Naruto and Akame ga Kiru revolution

I don't own Naruto or Akame ga kiru, they are owned by Kishimoto and Takahiro respectively.

Authors Note:

There is not much to say other than enjoy the fic and review.

I'm being an idiot. The finals may be 4 weeks away, but instead I invest my time and enjoyment into writing fanfiction. I'm acting an idiot right now.

This chapter has several important conversations ripped from the manga, however has a taste of Naruto. You may notice the similarities at first but as you read you'll start to notice the changes Naruto's interference in the land has. I took a lot of the good interactions and put it here, also I added some other stuff to facilitate readers that haven't read the manga. Read it if you can.

So far the reviews were positive and only questions with the gunplade. I was thinking of the mask for Naruto, but am keeping it blank with nothing noticeable on. Why, cause I looked at the Dishonored mask and even though it is wicked, I can't picture Naruto using it. He's in his teenage years and I'd say the mask is more for hardcore adult assassins.

A couple chapters down I'll have an elemental Nations focus chapter with what has been developing. I'm finding it hard to pinpoint times, as the Akame ga Kiru world doesn't have much timeline focus making it hard for me to write. Still I'll do my best.

Chapter 7: Relations

Capital torture room, beneath the imperial palace:

It was dark, hot and damp with light visible only from the fire heating the 40-meter diameter cauldron and other fire based torture utensils. It gave the feel of the dark underworld for participants and onlookers.

The room was large, paved with once upon a time extravagant tiles and large white columns all now having been dyed red with blood. The cauldron itself had 2 towers standing by it with large muscular people continually mixing the contents as if it were soup.

Around the cauldron sadists were openly torturing people using various torture techniques, knives, whips, utensils and machines. Men and women stripped naked were tied onto wheels and spun around in boiling water, metal platforms set vertically where they were cuffed and whipped, people pushed on and sustained in metal spiked chairs and more beaten bloody with spiked knuckles.

The lucky ones died in the process or met their end in the beheading platform.

Screams were loud, constant and excruciating for the new and inexperienced observers. New victims entering the chamber and full of energy were shouting their lungs out begging to the torture to stop. Those that were already hours in torture chamber were only moaning in pain, out of energy and dying.

Some that had managed to survive long enough were picked up and dragged towards the large boiling cauldron, expecting to meet their end in a soup of bodies.

Sadists of all kinds reveling in their enjoyment of torturing their victims, pulling their hair, beating and cutting them up where they could.

"Come on! Let's see if you can scream louder!"

"This is what happens to those who oppose the Prime Minister!"

Then suddenly someone feminine spoke up momentarily pausing the torture and pain.

"What is this? Looking at you all is just pathetic".

"What was that?" A Sadist spoke aggressively as he spun his head around only to meet a frightening sight.

"UWAH?! E~~~Esdese- sama!"

What met the sadist's sight was Esdese in her white military uniform followed by three powerful officials. One was extremely tall and buff, another around the height of Esdese and old with white hair, mustache and beard and the final being much smaller comparable to a child mid way to teenage years. All wore black coats with the signature black cross around their collar.

The sadists fell to their knees begging and in awe.

"We're terribly sorry! We didn't know you returned Ma'am!" One sadist spoke voicing the unified opinion.

Esdese spoke up uncaring of their excuses "Truly pathetic, you guys are quite unskilled in the art of torture. For instance what's with the temperature of this cauldron? If its this hot, they die too quickly right?"

She snapped her fingers as she looked at the cauldron full of human soup. Suddenly a large ice block appeared from nowhere and as she swayed her hand and it dropped into the boiling cauldron reducing its temperature.

"If you lower the temperature a bit, you can prolong their suffering even further". She spoke calmly drawing on her vast experience.

"Y~ Yes ma'am! Thank you for the valuable lesson, Ma'am" the Sadist continued worshipping a master of the art.

