Akame ga Kill!

Uchiha Hikari and Lala watched Uzumaki Gamu vanish on the spot, then reappear there a little while later.

Hikari asked in surprise, "Could that be... Space-Time Ninjutsu?"

"Uh... I suppose you could call it that?" Uzumaki Gamu replied. "Well... I really can bring someone along?"-He had only asked to give it a try, but it had actually worked?

Well, this system is pretty accommodating... No, I should say my boss is pretty accommodating, right?

"Can I really go?" Hikari's curiosity had been piqued too.

At that moment, Lala said, "Master, I want to come along too!"

Uzumaki Gamu shook his head. "That won't work... Well, it is a trial, after all. It's dangerous. You haven't even finished your basic ninja training, so don't think about coming with me."-Hikari had awakened her Mangekyo and was already quite strong. Going to the world of Akame ga Kill! next wouldn't pose much of a problem-after all, few people there were stronger than her! (Uzumaki Gamu: In theory, only the absurdly powerful Esdeath and the final Supreme Teigu should be stronger than Hikari, right?)

Lala felt a little dejected, but she also knew she was weak. She couldn't help and might even hold them back!

"Anyway, focus on training for these four years... But who will teach you while I'm gone?" Uzumaki Gamu had originally intended to leave that job to Hikari, but if she went with him... should he ask his older brother?

That wouldn't work. Ashina had recently started handing various clan duties over to his older brother. As acting clan leader, Daigu didn't have much time to teach anyone.

Then should he leave it to someone else? Uzumaki Gamu wasn't particularly comfortable with that... It seemed he could only leave it to Mito!

He would take Lala over and hand her to Mito tomorrow!

And so, the following day, Uzumaki Gamu took Lala to the Senju Clan Compound, intending to entrust her to Mito.

However, when he saw Mito and Hashirama, Uzumaki Gamu froze for a moment.

Seeing Uzumaki Gamu standing there with a frown, Hashirama asked in puzzlement, "Gamu, is something wrong?"

"Uh... You're pretty impressive, aren't you?" Uzumaki Gamu said with an ambiguous smile.

Hashirama didn't understand what he meant, but Tobirama, standing nearby, saw Uzumaki Gamu staring at Mito's belly and instantly caught on. "Could it be... my sister-in-law is pregnant?"

"Strictly speaking, the little tadpoles are still swimming their way inside, but they're really lively. Implantation and all that definitely won't be a problem!" Uzumaki Gamu explained the situation in terms the others couldn't understand-simply put, Hashirama had scored in one shot, and the sperm was currently joining with the egg.

A little information for the youngsters who don't know: a pregnancy test can detect pregnancy roughly ten to fourteen days after intercourse at the earliest. If you've gotten yourself into trouble, remember to test during that period. Also, pregnancy tests aren't one hundred percent accurate. If you want certainty, you still need to go to a hospital... Why am I explaining this?

Back to the point. When Uzumaki Gamu arrived, he had sensed that Mito had suddenly gone from a maiden to a married woman, and Hashirama had clearly matured too-obviously, they had crossed that final threshold last night and officially become adults!

Then Uzumaki Gamu had taken a look with his Six Eyes... Yes, he had seen tadpoles swimming hard! As expected of Hashirama's little tadpoles, they were full of life! (Uzumaki Gamu: Should I change careers and become a gynecologist? I feel like I could make a lot of money!) Both Hashirama and Mito had abundant vitality, and their sperm and egg were highly vigorous. Basically, once they met, there was no chance of missing the target... Well, he could confirm that she was indeed pregnant!

Although Uzumaki Gamu was speaking in terms people of this era couldn't understand, Hashirama still grasped his meaning. "Does that mean... I'm going to be a father?"

Mito blushed slightly. "Um... shouldn't that still be at least ten months away?"

"In theory, it's actually less than ten months. Of course, some pregnancies last three years," Uzumaki Gamu quipped.

