"It's just that the Empire's ruling class is far too outrageous."
"They exploit and plunder without a second thought..."
"But I suppose that's only natural."
"An upper class that had maintained its rule for a thousand years through superhuman force wouldn't care about the lives of ordinary people."
"Besides, the people at the bottom couldn't even rise up and turn the tables."
"Even if they did, they could hardly stand against powerful Teigu Users and other formidable fighters."
"Most of the Revolutionary Army's leaders were originally members of the Empire's upper class."
"Very few of them had truly come from the bottom."
Sarutobi Hiruzen had made a rough circuit of the Imperial Capital, but hadn't spotted any familiar faces.
Perhaps it was because the story hadn't begun yet. Neither Night Raid nor Esdeath had been very active in the Imperial Capital.
The main plot of Akame ga Kill was about how Minister Honest, a member of the Empire's upper class, manipulated the young emperor. He formed cliques for personal gain and ruled through corruption and brutality, leaving the people destitute.
This led to a series of revolutionary movements.
Night Raid was an assassination unit under the Revolutionary Army. Its members were among the very best fighters and included several Teigu Users. Their main mission was to assassinate the Empire's upper class.
It was a passionate story about the male lead joining Night Raid, obtaining a Teigu, growing stronger, and ultimately defeating the Empire's corrupt forces.
Of course, most of Night Raid's main members were women, so there was no shortage of fanservice.
It was a fine series that offered both fanservice and healing.
Sarutobi Hiruzen surveyed the Imperial Capital's terrain and gathered intelligence while sensing the presence of its powerful fighters.
"There are quite a few powerful presences, mostly in