"Let's go" she spoke one final time before turning around and leaving.

The sadists spoke to one another discerning their opinions and awe of her prowess.

"That's Esdese- sama for you. Such an extreme sadist…"

"Yeah… She's a sadist heart and soul…"

"As well as the ones following behind Esdese- sama, The Sanjuushi. The three beast riors. When the Northern tribes were executed by being buried alive, it seems they were the most gleeful about carrying out the job."

"They are certainly blood thirsty group of animals. I'd love to be invited to their group!"

"But from what I heard the training for the group is so horrible that almost everyone dies before they can finish."

At the imperial palace, conference room

"General Esdese" the child emperor spoke from his royal throne.

"Yes your majesty." Esdese replied kneeling with hat in arm to show her respect.

"Your conquest of the Northern Lands was superb! We are prepared to reward you with 10 000 pieces of gold for your efforts." The child emperor continued.

"I am grateful your majesty. We left not a single soldier in the North alive." She spoke with a strong hint of pride in her achievement.

"Splendid. Now I must apologize, I realize you have just returned, however there is work to be done. An atrocious group known as night raid has begun running rampant around the capital. I wish for you to focus on purging this group from my city". The emperor continued in his child voice, calm, serious and understanding of the importance of his position. In the back the prime minister continued eating while looking on at Esdese.

"I understand. I would ask one thing of your majesty". She spoke

"Umu… soldiers is it? You may use as many as you wish." The majesty spoke, supportive of any request.

"I have heard that the enemy possesses many Teigu. It takes a Teigu to fight a teigu your majesty. I would like for a six-man group of teigu users to be assembled that would be sufficient for my needs. I will form a group of nothing but teigu users that will maintain security in the capital". Esdese spoke again conveying the importance and understanding of teigu.

"Doesn't the general have a group of teigu users? Those ones known as the Sanjuushi and yet you ask for six more?" the emperor spoke confused of her request.

"Your majesty", the Prime Minister butted in.

"I believe we can rest assured by entrusting this task to Esdese."

"Umuu. If you say as such, then I will not question it. Will you handle the preparations?" he spoke out, great trust towards the prime minister evident.

"Of course your majesty. I will see to it personally". Esdese finalized.

"Then I can be assured that peace shall return to the capital!" the emperor spoke out in relief.

"Thank you, General Esdese is a very loyal subject." The prime minister spoke out in relief with a round box of sushi in hand

"I don't believe just giving you gold is a suitable reward for the task. I wish to give you something special. Is there anything you desire such as titles or lands?" The emperor spoke again determined to thank Esdese for her contribution.

"There is one thing… If I may dare say…"

"What is it?" He spoke curious.

"I was thinking, it may be nice trying love." Esdese spoke calmly, not embarrassed over her proclamation, yet a small, but unnoticeable blush developed as she thought over someone in the past.

The emperor and prime minister were stunned at this new development, staying silent for several seconds and unsure how to proceed. Then.

"Th… That's right! You are of marriageable age and yet have not married." The child emperor began momentarily confused on how to proceed before recovering and immediately understanding her situation. He spoke confident with hand on fist as if Esdese's request was the most understandable request ever made.

The prime minister however was less understanding still confused and shocked at the sudden development and it showed in his voice "h… however, the general surrounds herself with those who adore her, does she not?"

"Those are pets" she spoke firm and uncaring of them.

The emperor continued diverting attention towards the prime minister and attempting to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently "Then may I suggest this? What of the Prime Minister here? He's a good man!"

"Wait A… Your majesty!" the minister freaked out and paled at the implications.

"As you say, he is a good man, however with his blood pressure being so high, it is uncertain whether he will live to see tomorrow." Esdese replied calmly diffusing the tension with the prime minister.

"I am in perfect health thank you very much." He spoke while eating more sushi.

"Well then, what type of person would suit you best general?" he continued having regained his composure from the comical conversation in the eyes of observers.

