Past! Female Warrior Bellemere! — 35 : Untold

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.

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 . 35 : Untold Past! Female Warrior Bellemere!

: 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. The peaceful life of the family is shattered

: 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. , a courageous and headstrong Marine, is found

Bell-mère’s life as a mother is defined by both love and struggle:

: 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

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