Chapter 57

On the roof, half destroyed, of a church, which had been burned, Natsu and Seryu stared at the capital in its entirety. Looking down, Natsu noticed.

" This building… it's the church that burned down, which Wendy told me about, right? "

Seryu remained silent.

" It was the place where she most preferred to go. " Continued Natsu. " Just like you, right? "

Still no response.

" Why did you bring me here? "

" I… I just wanted to see this building, one last time. " Taught him Seryu. " Just in case. "

Understanding his thought, Natsu was about to leave the roof of the building when Seryu asked him.

" Natsu, do you hate me? "

Stopping, the mage turned to Seryu, to see her turn her back.

" I was despicable with you and each of your friends! noticed Seryu! I killed ... killed ... and killed again! I thought I was doing well! And yet, all I did was show myself vile! "

Looking up, in the air, she began to smile sadly, while affirming.

" Why does a person like me deserve to stay alive? "

" Seryu… tell me the truth. " Suddenly asked Natsu.

" Hein? " Said the girl, turning to him.

" You told Wendy that our plan could not include another person! And yet it was possible! So why did you lie to him? "

Still staring at him, Seryu finally displayed a new smile, which explained everything to Natsu.

" You didn't plan to come back, did you? You didn't want Wendy to come with us because you knew she would have prevented you from committing what you are about to do! "

" Natsu… it's better for me to stop there. " Taught him Seryu. " As you must have already noticed, I am a true messenger of death! Aside from Wendy, everyone I have known has died! "

Letting a tear run down her cheek, she said then, with a big smile.

" Someone like me has no place in a group like yours! I don't deserve the chance to buy myself a pipe! That's why ... I intend to give everything, during this operation, to make sure that you can return to base! So just go ahead! I take care of your back! "

It was then that her smile disappeared, when Natsu hit her in the face. Falling backwards, she screamed in pain, until Natsu grabbed her by her collar to lift her.

" I warned you, right? I didn't want to take anyone who was planning to die with me! "

" But, Natsu… at Night Raid, everyone will be happier to see Tatsumi and Lubbock alive, than to see me come back after having failed! "

" Don't say stupid things. " Roared Natsu, hoisting her higher. "What do you think ? Will I let you die without reacting? Don't make fun of me! Listen to me, don't forget that I owe you a debt! You are the one who allowed me to save Happy, and since then, I still haven't managed to return the favor! "

" Uh ? "

" Well know that if I realize, at some point, that you are trying to sacrifice yourself for me, I would do the same to you! I would play the human shield to protect you, no matter the danger! "

" Don't say stupid things. " Retorted Seryu. " If you die, Wendy will never forgive me! "

" In this case, do nothing suicidal. " Natsu ordered him, finally letting go. " Seryu, you asked me if I hate you? My answer is no! "

" For… Why? "

" Because you protected Wendy, in my place! You protected one of my family members when she needed it, as did the rest of the Jaegers who are now at the base! None of you are my enemy! The only ones I consider so are Esdeath the Prime Minister and Wild Hunt! "

Then turning towards the base, he seemed to be trying to see it, despite the fact that several tens of kilometers separated them from it.

" Seryu! You said that Wendy would never forgive you if I died! Well, know that it would be the same for you! If you die, it's me that Wendy would never forgive! "

Fixing the girl at his feet, he roared.

" Damn it, have you still not realized that your murderous life is behind you and that Wendy is reaching out to you to hoist you up? Do you dare say that Night Raid still hates you? Well, make an effort and show your desire to live and show that you want to change! When you do, I promise you will become one of them! "

" I… I deserve none of this. " Remarked Seryu.

" Yes. " Simply replied Natsu, jumping out of the roof. " If you are ready to sacrifice your life to save our friends, you deserve the right to a second chance! So stop crying and say bullshit and join me! "

Seeing him jump, Seryu walked to the edge of the roof to see him land on his feet. Then, turning to her, Natsu cried out.

" Seryu, you need me… as I need you! So, I forbid you to die! "

Opening his eyes wide, Seryu suddenly runs his hand over his face to wipe away the tears, before jumping in turn. Then landing near Natsu, she said.

" Okay, I'm going to fight! But, in return, you have no interest in dying either! Otherwise, I'm the one who would never forgive you! "

Simply kicking her back, to take her one step forward, Natsu displayed a big smile while retorting.

" It was not my intention ! Come on, let's go join Happy and our other friend! Then we will deliver our friends! "

" You call it sorting? " Esdeath got angry, pointing to a bunch of paperwork.