"Drawn on this scroll is a young child, now a teenager that I encountered 3 years ago that I find interesting". She began while reaching into her uniform for the scroll while speaking her tale.

"I encountered him in the southwest village while I was quelling the uprising. He was a traveller, a foreigner that was passing through and saw us 'quelling' the rebellion. He rushed in, possibly hoping to aid the rebels, but engaged me instead. I was recovering from extensively exhausting my ice manipulation so instead engaged him in sword play." She continued.

"He showed remarkable strength, skill, durability and prowess that extended our fight well into 30 minute mark and although I had recovered completely long ago, I continued to fight him surprised at his capabilities. From what I can tell he was only 10 to 11 years. He interested me, still does". She unrolled the scroll while still kneeling showing her sketch of him.

The minister and emperor were enthralled with her story, but were broken out as they looked onto the picture of the child that had interested Esdese greatly. They looked on at her really, REALLY crude drawing of the person and sweat dropped. The only noticeable features they could make out were the blond hair, blue eyes and whiskers on his cheeks.

Esdese continued her story not noticing or not caring for their reactions.

"I eventually gave the subtle order for my army and the Sanjuushi to surrounded him and cut off his retreat, unfortunately he noticed the act and escaped by another peculiar ability I've never seen. He cloned himself and dozens upon dozens of him appeared as they rushed off to escape. I was shocked at such a peculiar Teigu that barely noticed in time that he and his copies had leapt away and were escaping. I gave the order for capture and pursued what I could myself, but he still got away." She finalized her story showing a strong interest in this young man.

Esdese returned to her calm composure "I request that when the young man has been identified to report his whereabouts directly to me. I don't want any attempt at capture as it would scare him away and eventually lead to him leaving the empire. I want to confront him myself". She spoke. It was a simple request with little to no string attached.

"I understand. We shall keep an eye out" the Emperor spoke trying his best to discern as much as he could from the picture.

The prime minister on the other hand was in deep thought. Esdese, the cold-hearted woman had a crush, or at least a developing crush over this young individual. Someone that not only impressed Esdese in a fight, but also posses a Teigu or at the very least a power that allows him to clone himself. The prospects for the empire were interesting, he could become strong and fall in line with Esdese once broken or enthralled by her leading to another great power that he can play with. It was something he would definitely look out for.

It was unfortunate that Esdese couldn't draw a better picture.

Later in the palace walkways

Esdese and the prime minister were walking and talking over the political developments taking place.

"As always you do as you please, prime minister. You really have become sick, huh?" Esdese spoke in a casual manner already familiar with the minister's tendencies and personality.

"UFUFUFU, what type of thrilling person would it take to fill your desires though. Of course those who don't agree with me are killed. When I wish to eat, I eat only the best of meats". The minister spoke showcasing his political pull.

"Though it is quite strange… till now all I have ever cared about has been carnage and warfare. Sure the child has been in the back of my mind, but for it to surface now after three years… I don't understand where these feelings are coming from". She spoke slightly confused of herself.

"Yes, well, as a living being, it's only natural that you would desire the opposite sex, is it not? I actually thought you were a little slow in the area" spoke the minister knowingly while subconsciously thinking 'love doesn't suit her at all'.

"I see… This is a sort of bestial instinct then?" She spoke knowingly.

"Now why don't you tell me more about the young man? Sure your drawing is good and all but we need to be more specific". The prime minister spoke calmly trying to find out more information on this individual, after all Esdese was young once and with him capturing her attention at such a age, its only a matter of time till he would be as powerful as Esdese.

"There isn't much to say. He had sun kissed blond hair, sky blue eyes and three whiskers by each cheek. He was extremely cute by the way. We didn't exactly talk during our fight".

"I see" the prime minister thought disappointed.

'No matter, someone of his caliber would show up eventually. Rebel or not, I'm confident Esdese would subdue him and sway him to our side'.

