"The World Book: Rongo Rongo."
One of the rare book-type Teigu among the forty-eight, it contains detailed maps of every nation in the Akame ga Kill! world. The section on the empire is especially thorough, covering terrain, climate, local specialties, and more. Rumor has it the final pages even predict massive natural disasters yet to come.
The mechanics of how it works are a bit of a mystery.
But for anyone looking to unravel the secrets of Danger Beasts in this world, this Teigu is a must-have.
And who knows…
If you could crack its principles, it might even work in other worlds. In places like Naruto or Dragon Ball, where nations are few, it might not matter much. But in a world like One Piece, with its sprawling seas and islands, the "World Book" could be a game-changer.
Uchiha Hikari initially thought Minister Honest or the imperial family might know where the "World Book" was.
But after scouring Honest's mansion and the palace, she came up empty-handed.
No choice but to pin her hopes on the Revolutionary Army.
After all, in the original story, Najenda entrusted this Teigu to Akame after the final battle.
"Also, I'd like a piece of land…"
"Nothing too big, and it doesn't need to be near the capital. A small coastal town by the East Sea will do. I'm really curious about this world's Super Danger Beasts and want to set up a small research lab to study their materials. Don't worry, it won't bother the locals."
After Hikari finished, Najenda thought for a moment and nodded. "That's doable. The 'World Book' isn't in the Revolutionary Army's hands yet, but we're searching for it. Once we find it, we'll get it to you as soon as possible.
As for the land, I can't make firm promises yet since we don't control the empire. But I'll do my best to make it happen, even if it's just in my personal capacity…"
With the Revolutionary Army's current forces, storming the capital while its defenses are weak wouldn't be too hard.
But taking the capital doesn't mean winning the revolution.
There are still warlords, local strongmen, and bandit gangs to deal with across the regions, which could take years—maybe decades—to fully clean up.
And then there's the empire's northern general.
—Esdeath.
A single woman who could turn the tide of any battle. If she isn't dealt with, even capturing the capital could leave the empire fractured.
Originally, the Revolutionary Army planned to overwhelm Esdeath with sheer numbers—every Teigu user they had, backed by a million-strong army.
But Uchiha Hikari's arrival gave Najenda a new possibility.
If it's this girl…
Could she, with the support of a few Teigu users, take down Esdeath?
Najenda was mulling over how to ask Hikari for help.
Meanwhile, Hikari, after a moment's thought, pulled out a scroll and released several large chests.
"One more thing."
"These chests are full of correspondence between Honest and officials across the empire, found in his mansion. Some of the letters seem to be from Revolutionary Army officers… They're no use to me, so you guys can take them and deal with them as you see fit."
"…"
Najenda's expression froze briefly.
As a former imperial general, she wasn't surprised.
No matter the era or the cause, every war has its share of opportunists.
Even among the Revolutionary Army's top brass, not everyone was pure. Some genuinely wanted to save the people and build a just empire. Others were just chasing fame and fortune, using the chaos to climb the ranks. And some were simply addicted to war and bloodshed—lacking Esdeath's strength but sharing her sickness.
To maximize their chances, Najenda and other leaders had deliberately overlooked these differences.
But…
In the long run, those differences would have to be addressed, even with ruthless measures if necessary. Otherwise, impure motives could drag the new empire back into darkness.
In theory, they could leave these problems for the next generation to handle, banking on "the wisdom of posterity."
But…
"I understand."
Najenda's face shifted through a few emotions before she took a deep breath. "Thank you for the heads-up, Miss Hikari. I'll make sure it's handled properly."
With that, Najenda, along with Brand and Lubbock, hauled the chests off to store them elsewhere.
Akame, meanwhile, stayed behind, her curiosity piqued, and made a request to "see the sword."
"Hm? You want to check out my Dragon Bone Blade, Miss Akame?"
Hikari scratched her head. "Sure, why not…"
After a brief hesitation, she unsheathed the Dragon Bone Blade from her back and set it on the table.
Akame leaned in with a reverent expression, examining it closely.
"Is this blade… made from the materials of a magical beast?"
"…Something like that."
The great demons of the Inuyasha world weren't fundamentally different from the Danger Beasts of this world. They might not even have reproductive barriers…
Under Hikari's gaze, Akame gently placed her hand on the blade's rough surface, feeling it for a moment. "I don't fully understand it, but I can sense a powerful energy… No wonder you can unleash such incredible slashes, Miss Hikari."
"Right?"
Hikari grinned. "I bet some of this world's Super Danger Beasts could be forged into weapons just as good. If you're interested in this blade, we could go hunt a few together sometime."
Once the Revolutionary Army establishes a new regime, Night Raid will likely disband. Mine and Hill might head back home to settle down, Brand and Lubbock might stick with Najenda to build the nation, and Akame… well, she'd probably have nothing to do. Maybe she'd go look for her sister, Kurome.
But that's fine.
Her Murasame would be handy for hunting Danger Beasts. She could tag along for a hunt or two, no problem.