" So… sorry. " Apologized a man near her, having been designated to be her new secretary.

Seeing him almost trembling with fear, just because of being near her, Esdeath groaned.

" You don't use anything! You don't even know how to make a suitable tea! "

Taking a cup she had barely drunk, she threw its contents at the man's face. Feeling the hot liquid touch his eyes, he immediately began to scream in agony, as Esdeath rose from his chair, before leaving his office.

She was angry. Since the departure of the Jaegers, nothing had gone well in his professional life. To replace them, people had been recruited to assist him, except that they were all incompetent. Still, they were no worse than everyone who worked for Esdeath before the Jaegers arrived.

Admittedly, as a secretary, Run would never have had the slightest chance of meeting someone as brilliant and organized as he was. And even Esdeath could admit that the tea he made for her had always been excellent. She really regretted not having him anymore.

As for the others, each of the Jaegers had always shown a good side of them allowing Esdeath to understand the reason why she had chosen them among the members of her elite group.

Walking through the old corridors of the palace reserved for her team, she ends up in the dining room. There she could see the table, where all of her former team met to eat with her.

Without understanding why, she could see the silhouette of Wave, struggling to force Kurome to eat vegetables Run, drinking his tea quietly and Seryu chasing Koro who had just stolen meat on his plate.

Then, turning her head, she could see the door leading to the kitchen, being wide open. And this time, there were the silhouettes of Wendy and Bols whom she could catch a glimpse of cooking and bringing dishes to the dining room.

From then on, the other Jaegers did not cheer them on. Then, finally, each of their figures disappeared the second Esdeath grabbed a chair before sitting in his usual place.

Esdeath was not saddened by his situation. If her subordinates had decided to join the cause of Night Raid, she would do nothing to change their minds. In fact, it was even an unexpected opportunity to meet an even more powerful group of opponents.

Yet deep inside her, Esdeath couldn't help but feel something. She felt alone ... very alone.

In addition to that, she had to leave as soon as possible, to attend an event to which all the people were invited.

Hit in the face by a huge iron forceps, Lubbock ends up spitting out a piece of tooth. However, he immediately closed his mouth, to be sure that no sound was going to come out.

" You keep making your strong head? " Syura wondered.

Seeing him remain silent, he gave a cruel smile as he grabbed a bottle of vinegar. Without the slightest hesitation, he poured its contents over what was left of Lubbock's freshly cut arm.

This time it was a huge cry of pain that came from the boy's mouth.

" So ? " Insisted Syura. " Are you finally going to tell me where Night Raid is? "

Lifting his face, Lubbock dared to smile at him, despite his swollen face and all his injuries to the body.

" Hold on ! Were you really torturing me there? The good joke! I have experienced more painful training than that! Besides, if you could give me a lashing session again, my back is starting to itch! "

In response, Syura kicked her foot in the middle of her jaw, making an awful cracking sound. Then seeing Lubbock fall to the ground, while moaning, Syura found his smile, affirming.

" You certainly have nothing to be proud of your situation! Just like your friend! But he, at least, it will end very quickly! "

" Hein? " Lubbock wondered.

" To reward me for your capture, I was given the right to do what I want with you! But for your friend, it's already over! Its execution is already planned! "

" What? "

" Yes. " Sneered Syura. "Before the end of the day, he will already be dead! "

" Motherfucker. " Roared Lubbock, pretending to get up.

Simply trampling his face under his foot, Syura retorted.

" You don't have to be jealous of him! You know, you just need to tell me where your friends are and I promise to finish you asap! Basically, I am a very sensitive being! "

" In your dreams ! "

Preparing to hit him again, Syura was suddenly stopped by the arrival of a soldier.

" Syura-sama! We have news from the capital! "

" Hum? growled Syura, unhappy to be disturbed! What's going on ?

" Two people are making a racket in town! They are two highly sought after people! Seryu, from the former Jaegers and Natsu team, from Night Raid! "

" Natsu? cried Syura, almost forgetting Lubbock's presence! It is here ?

"These idiots?" Wondered Lubbock. " What are they making here? It doesn't sound like the boss to think of such a plan! No, given how things are going, it was Natsu who had to decide to come here to save us! What an imbecile ! "

" Who is still available to stop them? " Wanted to know Syura.

