Pakunoda

Pakunoda (パクノダ) is one of the original member of the infamous group of bandits, Phantom Troupe. She ranks 11th in physical strength among the Troupe.

Appearance
Pakunoda is a tall and skinny woman. She is usually very straight face, showing little emotion. She has short, straight, blonde hair reaching down to her neck. Her most prominent feature is her aquiline nose. Her attire consist of a dark purple suit, reminiscent of a working woman suit, which exposes much of her cleavage, and a pair of flat, pink shoes.

Personality
Pakunoda exudes an air of self-confidence that can be intimidating to others. Pakunoda is fully loyal to Chrollo, and even goes against the Troupe in order to help him.

Background
Pakunoda is one of the original members of the Phantom Troupe along with Franklin, Machi, Feitan, Chrollo Lucilfer, Nobunaga Hazama, and Uvogin that originated from Meteor City. It is a junkyard city inhabited by outcasts that refuse to be part of society. People who live there do not exist in any official records, and the existence of the city itself is known to very few people. It is also stated in the manga and anime that original members of the Phantom Troupe had something to do with the bad blood between the Mafia and the people of Meteor City. Why the Troupe left the city is a mystery. Later, the group was joined by more members, in accordance with Chrollo's idea of a group comprising of exactly thirteen members, including himself.

Nen Abilities
Pakunoda is the Phantom Troupe's Specialist and has a very unique abilty. Her Nen ability gives her the power to read other people's thoughts. She can find out the opponent's Nen ability or in situations requiring some form of extortion or blackmail and share information. Shalnark even stated that Pakunoda's abilities are a rare breed.

Trivia

 * In the third character popularity pollfor Hunter x Hunter, Pakunoda took 23rd place with 83 votes.
 * In Hunter x Hunter 2011 anime adaptation Pakunoda is the number 9 member of the Phantom Troupe. In manga it was only said that her and Shalnark's numbers are #6 and #9 and it is unknown which was her.