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One Piece stands out and resonates thanks to the development of complex characters in a vast universe. Oda has always shown mastery in developing the plot and motivating his characters.
The author often uses flashbacks, enriching the fictional world of One Piece. A recurring theme in the flashbacks that fans have noticed is the sacrifice of mothers. The first example is the ending of Usopp’s mother in Syrup village.
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In chapter 1098, Kuma’s flashback continues, revealing Ginny’s tragic fate. After joining the Freedom Fighters (chapter 1097) and working for the Revolutionary Army, Ginny was kidnapped by the World Government, falling once again into slavery to the Celestial Dragons.
Ginny was only released because she had the incurable disease Sapphire Scales. She informed Kuma of her condition, but left before he arrived. She died and left behind baby Bonney who suffered from the same disease as his mother.
Ginny’s departure fits with Oda’s trend of eliminating mother characters in flashbacks, an aspect previously predicted by the fan community due to the “mother’s curse” in One Piece. Despite the humorous tone, it is acknowledged that the introduction of the mother in the flashbacks alludes to the woman’s possible sad ending.
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In an SBS interview, Oda discussed the reasoning behind this model. Oda when explaining this and emphasizing the need for the story. According to the One Piece author, these losses are motivation for the characters, contributing to their independent development.
Oda made it clear that the decision to eliminate the mother was more a practical choice than a factor of emotional depth. The absence of these mother figures is strategic, forcing the characters to face challenges and grow, allowing them to pursue their dreams independently.