Ep 9. Ten-Second Massacre

In Sword Art Online Alternative "Gun Gale Online" season 1 episode 9 named Ten-Second Massacre, Karen and Pitohui face off against one another in a battle that could determine the future of Gun Gale Online. Despite being uncertain about whether or not she wants to win the tournament, Karen finds herself in the final round with Pitohui, who has now become her sworn enemy.

Their battle is intense, with both players using their skills to try and take the advantage. However, things take a turn for the worse when Pitohui decides to use a forbidden technique. Using this technique, she manages to take down Karen’s avatar in just ten seconds, devastating Karen and leaving her with a sense of hopelessness.

As Karen recovers from the defeat, she reflects on her time in Gun Gale Online and begins to understand just how much it has helped her. She gains a new sense of determination and realizes that she won't let Pitohui defeat her. Karen resolves to continue fighting with her newfound sense of purpose.

Meanwhile, outside the game, Karen's real-life friend Miyu becomes increasingly concerned about the time Karen is spending in Gun Gale Online. She confronts Karen about the amount of time she spends in the game and tries to convince her to take a break. Karen is resistant at first, but eventually relents and agrees to step back from the game for a little while.

As the episode draws to a close, Karen faces off against Pitohui once again. This time, she is far more confident and determined, and she is able to use her skills to outsmart Pitohui and take her down. With this victory, Karen is crowned the winner of the tournament and her reputation as one of the top players in Gun Gale Online is firmly established.

Overall, Sword Art Online Alternative "Gun Gale Online" season 1 episode 9 is an intense and emotional episode that sees Karen facing off against her toughest opponent yet. It emphasizes the importance of determination and perseverance, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.