" Esdeath has just left for the execution of the other member of Night Raid and it seems to me that Budo has not yet been informed of the situation! "

" Perfect. " Syura said, clenching his fist in front of him. " It's now or never for me to take revenge on the Salamander! When I was done, he would beg me on my knees to kill him! Let my team be summoned as soon as possible! "

It was at this instant that a noise of vomit was heard. Bringing threads out of his mouth, Lubbock had thrown himself towards Syura, before passing his sons around his neck. Bad luck for him, having taken advantage of his reflexes to stoop, instead of turning around, Syura escaped his attack in time.

Then, picking up a sword from the ground, he turned to Lubbock before piercing his abdomen. Spitting blood then, the revolutionary remained frozen, unable even to find the strength to cry out. Seeing him, Syura simply started to rail before letting him fall to the ground.

" Poor shabby! So die and die in awful suffering! I don't need you anymore! "

And that was how he got out of the cell, leaving Lubbock moaning in pain, still with a sword stuck in his abdomen, draining his blood.

On the run, a group of guards fled in the face of numerous missiles which exploded behind them.

" Help ! "

" This is useless ! We are no match for these monsters! "

Seeing them run off, Natsu and Seryu immediately resumed their course and headed for the palace, which was now in sight.

" We are almost there. " Assured Natsu. " Guys, hold on, we're coming! "

However, the duo suddenly had to stop and even back away when explosive spheres were thrown at their feet.

" These?" Suddenly roared Seryu, recognizing the attack.

Sneering, while on the roof of a few homes, Wild Hunt surrounded them, including Dorothea and Suzuka. The only one who was missing was Cosmina, as Dorothea still hadn't managed to cure her.

" Salamander. " Greeted Syura. " I'm so glad to be able to see you again! "

" Pleasure is not shared. " Retorted Natsu. "Where are my friends? "

" Why worry about them? " Asked Syura. " After all, what I have planned for you will far exceed their own punishment! "

Then placing his hand on his wrist, where his dyke once stood, he finally roared.

" Yes, you will pay me each time you dared to humiliate me! I will torture you for whole weeks! Guys, catch them! "

Seeing them jump towards them, Seryu moved into position, while Koro already jumped on her.

" KORO! JUSTICE VOLLEY FIRE! "

In an instant, his upper body disappeared into Koro's mouth, before coming out armed with several missile spears.

" Let's go. " She cried, bombarding the enemy.

Giry and Champ immediately did the same with their dyes and this created a big explosion which filled the whole area with smoke.

" Ha ha ha. " Sneered Giry, feeling the shock wave of the explosion. " I love that ! I have fun like crazy! "

" If you like it, me not at all. " Retorted Dorothea, with a handkerchief in front of her nose. "No, but look at all the dust you have raised! "

Fooling at this detail, Suzuku stretched his arms, before making a quick movement with them. Chasing away the smoke, she finally saw the two fugitives, running away.

" My word, Night Raid only knows the leak! "

" This time, they will not go far. "Syura assured him, running immediately after them. " May all the soldiers follow us! It is imperative to catch them! "

Then turning around, Natsu cried out.

" I hope your plan will work! "

" I hope too. " Seryu assured him.

It was at this moment, that the two companions found themselves facing a road separating in two.

" Let's go. " Announced Seryu. " We break up. "

" From now on, only luck will allow us to return to base. " Understood Natsu.

Immediately, behind them, the members of Wild Hunt began to slow down somewhat when they saw them going in two different directions.

" What are we doing ? " Wanted to know Izou.

" We don't care. " Asserted Giry. " No matter who, I want to kill someone! "

"It would surprise me very much if these two were all alone!" Thought Syura. "If it is, they lead us straight to an ambush! They know that I want to kill the Salamander at all costs! So, I am sure that those who follow Natsu will fall into a trap! In that case, … ! "

" Giry! Field! Take all the soldiers and follow the flame eater! The others, with me! We're following Seryu! "

Nodding with a simple nod, his companions formed two groups. Following them with a simple gesture of the head, Syura saw Champ and Giry disappear, while he was almost certain that they were rushing to their death. But he didn't care. In fact, he just hoped they would wreak havoc on their side and then take ownership of the murders they had time to commit before they died.

For his part, he was going to take Seryu and take malicious pleasure in extracting information from him.

However, disliking the fact of running thus, Dorothea stopped somewhat, to put herself in the position of a sprinter, during a start. Then, staring at Seryu running in front of her, she made a powerful departure, which created a big cloud of dust behind her. Then fusing like a rocket, it quickly passed Seryu and found itself in front of it.

