The Dark Legacy of the Buccaneers in One Piece
First and foremost, the name “Buccaneers” has been revealed by the Saturn of the World Government. The fandom has long recognized Kuma as a member of a particularly notorious crew, but it has only recently come to light that this name has been officially acknowledged.
When Bonney attacked Saturn, Kuma’s affiliation with the Buccaneers was officially disclosed, and this revelation sparked a lot of interest regarding his past. The notorious reputation of the Buccaneers is indeed vast, but they are not simply a group of villains; they are integral to the narrative of the One Piece world.
In a flashback, we see Kuma’s father, Clap, being captured and tortured simply because he bore the bloodline of a Buccaneer. Moreover, his mother, an ordinary woman, died because she was married to a Buccaneer. This backstory is incredibly tragic, illustrating how the World Government despises this crew to such an extent.
The Grim History of the Buccaneers
It’s not just the size of the Buccaneers that turned them into a crew that causes chaos. There are also connections to legendary figures in the One Piece world, such as Nika. The World Government detests the Buccaneers, yet they are the ones who have been accused of committing “serious crimes.” They aim to eliminate the Buccaneers because they believe this crew cannot coexist peacefully.
Sadly, there is no clear explanation for the mistakes or evil deeds that have led to the Buccaneers being vilified in this manner. The term “Buccaneer” is often associated with a legacy of blood or the DNA of those who are not considered pure in the One Piece universe. This is precisely what makes them stand out and extremely potent. The condition of the crew seems to be much more severe compared to ordinary individuals.
The Buccaneers possess a formidable strength, far greater than that of ordinary individuals. They are believed to carry the bloodline or DNA of those who are considered outlaws within the One Piece world. They resemble a hybrid between a human and a non-human entity, but they are not simply a direct lineage between these two crews. Recently, we have seen Kuma exhibit this formidable power when he attacked Saturn.
The Hidden Power of the Buccaneers
Oda has subtly hinted that the Buccaneers possess a hidden strength. This power seems to relate to a particular kind of strength, an intentional will, which cannot be easily erased even if it is lost. This may imply that they have the potential to transmit this strong will to others, even to inanimate objects. The essence of their formidable strength is indeed an intentional will that has been passed down through generations.
