Past! Female Warrior Bellemere! | 35 : Untold

: Despite not being related by blood, the three share a deep bond. Bell-mère encourages Nami's burgeoning talent for cartography, even though the family can barely afford the supplies Nami needs to draw her maps.

Bell-mère, who has only 100,000 Berries saved, is faced with a heartbreaking choice. While she could have potentially hidden the children's existence to save herself, her refusal to deny that she is a mother leads to the ultimate sacrifice for her daughters' safety. 35 : Untold Past! Female Warrior Bellemere!

The peaceful life of the family is shattered when the Arlong Pirates , a group of powerful Fishmen, invade the island. Arlong imposes a brutal "life tax" on every resident: per adult and 50,000 Berries per child. : Despite not being related by blood, the

Bell-mère’s life as a mother is defined by both love and struggle: While she could have potentially hidden the children's

The story begins years prior, following a devastating battle in the Oykot Kingdom. , a courageous and headstrong Marine, is found wounded on the battlefield. Despite her own injuries, she discovers two orphaned children: the infant Nami and the young Nojiko .

Inspired by their will to survive, Bell-mère decides to retire from the Marines and returns to her home, , to raise them as her own daughters. Life in Cocoyashi Village

In of the One Piece anime, titled " Untold Past! Female Warrior Bellemere! ," the story shifts to the tragic backstory of Nami . As the Straw Hat Pirates deal with the fallout of Nami's apparent betrayal at Arlong Park, her adoptive sister Nojiko arrives to reveal the truth about their upbringing. The Origins of a Family