Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | A 421 |
| Alias(es) | Third Raikage; “Strongest Spear” and “Strongest Shield” 421 |
| Species/Race | Human 421 |
| Gender | Male 421 |
| Affiliation | Kumogakure; temporarily fought alongside Rodney’s forces 421 424 440 |
| Occupation/Role | Former Raikage; commander of Germa forces during the battle against the Marines 421 424 |
| Status | Revived; departed after the battle 421 440 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 421 421 |
Background / History
A led Kumogakure to its peak and was renowned for power said to equal the Eight-Tails in its berserk state. He inherited the name “A” upon becoming Raikage 421.
After A was revived, Rodney placed Germa under his command for a battle against the Marines, relying on his strategic judgment 421 424. A ordered Germa’s three princes to draw the enemy in while retreating, then fought on the Marine warships himself 424 425 427. He later signaled the planned withdrawal and returned to Germa’s fortress on Onigashima to direct the retreat 427. After the battle, he and Wu left; Rodney said they had only come to help him fight 440.
Abilities & Skills
Lightning-enhanced combat
A had trained with Lightning Release Armor for years. During his fight with Kake, electricity lifted his long hair as he accelerated to more than twice his earlier speed 133 426.
- Strength — Punched through a warship built from high-quality materials 425.
- Speed — Disappeared from Kake’s sight; Kake needed Observation Haki to react and Armament Haki to withstand the ensuing strike 426.
- Reputation — Known as both the “Strongest Spear” and the “Strongest Shield” 421.
Battlefield command
- Directed Germa to attack, lure the Marines inward, and withdraw in stages 424 427.
- Fired a lightning bolt into the air as the signal to begin the retreat 427.