"General Esdeath your victory over the northern region was outstanding." "We have prepared ten thousand gold as your reward." "Thank you." "I shall send it to the soldiers I left in the North." "They will rejoice." "Esdeath has no interest in authority or politics whatsoever." "fighting and conquering the enemy is everything." "She is free to do as she pleases as I continue to control the kingdom." "Everyone wins..." "What a perfect hand to play." "As I have returned to the capital" "I shall be sure to annihilate Night Raid which has hindered my lord." "The task will be daunting." "I'd like to offer the general more than simply gold." "Is there anything you desire?" "Let me see." "If I may..." "Yes?" "I was thinking I'd like to fall in love." "is that so?" "of age and still unmarried." "Then let me offer some options." "What do you think of the minister?" "My lord!" "As much I appreciate it he may not live to see tomorrow." "How rude!" "I am in perfect health." "General?" "I have very specific standards." "I don't believe there are many who fit my criteria." "I shall have my preferences written down and eventually presented to you." "1)}Kill the Three — Part One — 393)}Kill the Three — Part One —" "Mine..." "I can eat on my own." "It will get cold." "then." "Even though Sheele was killed" "Akame is so calm." "And to think the one who killed her was that girl..." "I'm starting to truly realize how painful this line of work is." "it is strange that I would find interest in something other than conflict and slaughter." "is this about love?" "Even I am perplexed." "I cannot stop how I feel." "As a living being it's normal to be interested in the opposite sex." "Though the word "love" doesn't suit you at all." "I understand." "too." "I'll simply take joy in hunting Night Raid." "About that..." "I have quite a good idea." "I have a new directive for the three of you." "Lady Esdeath." "We three are your loyal servants." "at any time!" "Very well." "it's cold." "I can't sleep..." "Maybe some water." "Akame?" "A midnight snack?" "No." "This was one of Sheele's favorites." "An offering for the deceased." "Since we work in shadows" "Sheele's name will probably never appear in the Revolutionary Army's records." "That's why I will remember as much as I can about her." "She may have been clumsy but she was the kindest among us." "I know." "She used to bring flowers to Sayo and Ieyasu's graves." "Yeah." "But..." "Akame." "even though one of our friends died." "I guess you're used to it..." "I can't even—" "Composed?" "Used to it?" "A-Akame?" "It's true..." "I've seen many lives fall before me." "However..." "My precious friend just died!" "This pain..." "No one can get used to this!" "But these emotions would affect our next mission." "That's why I act like I'm fine!" "We work in the shadows." "what good would I be?" "This..." "This is what you call composed?" "E-Even I... the pain I feel is... is..." "To think that Akame would react like this." "That's right... she was even worried about me." "What the hell am I doing?" "I can't lose my nerve..." "Being miserable won't bring Sheele back!" "I have to face forward like a man!" "but money is money." "At least I can keep them from starving until the revolution." "663)}I have people that I want to make happy." "Wh-What was that?" "Tatsumi?" "That was me switching gears." "Don't worry about me." "Akame." "I was inconsiderate." "I'll make you a promise." "I will not die!" "I won't make you sad!" "Tatsumi..." "We'll welcome in a new kingdom with smiles on everyone's faces." "Yeah..." "You're right." "Damn it!" "Akame!" "Maybe you should rest a while." "who can rest?" "Didn't I tell you?" "as though this were real." "Here I come!" "Bro?" "shouldn't you mind your surroundings?" "You never know where an enemy might be hiding." "You're more fired-up than usual." "What's going on?" "It's nothing." "I just want to get stronger." "I made a promise to Akame... no matter what!" "Tatsumi... haven't you?" "You've grown." "then!" "I'll be your opponent." "I'll train the hell out of you!" "Bro..." "My spear takes no prisoners!" "Tatsumi?" "Being fired-up won't keep you alive!" "Right!" "come!" "Good luck." "as well." "A nation is supposed to be made of its people." "The fact that you feel for these people is why you're returning to that snake's nest of a capital." "Father." "I can't stay in retirement while the people suffer like this." "I intend to fight that minister to the very end." "Father!" "You've grown into a fine woman." "Perhaps you've grown too valiant to find a suitor." "Th-That has nothing to do with anything!" "Wh-What was that?" "Bandits again?" "How much has society crumbled?" "I'll handle them as I did the others!" "Don't lower your guard!" "Daidara?" "Yeah." "Here we go!" "He's too powerful!" "lady..." "But considering what's going to happen next it would've been better if you'd just died." "Y-You're soldiers from the capital." "Yes." "I deeply admired your political efforts." "Th-Then why are you after me?" "Our master's orders... absolute." "eh?" "the stronger I'll become." "Spread the flyers." "What an annoying way for the minister to handle this." "why not frame them as usual?" "That approach won't work for civil officials under General Budou's protection." "That sure was fun!" "stop playing around!" "haven't you?" "The girl died from shock while I was still skinning her." "What a creepy hobby." "Mission complete." "Time to return." "You're all here." "I have some bad news." "and has returned to the capital." "Leone go to the capital and observe her actions." "Roger!" "I've always wanted to know what kind of person she is." "She's a dangerous sadist who enjoys massacre." "Be on your guard." "all right." "Which means... huh?" "The highly sadistic general known as the capital's best." "Taking her out will be as good as taking out the minister." "Also starting about the time of Esdeath's reappearance there have been a series of murders involving political officials." "The victims