" That … ? "

Then using phenomenal force, Dorothea positioned her arm in front of her windpipe and made a clothesline threatening to destroy her cervical muscles. Falling literally out of breath, Seryu could only groan, while the rest of Wild Hunt arrived.

" Ha ha! Where did you think you were going, poor idiot? " Syura asked him.

" Koro… attacks. " Simply ordered Seryu.

Immediately, his protégé left his shoulder, before letting his body triple in size. However, much more reactive than him, Suzuka and Izou passed behind him, attacking his flanks. Thus, one of the arms of the teigu fell to the ground while its second found itself torn off, in Suzuka's hands.

" Did you lose something, my little puppy? " Asked the demon.

Simply groaning, Koro pretended to grow his arms. However, his two opponents immediately went after him and continued to hurt him, again and again, until he fell to his knees.

" When you know a teigu, it's easy to master it. " Izou announced, while his precious saber was covered with Koro's blood.

" Koro, Berseck mode! " Seryu ordered him.

Wasted effort. Having no respite, his teigu did not even have time to heal. So increasing his strength was impossible for him.

" Well, what's going on with you? " Dorothea asked, jumping in the air.

Then raising her leg, she crushed it violently against the dog's head, making it crash against the ground.

" Koro…! " Seryu frightened, pretending to get up.

Kicking him in the jaw, Syura retorted.

" Forget about it ! Your defeat has already been decided, poor idiot! "

" I can always…! "

" Parading like the psychopath you are? " Asked Syura. "Forget about it ! Everyone has seen it! You have nothing extraordinary! "

However, to her surprise, a smile appeared on Seryu's face as she said.

" You are the fool! "

" Hein? "

" My plan works as expected! "

" Your plan? " Syura wondered.

" Yeah! To diversion! " Assured him Seryu. " I knew you would be too cowardly to attack Natsu! And while you were baiting on me, it could have slipped through the fingers of your men! "

" What? "

Continuing his race, Natsu tried to sow his pursuers. But pain lost. No sooner did he try to speed up than he had to zigzag to dodge explosive spheres and jets of acid.

" Well, what's going on with you today? " Giry asked, running right behind him.

" Are you so afraid of us that you don't even dare lift a finger on us? " Sneered Champ.

" Chewing gum ! " Natsu growled, seeing them chasing him, as was the group of soldiers right behind them.

Finally, finding an alley, he rushed into it. Thus, he found himself out of the two men's field of vision for a single second. However, it only takes this tiny second to vanish.

Indeed, turning in their turn to enter the lane, Giry and Champ ended up finding themselves in front of a dead end, in which Natsu was not found.

" That … ? "

" Where has the fugitive gone? " Wanted to know a soldier, right behind them.

Unable to answer him, Giry began to turn his gaze in all directions, in order to find him. Wasted effort. There was nobody.

" What … ? How did he do it? "

However he looked everywhere, he did not see the orange cat, lying on a gutter looking at them with a malicious air, while chewing the rest of a lollipop stick.

"Natsu, everything rests on you!" Thought Chelsea. "Bring us these two idiots and don't make me regret having trusted a member of the Jaegers! "

Being in meditation, Gajeel ends up opening an eye.

" I don't know why, but I have a bad feeling! "

" Of what genre ? " Asked Lily, sitting next to him.

" I don't know, but I do not like to know the camp so calm, while Natsu knows that our comrades can die at any moment! "

Footsteps were suddenly heard behind his back. Not losing an instant, he turned to the second, ready to strike. However, he only made Kurome take a step back, while the young woman had her hand on her saber.

" What are you doing here ? asked Gajeel.

" Nothing ! I was just going around! " Said Akame's little sister, keeping a stoic look.

Then looking around, she finally made out the two tombstones in front of which Gajeel and Lily were sitting. The first was the one that Night Raid had dedicated for Susanoo, while they had organized a funeral for her, despite the fact that she could not bury her body.

As for the second tombstone, it surmounted the tomb where Spear's body rested. It was before the latter that Gajeel always went to meditate, without understanding the reason.

" The graves of your friends? " Asked Kurome.

" Yeah! " Gajeel snorted, while he hadn't forgotten that one of Kurome's dolls was responsible for Spear's death.

Kneeling down before them, Kurome planted his saber in the ground, before affirming.

" I can bring them back to life, if you want! "

" Hein? " Wondered Gajeel.

