Ma Ron

Ma Ron
Manga S5 S3 S2
Kanji	摩論
Epithet	The Gentleman Gentleman Advisor
Biographical Information Status Alive Marital Status Single Age 30s Gender Male Eyes Black Hair Brown Skin Brown Distinction Facial Tattoo on his right cheek. Relatives N/A State Qin Residence Kan Ki's Lands Location Unknown Birth Place Qin
Professional Information Classification Unit Commander Advisor Cavalry Occupation Mercenary (?) Soldier (Formerly) Bandit Leader (Formerly) Affiliates Ma Ron Clan Kan Ki Army Qin Military Military Rank 5000-Man Commander Equipment Sword
Media
Appearance Manga Debut Chapter 212 Anime Debut Episode 59 Game Debut Kingdom:Seven Flags

Ma Ron, also known as the "The Gentleman", is a former 5000-Man Commander of the Qin Military and the last surviving commander of the Kan Ki Army. He was once the closet advisor to Great General Kan Ki of the Six Great Generals before he was killed by the Ri Boku Army during the Battle of Hika. After Kan Ki's death, he was tasked by his late leader to look after the remaining survivors of their army while trying his hand to be mercenaries.

Appearance

Ma Ron wears military armor akin to the Kan Ki Army's and has a warriors' build. In between the aftermath of the Coalition Invasion Arc and the State of Ai Arc, he grew a mustache. He has long dark hair and a long black tattoo on his face.

Personality

Ma Ron is a well-spoken and polite man despite his background as a former bandit leader, often speaking in a respectful tone unlike the rest of his comrades and leader. He carries himself with dignity and can be annoyingly pompous, which can greatly annoy others, as this is evident as far back in his youth. He is also often sarcastic with his remarks, usually playing the role of a straight man amongst the Kan Ki Army's commanders. Aside from this, he is incredibly cunning and sly, having used his abilities to become a deadly bandit leader of a fierce clan despite his somewhat weak martial prowess. However, beneath all that Ma Ron can be emotional as he cares deeply and greatly about his comrades, having cried when he and the others found Rai Do's remains and nearly went to Kan Ki's side in order to join him in his last stand against the Zhao and cried after hearing about Kan Ki's real feeling towards him and his comrades. Ma Ron also takes no pleasure in killing or gratification in torturing others, unlike Kan Ki, even feeling remorseful in his role of the massacre of Eikyuu. He is often surprised and even outright confused by his leader's decisions with him usually calling Kan Ki insane and while he is loyal to Kan Ki, he is a rational when it comes to retreating as he won't hesitate in retreating or even contemplate running away if the battle goes way from his favor. He also enjoys cooking as he usually cooked meals and dinners for his comrades with Rai Do calling his cooking the best and often makes remarks about the food and drinks, and even gave compliments to Ka Ryo Ten for delicious tea she served him.

History

Before meeting Kan Ki, a young Ma Ron was the bandit leader of a small band of bandits in Naka Mountain in presumably southern Qin. He and his clan operated in mountains alongside his rivals Rai Do and Koku'Ou, other young bandit leaders and their own clans.

Ma Ron remembering his youth together with Kan Ki and the others

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At some point, Ma Ron and his clan were "recruited" by Kan Ki and become a part of the Kan Ki Clan. Ma Ron would try to usurp Kan Ki's leadership as soon as he joined but would fail immediately. Kan Ki would remark about these events as he considered that his only mistake in life was not beating Ma Ron to death and sparing him.

Story

Sanyou Campaign Arc

Ma Ron is with Kan Ki during the Sanyou Campaign under Great General Mou Gou.

Coalition Invasion Arc

At the Battle of Kankoku Pass, he is positioned alongside Kan Ki at the right-hand tower. He seems rather surprised by his boss making Ogiko a 1000-Man Commander just because he finds it funny. Later, he seems to be shocked when Koku'Ou tells him they "acquired" oil from Kanyou's warehouses.

Koku You Campaign Arc

During the Battle of Koku You Hill, he is in charge of the battlefield on the left side of the main hill. When he receives the order to retreat from Kan Ki, he follows the order without hesitation, but in the commander meeting in the evening he tells Kan Ki, that he better have a good reason for them to retreat.

Western Zhao Invasion Arc

Ma Ron served as Kan Ki's adjutant. He believes that the campaign will fail and often argues with Rai Do who thinks otherwise. He also serves as a cook.

Battle of Eikyuu Arc

During the Battle of Eikyuu, Ma Ron serves as the main strategist. He visits Ou Hon and the commanders of the Gyoku Hou Army's HQ and campgrounds as they watch the injured Qin soldiers return from the Eikyuu battlefield. Ma Ron, with orders from Kan Ki himself, instructs them to attack Eikyuu. On the 10th day, when multiple clans and units of the Kan Ki Army started deserting the battlefield, he considered deserting himself but was stopped by Kan Ki's sudden visit to his HQ. Kan Ki shares the plan with him, which convinces him to stay, but Ma Ron is still weary.

Later after Kan Ki kills and takes Zhao Great General Ko Chou's head, Ma Ron is placed in charge of spreading false information to the remaining Zhao soldiers in order to make them surrender, which turns out to be a great success. After spreading the false information, he rushes to speak with Kan Ki with the other commanders. He, Koku'Ou, and Rin Gyoku discover Rai Do's mutilated body in a box and are shocked about the revelation of his death. Ma Ron is afflicted when Kan Ki decides to execute 100,000 prisoners in retaliation for Rai Do's death.

Abilities

• Guidebook 3
• Guidebook 2

STATS
Strength	79
Leadership	86
Intelligence	90
Experience	B
Self-proclaimed gentleman

STATS
Strength	80
Leadership	85
Intelligence	89
Experience	B
Kan Ki Army's gentleman

Ma Ron is a talented commander as he was one of the closest vassals and an advisor of Kan Ki. Despite his somewhat weak martial prowess, he is incredibly cunning and sly having used his abilities to be become a deadly bandit leader of a fierce bandit clan and later a military commander, serving as one of Kan Ki's closet tactical advisors and one of the best strategists in the Kan Ki Army.

Leadership

Ma Ron is an adept leader to his own clan, holding a strong leadership.

Tactical Abilities

Ma Ron possesses a great amount of tactical knowledge usually being the one in charge of explaining and organizing the overall strategy of the Kan Ki Army, having expertly explained it. During the Battle of Koku You Hill, he was able to clash equally with Kei Sha's deputy, Kin Mou and the Battle of Eikyuu, he served as the main strategist of the overall battlefield during Kan Ki's absence.

Manipulation of Information: Ma Ron is also proficient in the art of misinformation and deception, and he trained special courier units specifically for this task. After hao Great General Ko Chou's death, he spread false rumors of Qin reinforcements to dissolve and break the morale of the remaining Zhao armies and made them surrender in large numbers despite their advantages.

Gallery

Manga

Ma Ron's original appearance without his mustache.

Ma Ron during the Battle of Eikyuu.

Anime

Season 2

Ma Ron with Koku'Ou disguise as Wei soldiers.

Trivia

• Due to his lack of mustache in his first two appearances, it can be assumed he grew one between the coalition's invasion and Kokuyou Hills.
• Ma Ron is noted to be an incredibly skilled and great cook.
• Ma Ron is the weakest in terms of martial prowess and strength amongst the Kan Ki Army commanders.

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