Past! Female Warrior Bellemere!: 35 : Untold
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
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.
: To provide for her daughters, Bell-mère starts a tangerine grove. The family is poor, often surviving on little, but Bell-mère prioritizes her daughters' happiness above all else. 35 : Untold Past! Female Warrior Bellemere!
Bell-mère’s life as a mother is defined by both love and struggle:
: 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. Inspired by their will to survive, Bell-mère decides
: Nojiko acts as the responsible elder sister, helping Bell-mère on the farm and keeping a watchful eye on the mischievous and ambitious Nami. The Arrival of the Arlong Pirates
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. : To provide for her daughters, Bell-mère starts
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 .