One Piece: Who is Jewelry Bonney's Mother?

A still image showing Kuma, Ginny and two of their companions
A still image showing Kuma, Ginny and two of their companions (Image Source: VIZ)

Known for her voracious appetite and age-altering abilities in One Piece, Jewelry Bonney has always been an enigma. A significant detail about her past has finally come to light. This was particularly concerning about her mother's identity.

Ginny made her debut in One Piece Chapter 1095, where she was introduced as a former slave from the Porco Kingdom. Her connection to Jewelry Bonney wasn't immediately clear until Chapter 1098. Ginny has now been confirmed as Jewelry Bonney’s biological mother.

Before aligning with the Revolutionary Army as the East Army's commander, Ginny was once a prominent member of the Freedom Fighters, working side by side with Bartholomew Kuma. She carried a bounty of 190 million berries, highlighting her notoriety and impact.

She lost her freedom because of the World Noble, who took her as a slave in her early life. By thirteen, she was forced into the brutal Native Hunting Competition in God Valley. During this competition, Ginny and Emporio Ivankov orchestrated what would become known as the God Valley Incident in One Piece. This incident allowed the escape of over 500 slaves.

Ginny as the Revolutionary Army Captain, Eastern Forces (Image Source: VIZ)
Ginny as the Revolutionary Army Captain, Eastern Forces (Image Source: VIZ)

Following her harrowing escape from slavery, Ginny found refuge with Kuma in the Sorbet Kingdom. The two shared a deep bond and built a life together within the kingdom’s borders. Despite their deep bond, Kuma rejected her marriage proposal. He believed it was the only way to keep her safe. He feared that his bloodline as a Buccaneer would eventually bring harm to her.


A Mother’s Sacrifice in One Piece

Ginny’s life took a tragic turn when she was abducted by a Celestial Dragon, forced to become the eighth wife to an unnamed World Noble. In a tragic chapter of her second enslavement, she gave birth to Bonney. Tragically, Ginny became a test subject for Jaygarcia Saturn's experiments, which resulted in her contracting the deadly Sapphire Scales disease. Though this inadvertently set her free from slavery, it also sealed her fate.

In a final gesture of devotion, Ginny used her remaining strength to return to the Sorbet Kingdom, cradling her infant daughter in her arms. Before her death, she contacted the Revolutionary Army headquarters one last time, speaking with Dragon and Ivankov. She tried to confess her feelings to Kuma, but he had already departed, racing against time in hopes of finding her.

Kuma rushes to see Ginny last time (Image Source: VIZ)
Kuma rushes to see Ginny last time (Image Source: VIZ)

Tragically, Ginny's condition worsened upon exposure to sunlight, ultimately leading to her untimely death. She was buried near the church where she and Kuma had lived, with Kuma vowing to raise her daughter as his own.


Jewelry Bonney And Bartholomew Kuma Connect via Ginny

Ginny's legacy lives on in various ways throughout One Piece. As a tribute to her legacy, her role within the Revolutionary Army was left unfilled for eight years, until Belo Betty stepped in with Kuma's approval. Most importantly, her daughter Bonney would later develop the same disease that claimed her mother's life. Her ability to manipulate age is attributed to the Toshi Toshi no Mi, a Devil Fruit power she inherited due to experiments conducted by the Five Elders.

As for Bonney’s father, the truth remains buried. However, it's confirmed that Ginny was forced to marry a Celestial Dragon, making Bonney a descendant of the World Nobles.

Kuma tending child Bonney (Image Source: VIZ)
Kuma tending child Bonney (Image Source: VIZ)

Kuma, devastated yet determined, assumed full responsibility for raising Bonney following Ginny's passing. He wasn’t even Bonney’s real father in One Piece. Still, Kuma handed himself over to the World Government in the hope of obtaining a remedy for Bonney’s critical illness. As such, he exchanged his freedom and body for a chance to save her life. Years later, during the Egghead Incident, Bonney would finally learn about her mother by reading Kuma's memories, gaining pride in the amazing woman Ginny was.

In conclusion, Jewelry Bonney’s mother’s harrowing experiences and her own unique abilities position her as a pivotal character in the ongoing narrative of One Piece. Also, understanding Bonney’s origin through Ginny’s legacy provides crucial context. Ginny’s introduction was brief, but it had an impactful presence.

Edited by Sezal Srivastava