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Chapter 5: The Executioner.

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*Same night at the end of Chapter 4*

3rd Pov.

Out here in the lurking darkness of the Capital, the beheader from before was found near the streets.

From the looks of it, he had just killed a woman's lover.

"Please..."

Right now, the man is currently holding onto the woman's neck, choking her to death.

PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!!"

The women begged.

"Oh come on.. It's your own fault for walking around at this time of night.. Didn't your parents warn you about the scary monsters that come out after dark?"

Said the man while the women tried to resist.

"I'll DO ANYTHING!"

She pleaded.

"Really? You would be willing to do anything I asked? I myself sure like to talk. So how about that?"

The woman then responds.

"YES! I WILL! I SWEAR IT!"

"Then what's it feel like to have your severed head from your body...? Doesn't it hurt?"

"... Huh-?"

Before the woman could even say anything, her head was already separated from her body.

The man drops the head down on the womens' body.

"Mmmm.... How delightful."

He grins.

"I just can't stop this...."

*Night Raid*

Within the next night for everyone in Night Raid, they were all gathered in the meeting room once more for a task.

"This next target is the serial killer from the rumors."

The boss announces.

"Rumors?"

Tatsumi stares, confused.

"Just keep listening."

Mine says.

"He appears randomly late at night and beheads his victims when given the chance. There's no telling how many dozens he's killed already."

The boss continues.

"Hold up, but a third of them have been members of the guard, right? He must be pretty strong."

Tatsumi asks.

"No doubt about it.. It's the 'Executioner,' Zanku."

"Zanku? Who's that?"

Tatsumi asks once again.

"You don't know? You really are from the boondocks, aren't you."

Mine says to Tatsumi.

"Excuse me, I don't know either."

Sheele points out.

"Sheele, I think it's just that you forgot."

Mine says to her friend.

"So, what kind of baddie is this guy?"

Tatsumi asks.

"'Executioner' Zanku.."

Taurite felt like there was no reason for Mine to say the target's name in such a tone.

"He originally worked at the largest prison in the kingdom as the executioner."

Looked pretty obvious to Taurite and Tatsumi.

"Because of the minister he had a lot of people to execute.. Day in and day out... Over and over."

Mine continues.

".. There are others that say that he even beheaded all these people who plead for their lives."

Bulat adds in.

"And after years of that, beheading became a second nature to him."

"I don't blame him... The minister sure is cruel.."

Tatsumi sympathizes.

"As a result, beheading for the prison wasn't enough for him, so he decided to take it upon the streets."

Mine proceeds.

"Usually stuff like this would be handled by the subjugation corps, but as soon as it was organized, Zanku disappeared."

"Only for us to find out that he'd appear in the Capital."

Said Bulat.

"So he's a dangerous character..! Let's find him and take him down then!!"

Tatsumi clenches his fist until Bulat would halt him by placing his hand on top of his head.

"Not so fast, Tatsumi."

He says.

"... Big bro?"

Tatsumi looked at Bulat.

"Zanku stole a Teigu that belonged to the prison head. And now he's loose on the streets with it."

Out of sheer awkwardness, Bulat suddenly cups Tatsumi's chin.

"So it'd be best for us to act in groups of three... Or else you could be in danger~"

"I feel in danger for a whole other reason now..."

*Next Night*

"Hmm..."

Within the next night in the Capital, Night Raid was dispatched to find the executioner.

Like Bulat previously said, everyone was split into groups of three.

Right now as everyone is scattered, it is just Akame, Taurite and Tatsumi all together.

"We'll be in charge of this section of the area."

Akame informs.

"I guess the residents don't come out on account of the killer."

Tatsumi follows Taurie behind him, on guard with his surroundings.

That should make things-."

Suddenly, Akame blocked Tatsumi's mouth and pulled him behind a wall while Taurite proceeded to do the same but behind a different wall.

As they waited for a brief moment, the sound of footsteps were heard.

"Capital guards."

Taurite murmured.

"I suppose we'll have to deal with them too."

Once the coast was clear, the three left their spot and continued their investigation.

During that process as the three would venture through the Capital, Tatsumi eventually asks about something that has been in his head since last night.

"Can I ask something?"

"Don't worry. I brought extra provisions."

"That's not what I was going to ask..."

Tatsumi still couldn't take Akame seriously, but whatever.

