Advise?

"Boss... are you sure its was wise to have Sheele in charge of Tatsumi this time?" Kakashi asked while having breakfast with the others.

Najenda nodded, "It'll be fine. I think they'll get along fine together."

Kakashi raised an eyebrow, "What makes you say that?"

"It's good for newbies to have a more experienced teacher." Najenda responded.

"I've got dibs on using Tatsumi next! Argh-" Leone said in a tone like she was ordering something, before being kicked in the shin by Kakashi.

"To an assassin, more experience means a better killers. What do you think...? I said something cool, didn't I?" Najenda asked in an hopeful tone.

Everyone in the room had a stoic face.

"I guess not...?" Najenda rubbed the back of her nape.

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At the lake, near the base. Tatsumi was swimming in his armor while Sheele was observing him. After he was done swimming he got out of the pool. "Well done swimming in that armor." Sheele praised Tatsumi for finishing his training.

"So heavy... This is hell!" Tatsumi cried out after catching his breath.

"This is the curriculum I came up with for assassin training. Since I don't have a job at the hideout, I can concentrate on training you." Sheele stated after not bothering to reply to Tatsumi's complaint.

Tatsumi hearing her say all that couldn't help but ask, "Why don't you have a job?"

After hesitating a bit, she responded, "I got the normally cool Akame angry when I tried to cook. When I tried to do the cleaning, all I did was make a bigger mess for Bulat to clean up. When I did the shopping, I mistook salt for sugar, Leone couldn't stop laughing. And when I tried to do the laundry... I carelessly washed Mine with the clothes."

Tatsumi chuckled at her last sentence. "For some reason, I don't mind that last one. That was sort of well done."

A little far away from where the two were training, Kakashi and Leone was observing them for a bit. "The boss was right... they sorta get along." Kakashi commented about them.

"Stop ruminating about that already, we have a job to do." Leone said and dragged him towards the city.

As they were walking in the city a lot of people seems to recognize Leone. Positively and negatively.

"Quite the popular lady around here, huh?" Kakashi said after seeing a lot of people recognizing Leone.

"It's my home town after all. Was born and raised here ! I made a name for myself working at a local massage parlor. How about I show you these skills when we have some time alone later-" Leone teasingly said.

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Inside the Imperial Palace, a soldier was giving his report towards the Emperor and the Prime Minister.

One of the high ranking officer, couldn't help but comment after hearing the report. "The military genius Nakakido has... this will make the rebel army a much bigger threat... if we don't get a handle of this, the Empire..."

The Emperor who looks to be a child replied. "Do not let your thoughts run away with you! After all, they are down in the South, we can deal with them at any time! The rebels gathering together just means they will be easier to clean up!"

After the soldier left the room, the Emperor asked him, "So, did I handle this well, Prime Minister?"

The Prime Minister grinned, "Ufufu... As always, your majesty is a mountain of calm in a sea of chaos. We have a closer problem than some far away rebel army. This is the problem that we should be focusing on. The leader of the Imperial Guard, assassinated. My own relative Iyokaru, dead ! Even that serial killer was killed by Night Raid, and they kept his Imperial Arm!" The Prime Minister face turned in a furious one. "I want them dealt with so badly...! I've been so obsessed with this, I've gained weight...!! And on top of that, there's this Red Eye Demon whatever running around now, killing my allies left and right!"

"That Red Eye Demon is something, but what of Night Raid? Are there not professionals searching for their hideout?" The Emperor asked.

"They haven't been in contact. they're probably dead, but I have another plan. I've already called in someone reliable to help me express my uncontrollable rage! The one who recently succeeded in subjugating the Northern tribes. I have called for General Esdeath to return to the capital!

Another of the high ranking officer voiced out his opinion. "B-But Great General Budo is in command of the capital forces, is he not?!"

The Prime Minister replied in a calm tone. "But to ask the Great General do something as low as hunting rebels would be an unforgivable wound to his pride, would it not?"

"Esdeath, hmm... She is a hero that rivals the power of General Budo. I'm relieved!" The Emperor said in a childish tone.

The Prime Minister nodded before declaring, "She is the ice-hearted woman who executed 400,000 enemies by burying them alive. She will bring to task the hopelessly incompetent Imperial guard. This is no longer a question of life or death! These animals are getting stronger day by day. She will hunt them down and kill them all!"

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"Damn it Leone... Being lost in the path of life is my thing..." Kakashi muttered remembering her words before he was left alone.

Leon: We need to split or they'll catch up to us! Meet me at the bar tonight so we can get the job done!

"Oh my. My justice sensor is acting up! You there! Can I help you with something?" A young woman in her late teens, who also looks to be a guard with auburn hair and amber eyes asked. Her hairstyle was a long ponytail that almost reached the ground.

"Um hello... Are you a new guard?" Kakashi asked, eyeing her armor cautiously.

