"Tatsumi's fantasy of leading a righteous assassin's life is brutally shattered when Sheele is lost in battle. But though Tatsumi resolves to stand tall against his sorrows, a new group of Teigu Wielders appears before him: the Three Beasts!! In the battle between Teigu, where there can be only one victor, who will fall prey to death?!" --

"Emotions are running high as the member of Night Raid storm the cathedral, but no one is remotely prepared for resistance from 'the Empire's strongest'-- Esdeath!!" -- Page [4] of cover.

In the final battle, imperial and rebel forces take steps to wipe out their deadliest enemies in hopes of minimizing losses on the battlefield. Among the rebels' targets is Kurome, whose allegiance has still not wavered. Akame is resolved to give her beloved sister one last chance to turn away from the Empire. But if Kurome refuses, she will rest in pieces!

Akame and her comrades enjoy a moment of calm before the impending assault against the Capital. Night Raid has lost many dear friends in their fight against the Empire and are resolved to do whatever must be done so that their comrades' sacrifices will not be in vain. But the Empire has brought more than resolve to the battlefield: Esdeath and the Minister have prepared a special "welcoming committee" to greet the approaching rebels. Battle lines...

"Now a member of the assassination squad Night Raid, Tatsumi must soon face an enemy equipped with a Teigu. These ancient super-weapons are so mighty that when two opponents wielding Teigus battle, one is guaranteed to die..."--Publisher's website.

Having seen Gozuki's true colors, Akame defects from the Empire and tries to convince Tsukushi to do the same, but things don't go quite as planned. New companions and new missions await. The name of the division is Night Raid. A legendary assassin is born.

"Akame's physical recovery after her harrowing experience with the Oarburghs is relatively quick, but her mind is still racked with confusion. The suffering of the people, not to mention the suffering of her sister, is undeniable. But rash action on a team where even perceived betrayal is dealt with swiftly and harshly would be dangerous. Akame must resolve her intentions soon. The enemies of Squad "A" are growing-and even now, they are gathering...

"Mera's carefully guided tour of the Empire has opened Akame's eyes to the suffering of its people. However, the Oarburghs' loose allegiance to whoever pays them is an even less-palatable philosophy than that of the Rebel Army. Up until now, Akame has resisted Mera's advances--professional and intimate--but with her captor's patience running thin and her sword out of reach, Akame will have to rely on a whole new set of skills if she wants to survive"--Amazon.com....