are four political officials and sixty-one of their guards." "which claim to be from Night Raid were found at the crime scenes." "So they're trying to frame us..." "But isn't that too obvious?" "For us to start declaring our acts would be bizarre." "that was my reaction." "the crimes are thought to be our doing." "Why?" "Those that were murdered all had top-notch guards." "our killing them would make sense." "That means they're deliberately targeting powerful opponents." "The only ones capable of that are..." "Those as powerful as we are." "Imperial Arms users." "I strongly believe they're among Esdeath's close subordinates." "Why would they do this?" "It's an invitation." "They're trying to lure us into a trap." "Since we know it's a trap" "I'd like to tell you something." "The victims that were killed were not only intelligent but also opposed the minister." "They cared about their nation." "officials like those will be pivotal." "We cannot afford to lose any more valuable people." "I'd like to hear your thoughts." "I... but..." "Just knowing they used Night Raid's name to commit these crimes sickens me!" "You're right..." "Tatsumi!" "Bro!" "Very well." "Then it's decided." "Show them what we do to those who use our name." "Teach them the principles of an assassin." "There are two groups of political officials thought to be targeted next." "Akame and Lubbock... guard them." "Where is the official we're guarding headed?" "The capital's outskirts." "768)}Anchored at the marina of the grand canal is a massive luxury liner the Ryuusen." "I-It's huge!" "This ship is like a fortress." "So this is where we'll wait for the impostors." "huh?" "As expected from the good guys." "That amount should lift the people's spirits." "Watching this made me hungry." "but I'm counting on you when the enemy comes." "No reaction..." "Looks like we're coming up empty." "Don't let your guard down." "I know." "Tatsumi..." "Bulat..." "If the enemy is on your side..." "Please..." "Make it through alive!" "The old man I'm supposed to protect is surrounded by people." "Assassinating him would be impossible." "Looks like we're coming up empty— wh-what?" "Tatsumi." "Eh?" "Bro?" "My invisibility gives me the upper hand." "you never know what the enemy plans." "That's true." "Bro." "How many times have you hit me?" "consider it tough love." "Love." "Love." "You don't have to say it three times!" "this armor sure is useful." "we were able to board the ship." "Yeah!" "I fought with this." "It's like my partner." "However... no matter how hard I fought..." "This doesn't make sense!" "General?" "I wouldn't accept the new minister's bribe." "not merit?" "That's ridiculous!" "Bulat" "I will return to the capital and openly defend myself." "but I've done nothing wrong." "I'm sure they'll understand." "General..." "I'm sorry you had me as your superior." "Bulat." "sir." "You are a great general." "they wouldn't even listen." "as well so they set me up as a criminal." "I made my escape using this Imperial Arms." "Unbelievable..." "The invisibility is at its limit." "I have to take the armor off for a while." "Bro?" "Leave this area to me!" "All right!" "I'll go investigate inside the ship." "I won't let them get away." "I'm pretty suspicious-looking myself..." "A flute?" "Sweets Amaenbou" "Bring your best sweets." "ma'am." "Right away!" "I know that her being alone is a trap for me." "As evidenced by the evil I can smell radiating from her body!" "Thinking I could kill her if I had an opening..." "Naïve." "This is frustrating but I must follow my instincts and retreat!" "Meshiya Cafeteria" "Hmm?" "The presence is gone." "huh?" "A pity." "I wanted to test some new torture techniques." "This is pretty delicious." "After the mission is finished maybe I'll get some for them." "as always." "and is no longer visible from shore." "The timing is probably just right." "so even if I stop everyone should be debilitated for a while." "There may be those that weren't listening to the flute's beauty." "Don't relax your guard." "Okay!" "What the hell is happening?" "Is it the music?" "Have to get outside!" "I can hear the flute." "This must be an Imperial Arms." "Oh!" "Looks like someone's still struggling." "I'd have left you alone." "Then you must be the Night Raid imposter." "eh?" "This is great." "Here you go." "What are you doing?" "Well..." "I want to fight to gain experience in order to become the strongest." "Come at me!" "I see." "Then I'll give you some good experience..." "And send you to hell!" "Excellent!" "How vigorous!" "Destroying you will be well worth it!" "I'm impressed that you dodged!" "In that case..." "How's this?" "So that's your Imperial Arms!" "The Imperial Arms Great Double Axe:" "Belvark." "Not just anyone can wield this weapon!" "If that's how it is..." "I'll make it hit you!" "Destroy yourself!" "Are you stupid?" "!" "The opponent was clearly ready for your attack!" "he would've won!" "plunging in like that?" "!" "You..." "You're awfully chipper." "The debilitating music should have affected the entire ship." "that's what it was..." "Then it wouldn't work on me." "Huh?" "The hot blood that courses through my body isn't something that others can calm!" "This guy..." "What an interesting guy!" "huh?" "of Night Raid." "But you can call me "Handsome." "I am Lady Esdeath's servant of the Three Beasts." "Tatsumi pay close attention to how I fight and burn it into your memory." "Bro..." "Incursio!" "Looks like I can get some great experience!" "Bro!" "I've got this!" "I'll bash his head in—" "Tatsumi this is what I meant before." "About being aware of your surroundings." "He killed the big one and still dealt with the other two." "All..." "All in a single moment!" "I knew you were strong but you're incredible!" "That's right!" "my nickname was" "Hundred-Man Slayer Bulat." "twenty-eight people." "You were up against the special forces and you did that well." "that strength." "Bulat." "You are" "General Liver." "1)}Kill the Three — Part Two —"