Though their comrades dealt a blow to the Oarburghs, Akame, Kurome, and Natala remain at Mera's mercy. While the Oarburghs' leader has no sympathy to spare for Natala-or any man, for that matter-she offers her female captives a chance to learn the truth. Recognizing Akame's doubts, Mera takes the young assassin around the Empire to see the suffering of its people firsthand, but will Akame be willing to open her eyes...?