"No, I am Seryu of the Capital guard forces. A warrior of Justice!" The woman replied.

Kakashi nodded and looked at an usual dog behind her. "Quite the dog you have..."

"You've got good eyes ! This is Koro, the Imperial Arm 'Hekatonkheires'. But please don't be worried he's harmless to all except for those who embrace evil." Seryu confirmed Kakashi's suspicions.

"An Imperial Arm? Aren't these 'Imperial Arms' things rare...? How did you get your hands on one?" Kakashi asked, trying to obtain some useful information.

"You're right, I'm the only one of the guards who has one of them. Koro is... Oh, that's the name I gave him. He won't move unless his user has perfect compatibility with him, you see. It seems among the higher-ups, there were none who were compatible. So they tested the compatibility of those even in the lower ranks. During my exam, it seems Koro responded to the justice in my heart. And so, he's now my partner! Right, Koro?" Seryu explained.

"Kyuu~!" The dog? replied.

"Do you mind, telling me what you consider evil? After all, If you think evil is murder or killing, then aren't all guards are considered evil as well, for killing?" Kakashi asked unexpectedly.

"No, I don't all those who kills are evil. Some do it for the greater good, or rather... Justice! Just like us guards. However I do consider the Night Raid evil! They kill and kill... Even Ogre, my superior and who taught me how to fight, was killed by them! Those assassins are what I considered evil, and I will bring justice to them!" Seryu replied in a furious tone, remembering her mentor's death.

"Hmmm, I see... I see... However, let me give you an advice that an old friend gave me. Those who break the rules are scum, that's true. But those who abandon their friends are worse than scum. I hope that the path you are on... Giving justice to these.... evil, you'll remember my words.... that you won't abandoned your friends or comrades... just like your dog. We all have one life, so make sure to not lose it. Also, the world isn't black and white... its grey." Kakashi patted her head and went along his way.

"To not abandon our friends..." Seryu stood their, looking at her dog. She smiled a bit. "He's right... justice still needs to be delivered. But, I'll try to save a lot more, that just rather killing. Come on Koro, let's get back to base." As they were both walking away, Seryu thought, 'The world is grey, huh... Oh wait, I never got his name. Oh well, maybe I'll meet him again.'

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"You're late!" Leone Complained.

"I saw a black cat on the short path, so I had to take the long path." Kakashi replied seriously.

"What... Nevermind, Transform! Lionelle!" Leone awakened her Imperial Arms. "Alright! Changing into this form always gets me raring to go! Let' sneak in, we've got killing to do."

"Quite the transformation..." Kakashi commented after activating his Sharingan. "Let's get to business." As they both disappeared and entered their target's building silently.

"No wonder the boss wanted me to tag along... You would just run as fast as you can without being detected." Kakashi looked at the grinning Leone with an unamused face.

"What can I do? Being this form makes my blood boiling for action- Oh I found the room." Leone Jumped through the vent.

'The woman is going to be the death of me' Kakashi jumped down after her. 

After he landed to see some girls on the floor, their eyes looked like a dead fish. The smell in the floor was horrible and Leone had a furious aura around her. 'She's furious... Well considering, about the situation right now. She has every right...' Kakashi thought looking at the state Leone is in.

"Red Eye Demon... Our targets are the drug smuggling ring leaders. But these guards also share their guilt... So they can all die together." Leone calmly said, before rushing the guards with incredible speed, killing them in an instant.

It was only for a few seconds... Just a few... But the room was filled with bloodshed of the guards as both Kakashi and Leone killed them skilfully and quickly. Leaving the boss backed up in a corner terrified, seeing the situation he's in.

"What do you want...? Money, drugs? I'll give you whatever you want if you just let me go!" The man pleaded.

"We want your life." Leone replied and gave a strong punch to his chest... leaving a hole in it.

"Hmmm." Kakashi looked at girls thinking of something. "I know this isn't part of the mission... But what do we do with the girls?"

Leone replied, "There's an old doctor in the slums they can be taken to. Though he isn't that skilled. We'll see him and explain the situation. He's got a thing for young girls, so I'm sure he'll be happy to help."

"... That makes me worried even more..." Kakashi sweat dropped.

"Well, the possibility of saving them isn't all that high in the first place..." Leone's words trailed off.

"Then, I have a better idea. I know some people who could use some help, such as libraries, bars, etc. I know those people well, so I'm sure they can help them by providing jobs and such." Kakashi proposed.

Leone smiled, "You know, for your nickname... You're more of a saint, rather than a demon."

"I didn't choose this nickname..." Kakashi cringed, remembering the first time he was called that. "Anyways, let's wrap things here and head back- Shit!" Kakashi stopped mid sentence and was to disappear. "Leone, Mine and Sheele are in trouble! I'll explain it later at the base once they're safe. When you're done here, tell the boss immediately to prepare first aids." He ordered before disappearing towards Mine and Sheele's location.

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To be continued...