"Wouldn't something carried for three years be a monster?" After that remark, Tobirama grew excited too. "This is wonderful news! Brother, sister-in-law, I'll go prepare anko rice right away!"-In Japan, anko rice was often served to celebrate special occasions throughout the year. Saying, "Let's have anko rice!" usually meant, "Let's celebrate!"

With that, Tobirama vanished in a flash with the Body Flicker Technique... He was so fast it almost felt as though he had used Flying Thunder God!

Hashirama hadn't heard Tobirama at all. He simply hugged Mito and grinned foolishly with joy!

"Um... You can celebrate later. I still have something to discuss with you," Uzumaki Gamu interrupted.

"Oh... Sorry, I got carried away!" Hashirama scratched his head sheepishly, then said to Uzumaki Gamu, "Mito told me. You're starting another trial?"

"Yes!" Uzumaki Gamu nodded. "So there are a few things I need to remind you of before I leave!"-Uzumaki Gamu repeated to Hashirama what he had told Madara!

After hearing all that, Hashirama's smile disappeared. He said solemnly, "Understood... While you're away, I'll protect everyone!"

"Good. Hearing that puts me at ease... Remember, you can't let anything happen to Izuna. Otherwise, there's no telling what Madara might become!" Uzumaki Gamu gave him one last reminder.

Hashirama nodded seriously. "I understand. I'll protect Madara's younger brother too!"

At that moment, Mito asked, "Why did you bring Lala over, second brother?"

"Well..." Uzumaki Gamu told them both what had happened last night.

"...You can actually bring someone along? Why didn't you tell us sooner?" Mito asked in surprise.

"Well... I only found out last night myself. Besides... I couldn't take you anyway!"-If he took Mito to another world, what would Hashirama do? Stay a bachelor all his life like Madara? Then wouldn't Tsunade cease to exist?

"...True. But if someone is going with you... I can rest easy!" Mito said with relief-at least she no longer had to worry about Uzumaki Gamu dying alone!

Hashirama also patted his chest and declared, "I'll help take care of your apprentice. By the time you return, we'll have made her a ninja who can stand on her own!"

Would she still count as my apprentice then? Uzumaki Gamu didn't say that aloud. He merely told the three of them, "Well, I'll leave her to you... Lala, study hard. I'm looking forward to seeing how good you are in four years!"

"Yes! I definitely won't let you down, Master!" Lala nodded earnestly!

After exchanging a few more words with Hashirama and Mito, Uzumaki Gamu returned to Uzushiogakure. This time, he didn't go looking for somewhere out in the wilderness. He entered the Instance Space directly from his home-with Hikari, of course!

Once Hikari entered the Instance Space, she asked curiously, "Is this... a space that belongs to you alone?"

"Not really, I suppose? There's a wheel here, after all." Uzumaki Gamu pointed at the wheel in the center of the space. "This is the person who gives me missions."

"This is... a person?" Hikari felt as though her brain couldn't keep up!

"Well, it should be a remote communications terminal. He... or she isn't here in person. Anyway, let's put that topic aside and get going!" He could save the extra explanations for later. Right now, Uzumaki Gamu just wanted to go have fun in the world of Akame ga Kill!

There's something really interesting to do next. I can't wait! Uzumaki Gamu took Hikari's hand and was about to activate the transfer, but before leaving, he remembered something. He went over to rummage through the pile of junk in the corner-or, more accurately, the spoils he had brought back from the Demon Slayer World and forgotten there. Soon, he found the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword he had obtained along with the Six Eyes last time!

"Uh... I forgot to take you out before. From now on, I'll keep you with me!"-It was a divine sword, after all, and its quality was excellent. He could use it as a short sword in close combat... At least he wouldn't have to worry about it getting chopped apart!

As for what else the sword could do... he would figure that out later!

Then Uzumaki Gamu activated the wheel and arrived in a new world with Hikari!