"…Hunting? Sure, I'm in."
Akame nodded.
Then, as if remembering something, she spoke up again. "Oh, Miss Hikari, I almost forgot—Night Raid recently recruited a few new members. Brand said you might know them, so he asked me to tell you."
"Huh?"
…
When Hikari followed Akame outside, she understood why.
The three new Night Raid recruits were indeed familiar.
The protagonist of Akame ga Kill!, Tatsumi.
And his two childhood friends from the same village.
If she remembered right, their names were Ieyasu and Sayo.
In the original timeline, the trio left their village to solve its problems and headed to the capital. Hikari's presence had changed a lot, but not their village's situation, so they set out around the same time.
But since Aria was taken out early by Night Raid, they avoided the gruesome fate of being tortured to death in her mansion.
Instead, they met up near the capital and were brought back by Brand and Leone, who happened to be passing by.
Talk about an unintended win.
"How'd they end up joining Night Raid?" Hikari asked casually.
In the original story, Tatsumi joined the revolution after witnessing his friends' deaths and seeing the nobility's true colors.
But now…
"Leone told them we're an elite imperial task force with great pay and benefits, so they signed up…"
"…Nice."
She wasn't wrong.
If the revolution succeeds, Night Raid will be among the new empire's founding heroes. As long as they aren't betrayed, the benefits would be solid. Joining the empire now, on the other hand, would be a terrible move.
Elsewhere, Hill and Mine were giving Tatsumi, Ieyasu, and Sayo a "pre-job briefing" with evidence of the empire's corruption.
Hikari didn't want to get involved, so she just nodded at them and headed back.
Over the next few days, Hikari started studying "Thunder God's Wrath" and "Judgment Spear."
Her lightning-style jutsu made her pretty compatible with "Thunder God's Wrath," and she found it fairly easy to use.
But to wield it at General Budo's peak level, she'd need more time to practice and get the hang of it.
Also…
Through repeated experiments, Hikari confirmed something.
Using a Teigu rapidly drains physical and mental energy.
In theory, no one can wield two or more Teigu at once—the strain is too much.
That rule was later broken by Will, who used "Noble Chariot" and inherited Lan's "Mastema" after his death, becoming the first to wield two Teigu. But it came at the cost of organ failure and a shortened lifespan.
Hikari's physique was far stronger than most Teigu users.
Using two Teigu at once was no big deal—just a slight fatigue.
But three?
The exhaustion became noticeable.
She could manage it for a short time, though.
"For now, I'll keep 'Shangri-La' and 'Thunder God's Wrath' as my main Teigu, with 'Judgment Spear' as a backup…"
"I'll need more practice with the latter two to see if I can push them beyond their original users' limits…"
With that in mind, Hikari added, "Also, I need to find time to meet 'Dr. Stylish' soon…"
Dr. Stylish was a "trophy" Hikari had planned to claim for a while.
His alchemy knowledge rivaled Dorothea's, and more importantly, he was an expert on Teigu. Getting him on board could spark some breakthroughs in her Teigu training.
…
"…That's the situation."
At a Revolutionary Army base, Najenda finished her report and sat down slowly.
The long table was packed with over a dozen faces, young and old, all high-ranking Revolutionary Army officers like her.
"So, this 'Uchiha Hikari' girl might be as strong as Esdeath?"
"Yes."
Najenda nodded. "I've dealt with Esdeath for years—this eye and arm are her handiwork. I've also seen Hikari's strength firsthand. I can't compare them directly, but I'd estimate they're on the same level.
A force like that is worth winning over, even at a cost."
"…"
After a brief silence, someone objected. "It's just your word, Najenda. How do we know you're not exaggerating? The 'World Book' is critical for post-war economic recovery, and you promised it to her without approval. That's already overstepping. Now you want to give her land? Are we fighting this revolution to carve out a fiefdom for her?"
"…General Barnard, why don't you go fight Esdeath?"
Najenda snorted. "General Budo and Minister Honest's deaths are the talk of the capital, and Hikari killed them both. What have you done besides running your mouth? Oh, right—you've been exchanging letters with Honest, trading Revolutionary Army secrets for his wealth and status, haven't you?"
"What did you say?!"
Barnard shot to his feet, furious. "How dare you slander me?!"
"Hmph."
Before the argument could escalate, a dignified man at the head of the table coughed, cutting them off. "Enough. Let's keep this civil and not let petty disputes divide us.
Najenda's judgment has always been reliable. If this Miss Uchiha can take down the minister and general in one night and shake the capital to its core, she's clearly exceptional. If she helps us topple the empire and build a new regime, what's the harm in giving her the entire East Sea Province?
Our priority is rallying our forces to take the capital and end the royal family's rule. Everything else can wait."
"…Understood."
Najenda and Barnard exchanged a glance, then nodded in agreement.
That afternoon, the Revolutionary Army's first wave set out for the capital.
…
That same day, an urgent letter was sent by express courier to the empire's northern border.
(Chapter End)