Whoa!
It's an Earth Dragon!
Class One Danger Beast... Right.
An Earth Dragon.
This should be fun.
Aah, don't be mad.
I'll take care of ya!
That was incredible, kid!
You took down a Class One Danger Beast all by yourself!
Aww, it was nothing!
Kinda like taking candy from a big, scaly baby!
Uhh...
Oh yeah, and the name's Tatsumi by the way.
The whole capital's gonna know my name before too long,
so you might wanna remember it.
So you're going to the Imperial Capital to seek your fortune?
Yep! Where I come from, everyone dreams of making it big in the capital.
Look kid, the Imperial Capital isn't some perfect dreamland.
Sure it's the big city, but it's been overrun with monsters even more vicious than this Earth Dragon here.
I don't get it;
How can the city be full of Danger Beasts?
Not those monsters. They're humans, but with the hearts of monsters.
Damn place is crawling with them.
Thanks for the warning, guys,
but there's no way I'm gonna turn around and go back now.
You see, me and my friends,
we have a mission:
To make a fortune,
and save our village!
All people must one day turn to ash,
so too must nations fall to ruin.
Despite the capital's wealth and prosperity,
it has become mired in corruption.
The pompous, and the vile, run rampant throughout the city.
These demons are beyond salvation.
And are therefore silenced in the darkness
by an elite group of assassins.
Oooh maaan...
The capital's even bigger than I thought!
If things work out here, I can just BUY the village!
All right, I better get to the barracks.
So you'd like to enlist, would ya?
All right, just fill out the form and bring it back to me.
Wait, wait, wait, wait...
This says I'd be starting as a private.
You think you're special?
Not starting from the bottom!
I'm way too good for that.
I was thinking something more along the lines of a, say, captain!
Get the hell outta here!
Hey, c'mon, can I at least take the test?!
There's a depression going on! I already got more applicants than I can handle!
I'm not gonna waste a spot on some stupid kid!
Huh? A depression?
Now get outta here! Beat it!
Maybe I could stage like a kidnapping and save the day just in time...
Nah, that's too obvious.
Hellooooo!
Hmmm?
What's with the long face there, little guy?
It'll be all right, Big Sis is here to cheer you up!
Aaaahhhh...
I think I love this place!
Hm?
Try to focus here, buddy.
Ahhhhh...
So, let me guess!
You came in from the countryside in search of fame and fortune, didn't you?
How'd you know that?!
I've lived here for a long time.
By now, it's super easy to spot a new face.
Hey! I know the secret to becoming an officer in the army super quick.
Tell me!
You really wanna know?
Ahuh, ahuh.
Well... first you gotta treat me to lunch.
Man! Never too early in the day for some hooch, am I right?!
Go ahead, drink up! There's still a little more left.
Look, just forget the drinks and tell me how to become an officer!
Yeah... well, about that, uh...
First you're gonna need a lot of money.
Money?
Ya' see I... just happen to know someone in the army.
He could hook you up if you make it worth his while.
Okay then.
Let's see...
Will this be enough?
Whoo! Whadda we have here?!
It's just some reward money from killing a Class One Danger Beast, no biggy.
Hmmm?
Big guy...
You might just jump straight up to captain!
Yeah? Let's hope so!
I believe our little encounter's been educational in more ways than you know, kid.
Right, I'm gonna talk to him.
You wait here, okay?
Seee yaaa!
Hey buddy, I'd like to go home sometime tonight, ya know.
Oh, I'm just waiting here for somebody.
Yeah, sorry to tell you this son, but she took your money and ran.
Huh?
HUH?!
Don't you know better than to just hand some stranger everything you got?
I gotta go find her! Which way did she go?!
Don't waste your time.
It's your own fault you got scammed.
Aaaaaaaa...
Aaww, this totally sucks!
That was every penny I had!
Damn that rack!
No wait, better yet damn that girl! I guess that was my "educational experience".
Awww...
None of the people back at the village are such liars.
Guess...
I'm sleeping outside.
Don't really have a choice, do I?
Stop right here!
Are we really doing this again, milady?
You know I can't help it!
This is just the way I am.
Excuse me.
Um, if you need some place to rest your head tonight, you're welcome to come home with me?
Uh... thanks, but I'm broke.
Well if you weren't, you wouldn't be here, now would you?
Lady Aria has a bit of a weakness for helping those with nowhere to go.
You really should accept her offer.
Pretty please.
Well, uh, it's better than sleeping out on the street I guess.
