: Tatsumi enters the tournament under the guise of a blacksmith to earn money for his village. Despite winning without using his Imperial Arms ( Incursio ), his prowess causes Esdeath to fall instantly in love with him. The episode ends with Esdeath shackling Tatsumi and taking him to the Palace as her "reward".
: The Empire introduces its own elite Imperial Arms user group, known as the Jaegers , led by General Esdeath. This team includes new antagonists: Kurome, Seryu, Dr. Stylish, Run, Bols, and Wave. (Dub) 10 : Kill the Temptation
: Following the deaths of Sheele and Bulat, Mine is officially added to the Empire's wanted list. The group's leader, Najenda, departs temporarily to recruit new members, leaving Akame in charge of the team. : Tatsumi enters the tournament under the guise
In this pivotal chapter, the story shifts between the protagonist's training and the rising threat of the Empire's elite new unit. Below is a breakdown of the key events and character introductions from the episode: : The Empire introduces its own elite Imperial