-Preparing ninja tools-

Under the Empire's oppressive policies, the young swordsman Tatsumi came to the Imperial Capital with two companions to make a living and save his impoverished village. But on his very first day there, he was swindled out of all his money. Fortunately, a "kindhearted" young lady from a wealthy family-Aria-took him into her home. The following night, they were attacked by the Imperial Capital's most vicious band of assassins-Night Raid. Just as Tatsumi resolved to protect Aria, he discovered the truth about the Imperial Capital...

Just as people could rot, nations would one day fall to ruin. Even the Imperial Capital, prosperous for a thousand years, was nothing more than a corrupt hell on earth, where monsters wearing human skins swaggered about unchecked! Now, it was time for this nation to be destroyed!

Uzumaki Gamu said, "Well... that's the introduction to this world's story. Did you understand?"-After crossing over, Uzumaki Gamu briefly described what they had experienced and introduced this world.

Hikari said in confusion, "You mean... your so-called trials are actually journeys to other worlds to complete specific missions?"

"Yes, that's how it works." Uzumaki Gamu nodded.

Looking thoroughly dazed, Hikari said, "Another world... a world with a completely different history and completely different people from ours? Is that what you mean?"-How could someone native to the Warring States period understand a term like "another world"?

"Well... that's right!" Uzumaki Gamu nodded again.

"...Am I really not dreaming? Am I actually still sealed away, and this is just a dream?" Hikari had begun doubting the reality of the world... As expected of an Uchiha, her first response to a problem was to question whether the world was real, rather than question herself.

"I don't know what you're hoping for, but this is reality!" As usual, Uzumaki Gamu used Obito's line-honestly, did he really not need to pay Obito royalties? (Uzumaki Gamu: Well, I'll find a way to help him win Rin over in the future. He probably won't mind a tiny copyright issue. Obito: I don't mind. Not in the slightest! Take whatever you want, Grandmaster! I have no objections!)

"...All right, I understand!" After taking a breath, Hikari accepted the facts and asked, "So... is this the Imperial Capital you just told me about?"

"Exactly!" Uzumaki Gamu pointed at the Imperial Capital's somewhat Western-style buildings. "This is the story's main stage, the capital of the nation called the Empire!"-Uzumaki Gamu and Hikari had been transported directly onto a rooftop somewhere in the Imperial Capital.

The three tailed beasts inside Uzumaki Gamu were also having a lively discussion.

Shukaku boasted happily, "Hahaha! We can actually visit other worlds! I knew I'd picked the right person!"

Kokuō said, "The one giving him missions seems to be a deity of the Impure World... This boy has a much more impressive background than we first thought!"

Son Goku said, "Even the old man never imagined a boy like this would appear someday, did he?"

Kokuō nodded. "Indeed. With a deity's power supporting him, this child's future truly has no limits. Perhaps he could even control our origin-the Ten-Tails?"-The three tailed beasts were delighted to be sightseeing in another world, and their approval of Uzumaki Gamu grew even stronger!

Uzumaki Gamu said, "Easy on the praise, easy! I'm not as awesome as you're making me out to be... Besides... the Ten-Tails is too ugly. I don't really want it!"-Although strength could create its own beauty, the Ten-Tails really wasn't much to look at. Of course, the Rabbit-Form Ten-Tails was at least tolerable!

Of course, if it were Kaguya... he could take her for a ride too. (Author: Uh... what kind of riding?)

Back to reality!

"...It's more prosperous than any city in the Shinobi World!" Hikari couldn't help marveling at the Imperial Capital's scenery-the Shinobi World was still essentially rural. Even its most prosperous national capitals were only on the level of a town's outskirts. They couldn't compare to a classical European city like this at all!

Hikari was now like a country bumpkin visiting a grand estate-her eyes could barely take it all in!

"Well, it certainly is more prosperous than any city in the Shinobi World, but... it's nothing special!" Uzumaki Gamu remarked-after all, it couldn't compare to cities back on Earth.

Besides... this Imperial Capital only looked prosperous on the surface. Inside... it was too filthy to bear!

