Ep 7. DU: Rhapsody - The Melody of a Bygone Nation; Pu239/94

In Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex season 2 episode 7, titled "DU: Rhapsody - The Melody of a Bygone Nation; Pu239/94," the story follows the Public Security Section 9 as they investigate a series of terrorist attacks in Japan.

The episode begins with the team investigating a bombing at the Ministry of Energy. They find a clue that leads them to believe that a group called "Individual Eleven" is responsible for the attack.

Meanwhile, Major Kusanagi visits the creator of a legendary electronic instrument called the DU. The DU was created by a now-deceased inventor who had hoped to use the instrument to bring people together through music. The inventor had disappeared many years ago, and the DU had been lost.

Kusanagi learns that the inventor had acquired a rare type of nuclear material called Pu239/94, which he had used to power the DU. The inventor had hidden the DU and the nuclear material somewhere in Japan, but he had left a code that only he and his successor could decipher.

As Kusanagi investigates further, she discovers that the inventor had a secret plan to use the DU to create a "melody of a bygone nation," which would represent the lost traditions and culture of Japan. He believed that this melody could unite the people and bring about social change.

The search for the DU leads Kusanagi and her team to a remote mountain village where they discover a hidden laboratory containing the DU and the nuclear material. However, they also find out that Individual Eleven is planning to steal the Pu239/94 for their own purposes.

As the two groups clash in a high-stakes battle, Kusanagi realizes that the DU is not just a musical instrument but a powerful weapon as well. With the nuclear material in the wrong hands, it could cause catastrophic destruction.

The episode explores themes of cultural identity, political activism, and the power of music. It delves into the history and traditions of Japan, and how they intersect with modern technology and politics.

Overall, "DU: Rhapsody - The Melody of a Bygone Nation; Pu239/94" is a thrilling and thought-provoking episode that showcases the best of Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Fans of the series will not be disappointed.