Episode 4-Kill Zanku the Beheader
On the falling night with a red moon in the sky a dead man on the ground. A woman is begging for her life by a blond hair and is wearing white clothes. On his forehead is a green eye-like object. The man is holding the woman's neck. "Please don't kill me!"
"Oh, but I must. It's your own fault for walking around so late at night. Your parents taught you that didn't they? That scary monster comes out late at night?
"If you let me live, I'll do anything" The woman said in begging tone.
"Really? I like to talk a lot, so will you talk with me?" The man said in happy tone.
"Yes, I will! I really will! She has no choice.
"Then… how does it feel when your head gets separated from your body?" His weapon is dripping of blood. "Is it a bit lonely?"
The woman's body falls to the ground and he is holding her head. He shows a big smiled. "Splendid… Splendid. I could never quit this!
In the morning at the training ground, shirtless Tatsumi is training with shirtless Bulat with sword swings with both hands and he hasn't lost his breath.
Bulat is swing a staff with weights on both sides. "Not bad Tatsumi you're doing well".
"I know and that why I practice every morning". Tatsumi said in cold tone.
Akame show up and she is wearing a pink apron with her arms crossed. "Tatsumi is time to prepare breakfast". He just nods his head to her. She is heading to the kitchen.
He put the sword on the ground grab his grey long sleeved and heading to the kitchen. He saw Akame cutting on the table. "What are we making today?"
She is holding a potato. "Croquette bowls". He just nods and he doesn't mind what she cooking.
Leone joins Tatsumi and Akame on the table and they finished eating. He notices Mine and Sheele's is still on the table. "Mine and Sheele aren't awake yet?"
"Yeah, but it's always that way". Akame said and her chopstick is touching the fried potato. She grabs the bowl and start eats both bowls. She wipes her mouth. He is wondering if she ever full. "Tatsumi, we're making tuna bowls for lunch".
Sheele walks in the kitchen. She found no breakfast on the table just an empty bowl. "Tatsumi did you cooking breakfast today". She asks.
"No Akame cook today breakfast". He said in a cold tone.
In the mountain, Najend found an injure ally near the riverside. "Well done. Where are the others?"
"I'm the only one who made it here. These are the names of supporters who've offered assistance when the revolt starts". He gives her an enveloped.
"I will take good care of it". Najend said and take the documents. "Leave the rest to me".
"Please… Ensure the revolution…" He said his last word and he passed always.
"Yes, no matter what". She vow to him.
In kitchen the member is eating lunch. "You, two need to pick who the headed cook now"! Mine said in command tone.
"Why?" Both show a blink look to her.
"Why you asks. Everyone in this group needs to eat that why! Mine said her reason.
"Fine". Both said in the same time.
Flashback
At night Tatsumi is watching the mask person make soup from the entrance of the cave. 'Why this person agreed to help me in my training, but want me to save the empire from itself'.
"The soup is ready". The mask person finished making the soup.
Tatsumi get the bowl with soup. "This soup is good".
"I got the ingredients from the forest. This is another lesson I need to teach you to improve your cooking skills". The mask person said and the mask is show the mystery person mouth.
He just nods his head. Only one question is on his mind who is this person behind the master.
End of flashback
At night at headquarters in the meeting room meeting room the boss calls for a meeting. "This time, our target is the slasher we keep hearing about in the capital. He appears late at night, and takes people's heads indiscriminately. It's uncertain how many he's killed".
"Zanku…" Tatsumi said in cold tone.
"That right, Zanku the Beheader". Lubbock agreed.
"I guess you got that name from that notebook". Mine said.
"My apologies. I don't know who that is. Sheele said clueless tone.
"I think you just forgot, Sheele but I'll tell you to help you to remember". Mine said to her. "Originally, he was apparently the executioner in the largest prison in the capital. Because of the cabinet minister, the number of people for execution increased. Day after day, he kept cutting off the heads of people who were begging for mercy. After doing this for so many years, it seems cutting off heads become a habit".
"Now he is mess up person now". Tatsumi said in cold tone.
"So, since beheading at the prison wasn't enough, he began to kill at random. Mine agreed with him.
"Once punitive squad was formed, he disappeared". Bulat said more information about Zanku. "To think he'd reappear in the capital…"
"Doesn't matter after all he is a target". Tatsumi said even more coldly.
Bulat touch his hair. "Well, wait a sec, Tatsumi. Zanku stole the warden's Imperial Arms and started his random attacks. "We should travel in pair, or you'll be in danger". He touch Tatsumi's chin.
Tatsumi step back. 'I can't keep my cool with him'.
"Hey boss, did we find out what Teigu Zanku has? Mine ask the boss.
"Sadly, we're still looking into that". Najend answers.
"Then he won't reveal things so easily… That's troublesome". Leone said could be problem for them.
"I know what is Teigu, but not the history". Tatsumi said in cold tone.
"I'll explain to you, Tatsumi". Najend said to him. "Around a thousand years ago, the emperor in who founded the empire was deep in though".
"I want to protect this kingdom forever, but someday, I will die. However, weapons, and armor can be passed down, into the future. To make the kingdom everlasting, create weapons of utmost intelligence! The first empire said.