After hearing Uzumaki Gamu's words, Hikari reined in her wandering attention-she was a ninja too. She couldn't let external things make her lose her composure.

Having calmed down, Hikari asked, "What do we do next?"

Uzumaki Gamu smiled. "Well... first we wait until night, then... infiltrate the Imperial Palace!"-Oh-ho! Going big right from the start?

Hikari nodded in understanding. "Are we going to kill the daimyo... no, the ruler called the emperor?"-Hikari had carried out assassination missions when the Uchiha used her as a weapon, so naturally, that was no problem.

"No. Where's the fun in killing him?" Uzumaki Gamu grinned wickedly. "I'm going to pull a royal switcheroo!"

"..." Hikari went blank again. She couldn't help it-she had never heard the story behind that expression!

-Late that night, when all was quiet-

In the Imperial Palace, inside the emperor's bedchamber-Uzumaki Gamu and Hikari were tying up the Little Emperor!

To two excellent ninjas like Uzumaki Gamu and Hikari, the heavily guarded Imperial Palace was no different from a public restroom!

Uzumaki Gamu remarked, "Well, they have quite a few security devices, but they never considered that someone could turn into an animal and fly straight in."-Uzumaki Gamu and Hikari had used the Transformation Technique to turn into birds, then flown right in without a care. Of course, even after turning into birds, they normally wouldn't have been able to fly, since they weren't real birds and lacked the instinct! But Uzumaki Gamu also had the Light-Weight Rock Technique. Once their weight was reduced, they could naturally fly.

The guards and attendants in the bedchamber had also been dazed by a look from Hikari's Sharingan and were quietly standing watch in a world of genjutsu. Hidden sentries, security traps, and the like had nowhere to hide from Uzumaki Gamu's Six Eyes.

Now, even if the emperor screamed himself hoarse, no one would come to save him-wait, was this country's emperor finished just like that?

Well, ninjas from the Hokage World were a little too overpowered at infiltration compared with other worlds! (How could anyone compete without nerfing the Transformation Technique?)

Looking at the Little Emperor, whom Uzumaki Gamu had knocked unconscious and tied up, Hikari asked curiously, "Is this child, who's about our age, the ruler of this country?"

"Yes... His parents died early, so he inherited the throne at a young age. Because he's so young, he governs according to the instructions and advice of someone called Minister Honest. Although he isn't entirely the minister's puppet, he trusts him absolutely. As a result, he knows nothing about the truth behind his parents' deaths and has become a puppet for the minister to manipulate. Incidentally, that minister was the one who killed the previous emperor."

"...Does that make him an accomplice to tyranny?" Hikari asked.

Uzumaki Gamu nodded. "Exactly. So... although he's fairly innocent overall, he still bears responsibility for this country's current sorry state. When the time comes, he can answer for that responsibility with his death..."

Following his line of thought, Hikari asked, "So we're still going to kill him?"

"No. Killing him has nothing to do with us. What I'm going to do is... take his place as emperor!" Uzumaki Gamu said, pointing at the Little Emperor.

Hikari understood instantly. "You're going to use the Transformation Technique to become him?"

"Exactly!" Uzumaki Gamu immediately used the Transformation Technique, taking on the emperor's appearance. "How is it? Can you see through my transformation?"

Hikari examined him with her Sharingan. "An absolutely perfect Transformation Technique. Even with the Sharingan, I can't see anything wrong!"

"If even the Sharingan can't tell, there shouldn't be any problem! Yes, that's me for you!" Uzumaki Gamu laughed smugly.

At that moment, Hikari voiced her concerns. "Although you can perfectly copy his appearance, you can't imitate his habits and things like that, can you? People familiar with this emperor should notice something wrong. You'll still be exposed!"

"Well, that doesn't matter... If we're exposed, we'll just start killing!" Uzumaki Gamu said, clenching his fist.

