Galdino, alias Mr. 3, is a recurring character whose background spans multiple arcs and media. He debuted as an officer agent in Baroque Works, partnered with Miss Goldenweek. During the Little Garden Arc, he acted as the primary antagonist, plotting to capture the giants Dorry and Brogy while targeting the Straw Hat Pirates. His strategy employed explosives to sabotage the giants' duel and his Devil Fruit powers to immobilize opponents. Monkey D. Luffy defeated him for undermining the giants' honor. Imprisoned in Impel Down, Galdino escaped during the Impel Down Arc with Buggy and Luffy's help, forming an uneasy alliance. He demonstrated unexpected bravery by risking his life to block a torrent of deadly poison, repaying a debt to Luffy. This marked his shift from a self-serving antagonist to a reluctant ally. His loyalty deepened during the Marineford Arc when he volunteered to craft a key freeing Portgas D. Ace, motivated by a desire to avenge his fallen comrade Bentham and fulfill a final wish. Following the war, Galdino joined the Buggy and Alvida Alliance. This later became the underworld organization Buggy's Delivery after Buggy became a Warlord of the Sea. He now operates as a member of Cross Guild, co-founded by Buggy, Crocodile, and Dracule Mihawk. This affiliation reunites him with Crocodile, whom he once feared but now serves with loyalty and residual trepidation. In *One Piece: Stampede*, Galdino appeared with Buggy's crew during the Pirates Festival on Delta Island, centered on a treasure hunt for Gol D. Roger's lost treasure. He participated in the chaos, including the ascent to a floating island via a Knock Up Stream. When the island was destroyed, he fell into the bay below. His role aligns with his post-timeskip portrayal as an administrator in Buggy's organization. Galdino possesses the Doru Doru no Mi (Wax-Wax Fruit), a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit enabling him to generate and manipulate wax. This allows him to create constructs like barriers, locks, and the giant wax suit of armor "Candle Champion." His fighting style relies on tactical cunning over direct confrontation, often using wax to immobilize foes or create diversions. Despite initial cowardice, he repeatedly used these abilities to aid allies in critical moments, like the Impel Down escape and the Marineford War. Physically, Galdino is characterized by his topknot hairstyle, glasses, and a distinctive speech pattern ending sentences with "gane." Post-timeskip, he sports a full mustache and typically wears a white shirt with suspenders and a red bowtie. His design includes subtle comic elements, like his hair reshaping reactively. Galdino's relationships feature shifting loyalties. He shares a close, pragmatic bond with Buggy, forged during their Impel Down escape. Though initially viewing Mr. 2 Bon Kurei as a nuisance, he developed deep respect after Bentham's sacrifice. His dynamic with Crocodile remains complex, blending fear with renewed allegiance under Cross Guild. Despite his adversary history, interactions with Luffy reveal a reluctant mutual respect forged through shared trials.