# WebtoonLib — One Piece #1097

## Series
- title: One Piece
- slug: one-piece-46bb51

## Chapter
- number: 1097
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
The tragic origins of Bartholomew Kuma unfold further within the horrific God Valley Incident, 38 years in the past. Amidst the Celestial Dragons' sadistic human-hunting game, a young, gentle Kuma and a spirited slave girl named Ginny find a moment of connection and hope. The island becomes a powder keg as legendary forces converge: the fearsome Rocks Pirates arrive to challenge the world's rulers, while the Roger Pirates and a contingent of Marines led by Monkey D. Garp also land on the chaotic shore. With a captive Emporio Ivankov and a young Gloriosa also present, the stage is set for the historic battle that would pit pirate against pirate and Marine against pirate, all under the shadow of the World Nobles' unimaginable cruelty.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Gloriosa — Supporting
- Kuma Bartholomew — Supporting

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The tragic origins of Bartholomew Kuma unfold further within the horrific God Valley Incident, 38 years in the past.

### Spoiler summary
The tragic origins of Bartholomew Kuma unfold further within the horrific God Valley Incident, 38 years in the past. Amidst the Celestial Dragons' sadistic human-hunting game, a young, gentle Kuma and a spirited slave girl named Ginny find a moment of connection and hope. The island becomes a powder keg as legendary forces converge: the fearsome Rocks Pirates arrive to challenge the world's rulers, while the Roger Pirates and a contingent of Marines led by Monkey D. Garp also land on the chaotic shore. With a captive Emporio Ivankov and a young Gloriosa also present, the stage is set for the historic battle that would pit pirate against pirate and Marine against pirate, all under the shadow of the World Nobles' unimaginable cruelty.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — One Piece #1097](/series/one-piece-46bb51/chapter-1097)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/one-piece-46bb51

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