The fateful battle between Akame and Kurome finally erupted at this moment. Both carried heavy burdens, and to fulfill their respective wishes, they would decide victory and death today.
It all began when Tatsumi was rescued. Although they succeeded in saving Tatsumi, the cost was heavy: Mine and Susanoo both perished in the process.
Tatsumi couldn't comprehend why so much was done for him, but everyone volunteered. Moreover, to boost the morale of the revolutionary army, they had to prevent the public execution and successfully dealt with the General who had remained unsolved for years.
The remaining four carried the wishes of their fallen comrades. Though heavy, they could not abandon this burden. They had to completely sever the root of all sorrow and bring about a thorough reform of the corrupt and dark empire.
Nezha looked at Tatsumi, who had transformed from an innocent youth into a mature fighter, and felt a mix of relief and unease. Esdeath's trump card required Nezha's life force. Normally, Nezha should have died long ago, but she survived. This indicated that Susanoo had sacrificed his life as an Imperial Arm to protect Nezha.
Perhaps, in this final moment, Susanoo, as an Imperial Arm, finally experienced human emotions.
On the other side, Tatsumi, alone, clutched Mine's hair clip, his heart filled with emotion.
Meanwhile, the people within the Imperial Capital were in constant revolt. Will couldn't help but feel anger at the current situation. The citizens they were supposed to protect had almost entirely become accomplices of the rebels.
However, Lan remained calm, as this was all within her predictions. The country had long been corrupt, so Lan eagerly anticipated change.
But Lan desired peaceful reform, not armed rebellion.
Lan had intended to change the country from within, which was why she joined the Jaegers.
Lan also noticed that Kurome was nearing her end and couldn't help but inquire about Kurome's future plans. Kurome had only one wish: to personally end the feud with her elder sister, Akame.
Thus, Kurome etched a killer's mark on the revolutionary soldiers scheduled for public execution, a death warrant for Akame.
Although Tatsumi knew this was a personal grudge between the Akame sisters, the bigger picture was paramount. He didn't want Akame to lose her life because of it. However, Akame had made up her mind. This duel was not only for herself but also for her younger sister, Kurome.
Seeing this, Tatsumi no longer tried to dissuade her but only asked Akame to return alive. On the other side, Will also discovered Kurome's disappearance. Will was extremely anxious. Although he knew this was unavoidable, he still wanted to protect Kurome's safety.
Seeing this, Lan, unable to bear it, pointed Will in a direction.
Meanwhile, Akame had arrived at the designated location. Inside the ruins, Kurome awaited.
This was where the sisters had reunited before, but it was also where Akame had betrayed the Empire. This was undoubtedly the perfect place to end everything.
To become the Empire's assassins and eliminate calamities in their infancy—this was the ideology they had been instilled with since becoming assassins.
But this ideology was flawed. The so-called peace was all a lie, merely a means to constantly slaughter innocents for the Empire's benefit.
As long as this Empire existed, the people would continue to suffer.
Akame fought alone.
However, at this moment, an experimental Danger Beast abandoned here awakened due to their battle.
The Danger Beast immediately attacked them, swinging a chain towards Kurome. In a critical moment, Natala pushed Kurome aside, only to be crushed by the chain herself.
Kurome immediately ordered Doya to fire, but the experimental subject was covered in steel, rendering bullets useless. The Danger Beast retaliated with a slap, crushing Doya. Kurome had to engage personally, but her sword couldn't penetrate the Danger Beast's defenses. Just as the Danger Beast's attack struck, Akame arrived just in time to save Kurome.
Facing a common enemy, the sisters could only cooperate for the moment. As Kurome severed the Danger Beast's vital organs, Akame followed with a decisive blow, burying the creature. Indeed, unity among sisters made them stronger than metal. However, their duel was yet to continue. Kurome lunged fiercely at Akame, but her weakened body clearly made her no match for her elder sister.
Kurome summoned Hachibō of the Constellation with a counter-attack, but it was no match for Akame. Akame was about to strike Kurome down when Will, clad in his Noble armor, arrived and blocked Akame.
Will immediately attacked Akame but was intercepted mid-air by Tatsumi, who had been lurking in the shadows. To ensure no one interrupted the sisters' duel, Tatsumi watched from the shadows.
But Will couldn't comprehend this battle.
With their final blows, Akame's sword pierced Kurome.
Will didn't understand. Did it have to be a fight to the death?
He realized he had done nothing for Kurome in the end.
Will watched as Kurome's face gradually disappeared into the dark, rainy night.
Of course, at this moment, Akame was merely suppressing her grief. The burden on her shoulders had already crushed her, yet she had to personally bury her beloved sister.
However, the source of all this sorrow would soon be completely eradicated.