Kei tells Kaneda her relationship with Ryu is none of his business. Tanks roll through the early morning streets of Neo-Tokyo. A special search team is examining the bar Harukiya. With Geoff Clarke and Lauren Petronaci.

As Kei finishes her explanation of Akira's power, it becomes clear she is being posessed by Kiyoko. Suddenly the door to their cell unlocks. Kaneda and Kei start walking through the building. Kaneda asks about Kei's relationship with Ryu. With Lauren Petronaci and Geoff Clarke.

Kei's explanation of the energy inherent in all living things goes over Kaneda's head.  With Geoff Clarke and Lauren Petronaci.

Tetsuo steps over Yamagata with a menacing look. Kei and Kaneda are in a jail cell. Kaneda asks Kei what Akira is. With Lauren Petronaci and Geoff Clarke.

Yamagata and Kai question Tetsuo, but get nothing but attitude. With Geoff Clarke and Lauren Petronaci.

Inflation has hit Harukiya due to supply chain issues. Yamagata and Kai arrive at the bar to find the barkeep dead, and Tetsuo laughing creepily atop a pile of debris. With Norman Mitchell.

Colonel Shikishima declares a state of emergency, orders the arrest of all members of the executive council, and takes off in pursuit of Tetsuo, who, meanwhile, enters the bar Harukiya and asks the proprietor for drugs. With Norman Mitchell.

As Colonel Shikishima prepares to pursue Tetsuo, he is interrupted by an agent of the Supreme Executive Council sent to arrest him. The Colonel, however, does not submit to arrest. With Norman Mitchell.

Colonel Shikishima learns of Tetsuo's escape, and prepares to pursue him. Kei recognizes Kiyoko as the one who controlled her to give directions to Kaneda. With Norman Mitchell.

After learning Akira's location, Tetsuo tests out a new power - teleportation. With Norman Mitchell.