The Major is on Sabbatical again after what happened with Hideo Kuze. She investigates The Solid State Society by herself. Batou does not want to take her place at Section 9 nor does he want to accept her as the prime suspect in the investigation. Things look even worse for her as a person of interest identified her as The Puppeteer, a crime lord. The real Puppeteer was hijacked as well as the Solid State Society to falsify information so they can abduct people to do their bidding. The Elderly, who had no family ties, now all of a sudden have children placed in custody with them. The children are easily captured after they simply go to the doctor. The Elderly are protective of their new children as they are potential heirs. It becomes even worse when Togusa's daughter is next. Recurring Element:The Japanese Slot Machine is heard again, and involving Togusa.