They continued to walk before addressing the present issue, Esdese speaking first.

"Well for the time being at least, I plan to have fun hunting these rebels down."

"Speaking of that. I think it's a little to much to request six teigu users". The prime minister spoke voicing his thoughts.

"Though in the end you will take care of it, right?"

The minister smirked.

Back with Night Raid, Night time, several days later.

It was cold and dark in the hideout as snow pilled on outside. Naruto was walking silently as humanly possible down the corridors towards the kitchen in hope to fill his hunger. Hearing sounds behind the door he waited and listened in.

"Akame?" It was Tatsumi's voice and that meant Akame was on the other side.

"A mid-night snack?" Tatsumi continued.

"No. This was Schere's favorite meal" Akame spoke in a low monotone voice; it was devoid of life, barely heard by Naruto with his enhanced hearing and yet seemed awfully familiar to him.

"Since we work in the shadows, Schere's name will never be recorded in history of the revolutionary army… So I have to remember more things about her than anyone else. She may have done many foolish things, but she was the kindest one of us all." Akame continued to speak. Naruto knew that tone; it was familiar with shinobi back in the Elemental Nations.

"I understand. You're doing the same thing as me when I and Naruto offer flowers to Sayo and Ieyasu, right?" Tatsumi spoke in understanding while shivering in the cold.

"Yes".

"But your amazing Akame… you keep composed even though one of our comrades have died. I guess you're used to it by now though… But I'm still." Tatsumi continued, sadness evident in his voice and clearly still suffering from Schere's death.

Suddenly Naruto heard a crash. His first instinct was to break down the door and rush into the room, until he heard Akame speak.

"Compose… Used to it?" she spoke in a higher voice and trembling.

"Akame?" Tatsumi questioned wondering about her sudden change

Naruto heard the sound of scuffling and cloths shifting, whatever was happening it was serious.

"Sure enough… I have seen many allies die before my eyes…" Akame spoke much louder, her monotone voice gone and her voice filled with emotion and pain.

"However!" She shouted.

"One of our precious comrades died! There's no way you can ever get used to this kind of pain!" By now Naruto could hear shouting and crying behind the door, Akame full of emotion, a great difference in contrast to her usual monotone self.

"But these feelings will have an impact on our next mission! So I go around acting like I'm fine about it! We work in the shadows! What would I do if I couldn't flip this switch?!" She screamed out at Tatsumi pain clear and evident all around.

"And you call this being composed. I… How am I supposed to feel about Schere's death? How am I?!"

Naruto now remembered why she was monotone most of the time. He recognized those personalities anywhere. It was even described in what ninja classes he attended, even if he was paying little to no attention. Akame exhibited a personality similar to assassin veterans in the shinobi and ANBU core. She bore the personality of someone with great pain and many regrets, losses he couldn't even begin to fathom.

Sure he himself had been outcast, ostracized and beaten, but that was nothing compared to someone experiencing loss and death constantly. He had started training around the same time she did, yet he was free to do so. Her life on the other hand depended on her results.

Truly the assassin trade was a terrible route in life only existing to pass judgment on the good and the bad.

Naruto stood rooted. Listening in, unable to move from his spot. He listened in as Tatsumi punched himself from learning such a devastating truth.

"What are you doing!? Are you okay Tatsumi!?" Akame spoke concerned breaking away from her tears.

"Don't worry about it… Anyway I want to apologize, Akame. I was thoughtless… I'll make you this promise…" Tatsumi spoke low key but determined as he got up back to his feet,

"I will not die! I'll certainly stay alive! I'll never make you experience this pain!" Tatsumi shouted with power strengthening his voice and eyes burning with conviction.

Naruto's only regret was he couldn't see his friend and student as he spoke. Truly it was a start of a beautiful friendship.

He began thinking back on Konoha and his time spent there, the happy times with Ayame, Teuchi and Iruka and the bad.

