No one's POV

A few hours had passed after Green, Poney and Ryu mourn for Gin's death. After their wounds were healed, Gozuki informed the trio of the current plan. Outside the area, two of Gozuki's friends named Mez and Suzuka were scouting out the Oarburghs hideout,

on the other hand, another person named Shuten had arrived at the shack they were staying and stepped inside to catch up with Gozuki. It was a buff man with a spiky beard and two pointy hairs on the side of his head. One of the Four Rakshasas Demons from the Temple of the Imperial Fist.

Shuten: It appears the recently arrived spies of Sweun have already been captured by the enemy.

Gozuki: The enemy has taken to more violent methods. They certainly won't hold back with Ryu and Poney, not after they got away once.

Shuten: We can't send any new spies into Sweun...they'll only get killed.

Gozuki: So I guess all we can do is sit tight for a few days until Suzuka comes with that medicine. My injuries should be fully healed by then too, so the timing is perfect.

One of the Four Rakshasas Demons, Suzuka, had infiltrated the Oarburghs lair. She was able to locate the holding cell they were holding Akame and Kurome, having found out that the two sisters were infected with insects in their bodies by Merraid. Suzuka also informed Akame and Kurome about the plan for an ambushed in 5 days time and also the medicine to cure the insect eggs inside their bodies. So until that day come, Ryu Green, Poney and Gozuki were waiting patiently for Suzuka to retrieve the insecticide from Doctor Stylish and hand it to the two sisters.

Gozuki: While we're 'sitting tight'... we could also give the police descriptions of the Oarburghs.

Shuten: That'll do no good once they disguise themselves. The police will completely miss them.

Gozuki: So? It'll make them think we're desperately looking for them too. I mean, we've already found their hideout.

Shuten: I see.

Gozuki: By the way, will Mez be all right on her own keeping an eye on the hideout?

Shuten: She may be your daughter, but you musn't dote on her. She's got a good head on her shoulders. As good as the kids you raised.

Poney and Green: Eeep!

Ryu:...

Shuten gave the three Elite Seven kids with a terrifying grin, causing Poney and Green to shiver under his gaze. Ryu on the other hand was completely unaffected by the gaze and continued to meditate.

Poney: Daddy's friend sure is stern. His gaze is so intense. Ryu... help me here...

Ryu: Just sit next to me and you'll be fine.

Poney: Hehe! I knew I could count on you!

Ryu: What are you so afraid of? If he's Father's friend then he is trustable.

Green: In any case, we'll just have to do what we can until our surprise attack.

Ryu and Poney gave their attention to Green, more precisely to his hands. In his Green's hands were pestle and mortar, some herbs in it that he was grinding. Poney then puts her hand on her chin as she narrows her eyes and voice her thoughts out .

Poney: A medicine that works against insects..you think it'll work?

Green: If it works even a little bit, we'll have reason to celebrate.

Ryu: I'm just glad Suzuka's report was promising.

Green: I feel better hearing that everyone's being treated well, and it sounds like they'll be able to take care of that matter with the eggs. But at the same time, I have a whole new worry. She was saying something about 'the right way for girls to love one another'...

Hearing this Poney gave Green a devious grin.

Poney: You could always be a man and save her. That just might win Akame's heart.

Green: !

The moment Poney said that, Green slipped into the world of imaginations and became unresponsive.

Ryu: -_-

Poney: Uh-oh! He's slipped into the world of imaginations!

(Timeskip)

On the other hand, at the Oarburgh hideout, Kurome was still locked in the cell she and her sister were to be held in. While she seemed to be fine, Natala who was locked elsewhere wasn't. The blonde boy had been going through numerous sessions of torture, many of the injuries inflicted upon him being life threatening. All while this happened, Akame and Kurome were being lied to as they were ensured that Natala was unharmed.

Merraid Oarburgh on the other hand was trying to convince Akame to joined on the Oarburgh side. Though she still kept her eyes on Akame to make sure she doesn't do anything suspicious, Merraid would occasionally take Akame out of the hideout every now and then. For a few days, Merraid would take Akame from one town to another in the area. Akame would hear many of the townsmen were rebelling and complaining about the current state of the Empire. What Akame saw was exactly what Ryu had told her. Were the things they were doing really making a difference? Were they really bringing happiness to the people?

