Ep 6. Retribution

As promised, Ash Roller has brought Haruyuki to his master Kuroyukihime, the first person to introduce Brain Burst to Ash. Kuroyukihime is a popular and highly respected player in the game, and she agrees to join forces with Haruyuki and his friends to help them uncover the truth behind the game. However, before they can get too far, they are attacked by a member of the Red Legion - a rival faction in Brain Burst. The attacker blames Haruyuki for the death of a fellow Red Legion member, and demands retribution in the form of a battle.

Haruyuki agrees to the battle, despite Kuroyukihime's protests. He feels responsible for the death, even though he had nothing to do with it, and wants to make things right. The battle takes place in a virtual arena, where the two players fight using special abilities and weapons unique to their avatars. The Red Legion member, nicknamed Blood Leopard, is a skilled fighter with a powerful avatar. However, Haruyuki is determined to win, and pushes himself to the limit in the battle.

As the battle rages on, Haruyuki begins to understand the true power of Brain Burst. It's not just a game - it's a way for people to escape their mundane lives and experience something extraordinary. But with that power comes a great responsibility. The users of Brain Burst are constantly fighting for survival, and the stakes are much higher than in any other game. Haruyuki realizes that if he wants to truly understand the game and its players, he will have to dive deeper and risk everything.

In the end, Haruyuki emerges victorious from the battle. But the victory is bittersweet - he knows that he has only scratched the surface of Brain Burst, and that there are many more challenges and dangers to come. Kuroyukihime shows him a glimpse of the true potential of the game, but also warns him of the risks involved. Haruyuki must decide for himself whether the rewards are worth the risks, and whether he is willing to face the consequences of his actions.

Retribution is a powerful episode that explores the dark side of virtual reality gaming. It shows the risks that come with breaking out of the real world and into a virtual world where anything is possible. Haruyuki is faced with difficult choices and learns valuable lessons about trust, friendship, and responsibility. The battle scenes are intense and exciting, and the animation is superb. Accel World continues to be a must-watch anime series for fans of virtual reality and science fiction.