In anticipation of the first spoilers for One Piece chapter 1094, fans are engrossed in debates, particularly about Jewelry Bonney. Among the Eleven Supernovas of the Worst Generation, Bonney stands out as the sole female member. Recently, a surprising revelation has come to light, unveiling her as the daughter of the former Seven Warlords member and Revolutionary Army officer Bartholomew Kuma. Ever since the inception of the Egghead arc, Bonney's age has been shrouded in mystery, with subtle hints and clues scattered throughout the narrative. Given her pivotal role as one of the primary supporting characters in the ongoing arc, fans are speculating whether this seemingly minor detail might hold significant relevance in forthcoming One Piece chapters. Intriguingly, despite Kuma's notorious moniker as "The Tyrant" of Sorbet Kingdom, Bonney's recollections depict him as a loving and affectionate father. However, it was during a critical juncture that Kuma permitted Dr. Vegapunk, the eminent scientist in the One Piece world, to subject him to a transformation, rendering him a mindless cyborg in the service of the World Government.
As of now, the motivations behind Kuma's choice remain concealed, but witnessing her father reduced to this state compelled Bonney to embark on a pirate's path, driven by the desire for vengeance against Vegapunk, the scientist directly responsible for the life-altering modifications.
As a rookie who had garnered a bounty exceeding 100 million Berries before entering the New World, Bonney is one of the Eleven Supernovas of the Worst Generation. She is famously known as the "Big Eater" due to her insatiable appetite and less-than-refined table manners. Thanks to her unnamed Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, Bonney possesses the extraordinary ability to manipulate the aging process of both living and non-living entities through direct contact. When applied to a human, the individual retains their cognitive faculties but experiences rapid age fluctuations, severely impacting combat effectiveness.
Bonney can also apply her Devil Fruit powers to herself, allowing her to assume disguises and manipulate her own age. By projecting herself into various potential future versions, she can adapt her physical form for different situations. This unique skill, referred to as "Distorted Future," alters the body's configuration based on the specific future she envisions.
Furthermore, Bonney can weaponize her Devil Fruit abilities with "Age Skewer," infusing her powers into a staff weapon to rejuvenate her target into a child upon contact. Notably, when used on living beings, the effects of her age manipulation are temporary. Another facet of her Devil Fruit arsenal is "Aging Shock," a technique enabling her to age and corrode metallic objects until they eventually break.
Subsequently captured by the Blackbeard Pirates, Bonney found herself offered to the Marines in exchange for a battleship. However, the Navy declined the offer, dispatching Admiral Akainu to confront Teach and his crew instead. Blackbeard's crew fled, leaving Bonney and her comrades behind.
Akainu expressed his satisfaction at Bonney's return to the custody of the World Government, promptly taking her to Marine Headquarters. At one point, Bonney managed to escape captivity, embarking on a quest to locate Vegapunk and seek answers about Kuma's fate. Utilizing her Devil Fruit powers, she infiltrated the Levely, assuming the identity of the queen of the Sorbet Kingdom. It was there, in the Pangaea Castle, that Bonney encountered Kuma, transformed into an android servitude under the Celestial Dragons.
On her journey to Egghead, Bonney found herself ensnared in a massive whirlpool. As luck would have it, the Straw Hat Pirates, led by Zoro, executed a precise maneuver to sever the colossal water column without harming Bonney.
Subsequently, Luffy attempted to rescue Bonney, but a mishap led him and Chopper to fall overboard. Jinbe intervened, leaping into the sea to save them, and they were propelled out of the treacherous current. Now separated from their companions, Luffy, Jinbe, Chopper, and Bonney arrived on Egghead, where they explored the laboratory and encountered Vegapunk. Bonney confronted the scientist, accusing him of ruining her father's life and pleading for a reversal of his actions. Vegapunk, however, maintained that there were compelling reasons behind his actions, making such a reversal impossible.
