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Herb was a Shandia woman of four hundred years ago, the wife of Kalgara and mother of Mousse. She features in the Skypiea backstory tied to Jaya and the conflict surrounding the tribe's sacrifices.

Japanese Va: Kimiko Saitou
Status: Deceased
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 287: God Killing
Crew & Affiliations: Shandia
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Appearance

Herb was a woman of ordinary build. Her black hair was gathered into a bun at the back, dressed with ornamental feathers and two loose strands falling forward. She wore a grey top trimmed with white frills at the hem, and a long reddish-brown skirt that reached her ankles. Draped over her shoulders sat a small, sleeveless dark red coat fastened by a single button finished with white fringe.

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Personality

By all indications Herb was a devoted mother, made plain by her refusal to accept her daughter being offered up as a sacrifice to the gods.

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History

At some point Herb married Kalgara, and together they had a daughter named Mousse. Years afterward, she was left distraught upon learning that her daughter was to be sacrificed to appease the gods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Herb in One Piece?

Herb is a Shandia woman who lived four hundred years ago, the wife of Kalgara and mother of Mousse. She appears in the Skypiea backstory tied to Jaya and the conflict surrounding the tribe's sacrifices.

What happened to Herb's daughter in One Piece?

Herb's daughter Mousse was set to be offered as a sacrifice to appease the gods, which left the devoted mother distraught and unwilling to accept it.

What did Herb look like in One Piece?

Herb was a woman of ordinary build with black hair gathered into a bun and dressed with ornamental feathers. She wore a grey frilled top, a long reddish-brown skirt, and a small sleeveless dark red coat over her shoulders.

Who did Herb marry in One Piece?

Herb married Kalgara, and together they had a daughter named Mousse.

What arc is Herb connected to in One Piece?

Herb is part of the Shandia backstory from four hundred years before the present story, tied to Jaya and the Skypiea arc's history of sacrifices demanded by the gods.

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