Ep. 9: Ranmaru's unofficial transfer to Tokko sparks conflict with Kunikida and Akiha

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Ranmaru receives an unofficial transfer to the Tokko division while remaining under Tokki's official command, a move that infuriates Kunikida and leads him to suspect Akiha's involvement. Meanwhile, the Phantom Countermeasures Committee, headed by senior National Police Agency officials, confronts Ryoko. They accuse her of neglecting her duties during the investigation into Phantoms and failing to reassure the public regarding recent serial murder cases. The committee further criticizes her for allowing her subordinates to awaken Ranmaru's symbiont without proper authorization, highlighting the growing tension between the agencies and the handling of supernatural threats.