undergoes a traumatic physical assault that foreshadows his upcoming psychological transformation.

The situation at Anteiku turns violent when Ayato Kirishima (Touka's younger brother) and other Aogiri leaders arrive. Kaneki is brutally beaten and ultimately kidnapped by Aogiri because of his connection to Rize.

The episode focuses on the "Aogiri Tree" organization's growing violence across Tokyo's wards, specifically targeting CCG investigators in the 11th Ward.