Taking advantage of Kuma's love for his daughter Bonney, the World Government imposes three harsh conditions on him in exchange for her treatment. Kuma agrees to them and Bonney's treatment starts at Laboratory 8 in tandem with the clone development with which Kuma agrees to cooperate.

Bonney sails out to sea in search of her father and rises to prominence. At the same time, Luffy makes his name by defeating the Arlong Pirates and declaring war against the World Government. Watching his actions, Kuma begins to hold a certain belief.