest. I am so, so glad that Bonney got to see and experience his memories as well as all the letters that he sent her. It was so important for her to know that he always loved her, was watching over her and was always thinking about her no matter where he was or what he was doing.

Beautiful chapter. I've always liked Kuma and his powers but this chapter has solidified him as one of the GOATs in this manga. Best flashback so far in One Piece hands down.

I'm still holding out some kind of hope that he at least won't die physically but we'll just have to see what happens.