Bourgeois Pirates
CharacterA minor pirate outfit captained by the self-declared princess Pururu. Sailing beneath the emperor Shanks as one of the lesser allied crews in his fleet, they are widely reckoned to be weak and appeared on Elbaph during the Egghead Arc.
Overview
Headed by a figure who styles herself a princess, Pururu, this band operates beneath the banner of Shanks and his crew. The wiki lists no member other than Pururu, and the group ranks among the more feeble outfits attached to the emperor's fleet.
Role
During the Egghead Arc, these pirates appeared on Elbaph in the middle of festivities among Shanks' other allies, right as the Kid Pirates reached the island. Alongside the Puddle Pirates and the Social Club, Pururu's crew put out to sea and confronted the arriving vessel, telling the intruders to turn back quietly. When the Kid Pirates brushed the warning aside, Shanks alerted the allies to an incoming strike from Eustass Kid, prompting Pururu's band to pull back.
Notable Members
The lone confirmed figure is Pururu, who carries the title of princess. Their name coincides with that of the Bourgeois Kingdom, yet nothing establishes a tie between them. In the original Japanese, a small spelling variation separates the crew from the kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the Bourgeois Pirates?
The Bourgeois Pirates are captained by Pururu, a figure who styles herself a princess, and no other member of the crew is named.
Who do the Bourgeois Pirates serve?
The Bourgeois Pirates sail under the banner of Shanks and the Red Hair Pirates, ranking among the weaker crews allied to the Emperor's fleet.
When did the Bourgeois Pirates first appear?
The Bourgeois Pirates first appeared during the Egghead Arc on the island of Elbaph, showing up amid festivities among Shanks' other allied crews.
What did the Bourgeois Pirates do when the Kid Pirates arrived at Elbaph?
The Bourgeois Pirates, alongside the Puddle Pirates and the Social Club, sailed out to confront the arriving Kid Pirates and warn them to turn back, then pulled away once Shanks alerted the allies to an incoming attack from Eustass Kid.
Is the Bourgeois Pirates' name connected to the Bourgeois Kingdom?
No confirmed link exists. Despite the shared name, a small spelling variation in the original Japanese separates the Bourgeois Pirates from the Bourgeois Kingdom.
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