Mother

Mother Carmel is a complex character in One Piece. She is initially presented as a nun and the head of the Sheep's House orphanage, revered as the "Holy Mother". However, she is secretly a child trafficker, selling orphans to the World Government to be trained as Marines or Cipher Pol agents. This duality reveals a ruthless businesswoman beneath her caring facade. Carmel died 62 years ago, but her influence persists, particularly through Charlotte Linlin, later known as the Emperor "Big Mom," whom she cared for. The cause of Carmel's death is unknown, but her Devil Fruit power transferred to Linlin. Despite appearing as a loving mother, Carmel only valued children for their monetary worth. Her character embodies the theme of moral ambiguity in One Piece and serves as a pivotal figure, exposing the dark side of the World Government.