Tatsumi

タツミ

The story's main protagonist, who sets out on a journey to the capital hoping to join the military and earn enough money to send back to his impoverished village. After narrowly escaping a cruel scheme by sadistic nobles, Tatsumi soon learns about the true corruption within the Empire and is recruited into the ranks of Night Raid, whose task is to rid the Empire of this corruption by slaying the wicked. Later, while competing in a fighting tournament sponsored by the Empire, he unknowingly manages to steal Esdeath's heart, who unceremoniously decides to make Tatsumi her lover, much to his discomfort.
Tatsumi is widely regarded by many, both allies and enemies, as having an immense amount of hidden potential despite his young age. Lacking the skill and experience of his fellow allies in Night Raid, he makes up for this by becoming increasingly more powerful with every battle, with his rapid growth rate being noted by stronger members such as Akame and Bulat.
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