The year is 2045. In the United States, Major and her team of mercenaries maintain a vigil over a walled community, protecting it from roving bands of outlaws. Among them is Stan, a recent recruit still finding his footing. A comm unit chir…

Supported by a benefactor of considerable means, the Nomads launch an assault on Section 9, deploying artificial intelligence drones. Togusa accepts a fresh assignment from Japan’s Prime Minister, a figure dedicated to fostering peace.

While Togusa navigates the digital currents in pursuit of his former colleagues, the team finds itself apprehended by an enigmatic American entity eager to recruit their skills.

As Togusa delves deeper into the team’s vanishing and the enigma of John Smith, he takes a deliberate gamble. Meanwhile, the GHOST members begin to question the very purpose of their undertaking.

Aramaki pursues Kusanagi, urgency propelling him forward. GHOST commences their mission, only to find their plans disrupted by Huge’s formidable cybernetic defenses.

In the aftermath of their gathering following Section 9's mission, Kusanagi and her team become aware of the "post-humans"—a hitherto unknown danger facing humankind.

Having returned to Japan after a six-year absence, Batou intended to enjoy a period of respite while awaiting the arrival of his team. His plans for leisure, however, were soon disrupted by a pair of inexperienced bank robbers.

A sharp disagreement arose between Major and Smith regarding Section 9’s latest assignment: the pursuit of post-human entities. Smith directed Togusa to initiate an inquiry into a potential spy operating in close proximity to the Prime Mini…

Section 9 faces a crisis following the actions of one of the three post-humans in Japan. The individual commits a series of murders, culminating in an attack on the Prime Minister's father-in-law.

In Section 9, the investigation focuses on a potentially post-human hacker who leverages the internet to orchestrate real-world violence. The digital footprint ultimately points to a high school student.

Pudding assists in dissecting the Thinkpol program, all while the Major and Togusa pursue leads concerning Takashi Shimamura, the post-human middle school student.

While examining the data recovered from Shimamura, Togusa experiences a peculiar episode. Upon regaining consciousness, he and Batou depart to investigate the matter.