Deciding it was best to leave he quietly made his way back to his bed, forgetting his hunger. He was in deep thought about Akame. She was born and raised as an assassin having been sold into the position. Just thinking about it saddened him, his life was nothing compared to hers.

As he walked on in complete concentration he missed the shadow by the corner.

As he walked past someone spoke jump scaring him, before he managed to compose himself.

Naruto looked on. It was Leone in her Teigu form and slightly giggling from Naruto's scare.

"You know" she spoke, "You shouldn't listen in on other people's conversation, especially romantic ones", she continued lightly giggling while deactivating her Teigu.

"Your one to talk. You used your Teigu to enhance your hearing and listen in as well". He spoke annoyed of being found out after the extra effort he went to in hiding.

"Caught me red handed. So cutie, you ever loose someone close in battle?" Leone spoke serious with a hint of concern. She knew the look of someone in deep thought.

"From the looks of things, you know more of what Akame was talking about if your deep thought was anything to go by."

Naruto was silent for a few seconds before he spoke up, entrusting her with more detail on his past.

"Yes… My teacher." He spoke, voice filled with a hint of pain and regret.

"In our village we had shinobi. Essentially it is a small city of thousands of assassins. Many had comrades that died in wars and missions." He began departing what he knew; Slowly the evidence of pain and regret in his voice escalating.

"It is common for people to become introvert, monotone or flip the switch when necessary. Everyone has different ways of coping… Some lashed out at others". Towards the end Leone noticed Naruto spoke with greater anger and sadness as he tightened his fists, clearly an unpleasant memory was surfacing.

"One day I was tricked by an instructor to steal some important documents under the guise of a test. I should have known better…" Naruto continued, pain becoming more evident and the pause only working to emphasis its severity.

"It ended badly revealing a deep dark secret of mine and having the only teacher that cared about me killed in front of me… by the traitor". Again Leone noticed the tightening of his fists and his growing remorse and anger. She listened on.

She herself was growing concerned for Naruto. She didn't know the full extent of his past nor his pain and could only relate from the death of Schere. She listened on capturing every detail of the story. Naruto had entrusted her with great detail of his past, something she was going to take seriously.

"I lashed out in anger and vengeance… I overcome him with my shadow clone ability… Once I did… I didn't stop…"

"I took out a kunai and slowly… began torturing him as he begged for mercy… Crotch, eyes, nails, fingers… I took him apart piece by bloody piece… even as he was long dead I continued to enjoy it." Naruto spoke hesitant while slowly starting to cry.

"I… I… I enj…joyed it and when I finished… I… I… realized… I was the monster". Naruto continued sobbing openly now, no longer being able to contain the pain of what he had done and the hesitance clear in his voice.

Leone too enthralled into his story and seeing Naruto in such a fragile state didn't notice the other Night Raid members listening in behind the corner, Akame and Tatsumi included.

"I… I don't get it… I got my revenge killing him far worse than he did Iruka… but… why does it still Hurt!? Why do I feel like I'm the monster!?"

Leone listened on unable to grasp the complexity that was Naruto. The kind, loving, caring, composed and funny Naruto that liked pranks had such a dark and painful secret buried in his childhood. Not thinking further on the issue she reached out and grabbed him smothering him in her breasts, not caring of the tears wetting her.

"Naruto… I can't begin to understand what you went through… But know this, as your sexy mate I love you". Leone spoke before shifted her arms and pulling away slightly allowing for her to look at him and him to look at her.

"I will keep your darkness at bay… I will live alongside you to see a better tomorrow." She spoke loving and caring.

She now knew more about Naruto and his complexity. They were not as alike as she thought; Naruto had gone through far worse, and with all his strength was in reality a child in need.

The Night raid members looked on, knowing expressions on their faces. Everyone had their pains and their secrets, Naruto himself included, but what they did know was they had a complete member of Night Raid.

