One Piece Chapter 1096: Kumachi – A Flashback of Kuma’s Past

One Piece is one of the most popular and longest-running manga series in the world, written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who dreams of becoming the King of the Pirates, and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they explore the vast and mysterious world of One Piece. Along the way, they encounter various enemies, allies, and mysteries, as well as seek out the legendary treasure known as One Piece, which is said to be hidden at the end of the Grand Line by the previous Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.

The current arc of One Piece is called Egghead Island, which is a place where Dr. Vegapunk, a genius scientist who works for the Marines, conducts his experiments and develops his secret weapons. The Straw Hat Pirates, along with some allies such as Jewelry Bonney, a pirate captain who can manipulate age, and Franky, a cyborg member of the Straw Hats, have infiltrated the island to rescue Bartholomew Kuma, a former member of the Shichibukai (a group of seven powerful pirates who work for the World Government) who was turned into a mindless weapon by Vegapunk. However, they are confronted by various obstacles and enemies, such as Admiral Kizaru, one of the strongest Marines who can control light, Rob Lucci, a member of CP0 (a secret intelligence agency of the World Government) who can transform into a leopard-like creature, and Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, a mysterious figure who claims to be Vegapunk’s son and has a grudge against Bonney.

In the previous chapter of One Piece, chapter 1095, Saturn attacked Bonney and Sanji (the cook of the Straw Hats) with his strange power that caused their heads to bleed. He also revealed that he could have easily dodged Bonney’s attack if he wanted to. He then grabbed Bonney and accused her of killing his father. Meanwhile, Franky managed to save Luffy (the captain of the Straw Hats) from being crushed by Saturn’s foot. Luffy was conscious but did not say anything. Dr. Vegapunk speculated that Saturn’s power was related to a Devil Fruit (a type of fruit that grants supernatural abilities to those who eat them). The chapter then showed a flashback of Kuma telling a young Bonney about Nika, a legendary figure who was said to have freed people from oppression. Kuma imitated Nika’s signature move, called Liberation Beat, and danced with Bonney. He then expressed his desire to become a hero like Nika. The chapter ended with another flashback showing Kuma as part of the Buccaneer, a group of people who were accused of committing crimes in the past. They also had giant blood in them that made them extremely strong.

In this article, we will summarize what happened in One Piece chapter 1096, which was titled Kumachi (a nickname given to Kuma by Ivankov). We will also analyze some of the key points and make some predictions for what will happen next.

Summary of One Piece Chapter 1096

Kuma and Ivankov’s escape plan from God Valley

The chapter began with a continuation of the flashback from chapter 1095. It showed Kuma and Ivankov (a revolutionary leader who can change his gender and appearance) escaping from God Valley (a mysterious island that disappeared from maps after a great battle between Roger and Rocks D. Xebec). They had stolen two Devil Fruits from a slave hunting prize pool and planned to use them to fight against the World Government. Ivankov ate the Horm-Horm Fruit, which gave him the ability to manipulate hormones and alter his body and others. Kuma ate the Paw-Paw Fruit, which gave him the ability to repel anything with his palms. They then encountered some Marines who tried to stop them, but they easily defeated them with their new powers.

The appearance of the Rocks Pirates

As Kuma and Ivankov were running away, they saw a huge ship approaching the island. It was the ship of the Rocks Pirates, a legendary crew that consisted of some of the most notorious and powerful pirates in history, such as Whitebeard, Big Mom, Kaido, Shiki, Captain John, Silver Axe, Ochoku, and Wang Zhi. They were led by Rocks D. Xebec, a man who wanted to become the King of the World and challenged the World Government and Roger. The chapter showed some of their faces and personalities for the first time. They were all eager to fight and plunder the island, which was said to have a hidden treasure that belonged to an ancient civilization.

The origin of Kuma’s Paw-Paw Fruit

The chapter then switched back to the present time, where Saturn was still holding Bonney and squeezing her. He said that he knew everything about Kuma and his Paw-Paw Fruit. He explained that the fruit was originally owned by his father, Vegapunk, who used it to create his inventions and weapons. However, he lost it when he was betrayed by one of his colleagues, Caesar Clown (a former subordinate of Vegapunk who became a rogue scientist and experimented on children). Caesar stole the fruit and sold it to a slave hunter, who then put it in the prize pool. Saturn said that he hated Kuma for taking his father’s fruit and using it for evil purposes.

Kuma’s connection to the Buccaneer and Nika

Saturn then revealed that Kuma was not only a member of the Buccaneer, but also a descendant of Nika. He said that Nika was a legendary hero who lived 800 years ago during the Void Century (a period of history that was erased by the World Government). He was said to have freed many people from tyranny and oppression with his Liberation Beat, which was a powerful technique that could create shockwaves with his hands. He also had a mysterious mark on his forehead that resembled a sun. Saturn said that Nika was actually a traitor who conspired with the ancient civilization to overthrow the 20 Kings (the ancestors of the World Nobles who founded the World Government). He said that Nika was defeated by Joy Boy (another legendary figure who made a promise with the Fish-Man Island) and Im (the mysterious ruler of the World Government who sits on the Empty Throne). He also said that Nika’s bloodline was cursed and that anyone who inherited his mark would suffer a terrible fate.

Saturn’s attack on Bonney and Sanji

Saturn then said that he wanted to kill Bonney because she had Nika’s mark on her forehead. He also said that he wanted to kill Sanji because he had a connection to Judge (the leader of Germa 66, a scientific military force that works for the World Government). He said that Judge was one of Vegapunk’s colleagues who betrayed him and stole his research on cloning and genetic engineering. He said that Sanji was one of Judge’s failed experiments who escaped from him. He then activated his power again and made Bonney and Sanji’s heads explode.

Analysis and Predictions

What is Saturn’s power and motive?

One of the biggest questions in this chapter is what is Saturn’s power and motive? His power seems to be related to blood or pressure, as he can make people bleed or explode with his gaze or touch. It is possible that he has a Devil Fruit ability that allows him to manipulate blood or pressure in some way. His motive seems to be revenge against those who wronged his father or himself. He blames Bonney for killing Vegapunk, Kuma for stealing Vegapunk’s fruit, Sanji for being related to Judge, and Nika for being an enemy of the World Government. However, it is unclear if his claims are true or not, as there are many contradictions and mysteries in his story.

For example, how did Bonney kill Vegapunk? Is Vegapunk really dead or alive? Why did Caesar betray Vegapunk? How did Kuma know about Nika? What is Nika’s true role in history? How did Saturn get his power? What is his relationship with Im? These are some of the questions that need to be answered in order to understand Saturn’s character and goals.

What is the significance of God Valley and the Rocks Pirates?

Another important aspect of this chapter is the significance of God Valley and the Rocks Pirates. God Valley is a mysterious island that disappeared from maps after a great battle between Roger and Rocks D. Xebec. God Valley was said to have a hidden treasure that belonged to an ancient civilization, which could be related to the Void Century, the Poneglyphs, or the One Piece. The Rocks Pirates were a legendary crew that rivaled the World Government and Roger, and had some of the most notorious and powerful pirates in history as their members. They also had a connection to Kuma and his Paw-Paw Fruit, which was originally owned by Vegapunk. The flashback of Kuma and Ivankov escaping from God Valley could reveal more about the history and secrets of the One Piece world, as well as the origins and motivations of some of the major characters.