## One Piece Chapter 1102, pages 12-13: The Life of Kuma - Chapter: 1102 - Pages: 12-13 - Characters: Bartholomew Kuma, Vegapunk, Jaygarcia Saturn, Jewelry Bonney, Monkey D. Luffy, Straw Hat Pirates, Whitebeard Pirates, Nika, Pacifista ### Summary Page 12: Kuma arrives at Egghead and tells Vegapunk, "I've given the order..." Saturn's command comes through clearly: erase Kuma's individuality completely and make sure no trace of him remains. Saturn says Vegapunk will not be forgiven if he fails, and reminds Vegapunk that he is also a man of science, so any attempt to deceive Saturn will fail. Vegapunk realizes that if they erase Kuma, he will not get to reunite with Bonney at all, but Kuma accepts it. Vegapunk says, "Alright then!! Today is the day... we erase your sense of individuality." Kuma, strapped to the chair, tells him it was fun and that it has only been two years. Vegapunk cries and replies that it is good to know how Kuma feels, then admits he did not think Kuma would be able to overhear because Kuma was the one who gave him superhuman hearing. Page 13: Vegapunk tells Kuma that his first assignment will likely be battle with the Whitebeard Pirates, and that he has also been asked to prepare a battalion of Kuma clones for that war. Kuma says there is one last thing he would like Vegapunk to program him to do after everything else: protect the ship of the Straw Hat Pirates. Since Kuma will not be able to witness their continued growth, he wants to be a stubborn guardian for their home just until one of them returns. Vegapunk asks what kind of future Kuma is dreaming up for that boy. Kuma says Luffy's actions have really moved him. He knows Nika is meant to be a legend, but if there really is a warrior out there who can put smiles on faces using the rhythm of liberation, then Luffy may be the hero who will one day change the seas.