Several days later

There was a noticeable change in Night Raid. The members were far more active than before. Tatsumi openly trained hard in muscle development and combat skills alongside Akame and Braht. He often went with Braht to fake-mountain combating beasts of all kinds to improve. They were now seen as the duo pair with Tatsumi calling Braht aniki instead of the usual sensei he did with Naruto.

Naruto on the other hand spent most of his time fighting and training with Leone and in some cases Rabac. He had developed a growing relationship with Leone getting stronger by the day. Sure Leone had already claimed him, he was just a bit uncomfortable rushing into the relationship not having worked well in the past. Still he was willing to give it a try.

To him Leone was his pillar of strength.

Rabac had also begun training more frequently with Naruto simply because he utilised a weapon based teigu that used string. As such it had many angles of attack allowing for greater improvement.

That and Akame was mainly taken by Tatsumi during what time he was available outside his training with Leone and his developments in a workshop he had set up for weapons, armor, fuinjutsu, ninjutsu and other minor but important equipment. The only downside of having access to a lot of money and working with Night raid other than assassination risks was that they were not permitted to make a forge as the heat and smoke would give away their location.

Seeing the danger of smoke when forging, Naruto often had to go to different blacksmiths to create and cast his needed equipment. Worse yet to avoid suspicion he had to go to different blacksmiths inside the capital and surrounding towns to create the equipment he needed. He already had his armor, but needed parts for his gun-blade, ammo and to a lesser extent Kunai and Shuriken.

He was fortunate he had his shadow clone ability, which these days everyone thought was cheating. By pumping extra Chakra into them it made them far more lasting and durable. Although they couldn't use the forge due to popping from extensive exposure to heat, he had them study, train and develop other prototypes. He was becoming a master in forging and seals and was enjoying it.

As time passed he eventually completed his Gun-blade that could switch between a large pistol like gun to a sword (Final Fantasy 13 design). Testing out the new weapon showed there was much skill change needed and he had to adapt since it was far different from using a Katana. Still he was greatly satisfied with the result as it allowed for additional techniques.

The gun sword was deigned to enhance his chakra flow into the weapon through a combination of small seals inscribed inside and his use of light, strong and expensive material. With his primary element being wind, the blade enhanced by wind chakra was far sharper and versatile than a standard sword. It could be possible to pour other chakra natures into the sword, but would prove less effective as it was designed primarily for his wind affinity. Something he may have to improve in the future.

In its gun mode as chakra of a certain natures is poured through it allowed for different effects of the bullet depending on the type or element used.

Wind chakra allowed for fast burst cut rounds that acted as armor piercing bullets. As it was his dominant chakra nature he would be relying on it more often.

Fire would allow for explosive rounds, water would allow for softer impact rounds and subjugation, earth would increase the weight of the each bullet and was effective against large opponents and lightning allowed for greater accuracy with shock properties over greater distances. His gun mode wasn't as far-reaching or effective as Mein's 'Pumpkin' Teigu and instead relied greatly on skill and good eyesight. Still it was a good gun and sword for chakra users.

The only downside was it could only hold 2-dozen bullets before reloading was necessary and as such its gun mode was ineffective against large bodies of enemies for the time being. He was already making plans to improve his weapon, which he now calls Gunblade.

In addition to completing his weapon, he had also finalized his stealth ware with his blank mask that had additional accessories such as an air filter and invisible goggles. Once complete he applied his special transformation seal that once equipped, the mask would draw on his chakra passively to maintain the transformation.

As much as he wanted a design on the mask, he couldn't give anything away. Eyeholes could lead to exposure of his real eyes if something went wrong with the seal and changing the area of the mouth would remove the filter. Sure he had a great immunity due to Kurama, but in the assassination business it was better to be safe than sorry.

In addition to this advance he had properly developed and improved his body storage seals to store his equipment and prevent travelling in bulk. This however would only be used under cover as the ability used in public could lead to him revealing himself.

