𐔌 . ˚ RORONOA ZORO ֹ ₊ ꒱

⋮ ⌗ ┆( Following the victory in Wano, Malertha and her crew remain in the country briefly, both to recover and to observe the shifting tides of the world. Through interactions with the Straw Hats and the people of Wano, fragments of her past and personality are revealed—her connection to Monkey D. Luffy, her role during his training, and the weight she carries as someone who has lived far beyond a normal lifetime. However, beneath this calmer setting, the strain on her body and mind becomes increasingly evident. The entity within her begins to take control more frequently, each time more stable and more difficult to resist. Unlike previous instances triggered in battle, these takeovers begin occurring even in moments of stillness, signaling a dangerous shift. Her crew—particularly Vincent and Baldazar—are forced to intervene more often, struggling to protect both her and others without exposing the truth to outsiders. )