Ep. 17: Major travels to Taiwan to investigate Kuze based on Ishikawa's intelligence reports
Aired on September 4, 2004

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Acting on intelligence provided by Ishikawa, the Major travels to Taiwan to pursue a lead regarding Kuze. During her investigation, she discovers that Kuze exerted a significant influence over local refugees. Furthermore, he is suspected of being responsible for establishing a criminal organization dedicated to smuggling narcotics and explosives. This information highlights the dangerous reach of his operations and the potential threat he poses to regional stability as the Major continues her pursuit.
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- Ep. 14 · American Empire representatives arrive in Japan for security treaty talks.
- Ep. 15 · Tachikoma undergo maintenance while discussing the Individual Eleven case
- Ep. 16 · Prime Minister convenes cabinet meeting to address the ongoing refugee crisis
- Ep. 17 · Major travels to Taiwan to investigate Kuze based on Ishikawa's intelligence reports
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- Ep. 21 · Batou attempts to stop Kuze from departing with plutonium but faces a superior opponent.