As a precaution he had developed these equipment's for assassination and stealth combat as using any of the equipment openly in public could lead him to being identified. So for the moment he had his Katana, Kunai, Shurikan and set techniques when he is out in the open and in casual wear, while he had his assassination armor, transformation mask and gun blade as his guise.

It was best to be safe than sorry after all.

Naruto had also begun re-entering his training with the Kyubi's chakra after things finally settled down in Night Raid. Kurama was okay with it and had enjoying watching Naruto's life through his eyes, often teasing him about Leone and eventually screwing her. Every time the Kyubi teased he blushed. He did like Leone, and he liked her a lot.

Several days later:

Najenda sat on the boss's chair in the meeting room. Above and behind her was the Night Raid emblem hanging by cloth from the wall. In her front were the members of Night Raid organised in an orderly fashion preparing for the news.

Najenda spoke immediately serious of what was to be conveyed, "Everyone is here. I have three pieces of bad news to relay… listen carefully."

She became even more serious as she spoke. Everyone tensed for the news

"First. I can no longer contact the local team."

The more experienced members of night raid looked on in shock.

"Local Team?" Tatsumi asked confused while Naruto stood waiting for an answer.

Akame replied addressing Tatsumi and Naruto's curiosity "The Empire is vast. We specialize in carrying out assassinations in the capital, but there is another team that handles the areas around it."

"It's currently being investigated, but the likelihood that they are dead is high. So be prepared for that." Najenda spoke again, low moral affecting her.

"For the time being, I think it may be necessary to strengthen security around the hideout. Yeah I'll increase the range of my threads." Rabac added

"I'll also lay about more trap seals and clones. Be sure to keep to the designated paths." Naruto also added putting forward his defense.

That was another thing he and Rabac worked together on; they were in charge of security and the early detection of intruders. Their detection ranged into a kilometer around the hideout focusing on key points of entry. Naruto had the additional advantage of detection from the sky via his use of clones.

"Secondly, Esdese has finished conquering the North and she has returned to the capital". Najenda spoke with remorse, concern and a small hint of fright.

"That was much faster than anyone thought it would be". Akame spoke up slightly astounded from her progress.

"God, she's always causing so much trouble!" Rabac spoke frustrated with hand on head. Clearly having encountered her before.

Naruto was growing curious in meeting this Esdese. He heard she was scary and powerful, yet had to actually meet her. But for some reason every time he thought of that he had a chill run up his spine.

"It seems her army was left in the North to keep watch though." Najenda spoke again

"Then it's safe to say that she wasn't suddenly brought back to deal with the revolutionary army, right?" Braht inputted concerned over the development. It appeared he too was afraid of her.

"I can't figure out what her next move will be. Currently, it seems she is throwing herself into her work at the governments torture facilities. Leone you're tasked to observe her movements. Do not engage!" Najenda spoke taking out a cigarette from the box and preparing a smoke to calm her nerves. Things were growing more and more dangerous.

"Roger!" she spoke confidant.

"I always wanted to know what type of person she is after all."

"She's a homicidal maniac who enjoys slaughter. Be on your guard." Najenda spoke serious. She didn't like her cheery attitude right now.

"Alright, alright".

"And finally, there has been a string of murders in the capital. The targets are civil officials. The deaths of 4 officials and 61 bodyguards." She continued changing the subject while lifting a fake Night Raid poster with her mechanical arm.

"The problem is these posters claiming to be from Night Raid have been found at all crime scenes."

Braht spoke up looking at the poster and folding his arms in thought "They're framing us for the crime? It's easy to see they're fakes, right?"

"But that's obvious isn't it? I mean for us to suddenly start claiming responsibility seems a bit far fetched." Tatsumi spoke also inputting his thoughts.

"That's what I thought for the first and second cases, but now it seems it could have been us." Najenda continued.

