Ran

Ran (ラン) is a Kuja pirate. She was the one who initially spoke with Momonga. She seems to be one of the more knowledgeable and prominent Kuja in the pirate crew, telling a child about the Gorgon Sisters and their cursed backs (though unknown to Ran, it was in truth a mark of slavery that the three sisters hide in shame).

Appearance
Ran is an average sized woman who has jet black hair parted on one side with an earring on each ear. She wears long black stockings with straps that reach her matching color panties. Around her waist is a decorative belt of rings that is attached to a small flap of blue bloth to cover her rear. Her top is a small orange flowered tank top with a window hole in the middle that seems almost too small for her size. She carries a quiver of arrows slung around her back with a snake that is usually accompanying her. She wears the jacket of the marines, but is not part of their cause (possibly a trophy from a battle).

Amazon Lily Arc
It was Ran that revealed to a younger Kuja the story behind Hancock's supposed stone powers and why no one was allowed into the castle during her bath time. She was also the one who initially recognized Luffy's Haki as Haoushoku Haki in the battle arena as well as recognizing his strength when he felled Bacura in a single blow. She was also given the newspaper with the article about Ace's upcoming execution which she gives to the Elder Nyon. After the Trials of the Arena, she welcomed backed a newly de-petrified Marguerite, and was also seen laughing alongside her fellow Kuja and enjoying the party afterwards. She was last seen bidding farewell to Hancock and Luffy as they boarded Momonga's ship and promising to help take care of their county in their stead.

Post-War Arc
In the anime when Hancock returns she watches her return with the rest of the populace that showed up to welcome her back. When she noticed the Heart Pirates had entered their land, she took her bow and fired her arrows at Law. She was then reprimanded by one of her fellow Kuja that Luffy is onboard. She is seen again with the other Kuja as they were talking about Luffy's return. After Luffy rang the Ox Bell, she is seen on the Kuja ship stretching Luffy's arm.

Trivia

 * Her name means orchid.
 * In the language of flowers, one of her namesake's meanings is "refinement" and she appears to be one of the more mature Kuja.

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