As O'Clock and his accidental allies Tiger Bunny and The Rapper try to escape the riot in the underground arena, shadowy figures observe the chaos from afar. O'Clock takes on a hooded fighter who seems to be targeting him specifically.
Having been forced to kill a friend, Denji finds that his brain has turned to mush from despair. Without the motivation to keep going, he seeks help from Makima. But Makima is not what she appears, and Denji's pain is only just beginning.