"What... What exactly is a Teigu?"

He asks.

Akame stays quiet for a moment before showing off her sword to Tatsumi.

"Her sword/This."

Both Taurite and Akame spoke together in unison.

"I don't get it."

"Teigu."

"For over a thousand years ago...
The first Emperor who founded this great kingdom began to worry."

"I want to protect this country for all eternity, but know that one day I shall fall for someone else to tend my throne..."

"However..."

"With weapons and armor...
I can endure far into the future."

"To ensure this nation's immortality...!
Forge weapons by the Emperor's command with all our wisdom bind into them!"

"The raw materials came from all different variations from certain Danger Beasts...
Even some rare metals similar to Orichalcum."

"The finest craftsmen were summoned from every corner of the world."

"The Emperor's enormous authority and financial power wrought him forty-eight weapons that cannot possible be forged even in this day."

"And he named them 'Teigu.'"

"Each and all Teigu are incredibly powerful."

"Some even possess the strength of a might warrior."

"The Emperor's retainers who were granted Teigu...
Because the finest soldiers in the land."

"But five hundred years ago, there was a collapse...
And nearly half of the Teigu vanished, scattered across the land."

"... And there you have it."

Akame finally ends the story.

"... So you're saying... The weapons that you guys all carry are Teigu."

Tatsumi says in a way for confirmation.

"Yes. Besides the boss, that is."

Akame's Teigu: One Slice Kill "Murasame."
If cut by this demonic blade, a cursed poison enters the wound, bringing sudden death for which there is no cure to it.

Leone's Teigu: The King of Beasts transformation "Lionel."
A belt-shaped Teigu that transforms its wearer into a beast, instantly increasing one's physical strength and abilities. It also amplifies one's sense of smell to enable scouting.

Mine's Teigu: Roman Battery "Pumpkin."
And artillery Teigu that fires one's spirit energy as a shockwave. The more its user is in danger, the higher its destructive power is increased.

Bulat's Teigu: Demon Armor "Incursio."
An armor Teigu that provides an iron wall defense. It can be quite a burden on it's wearer, so if a common tried to don it, they would die within a matter of seconds.

Lubbock's Teigu: Kaleidoscope "Crawstail."
A sturdy thread Teigu. It can entangle its opponent as a trap or be used to sense out intruders. As it's name suggests it has kaleidoscope abilities such as binding down and amputating.

Sheele's Teigu: Slice all "Extase."
An oversized scissors-like Teigu. It can slice in half any object in the world. Thanks to its sturdiness, it can be used as a shield as well.

"There are also Teigu that possess hidden abilities."

Akame mentions.

"For example, Incursio can activate special properties of the creature it wrought from. Abilities such as making itself invisible for a short period of time."

She continues.

"With such powerful abilities built into them... There is one "ironclad rule" that has continued since ancient times."

"What's that?"

Tatsumi asks.

"When two opponents wielding Teigus clash with an intent to kill... One will inevitably die. No exceptions are made."

Akame replies.

"In other worlds..."

Taurite speaks.

"When two Teigu wielders fight... There will only be one survivor."

He confirms in which Akame nods towards him.

"And since this Zanku man possesses a Teigu.. When encountered.. There is no telling in which one of us will return alive."

Taurite says in which Akame nods once more.

Soon Tatsumi gulps in fear due to Akame's sword.

"... So that blade... It can kill you even with just a scratch!?"

Tatsumi remembers how he managed to survive from Akame's sword.

"Man... I really lucked out on that one..."

He thought to himself.

"I've had this sword for quite some time."

Akame says.

"It became famous as a demon blade that can kill with one cut."

"Heh.. I'm sure. Talk about invincibility."

"But it has its flaws too.. Does it?"

Taurite asks out of curiosity.

"Yes."

Akame answers.

"Like?"

"I have to be careful when I'm cleaning it. If I knicked my finger, I'd be dead."

"Right..."

Tatsumi felt like Akame wasn't being serious about it."

"In battle, I always have to directly cut my opponent for the curse to take hold."

"Then it must be tough taking on someone who's got armor on like big bro does."

Said Tatsumi.

"The world is a place where you have to make your first cut count. Always.. So you can't rely too much on your Teigu."

When saying that, Akame turns away and proceeds with the investigation for the executioner.