" Yes, thanks to my teigu! You know, my saber is able to keep the personalities of the people I raise! So your friends will ...! "

She tilted her head to the side in time to dodge a punch from Gajeel. In rage, the man warned her.

" If you do that to Spear, I promise I kill you ! "

" That … ? " Kurome was astonished. " But she will be alive! And happy! Like the rest of my dolls! "

" How dare you say that? " Roared Gajeel, walking towards her.

Knowing very well what he meant, Lily assumed his warlike form and grabbed his arms in order to stop him.

" Stop, Gajeel! "

" You are just a necromancer who has no respect for the lives of the dead! " Cried the mage.

" This is not true! " Retorted Kurome. " I appreciate my dolls and I made them resuscitate because they deserved it! "

" You only see them as replaceable puppets. " Retorted Gajeel. " You make them fight on the front line, and even against their old friends! I don't want you to do what you want with Spear's body! "

" But I … ! "

" Kurome, your dolls can't be happy! "

Arriving at the trio, Akame went to his sister, while continuing.

" They can't be, because they don't have the slightest feeling! No joy, no sadness! "

" It's wrong. " Retorted Kurome. " Doya continues to smile as during her lifetime and Natala always protected me at the risk of her life! They feel emotions! "

" It's just a facade. " Akame insisted.

" How can your dolls feel anything when their hearts and brains are long dead? " Lily asked, finally letting go of Gajeel.

The latter immediately advanced towards Kurome, before striking his finger on his forehead.

" Bring it in your little head! If your teigu is evil, it is not for nothing! It does not make people happy! And you even less! It is only made to make evil prosper! The proof, you can't even use it, without paying the consequences! "

" I… I…! " Said Kurome.

It was then that his chest hurt. Having not ingested any drug for a long time, the girl began to be in need.

" Bis ... Biscuits . " She muttered.

" She is having a crisis. " Remarked Lily.

" I need my biscuits ! "

Turning to Akame, Kurome suddenly exclaimed.

" Sister, I need my biscuits ! My delicious biscuits ! "

" No ! " Akame replied simply.

" Why ? " Shouted Kurome. " They are so good! When I eat them, I feel so good! "

" You know very well that they are filled with drugs! "

" I must have them. " Kurome insisted.

" You don't want biscuits, but just drugs! No question that I give you while she slowly kills you! "

" Give ... my ... biscuits. " Suddenly roared Kurome, getting ready to grab his saber.

Yet to everyone's surprise, a person managed to grab it before her. So Wave found himself holding Kurome's sword.

" Wave? " Wondered the latter.

The boy was there from the start. In fact, he wanted to make sure nothing happened to Kurome, and that was why he had been watching her since they arrived at the base. And now that he had heard the conversation, he knew he had to act for his friend.

Having put on the Grand Chariot, he had hoped to be able to grab Kurome's saber. But even so, an intense and evil force took its place in his mind, partially paralyzing the latter. Nevertheless, he murmured.

" Sorry, Kurome! "

" Hein? "

" I must do it to save you. " Assured Wave, grabbing the saber with both hands, before positioning it above his raised knee. "This teigu is too dangerous for me to leave it in your hands! "

Understanding what he was planning to do, Kurome immediately reached out for him, screaming.

" NOOOOOOOOO ! "

Too late. Lowering his saber with all his might, Wave smashed it against his knee and managed to break the blade. Finding himself frozen, Kurome watched the pieces of his sword fall to the ground, unable to say a word.

Then, as if released from the blade, a black aura came out. Waving to the sky, it then transformed into two figures who remained standing in front of Kurome.

" Natala! Doya! " Recognized them Kurome. " Don't go ! "

Too late. Closing their eyes, the two puppets finally fell to the ground, under the horrified eyes of Kurome. Then, they remained thus, frozen. For the second time in their lives, they had just died again.

Immediately, seeing them thus, Kurome forgot his lack of drugs. Slowly, she reached for Natala's face, and began to stroke her cheek.

" Natala! Natala! "

No answer.

" Wake up ! "

" Kurome ...! " Called it Wave, resuming its original form.

He didn't even have time to finish his sentence when Kurome jumped on him before pretending to strangle him.

" Why ? Why ? Why ? WHY ? "

Currently Kurome had lost all reason. Her lack of drugs, the destruction of her weapon and the loss of Natala had caused her brain to go out of whack, to the point where she was no longer aware of what she was doing.

" I had to do it ! " Said Wave, trying to fight. " This sword was killing you! "

" I'll kill you. " Exclaimed Kurome, then grabbing a blade near her, before trying to push it into Wave's throat.

