Summary
- Mr. 3, Galdino, is an underrated side character in One Piece with a strategic approach to overcoming stronger opponents.
- Galdino has been helpful throughout different arcs, from Alabasta to Paramount War, proving his worth in the series.
- His intelligence, plans, and creative use of his Wax-Wax Fruit power have led to clutch moments in the series.
Oftentimes, throughout the story of One Piece, certain side characters are overshadowed by the community’s favorites. While this isn’t a bad thing, it is sad to see some excellent side characters sidelined in the eyes of fans because they lack the physical prowess to keep up with some of One Piece’s most iconic characters. These characters, who often take on supporting roles rather than being main fighters, like Nami or Usopp, are incredibly important to One Piece overall, despite not always getting the recognition they deserve.
However, one character who falls into this boat is Galdino, aka Mr. 3 of the Baroque Works, from One Piece’s Little Garden Arc. Despite initially starting as a main antagonist, Mr. 3 was an early example of how wit and planning are a means of overcoming much stronger opponents. Even after his defeat, Mr. 3 continued to be useful, landing himself a position in one of One Piece’s strongest pirate crews. Due to his strong supporting role in many of One Piece’s best arcs, and his cunning, Mr. 3 deserves more credit than some fans give him.
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Galdino Has Been Around For A Long Time In One Piece
From An Enemy To A Begrudging Ally
Mr. 3 was introduced during One Piece’s Alabasta Saga where he met the Straw Hats on the island of Little Garden. There, he found the former captains of the Giant Pirates, Dorry and Brogy, who he attempted to capture to cash in their massive bounty. Although he was close to defeating them, as well as most of the Straw Hat Crew, he was eventually defeated by Luffy. Although Crocodile then sent Bon Clay to eliminate him after his failure, this didn’t mark the end of Mr. 3’s story.
You can’t fight against the Navy! You think there’s a chance to win? – Galdino to Buggy
From here, after narrowly surviving the Alabasta Arc, Mr. 3 made his return to the story during One Piece’s Impel Down Arc, begrudgingly helping Luffy during his mission to free Ace. His usefulness also continued into Marineford, where he became allied with Buggy, and was a very useful part of Luffy’s main goal to save Ace from execution. Finally, after One Piece’s Paramount War, Mr. 3 was taken in by Buggy’s thriving crew, eventually becoming an important part of the Cross Guild.
Mr. 3 Is A Strong Supporting Character In The Series
Galdino Thrives On Plans And Supporting Powerful individuals
- Mr. 3’s Strengths Are His Intelligence And Interesting Devil Fruit Application
- Despite Being Weak He Defeated Incredibly Strong Characters
Throughout the story, despite being a main antagonist in One Piece briefly, Mr. 3 has always felt like a supporting character. Lacking the power to accomplish things himself, by utilizing complex plans and the power of One Piece’s Wax-Wax Fruit, Mr. 3 has always been far better off when it comes to supporting stronger characters. However, despite this, on his own, Mr. 3 isn’t completely helpless.
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During Little Garden, Mr. 3 was able to enact his plan, tricking Dorry into drinking explosive alcohol, leading to him being wounded by Brogy. After this, he was able to subdue and capture Brogy, a pirate with a bounty, as revealed in One Piece’s Egghead Arc, of well over 1 billion Berries. While this may be a product of One Piece’s power scaling in the later parts of the series, in many ways, it shows off how threatening a weak character with a proper plan can be in One Piece.
Mr. 3 Has Plenty Of Clutch Moments In One Piece
He Was A Huge Part Of Impel Down And Marineford
Even after his brief stint as a main antagonist in One Piece, Mr. 3 has shown that the Wax-Wax Fruit is a power far better than many fans expect. Between holding back the Impel Down Warden, Magellen’s, poison and allowing Luffy to attack the Warden himself directly, Mr. 3’s creative uses of his power have made for some of the most interesting support abilities in One Piece so far. Additionally, Mr. 3 nearly saving Ace’s life from execution was one of the best moments of Marineford, though there are many great moments in that arc.
I am here to fulfill the final wish of my lost comrade. Would you laugh at me, hmmm?! – Galdino
While Mr. 3 himself has a fan base who enjoys him, he is a heavily underrated supporting character in One Piece. Despite taking the sidelines in many fights, and often being relegated to comedic relief, Mr. 3 has proven to be a strong ally to whoever’s side he’s on. Although he isn’t the strongest character in One Piece, at the very least, Mr. 3 deserves more credit.