"Hmm... Knowing how young you are from my perspective... I do wonder how much bloodshed have you seen compared to mine..."

*With Zanku*

From the distance where Akame, Tatsumi and Taurite were wandering around, Zanku was watching upon from a clock tower.

"Mmm... First, there's the killer. Now assassins on the loose."

Zanku murmurs.

"This town sure is one dangerous place... How delightful..."

He grins.

"Now then... I wonder who I'll behead first.."

Zanku eventually sees the rest of Night Raid all scattered around in different areas.

"That's it."

Zanku's view was shifted to Tatsumi.

"I'll start with... The tastiest morsels first."

He grins once more.

Soon, his view was turned to Taurite, who was following Akame and Tatsumi, but suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Eh?"

Zanku stares at Taurite.

Only to see Taurite staring back at Zanku from such a distance.

"What-?!"

"BuRroW iNTo YoUR ThOUgHtS..."

A voice began alluring within Zanku's head.

"KNoW tHAt I aM AlWAyS HeRE..."

Zanku was tensing himself up before being lost into his thoughts for a quick moment.

"YOuR ToRMeNTor...! YoUR NIgHTMaRE!"

Zanku looks back at Taurite.

Just to see that his eyes were nothing but pitch black with black blood leaking out.

And a wicked grin so tantalizing...

Yet so...

Divine.

*Back with Akame, Tatsumi and Taurite*

Back with the three, they were all resting in front of a small pastry shop that happened to be opened.

"Should've known he wouldn't just show up so easily for us."

Tatsumi sips his drink.

"Guess we'll have to be patient."

"You expect too much, Tatsumi."

Taurite says as he just exited out of the shop with a drink in hand just to see Tatsumi drinking as well and Akame eating her pastry.

Usually, the three began talking about unnecessary topics with an exception of not having to ask Taurite about his story, though it mainly applies to Tatsumi.

For Akame, she knows very little, but little enough.

"I'll gonna be right back for a moment."

When saying that, both Taurite and Akame thought of the same thing.

"I'm not even going to say anything to that."

"What?"

Tatsumi looks at them, confused.

"Nothing."

Akame shook her head while slightly letting out a small giggle, which was not noticed by the two.

"... Okay?"

*Alleyway*

"Phew..."

Within the alley, Tatsumi was seen taking a... Leak.

"I feel so jumpy having to do it during this whole investigation..."

He sighs in relief.

Later, Tatsumi finally finishes.

As soon as he was ready to return to his group-.

*Zsh*

"Hm?"

Near the opening of the alleyway, Tatsumi was confronted by someone.

His eyes suddenly widened.

"...... Sayo?"

Before Tatsumi could even continue, Sayo turned around and ran off.

"W- Wait!!"

Tatsumi began chasing after Sayo.

As soon as Tatsumi was gone, Akame made an appearance by peeking around the alleyway.

"What's taking you so long, Tatsumi?"

Only to see nothing.

"...!"

*Somewhere in a open area*

Since Tatsumi was chasing after his friend, Sayo, he was brought near to an open area that seem desolated from parts of the town.

"I know it's you, Sayo."

Tatsumi said while trying to catch his breath.

"I didn't think you were alive this whole time."

Then, Tatsumi walks up to Sayo and hugs her out of joy.

"Whatever the case... I'm just glad!!"

Tears began taking form in Tatsumi's eyes.

".. How touching.."

Suddenly, the appearance of Sayo was gone and in reality, Tatsumi was hugging someone else, which of course is a man.

"It seems you let me see your sweet side..."

"Huh?"

Tatsumi shifts his head to where he himself just realized what he was doing.

"Good evening."

The man greets the young assassin.

"GEH! SAYO TURNED INTO SOME CREEPY OLD GUY!"

Tatsumi starts and then jumps back.

"Don't call me an old guy."

The man said as he stretched his arms out and let loose a pair of blades from his long sleeves.

"Try this instead: I'm your friendly neighbor..."

The man then makes an X sign with the two blades.

"Executioner Zanku."

Tatsumi stood there in disbelief because his friend Sayo was gone before having to look down and grit his teeth.

"So it's you..."

He draws out his sword and prepares himself with thought of standing his ground until the Night Raid can assist.

"You got separated from your partners... Should you wait for your friends...? Or do you have time for that?"