Hikari had thought Uzumaki Gamu would say he could play the emperor with flawless acting skills, but instead, he intended to start killing-wasn't that a little too reckless?

Uzumaki Gamu continued, "Well, don't worry. None of the people in this country who could threaten us are in the Imperial Capital. We can wipe out everyone in the Imperial Palace with ease!"

"Who has enough strength to threaten you?" Hikari asked curiously.

Uzumaki Gamu explained, "This country's two generals-one is called Esdeath. She's a battle maniac, extremely cruel to enemies and prisoners of war. She once subdued the North Tribes in the blink of an eye, when everyone thought defeating them would take at least a year, and buried four hundred thousand people alive. Her Teigu is called Demon's Manifestation: Demon's Extract. She has ice powers and is strong enough to create a blizzard covering the entire Empire. Well, the part about those four hundred thousand people is currently in progress. In other words, she's campaigning at the border right now, so we don't need to worry about her for the moment."

"Four hundred thousand people buried alive? That's..." Hikari couldn't help swallowing hard-although ninjas like them lived on a knife's edge and were accustomed to death, the Ninja Clan War was much like Japan's Warring States period. The boasts were grand, but the fighting was essentially between villages. Only a few hundred people fought at a time, and anything involving over a thousand participants counted as a large-scale war!

Yet now that she had come to this world, he was telling her they had massive battles involving armies of over a hundred thousand? Wasn't the scale inflating a little too much?

After marveling at that inflation, Hikari asked, "You mentioned Teigu earlier... What are those?"

Uzumaki Gamu explained, "About a thousand years ago, the Empire's Founding Emperor wanted to ensure his rule would endure. Using unimaginable wealth and power, he gathered the world's finest artisans. With legendary, super-dangerous species as materials, rare metals such as orichalcum, and numerous lost secret techniques, they created forty-eight weapons that could not be replicated, collectively called 'Teigu.' Incidentally, you can think of those Danger Beasts as powerful summoning beasts. Some of the stronger ones even have abilities comparable to tailed beasts-the weaker ones, anyway."

"I see... It looks like this world is dangerous too!" With something to compare it to, Hikari finally understood how dangerous this world was!

"It certainly is quite dangerous, but... at least it's easier than the other two worlds!" Uzumaki Gamu sighed-both of those worlds had enemies who were ridiculously hard to kill. Sending them to the Underworld would take some effort. (Uzumaki Gamu: Fullmetal Alchemist's story only takes about a year, so if all else fails, I can just follow the plot. But Harry Potter's story lasts seven whole years! If I follow the original plot, I'd have to spend seven years in the Harry Potter world? What a nightmare! I'd rather not!)

Hikari nodded in understanding, then asked in surprise, "Wait, there are other worlds too?"

"Lots of them. Too many to count... Well, since you've chosen to stick with me, you'll get to see all sorts of worlds in the future... What do you think? Doesn't the future seem much more interesting now?" Uzumaki Gamu asked with a smile.

"Interesting?" After repeating the question under her breath, Hikari answered, "I don't know what those other worlds are like. All I feel is fear... Come to think of it, why do you know so much about this?"

"Well..." Uzumaki Gamu thought for a moment. "Since you've come along with me, you could say our fates are tied together now. There's no harm in telling you... I was actually reincarnated into our world from another world!"

"...Huh?" Hikari was dumbfounded-there was a lot of information in that revelation, and she needed time to digest it... Actually, there wasn't much she could digest! After all, she had never even heard the word "reincarnated" before!

So, after thinking for a moment, Hikari asked, "What does reincarnated mean?"

And so, Uzumaki Gamu explained reincarnation to Hikari!

Once Hikari understood, she said, "So after you died in your previous life, because you were a good enough person, a deity of the Impure World allowed you to be reborn with your memories?"

"Yes, that's more or less it!" Uzumaki Gamu nodded in agreement!

"That's really..." Having received far too much information at once, Hikari didn't know what to say. All she could manage was, "In life... you really never know what will happen until the next moment arrives."