You did n't actually think we were going to hand them over to the enemy , did you ? " Kurogane stood stock still , arms wrapping tighter around the bundle in his arms . " You fool . " The man punched his shoulder , not hard , but still hard enough to show disdain .

Question: Why did the man strike the other ?
Answer: To show their displeasure .To show others they would physically harm them if they did not obey .To show their intent to harm them .To show their intent to kill .