Zanku aims his blade towards Tatsumi.

"Is that what you were thinking?"

He asks.

"... !"

Tatsumi became shocked.

"The heck? Did he just read my mind?"

Tatsumi asks himself before having to notice what was in the center of Zanku's forehead.

"That eye... Is that a Teigu?"

He ponders.

"Bingo!"

Zanku exclaims.

"It's the Teigu: Spectator! And what I just did was use one of its five senses! That sense called 'Insight.'"

The executioner informs.

"By just seeing your expression, I can know your thoughts! It has the ultimate power of perception."

He tells.

"Say.. How bout I make you into a shrunken head for getting it right? Whaddya say?"

"NO THANKS!"

Tatsumi gets in his stance.

Tatsumi notices something off about Zanku.

"... I have to say... You do sure like to talk.."

"Talking's a hobby of mine."

Zanku affirms.

"While I'm at it.. I'll tell you how I found you, and the way I did was use one of the five senses, 'Farsight.'"

Zanku reveals.

"Whether at night or through fog-."

Tatsumi leaps towards Zanku and tries to land a hit on the executioner.

"I can see clearly from far distances!!"

Zanku dodges, letting Tatsumi go right past him.

"Heh! You thought you could get one in while I was talking, didn't you?"

He asks.

"I'll have you know.. It's no use. Obviously, I can read your entire mind."

"OOOAAARRRHH!!!"

Tatsumi fiercely lunges forward once more.

"A bold step forward with a slash from above."

Zanku read out Tatsumi's move.

"Followed by an upward cut."

He predicts the next by blocking.

"Then you go low."

He then ducks down.

".. For a fake."

Zanku finally uses his blades and lands a quick horizontal slash on Tatsumi's abdomen.

"That's.."

Tatsumi couldn't even think of anything for a moment.

"What you were thinking, right?"

Tatsumi drops down on his knee with his hand covering his wound.

"... He's strong..."

He thought.

"He's on a completely different level than any other opponent I've faced..!!"

Zanku grins upon Tatsumi in pleasure.

"The look people make when their heads are cut off..."

He says.

"Is unbelievably pleasurable."

He remarks.

"A surprising number of them just have this sort of blank stare.. Like they just don't know.. What hit 'em.."

Hearing that, Tatsumi was furious.

Therefore, he helps himself up and gets in his stance once more.

"I wonder what kind of face you'll make.. After I sever your head from that frail body of yours!"

"My neck's not so weak as to be cut by the likes of you!!"

*Somewhere*

Somewhere in town, Akame and Taurite were wandering around together in search of their lost friend.

"Tatsumi..."

"That fool.../Where'd he gone off to..?"

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Alright guys, here's chapter 5!

Before I end this off, I'll give you a brief moment to some changes that'll be made into this story.
Starting off, as Destiny 2: Lightfall dropped, I learned very much about Nezarec and his history throughout some lore tabs and all.
(*Ahem* Still haven't even done the Root of Nightmare Raid yet but I do my research in the Ishtar Collective)
And through some parts of each chapter, Taurite was somewhat a bit kind in a way and has not shown much emotion or sense of plotting something wicked.
So in terms of that, starting now, he's partly a straight-up edge-lord.
Though of course, he's still growing onto Night Raid for the sake of time.

And for relations with each people in Night Raid:
Akame - 1st Lover
Tatsumi - Close friend
Mine - Mere acquaintance
Sheele - Maybe 2nd Lover 
Leone - Maybe 3rd Lover
Lubbock - Good friend
Bulat - Sparring partner/friend
Najenda - Mere acquaintance
Susanoo - A friend
Chelsea - Maybe 4th Lover

Question: Want me to do Harem or no? Or, do you want me to do just two?

Additional character into the whole Night Raid team:

Toniq - Servant

Opposite characters:

Esdeath - Main enemy
Wave - Acquaintance
Kurome - Acquaintance
Seryu - Enemy
Dr. Stylish - Enemy
Bols - Acquaintance
Run - Respected acquaintance
The Emperor - Enemy
Prime Minister - Enemy
Etc - Most all enemies (maybe make some few exceptions)

That'll be all now.

Hopefully you guys enjoy this returning rework of my Akame Ga Kill fanfic.

Make sure to vote and leave a comment if you like and I'll see you in the next one!

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