After hearing that the body of the presumed missing Major Kusanagi has turned up under mysterious circumstances, Section 9's Togusa and Tsunagi take to the north to continue the search for answers. However, when their investigation into the involvement of the cultish Aterui community turns violent, the operation goes south fast as Tsunagi is taken by the shadowy and dangerous "White Bear." Meanwhile, down south, Batou and Ishikawa end up in some hot water of their own with the Triads and their apparent involvement in the corrupt dealings of Osaki Heavy Industries...
Alright, this volume was more focused. Even if that focus was on flashbacks. So many memories being recalled. At least now it is obvious that the Major was not the only competent one on the team. But still Section 9 still feels like they are just trying to figure things out. Also, Section 9 not a hit squad? I would say after the movie and TV series with all the spent ammo and dead bodies that killing was all Section 9 did well. Oh well just minor nits to pick with this volume. Now we wait for the next volume to show up and hopefully soon so I'm not reviewing volume 3 years from now.