One Piece Chapter 79 Part 1 — Bellemere Chooses Her Daughters - Dialogue 1

- Pages: 0-3 - Characters: Nami, Nojiko, Bellemere, Genzo, Arlong, Child Nami - Events: battle, promise ### Summary On pages 0–3, Nojiko’s account of the past reveals how Nami, Bellemere, and Cocoyasi Village were damaged by Arlong’s arrival. Bellemere chooses to acknowledge Nami and Nojiko as her daughters, even when it costs her life. This part deepens Nami’s backstory, showing how family, money, and survival became tied to Arlong’s control over the village. ### Key dialogue Bellemere: I've decided to be these girls' mother! Nami: What!? That's crazy! It's reckless! We won't say anything bad so just give them to the government to worry about! Nami: Shut your traps! I've already made my decision! I'll raise these girls myself! Nami: I'm an adult, I can do what I want! Besides, I've straightened up a bit ever since I joined the marines! Nami: I want to be responsible for these girls, Nami: And raise them up to be fine women who won't give in even during these chaotic times! Child Nami: You never learn, do you, you little cat burglar! Nami: Let me go! I promise I'll pay for it next time! Nami: with my body. (1) Arlong: Don't go around learning idiotic lines! Nami: Jeez, did you two make the boys cry again? Nami: But they started it! Nami: It's fine, Belliemere. It's just a little kid's fight. Nami: They said that Belliemere's oranges tasted bad! Nami: Why you little brat! Nami: Belliemere! Child Nami: Nojiko! Nami! Don't let anyone beat you!