Summary
Bartholomew Kuma, formerly a ruthless pirate with a bounty of 296 million beri, now presents as a calm and reserved Shichibukai who simply performs his duties. He attended the government summit in Mariejoa after Sir Crocodile's defeat in Alabasta, alongside Mihawk and Donquixote Doflamingo. Towering over twenty feet tall, his immense size is only rivaled by Gecko Moria's true form. Despite his past reputation for brutality, as noted by Perona, Kuma has become the most obedient of the World Government's Seven Warlords. He possesses the mysterious ability to teleport instantly, evidenced by his sudden appearances and his power to send anyone he touches to a random location, such as when he dispatched Perona from the Thriller Bark crew. This power, which he uses to ask targets where they wish to go, highlights his shifted demeanor. Kuma frequently employs target-related metaphors, stating, "You're right on Target, I am Bartholomew Kuma." Resembling the historical pirate Bartholomew "Black Bart" Roberts due to his piety and reserved nature, he recently discussed Marshall D. Teach's appointment as a new Shichibukai with Moria and offered aid against the Straw Hat crew, while also maintaining knowledge of Luffy's brother, Portgas D. Ace.
