Black Pupil

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Black Pupil (黑瞳) 34
Alias(es)	Akame — a Group Chat codename adopted after her sister's name 9 11
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Imperial Assassination Force; Super Dimensional Group Chat 8
Occupation/Role	Assassin; Teigu user; Group Chat combatant 11 36
Status	Active 540
First Appearance	Chapter 7 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Yveltal acquired	537	Receives a Master Ball containing the captured Yveltal as Ling Yuan's first individual gift to her.
Yatsufusa upgraded to orange rarity	540	Advancement grants the blade spatial severing and the ability to conceal itself in the void; clashes of the blade make space resonate.

Background / History

Black Pupil was raised as an assassin alongside her elder sister, Akame. She states that assassins have no personal names and that their codenames become their names; hers derives from her black eye color, contrasting with Akame's red pupils. 34

She loves Akame deeply, but considers her betrayal of the Empire unforgivable. Her original goal was to kill Akame and preserve her as a puppet so that they could remain together permanently. 11 During the Imperial Capital crisis, the sisters fought over their opposing convictions; Black Pupil remained determined to prove Akame wrong. 35 36

After joining the Super Dimensional Group Chat, she encountered people and powers beyond her world. The intervention against the transmigrator Ruonan exposed the limits of her own strength: she could clear lesser opponents but could not penetrate Susanoo's defenses. 36 She critically wounded Ruonan with Yatsufusa, but his survival taught her to finish enemies decisively. 38

Following the battle, Black Pupil began considering a purpose beyond assassination and suggested that Esdeath might become the next Empress. 41 Her experiences with Ling Yuan's group gradually broadened her perspective while strengthening her desire to grow rather than be left behind. 540

Appearance

Black Pupil resembles Akame closely, distinguished primarily by her black eyes rather than Akame's red ones. 34 38

• Black hair and black eyes 506
• Usually carries a tachi, particularly the Teigu Yatsufusa 36
• Wore a black pleated skirt when arriving at Ling Yuan's location through spatial coordinates 523

Personality

Black Pupil is initially cold, blunt, and indifferent in conversation. Having grown up in an assassination unit where orders took precedence over ordinary social interaction, she is often unaware of how disturbing or inappropriate her remarks sound to others. 8 16

She is disciplined and practical, beginning her training at five in the morning and judging her own limits clearly in battle. 11 36 Her assassin's perceptiveness also makes her quick to notice changes in others, including similarities between Kiana and Cecilia. 107

Despite her detached manner, Black Pupil has a mischievous streak and becomes increasingly playful around Ling Yuan. She is possessive and jealous of other women near him, but also openly protective and concerned for his safety. 42 504 525 527 Her defeat by another version of herself—one who had slain Zeus and gained lightning authority—further motivates her to become stronger. 535

Abilities & Skills

Assassination and Swordsmanship

Black Pupil is a trained assassin who specializes in high-speed close-quarters attacks with tachis.

• Can move quickly enough to vanish from sight during combat. 193 223
• Uses dual tachis when confronting durable opponents. 193
• Successfully kills Ruonan with a chest strike from Yatsufusa. 38
• Kills Ryunosuke Uryu and forces ASSASSIN to retreat. 207
• Defeats the Holy Grail-corrupted ASSASSIN in direct combat. 223
• Her ordinary blade attacks could not penetrate Lancelot's armor. 193

Yatsufusa

Yatsufusa is Black Pupil's Teigu and primary weapon.

• Enables high-intensity puppet control, though sustained use and repeated impacts can overwhelm her body. 41
• Is capable of cutting iron with ease under normal circumstances. 193
• Was upgraded to orange rarity, gaining spatial severing and void-concealment properties. 540
• Is carried even when confronting unknown threats, reflecting her immediate combat readiness. 524

Marksmanship

Black Pupil trains Ling Yuan in marksmanship on the Dimensional Battlefield. 43

Defensive Protection

A blue barrier identified as Avalon, “the ideal land of worldly rest,” manifested before Black Pupil during the clash between Excalibur and an opposing attack. 533

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Yatsufusa — Teigu tachi used for assassination and puppet control; later upgraded to orange rarity. 36 540
• Secondary crimson-hilt tachi — Materialized and used alongside Yatsufusa against Lancelot. 193
• Master Ball containing Yveltal — Ling Yuan's first individual gift to her; worn around her neck. 537 539
• Magic quicksilver — A bottle containing at least ten liters of compressed quicksilver; when poured out, it forms a silver Slime. 202
• Avalon — Blue defensive barrier that protected her during a major collision of attacks. 533

Relationships

• Akame — Elder sister and former ideological opponent. Black Pupil loves her but initially seeks to kill and preserve her as a puppet after Akame's betrayal of the Empire. 11 35
• Ling Yuan — Group Chat owner, ally, benefactor, and eventual romantic interest. He advises her after Ruonan's survival, gives her quicksilver and Yveltal, and accompanies her through the Demon Realm. 38 202 525 537
• Laxus — Fellow Group Chat member who shields her from Ruonan's attack. 38
• Cecilia — Ally who helps Black Pupil after the Imperial Capital battle and later recognizes her feelings for Ling Yuan. 41 504
• Esdeath — Her general; Black Pupil suggests Esdeath could become the new Empress. 41
• Akashiya Moka — Sparring partner at the Tohsaka residence. 181
• Yveltal — Her first Pokémon and a gift from Ling Yuan; she is instructed to build a relationship with it. 537

Story Role / Major Arcs

Super Dimensional Group Chat

Black Pupil is among the first members invited to Ling Yuan's Super Dimensional Group Chat. She initially responds with detached caution, takes the temporary codename “Akame,” and observes the strength of other worlds with interest. 7 8 9

Imperial Capital Crisis

While the Empire faces Ruonan's transmigrator forces, Black Pupil clashes with Akame and refuses to abandon her belief in the Empire. She joins Ling Yuan's group in clearing lesser enemies, commands the battlefield alongside Belleronus's arrival, and ultimately stabs Ruonan. 35 36 38

The battle leaves her physically strained from puppet control, but it also changes her outlook. She no longer limits herself to assassination and begins considering the future of her world. 41

Fourth Holy Grail War

In Fuyuki City, Black Pupil protects Ling Yuan from BERSERKER, spars with Akashiya Moka, and assists against hostile Masters and Servants. 181 193 207 She kills Ryunosuke Uryu, drives off ASSASSIN, and later defeats the Holy Grail-corrupted ASSASSIN. 207 223

Demon Realm Expedition

Black Pupil insists on accompanying Ling Yuan into the polluted Demon Realm and remains at his side during the confrontation with the Otherworldly God. She is awed and frightened by the scale of Ling Yuan's power, then expresses concern for his well-being after the battle. 524 526 527

Yveltal Acquisition

After learning that an alternate Black Pupil had defeated Zeus and gained his lightning authority, she resolves to become stronger. 535 Ling Yuan captures Yveltal in Death Forest and gives its Master Ball to Black Pupil as her first personal gift, strengthening both her combat resources and their bond. 536 537

Notable Quotes

“Assassins don't have names; their codename is their name.” 34

“Whether it was before or now, I will prove you wrong!” 35

“I was afraid that if I waited any longer, I wouldn't have the chance.” 523

Trivia

• Black Pupil's temporary Group Chat name was Akame, which confused other members because Akame is also her sister's name. 9 11
• She once changed her Group Chat name simply because “Akame” looked better. 9
• She considers the moon more fitting for herself after Ling Yuan compares her to it. 174
• She reacts poorly to Esdeath's attempts at conversation and prefers to keep her distance. 531