In chapter 1149 of One Piece, we witnessed a thrilling scene that sparked a flurry of theories among fans. When Colon desperately cries out "Father!", it triggers something surprising: the recovery of Gunko. So, what does this mean for the character's future?
The true origin of Gunko
Firstly, I don't believe Gunko is Brook's daughter. Although many fans consider this possibility, everything indicates that she is the daughter of a friend of his. The scene where we hear Brook saying "my dream is to be a pirate" suggests that this flashback occurred even before he joined the crew. Therefore, Gunko must be someone important from his past, but not necessarily a fellow adventurer.
Parallels with Victoria Cindry
Undeniably, the theme of erased memories and loss of identity immediately brings to mind Victoria Cindry, introduced in the Thriller Bark arc—coincidentally, an arc closely linked to Brook. Just like Victoria, who was manipulated by external forces, Gunko seems to have been corrupted, perhaps by Imu.
Thus, it's possible that Gunko has been dead for a long time and that her body has been preserved without a mind or memories. However, as we saw in the chapter, in moments of great emotion, she manages to recover fragments of her former identity, just as happened with Cindry.
Gunko's possible destination
Eventually, I believe Gunko will find peace, but in a tragic way: through her own death. This is a recurring narrative pattern in One Piece. I wouldn't be surprised if Brook were the one to finally free her, ending her suffering and giving her the rest she deserves.
Finally, what a powerful and emotional arc we're witnessing! For more theories like this, follow AnimeNew on WhatsApp and Instagram.