Bartholomew Kuma's tragic past has been the primary focus of the Egghead Arc in One Piece for quite some time, and its many revelations have painted the former Warlord's actions throughout the first half of the series in a new light. In addition to explaining his confusing behavior prior to the time skip, as well as his unfathomable decision to become a cyborg weapon for the World Government, the flashback also shed light on his relationship with Jewelry Bonney, and her mother Ginny.