"Materials from legendary super-level Danger Beasts and rare metals like orichalcum. The best of the best were summoned from around the world. The first emperor's power and assets produced forty-eight weapons that could not be reproduced today and they're called Teigu. Teigus are all powerful. And among them are said to be some that have the power of a thousand men. The retainers that received the Teigu were able to achieve even greater military gains. However, due to the great civil war five hundred years ago, about half those weapons disappeared through the land. Najend explain the history to Tatsumi.
Akame is the wielder of One cut Killer: Murasame. If you are cut by this enchanted sword, cursed poison enters the wound, leading to death. There is no antidote for the poison.
Leone is the wielder of Animal King: Lionelle. A Teigu shaped like a belt. Users turn themselves into a beast, increasing their physical abilities. Sense of smell is also heightened, enabling them to track enemies.
Mine is the wielder of Roman Artillery: Pumpkin. A Teigu that takes spiritual energy and expels it as shock wave and the more the wielder is in a pinch, the more destructive its powers.
Bulat is the wielder of Demon Armor: Incursio. A Teigu with impregnable defense, because the bearer is at great risk wearing this, normal people die if they try to don it.
Lubbock is the wielder of Infinite Use: Cross Tail. A consisting of stiff strings. He can spread them, creating a barrier that can find traps and enemies. It also has the ability to bind and sever. It lives up to the name "Infinite Variety.
Sheele is the wielder of Cutter of Creation: Extase. Teigu in the form of giant scissors, it possesses the power to bisect anything in the world. Because of its hardness it can also be used for defense.
"There are also Teigus that have trump cards. Incursio can take advantage of the materials it was constructed of and make itself invisible for a short while. Because the Teigu have such potential, including such trump cards, one rule has been inviolable through the ages. Using these weapons with murderous intent, without exception, will ultimately result in a victim, meaning, if Teigu wielders were to fight one another, one is guaranteed to die". Najend explains. Tatsumi didn't say anything.
"The target, Zanku, is Teigu user. Even if the battle ends in a draw both wielders cannot live.
"You know all our secrets, so we share a common destiny". Lubbock is next to him and has his string on neck.
"I know that already. Lubbock, if you do that again. I'll stab you next time". Tatsumi said in cold tone and his right hand is holding a knife at Lubbock's stomach. The member didn't see him holding his dagger.
"Don't need worried Tatsumi, boss trusts you now". Leone said to him. 'I guess Lubbock is jealous of Tatsumi who got the boss attention'.
"Our Night Raid may be few in numbers, but you can see, our combat potential is vast. We are the ones who will make this revolution happen. That's all I have to say. Go hunt down the prey that the heavens cannot judge. Najend said to the members while standing up. "Tatsumi we give you information of us. Can you tell me what your Teigu is called"?
"In the world of respect I'll tell you my Teigu name. Kirin..." They're waiting for the full name of his Teigu. "Kirin knows as Kaminari-Gatana Kirin". Tatsumi said in cold tone.
"Tatsumi, tell me, where did you get that sword". Najend is shocking to hear that. The older member knows she isn't calmed. He also notices about her voices.
"From my master… who was wearing a mask with a hood"? He answers in cold tone.
"I see thank you". Najend said to him and he left the room to get ready.
At the capitol city, Tatsumi is team up with Akame in one section. They see no citizens outside only guess they're scared of Zanku.
He heard footsteps and he grab Akame's hand and hiding in the shadows. He is holding her really closed. His hands are around her. She is blushing and she notices her hearts bumping fast when he is closed to her. "The guards are gone now". He said and he removes his hands around her.
The two keeping are walking on the streets. "Akame your Katana has a weakness if you cut your finger when clearing it". Tatsumi said to her. She just nods her head to him. "Yours and mine are the same".
"I see. That's good to know". Akame said to him with smiled.
On the rooftop, Zanku is using his Teigu on Night Raids. "It seems assassins have now arrived, in addition to the slashes. Talk about violent city… Splendid… Splendid…" He sees Bulat and Leone is a team in different area in the east. On the west are Mine and Sheele. Which one should I picked? His eyes are cold but he is hiding something deep". Zanku said to himself. He decided who his next target.
Flashback
'Since this morning my master has been telling me to do push-ups in hour. Then do a run from the cave to river then come back. I never have been tried from my whole life. Then this person gives me sword'. Tatsumi is sitting down next to a tree.
"This sword is called chokutō. You're going to wield a sword with just one hand now". The mask person said. "You can rest for 10 minutes after that practice with one hand then you can eat". The mask person walks to the forest search for food.
"I can't sit here and rest. I need to practice". Tatsumi said and he stands up and pulls the sword from the sheath. "Nice blade". He said to himself and smiling at it.
He tries with one hand but hard for him to swing without letting go of the handle. But that didn't stop him. He didn't know his master is watching him and that person is smiling under the mask.
End of Flashback
They sat at a bench near a store. "Tatsumi do agreed with Mine said at lunch". Akame ask and he is drinking his drink.
"Let talks this later". He stands up and said to her. "Akame if you don't see me in five minutes look for me. She understands.
He is finished. He saw someone from his past. "Sayo. No it can't be". He is running to her and he is following her.
"Tatsumi are you done". Akame said and don't see him and she knows he is danger.
A/N the flashback for the first emperor who want to protect his kingdom was from episode 4 and scene is from episode 4
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