In the year 2034, two years since Motoko Kusanagi's departure from Section 9, Togusa assumes leadership of the team which has grown in size. The restructured Section 9 grapples with a series of complex cases, uncovering a master hacker known as the Puppeteer as the mastermind behind it all. Amidst the chaos, Batou, investigating independently, crosses paths with Motoko who cryptically warns him to steer clear of the Solid State Society. This encounter leaves Batou questioning: could Motoko be the enigmatic Puppeteer? As Section 9 delves deeper into the interconnected mysteries, a web of intrigue unfolds. Who is the Puppeteer? How will Batou's relationship with Motoko evolve? What secrets lie at the heart of this meticulously orchestrated crime? The enigma of the Solid State Society looms large, shrouded in uncertainty...