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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