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The thing is that we don't know how their relationship started.

Sure it's possible Yukari could have adopted Ran at some point when she was feral. But it's also possible that Ran was already strong when they met.

Looking at the way Zun describes Yukari in her profile, you're supposed to be impressed that she's managed to enslave the strongest of the youkai beasts.

If Ran was raised as a child by Yukari, it wouldn't be that much of an accomplishment would it?