The end of a scabbard suddenly struck her at the back of the neck. A rapid and powerful blow which made the young girl lose consciousness. Putting an arm in front of her, before she fell to the ground, Akame asserted.

" To escape the power of the capital, I regret to announce that the sacrifices will be many! Sorry for that, Kurome! "

" Hey, what's going on? " Wanted to know Wendy, running to them. " What happened to Kurome? "

" Forget! " Wave advised him, getting up. " Just take care of it! And take out all the drugs that this garbage put in it! "

" If it was that simple, I would have done it a long time ago. " Said Wendy, spelling Kurome. " My magic can make drugs disappear from his body! However, his brain has already experienced the `` benefits '' of the latter! Suddenly, even if it disappears, it will ask for more again! "

" In this case, I would make him forget any desire to want to take it back! " Akame assured.

Fooling around with this, Gajeel wanted to know.

" By the way, Wendy! You wouldn't know where that Natsu fool went? I hate the fact that he is here and that the place remains so calm! It's always the announcement of near trouble! "

At that moment, he saw Wendy's body freeze for a few moments, betraying the fact that she had bad news to tell him.

" Where is he ? " Asked the mage immediately.

" Don't tell me he's gone to the palace! " Panicked Wave.

" Yes ! " Confessed Wendy, looking away.

" You let him go? " Wondered Lily. "No, but you're completely crazy! "

" Natsu wanted to go! " Explained Wendy. "He wanted to go there… to carry out his last wishes! "

" What? "

" Idiot ! " Roared Gajeel. " As if Natsu was going to die because of a tiny bit of radiance! He survived much worse than that! "

" Yes, but there ...! "

_Everybody !

Leaving the base, Najenda looked breathless. But, despite that, she couldn't make her smile disappear from her face.

" We have one! We found one! "

" About what ? " Wanted to know Run, approaching her with Bols and her family.

" You talk well about what we think? " Asked Mine, with Bulat.

" A doctor managed to control the stylish teigu! Natsu can be saved! "

" Great ! " Immediately rejoices Bols.

" Good news at last ! " Adds Bulat.

However, most of the rest of the tape remained frozen.

" What's going on ? " Wanted to know Najenda! And where's Natsu?

" That idiot! "Suddenly roared Gajeel, hitting a tree trunk so hard that he fell to the ground.

" Do not tell me … ! " Began Najenda.

" Boss! "

Arriving in turn, Leone cried out.

" I just went for a walk in town! There is a problem ! The execution of Tatsumi has just been scheduled! It will take place in just two hours! "

" What? "

Appearing suddenly caught in a vice, Najenda felt her newly won good humor disappear in an instant. At that moment, she no longer knew what to do. Seeing this, Run asked.

" Where exactly did Natsu go? And with who ? "

" He went to the palace, with Seryu and Chelsea! " Wendy told him.

Hearing this, Run looked thoughtful as he finally said.

" In this case, this can be a golden opportunity for us! With Natsu attacking the palace, the imperial forces who will have moved to the execution of Tatsumi will be urgently recalled! "

Then looking at Najenda, he said.

" We can have an opportunity! An opportunity to save Tatsumi! "

Staring at him, Najenda ends up shaking her face, before hitting herself. Putting her ideas straight, she ends up ordering.

" Bulat, contact the other bases! Tell them that I absolutely want the doctor here! Everyone, prepare your weapons and your dyes! "

Turning towards the capital, she cried out.

" We will load the place of execution! "

Immediately there were rapid breaths betraying fear. However, finally nodding their heads, everyone got busy in anticipation of the imminent departure.

"It only remains to hope that Natsu can manage on his own on his side!"

" Boss! " Then called him Ieyatsu! " Does… everyone come? "

Seeing him, Najenda does so, holding his ax in his hand. He was trembling all over the idea of having to fight after his last humiliation. However, just by his gaze, Najenda knew that if she told him to come, he would do it without arguing. He wanted to save Tatsumi. However, Najenda ends up confessing to him.

" Sorry, Ieyatsu! But I would be more reassured ... if you stay here! "

Opening his eyes, Ieyatsu remained frozen. Yet finally nodding, he said.

" Yes ! You are right ! You need at least one to keep the base! "

However, for anyone, it was clear that his voice did not hide the shame he felt. Now he was sure: he had become a nuisance for Night Raid in the space of two days.

" I am useless ! He noticed, seeing the rest of the group bustle. "