The cyborg protagonist who resigned from Section 9 two years prior to the 2007 events to conduct independent investigations. She uncovers the Puppeteer's true nature as a collective consciousness rhizome and a fragment of her own subconscious, temporarily rejoining the team. By 2045, she leads Section 9 in confronting post-human AI threats amid escalating global conflicts.
Protagonist who directly rescues a key ally from psychological manipulation and suicide.
Kusanagi intervenes just as Togusa prepares to shoot himself to prevent his daughter's forced cyberization by the Puppeteer.
Reunited field operatives with a shared history of tactical command and combat.
Kusanagi resigned from Section 9 two years ago, but Batou encounters her during the investigation and she later temporarily rejoins the team to assist...
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