Curly Dadan

Curly Dadan is a character from the anime and manga series *One Piece*. She is a tall, overweight middle-aged woman with orange, curly hair and a somewhat masculine face. She is a friend of Monkey D. Garp and the foster mother of Portgas D. Ace and Monkey D. Luffy. Garp entrusted her with Ace shortly after his birth and later left Luffy in her care as well. She also took care of Sabo when he moved in. Dadan lives on Mt. Colubo near Foosha Village. She is the boss of the Dadan mountain bandit family and a wanted criminal. Although Dadan appears harsh and sometimes even violent towards Ace and Luffy, she genuinely cares for them like they are her own children. She also has a complex relationship with Garp, both fearing his authority and being grateful for his trust in her with the children's care. Dadan is devastated by Ace's death and even attacks Garp in her grief, highlighting her deep love for Ace and her anger at Garp's failure to protect him. Dadan is a memorable character in *One Piece*, known for her rough exterior and her hidden soft heart.