Akame had no answer to her mountains of questions in her head. At a time like this, she would ask her partner Ryu for advice. If knowing her partner would said, he would say:

Ryu: Follow your heart and do what you think is right.

Akame(mind): Yeah... That'd what Ryu would say. But the others...

Talking to her little sister would do her no good, considering that Kurome is completely devoted to the Empire. And like her partner, the questions she had weeks ago began to resurface in her mind. Now, she was wondering if she should make the decision of leaving with everyone, but the same problems arised. Poney, Kurome, and Natala would be difficult to convince as they are loyal to Gozuki and the Empire.

However, Ryu and Green were a different case. Ryu had known about the Empire's background far longer than her, and he too was struggling with internal conflicts. Green on the other hand did agree with some of her views, but the only reason he'll remain is to keep everyone safe.

While Akame was being held captive, Merraid seemed to be training her as well, so Akame took this opportunity to study her every move. Because, the moment she saw her opening, Akame would take the chance to escape with Kurome and Natala and end Merraid Oarburgh herself.

(Timeskip)

Five days have passed after the day the Suekuni Trade Firm was attacked by the Oarburgh. The day for the raid came. During the past few days before it, Ryu had asked the four Rakshasa Demon to help him train and he would spar with them from time to time. At the same time, he could feel their every intentions behind their every attack. From that, Ryu could sense their darkness and corruption. And also...

Ryu(mind): That dream keeps getting clearer by the day. If I could just find a way to get information on this so called Lycanthrope, I might just recover these missing memories.

The dream of his younger self was getting more clear. He could finally understand the uneasy feelings he had been feeling for the Empire these past years. Finally, they heard words about Suzuka had buried the insecticide somewhere in the hideout, of which Akame would later retrieve and the two sisters would drink it. Back at the shack, the four Rakshasas Demons had gathered in the shack. They were then introduced to the rest. The blonde of the four is Mez, Gozuki's actual blood daughter. The black haired woman is Suzuka and the other male is named Ibara.

Ibara: Heh heh heh. I'm on fire knowing that we'll be taking on the strongest association of assassins out there.

Suzuka: I've confirmed that the spot where I buried the insecticide was dug up by Akame. And I've already communicated to her when we'll be making our attack.

Gozuki: Good...all we have to do is make our move at nightfall.

Shuten: Let's free those murderers' souls from the bad karma they've racked up for themselves.

Gozuki: Our wounds have healed. Now to pay the Oarburghs back.

Outside on the cliff overlooking the hideout of the Oarburghs, Mez stood with the three children of the Elite Seven.

Poney: Tonight we make our move.

Green: I hope they're okay.

Ryu: Don't worry. They're tough.

Mez: Yeah. I believe that too.

Ryu, Green, Poney:...

The three did their best to ignore the unwanted intruder behind them.

Poney: I just hope the anti-insect drugs work.

Green: It's more like a good luck charm.

Ryu: If anything, it should put our minds at ease.

Mez: Nobody better die!

It was clear that Mez intended to intervene with their talk from the start. Finally unable to hold it any longer, Ponet clash with Mez by butt heading her in the face.

Poney: Who the hell are you, anyway?!!!

Mez: The great Lady Mez, your sister-in-law!!!

Ryu: -_- Huh? 'In-law'..?

Mez: Yep. The old man's my biological father. And your foster dad! So let's work together to pull off this mission! You can lean on me!

The others could only nod at her claim. Ryu on the other hand look down towards his hidden pocket inside his coat where one gauntlet was laying there.

Ryu(mind): If worse comes to worst, I'll have to use the Teigu.

(Timeskip)

The moment nightfall came towards the surrounding, the Elite Seven and the Four Rakashasa Demons gather outside the cabin and face the Oarburgh hideout. Jumping off the overlook and landing on the ground, they dash running at full speed towards the compound, preparing to put an end to their scheme.

Gozuki: Let's go!! Get ready for this, Oarburghs!

Ryu(mind): Tonight... We settle this!!