Great, let's go home!
Oh! Looks like Aria brought home another guest.
Oh my! So it would seem.
How many does this make?
Mother!
Uh... oh! Thank you so much for having me.
Those guys are really big.
Must make it easier to let complete strangers stay at your house with security like that.
You can feel pretty safe.
And just when I thought everyone in the capital were all a bunch of evil scumbags!
I really appreciate all of this!
So your plan is...
to make a name for yourself in the Imperial Capital.
Is that correct?
Right!
As you may know,
the capital is a wonderful and peaceful place.
However, it is bordered by squabbling tribes on three sides.
If you are to enlist,
you may be expected to go and join the fight.
I'm prepared for that.
Yes, I'm sure you are!
Seems you've got spirit.
I like to see that in a young man.
Did you come all the way here by yourself, Tatsumi?
No, I'm not alone.
There's three of us.
We're gonna hit the road now, Mayor!
Well, you three have been pushing each other since you were just children.
It's time to use that energy to make something good of yourselves.
You can count on us, sir! We'll bring fortune back to the village.
That's right, nobody's gonna starve on our watch!
Give it about ten years or so, and everybody for miles around'll know the name Ieyasu!
Sure, as long as you don't get arrested and have your head chopped off before then.
Jeez, Sayo, do you always have to be so morbid?!
They're as spirited as always.
You should try working on that!
Oh and Tatsumi, I have something for you.
It's a parting gift.
If times get tough...
I'll sell it.
The hell you will!
Look just keep it on you at all times.
It ensures God will protect you.
Okay... Thank you very much!
At first, it seemed like everything was going pretty smoothly.
But then we got attacked by bandits, and well...
We lost each other.
Ooh...
Both of them are decent fighters at least, so I'm not too concerned.
It's just that Ieyasu still can't navigate his way out of a paper bag.
What was that?!
We planned to meet each other at the capital, but I don't think he's gonna make it.
Then it's settled.
I think I have a friend in the military who can help you.
I'll give him your name, and ask him to look for your two friends.
That'd be great!
Again thank you so much!
I have an extremely keen intuition.
So I just know you'll see your friends again very soon.
That'd be great.
I've been so lucky...
I ended up finding some great people to look out for me.
Now there's just Sayo and Ieyasu.
I hope they found their way to the capital safe and sound.
Oh! We should go to that shop next!
Please wait, milady!
Whoa, Lady Aria's a pretty serious shopper, isn't she?
I mean, I don't think I've ever seen so much stuff before.
The young lady does enjoy it, but I assume all women behave this way, yes?
I don't know.
I have this other female friend and she just kinda wears whatever she has.
That's because I'm poor, you jerk!
Oh, and Tatsumi...
Yeah?
You see the castle over there?
Huh?
That is the center of the entire empire.
It's where everything happens.
Whoa!
I've always wanted to see where the emperor lives and makes decisions for the whole country!
Well... not exactly.
Uh...
There is an emperor, but he's only a child.
Our land is plagued by corruption.
It's the minister who controls the emperor from the shadows.
Minister?!
Do not let yourself be heard.
Those who oppose are beheaded.
So... he's the one who ordered all those heavy taxes on my village.
The entire capital knows.
On top of that, we're dealing with this scum.
Night Raid?
A band of assassins terrorizing the area.
As the name implies, they tend to attack at night.
High-ranking officials and the upper class make up most of their targets.
It's only wise to be very cautious.
Right!
But for the time being...
let's do something about that.
What'm I s'posed to do?!
Well, well. Now I can add another entry to my diary.
What an addicting little hobby this is!
Ah...
I'm sorry.
Huh?!
What was that?
Trouble.
There's no way...
It's them.
It's Night Raid.
What do they want?
I can only assume they've targeted this family because they're rich.
What do I do?
Help the guards fight, or protect the family?
Hey, Akame, those three guards are targets too.
I'll take care of it.
Woah!
Do not let that sword touch you.
Let's go!
I knew of the corruption, yet could not escape it's grasp.
Who the hell are these monsters?! No!
Not much of a bodyguard, if he's gonna just run away.
Yeah? I think anyone would probably run from that.
They were wiped out... in seconds...
I have to save Miss Aria!
Please, spare me!
Please, I have a little girl.
It's okay. You won't for much longer.
No, please don't kill her.
I beg you, have mercy on us!
"Mercy"?
I'm not sure I'm familiar with that word.
Hurry, Milady, this way!
