Dragon Sword Murasame
A blade that grants no second chances, delivering instant death to any living soul it touches.
Akame's Imperial Arm "One Slice Kill: Murasame" (一斬必殺 村雨, Ichizan Hissatsu: Murasame) is a katana whose blade is coated in a deadly poison that instantly kills whoever it cuts. Unlike other Teigu that grant enhanced abilities or elemental powers, Murasame's function is absolute: any living target that receives even a scratch from the blade dies immediately, regardless of the wound's size or the victim's durability. This unique property made it the ultimate tool for assassins seeking to eliminate high-value targets without prolonged conflict. Akame acquired the blade from Gozuki, the leader of the Elite Seven assassins she once served under.
Quick Facts
- Notable wielders
- Akame
Lore & Background
The blade became synonymous with the revolutionary group Night Raid, who utilized it to dismantle corrupt officials and oppressive forces within the Empire. Akame originally used a different weapon, the Shingu "Kiriichimonji", a katana capable of inflicting wounds that never heal, before acquiring Murasame from Gozuki. During the final battle with Esdeath, Akame was forced to activate Murasame's Little War Horn Trump Card as a final resort due to the method of activation. This permanently boosted her physical abilities by increasing her density so she could kill Esdeath. Following the revolution, Akame left the empire still an assassin, taking Murasame with her to deal with those in neighboring nations that might take advantage of the weakened government.
Reader's Guide
In the history of Teigu, Murasame represents a unique category: weapons designed solely for lethality rather than combat prowess. Unlike swords that enhance strength or speed, this blade bypasses all defenses through biological means. Akame acquired Murasame from Gozuki, the leader of the Elite Seven assassins she was sold to along with her sister Kurome at a young age. During the final battle with Esdeath, Akame activated Murasame's Little War Horn Trump Card to permanently boost her physical abilities by increasing her density so she could kill Esdeath. Following the revolution, still an assassin, Akame leaves the empire to deal with those in neighboring nations that might take advantage of the weakened government.
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