"Why?"

"After each incident the officials increased security, even so they are still being killed. In the last incident the former Prime Minister Chouri and around 30 highly skilled guards were all massacred as well as his daughter who was a disciple of the imperial fist temple's master." Najenda took a whiff of her cigarette before continuing.

"No one but us could accomplish something like this, is the popular opinion".

Akame spoke up concluding something very important "The criminals are just as powerful as us, in other words teigu users".

"Those who were killed were good people who wanted nothing to do with the current prime minister. They were people who made the minister feel ill at ease. In other words the Prime Minister is getting rid of his enemies and having Night Raid take the blame." Najenda continued.

"Could this also be a trap to lure out the real Night Raid?" Braht spoke worried. If Esdese was there so were her personal operation team.

"I realize this could be a trap, but I wanted to inform you anyway… The officials killed were all highly skilled people who opposed the prime minister and would have nothing to do with rebel army scouts… They cared for their country." She spoke again taking a whiff of the cigarette towards the end before continuing.

"Good people like these officials would be essential in creating our new country. We cannot afford to lose any more of these talented people! I think we should head out and crush this group of fakes! What are your opinions on this?" She spoke serious and toward the enforced more emotion behind her voice.

Tatsumi spoke up clenching his fist "I don't really understand stuff like politics, but using Night Raids name to commit these crimes just makes me sick".

"That's right Tatsumi!" Braht spoke in pride with the development of his student into a man.

"Alright it's decided". Najenda spoke serious with a slight hint of excitement before continuing to finalize the mission.

"There are about five officials who we suspect are being targeted. Of those five only a few have plans to leave the capital soon. We have narrowed it down to 3 officials"

"Akame and Rabac".

"Tatsumi and Braht".

"And Naruto will provide protection for them".

"Why am I working alone?" Naruto questioned. Sure he could handle himself, especially with the development of his new weapons and stealth ware, but wasn't that risking it too much right away.

"I've seen what you can do Naruto. Sure you'll be hard pressed against your opponents, but you have proven yourself as an exceptionally strong and resourceful fighter with the advantages of cloning. You've got your new equipment and surprise as an advantage. Time to put it to use".

"Right" Naruto spoke firm and confidant. He was happy the boss thought highly of his capabilities.

"You will be guarding a minister travelling by the road with his contingent of bodyguards. Keep out of sight till a move is made. They don't know your there". Najenda spoke informing Naruto of his objective.

"If attacked you would automatically co-ordinate with the bodyguards to dispose of the fakes".

"Now, move out!"

Final comments:

Things are developing pretty nicely.

I am having Naruto lean towards seal master and a great engineer, why cause it would be fun. In the story you have stylish guy and the alchemist that are medical and biological specialists that are pro's in operating on the human body. I want Naruto to find a unique group so he takes the great Engineer where he is becoming a master in manufacturing and weapon design. It also works since I'm an engineering student lol.

For his gun-blade I went with Final Fantasy 13 cause I like the way it transforms instead of Leon's gunblade which is both at the same time. I just feel 13 has a better adaption than Leon's. If you want specifics just read above. If there is something you don't understand or I forgot review or PM me. I prefer PM as I'm starting to get a lot of reviews and seeing as I'm more focused on writing, I probably missed a few important details.

Now I'd like comments on the developing relationship with Leone. I don't know how well I went, but when I wrote it I got so immersed into it I started to cry. It was so weird, must be a writers thing. Looking back at it I hope its not linked to me being a bit psycho.

So how was the chapter? Review if there is something you want or like and if it's good I'll consider it. Also no flames, I want a detailed constructive review so I can improve and adapt.

There is nothing more annoying and stupid than a flame from a reviewer only to find he or she hasn't written a single story and have only been reading other peoples work. Those people are what destroy the enjoyment of writing fanfiction leading to stories being abandoned prematurely.

Don't be one of them.

Read and Review.