What's happening?!
Just get to the shed for now, you'll be safe there!
There you are!
Tatsumi?
Okay, great, you made it.
I'll hide the young lady and wait for the guards.
See what you can do to stall the enemy until then.
Got it?
You really expect me to take out...
Well... Looks like it's too late to complain!
You're not a target.
Dammit!
But you are.
You're done.
You deserve this.
Stop right there!
I told you, you're not a target.
You don't have to die.
Yeah? Well, I can't let you murder a helpless little girl.
Mm-hm.
Uh...
So you won't step aside?
Well, I'm not gonna back down now!
Hmmph. Then you've made your choice.
Ahhh, that was easy!
That's weird.
It's not like Akame to take this long.
Wait, what?!
Ah, jeez.
That poor guy can't catch a break can he?
She's better than me.
I don't stand a chance against her.
But I don't have time to worry about that.
If I can't save one girl,
how can I possibly expect to save my entire village?
What the...
Tatsumi!
Why'd you back off all of a sudden?
Because it felt like I hit some kind of armor.
I guess the villagers were looking out for me after all.
Well now...
He's lasted quite a while in a fight against Akame.
He must be pretty decent.
She must die.
Hey, wait a minute, lady, you just said you wanted to steal this girl's money, don't you?!
You don't have to kill her!
This isn't a war; There's no reason to kill innocent people!
Please!
I don't think she's listening to me.
What are you doing?
We've got some time left.
And I kinda owe this guy a favor.
I'm pretty sure he'd like to cash it in now.
Hey, you're that girl with the boobs!
Yep, that's what they call me!
Listen, earlier you were concerned we were here to kill innocent people.
I think you might see things differently when you find out what's behind that door.
Here it is.
Welcome to the capital, kid.
What... is all this?
We learned that they fancied picking up out-of-town newcomers from the countryside,
and then torture them to death for their own sick, twisted entertainment.
That's the reality of this "poor, innocent, happy little family".
Sayo...
No... that's... that's Sayo...
Do you know who that girl is?
Oopsy!
You didn't really think we were through with you yet, did you, sweetie pie?
These people really did this?
Yes, they did, and their guards are just as guilty for keeping it hidden.
She's lying!
I had no idea anything like that was going on!
Who would you believe?
These... these murderers,
or the one who saved you?!
Tatsumi?
Is that... Is it you?
It's me...
Ieyasu?!
She invited us to stay at her house.
She gave us something to eat, and then everything went black.
Then we woke up here...
And... and then that girl...
That girl tortured Sayo to death!
Fine, fine so I did it, okay?!
These trash are just worthless filth.
They're nothing but, but... livestock for me to use as I see fit!
Garbage like her doesn't have the right to such beautiful hair.
Mine is always giving me trouble, so I treated her extra special!
She should be honored that I gave her so much attention!
Ungrateful pig!
Sorry honey, I don't mean to interrupt your little tantrum here.
But you are kind of disturbing.
I'll kill her.
Wait.
You're kidding? You're still going to defend her?
No.
I'll do it!
Hmm... Well, that was quick.
He didn't even hesitate.
Granted, she was pretty heinous.
Thank you, Tatsumi...
I needed to see that...
Ieyasu!
No...
It's the Lebola virus.
The mother enjoyed poisoning people with different medicines.
She even kept a diary detailing each victim's reactions.
It's too late for him.
Tatsumi...
Ieyasu!
You should know...
that Sayo never did break...
She never let herself give in...
She was incredible...
So, I wanted to...
to go out a hero...
His strong will was the only thing that kept him alive.
What the hell is wrong with this place?!
Let's go.
Hey.
Don't you think we should bring him with us?
Hmm?
We could use an extra pair of hands.
Plus he seems to have potential and a little luck on his side.
Wait! I need to bury my friends!
Oh, if you want, I can take the bodies back to the hideout later, okay?
Just relax!
I told you, I need to bury my friends!
You're late! What took you so long?
And who's this guy?
A new recruit!
Huh?
Oh, yeah, I forgot to tell you.
Starting today, you're part of the team!
Congratulations, you just joined the Night Raid!
Wait, don't I get a say in this?!
Just give up.
Leone always gets her way.
Look at that, my best friend knows how it works!
Bulat, he's all yours.
Put me down!
I don't wanna murder people!
Aww! It gets easier.
Huh? What does?
The mission is now complete.
We're heading back.
Huh?! Where are we going?!
Awww, how did I get myself into this?!