My attempt to explain what happened to Bonney & Kuma in the past. Why was Bonney captured? How did Kuma become known as, 'The Tyrant'? & What was Akainu's role in it all?
This theory will explore concepts that i've already touched on in other theories. The main topic will be analysing these themes and highlighting the connection between all of them.
Here are the other threads that provide the context for these observations & concepts. -
We first learned of the World Government's attemps to make artificial giants in Punk Hazard.
It was there that Ceaser was illegally and secretly continuing the research that he had begun with Vegapunk.
Ceaser had been kicked off the original team by Vegapunk because of his unethical methods in using the chemical HS2. As a retaliation, Ceaser caused the explosion that destroyed the original lab. Although Ceaser blamed Vegapunk for it.
Ever since Shanks surprised us all by appearing in front of the Gorosei, we have wondered at his motives for doing so. Some even believe now that Shanks is evil.
The biggest potential clue we have, is Shanks' mention of a, 'certain pirate'.
But who could this be?
There are quite a few possibilities as to who this 'certain pirate' could be, so the best way to determine who it most likely is, is to consider all of the potential candidates.
So, let's start with the seemingly most obvious candidate -
To begin, it must be understood that Ryou is just the Wano name for Haki. It means 'Flowing Cherry Blossom."
As Ryou in it's most basic form, is just an extension of Armament Haki concepts, it's explained in almost exactly the same way as the Breathe of All Things was pre time skip. Essentially it is an advancement of that principle.