Summary
- Kuma's tragic backstory reaches its conclusion in One Piece, with his final moments being even more emotional than Ace's death at Marineford.
- Kuma's last message to Bonney, wishing her a happy tenth birthday, adds a bittersweet element to his "death" reminiscent of Ace's final words.
- The tragedy of Kuma's story lies in the fact that he never had the chance to say farewell to his daughter, unlike Ace who had the opportunity to bid farewell to his loved ones.