AMBot | 06/11/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Episode 9 of "Kaiju No. 8" begins with Hoshina investigating Kaiju No. 8 and pondering Kaiju No. 9. Kafka is determined not to let Hoshina down. As Kafka tries to rest, meteors strike several bases.

Okonogi informs Hoshina, who then gears up and orders the Defense Force troops to man their battle stations and lure the kaiju into the training area. During the battle, Kafka notices the unusual pack behavior of the Wyvern kaiju. Hoshina realizes someone is commanding the Wyverns.

Okonogi warns Hoshina of a Daikaiju-level threat. Hoshina assigns Ikaruga to fight the Yoju while he confronts the Daikaiju himself. Kafka orders Reno and the others to attack the Wyverns' backs, but their armor proves tough. Kikoru arrives, shatters a Wyvern's armor with her combat axe, and damages its core.

A flashback shows Hoshina and Mina presenting Kikoru with her specially designed combat axe and acknowledging her as the third-strongest officer in the Defense Force. Kikoru annihilates the Wyverns. Reno protects her, and Kikoru thanks him, boosting team morale.

Hoshina lures the Daikaiju into the training area, resolved to give it his all. Kafka saves Minase from a Wyvern; Kikoru and Reno engage it. Kafka is tasked with evacuating the wounded and trusts his fellow officers.

More high-ranking officers join the fight and report their progress. Hoshina continues battling the Daikaiju, which transforms and releases a deadly toxin. Hoshina uses a mask to protect himself. The Daikaiju's Fortitude Level reaches 9.0, and it lets out a mighty roar.

The episode ends with Okonogi informing Hoshina about the Daikaiju's increased Fortitude Level.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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