Ultimately, Bonney ventured into a chamber containing Kuma's memories, which were materialized into a colossal bubble through the powers of Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit. Her intent was to gain a deeper understanding of her father. The following day, she reunited with the Straw Hat Pirates and Vegapunk.
During a skirmish against Admiral Kizaru, Bonney attempted to aid Luffy but was swiftly outmatched, and her attack was effortlessly evaded by the Admiral. Fortunately, Sentomaru intervened, catching Bonney as she plummeted from the Labophase.
What is Jewelry Bonney's actual age?
When the Straw Hat crew spotted Bonney ensnared within the colossal water vortex, she appeared as a young girl. As it's well-established that the sea diminishes and, in specific instances, nullifies the abilities of Devil Fruit users, numerous One Piece fans surmised that this was the case for Bonney in that circumstance.
Consequently, it was posited that Bonney's genuine form is that of a child, an aspect she couldn't modify due to the sea's suppression of her Devil Fruit powers. It's important to note that Bonney's demeanor often reflects childlike characteristics, including her irritability and the way she affectionately addresses her father as "daddy," akin to a child's vernacular.
Nevertheless, Bonney has demonstrated a level of astuteness surpassing typical childlike behavior. For instance, she employed a clever ruse to dissuade fellow Worst Generation Supernova, Zoro, from attacking Saint Charlos, recognizing that any aggression against a Celestial Dragon would prompt the intervention of a Navy Admiral. According to the SBS Q&A session, in which One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda unveiled the ages of the Worst Generation Supernovas, Bonney is stated to be 24 years old. However, unlike other characters, Oda specifically noted that Bonney's age is an estimate, given her capacity to manipulate it through her Devil Fruit powers.
This cryptic detail suggests that there's more to Bonney than initially meets the eye. Furthermore, several knowledgeable characters within the One Piece world have referred to Bonney as a young child, reinforcing the notion that she employs her Devil Fruit abilities to conceal her true age.
Five Elders member Saint Jaygarcia Saturn and Marine Admiral Borsalino "Kizaru" have referred to her as a girl and a child, respectively. Even Vegapunk himself described her as a "poor little child" whom he felt compelled to save at any cost. Considering these factors, it's highly plausible that Bonney is, in fact, a child who utilizes her Devil Fruit power to project the appearance of an adult woman. Some One Piece enthusiasts have even speculated that Bonney may have perished in the past, leading Kuma to implore Vegapunk to create a flawless clone of her. In return for this, Kuma offered himself to the World Government, allowing Vegapunk to transform him into a cyborg. This could potentially elucidate why the scientist was reticent about Bonney discovering her father's memories.
Unknown to Bonney, the Revolutionaries managed to liberate Kuma from the clutches of the Celestial Dragons in Mary Geoise. However, for undisclosed reasons, Kuma suddenly employed his Paw-Paw Fruit abilities to transport himself to Red Port, situated on the Red Line. He then endeavored to make his way towards Mary Geoise, but his path was obstructed by Akainu, who effortlessly overwhelmed him. Just as Akainu was on the brink of ending Kuma's life, the cyborg employed his Paw-Paw Fruit once more to teleport away. The destination remains shrouded in mystery, although many ardent One Piece fans speculate that he is en route to Egghead, the same location where his daughter currently resides.
In earlier encounters, after fulfilling his duties as a Warlord, Kuma ventured to Thriller Bark with the intent of capturing Luffy. However, he ultimately withdrew after Zoro, valiantly risking his life to protect Luffy, thwarted the attempt. Kuma crossed paths with the Straw Hat Pirates once more in the Sabaody Archipelago, where he harnessed his Devil Fruit abilities to transport each of them to disparate locations. Given Kuma's connection to the Straw Hat Pirates, their current presence on Egghead alongside Bonney heightens the likelihood of his impending arrival there. Hopefully, the enigmatic facets surrounding Bonney's age will be elucidated by One Piece author Eiichiro Oda as the narrative continues to weave the intricate threads involving Bonney, Kuma, and Vegapunk.
