What Are You Supposed to Be?

Facing the challenge from the big Kumogakure man beneath the tree, Uchiha Daiki did not rush to answer.

His gaze calmly swept over the area, taking in the subdued Konoha Ninja.

Since he had used the newly mastered advanced version of the Flying Thunder God Technique to travel here from the distant Northwestern Front,

the journey had taken very little time.

So he had not heard what had happened here earlier.

Still, there were clues to be found that could help him assess the situation.

Of the five subdued Konoha Ninja, two could be identified as powerful members of the Hyuga Clan by their attire and those distinctive Byakugan.

As for the other three, they were likely civilian ninja, though they also wore Jonin flak jackets.

"You have so many people. That is rather frightening."

"You seem to be their leader. How about we make a deal?"

Uchiha Daiki's gaze returned to the hulking man beneath the tree.

Hearing that, the big man introduced himself. "I am the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure. Kid, you say you want to make a deal with us—what gives you the right?"

The Fourth Raikage sneered, thinking the kid had been scared out of his mind.

"Oh? You are the Fourth Raikage?"

Uchiha Daiki gave him several more surprised looks.

People in reality differed somewhat from how they appeared in television dramas.

So although he had suspected the man's identity when he first saw him, he had not dared to confirm it. Now that he knew who the man was, Uchiha Daiki glanced at Killer B.

If the big guy is the Fourth Raikage, then this dark-skinned brute carrying all those ninja swords must be Killer B, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki...

Uchiha Daiki silently thought to himself.

Then, ignoring the Fourth Raikage A's mocking challenge, he casually continued, "Release those five, and I will become your hostage. How about it?"

As he spoke, he pointed at Hyuga Hiashi, Hizashi Hyuga, Raimu Yamato, Hibiki Yokoyama, Watanabe Taiya, and the others who had been subdued.

Hearing Uchiha Daiki's words, not only were the Kumogakure ninja greatly surprised, they could not help bursting into laughter.

Even the brothers Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga, along with the three Konoha Jonin, felt that Uchiha Daiki must have gone mad.

They watched Uchiha Daiki with uncertainty, unable to recognize him for the moment.

They only felt that this young man was far too confident.

Sure enough, beside the Fourth Raikage, another Kumogakure ninja with an equally muscular build chuckled. "Kid, what are you supposed to be? You want to trade yourself for those five?"

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Uchiha Daiki."

"Uchiha Daiki? Never even heard of him."

"Wait, could this guy be..."

"Ah, it really is him! He crushed Kirigakure's forces on the main battlefield, so the enemy calls him the Man Who Surpassed the Body Flicker Shisui!"

After hearing Uchiha Daiki introduce himself, the Kumogakure ninja across from him were initially dismissive, but their expressions quickly changed slightly.

Clearly, the titles spreading across the other battlefields had reached this place as well.

"He is the one known as the Man Who Surpassed the Body Flicker Shisui?"

Killer B studied Uchiha Daiki with curiosity.

The other Kumogakure ninja all took on expressions as though facing a formidable enemy.

Even the Fourth Raikage A clenched his fists, watching Uchiha Daiki's every move vigilantly.

An enemy famed across the battlefield for the Body Flicker Technique and for inflicting severe casualties on opposing forces had to be taken seriously, no matter how inconspicuous he looked. They had to prevent their own side from suffering such losses as well...

"So, this deal is a fair one, right?"

Uchiha Daiki smiled calmly as his gaze shifted again toward Hyuga Hiashi, Hizashi Hyuga, and the others.

At that moment, the Konoha Ninja were also watching him.

From their eyes, it was clear that they were just as shocked and curious as the Kumogakure ninja.

After all, he was a rising star.

Though his reputation had already spread, he was not like the Yellow Flash Minato Namikaze or Body Flicker Shisui.

There were still many ninja on both sides who had never seen Uchiha Daiki in person.

So their curiosity was only natural.

"Stop joking. You are alone. I am afraid you do not have enough standing or ability to make us yield to your terms."

"A, B, take this kid down. The hostages we already have will be enough for negotiations with Konoha."

"Two elite members of the Hyuga Clan, plus a genius of the Uchiha Clan. We have powerful members of Konoha's two great clans in our hands. The Land of Fire and Konoha will surely have no choice but to accept our demands!"

Without waiting for the Fourth Raikage A or anyone else to speak, Dodai was the first to issue a reminder.

The Fourth Raikage, who had never intended to agree to Uchiha Daiki's terms, immediately said in a deep voice, "You heard him. Will you let us tie you up obediently, or should I knock you down first and tie you up afterward?"

"Meeting for the first time, it seems we have left each other with the worst possible impression..."

Uchiha Daiki helplessly shook his head, looking disappointed.

"Enough nonsense! Since you will not choose, I will choose for you. I think I will beat you until you are crawling on the ground, then make you behave!!"

The Fourth Raikage roared and leaped into the air.

The Lightning Release Chakra Mode across his body erupted in that instant. With an explosive boom, he accelerated through the air, appearing behind Uchiha Daiki in the blink of an eye.

"Do not move."

Uchiha Daiki drew a Kunai, reversed its grip, and aimed its sharp point behind himself.

His timing and angle were exceptionally precise, aimed directly at the Fourth Raikage's heart. As long as the man threw a punch at him, his body would have to lean forward by a certain distance.

That way, his opponent's heart would be pierced directly by the Kunai.

Startled by Uchiha Daiki's words, the Fourth Raikage thought his opponent was about to use some unexpected technique to counterattack. But when he looked down, he saw only an ordinary Kunai.

Without another word, he completely ignored Uchiha Daiki's warning and threw a powerful punch.

He intended to rely on the formidable defense provided by the Lightning Release Chakra Mode and defeat his opponent through sheer force.

Uchiha Daiki's head was about to be struck.

But within a thousandth of a second, Uchiha Daiki suddenly vanished.

The Fourth Raikage A's fully committed punch struck only air. Unable to pull back the force, his body was carried by inertia and tilted forward by more than thirty degrees.