Should I focus more on during this episode?

Back in the present, the CCG is finalizing its plans for the "Owl Suppression Operation." There is a palpable sense of mortality in this episode. For the first time, we see the investigators—usually seen as cold soldiers—writing their "testaments" or wills.

What makes "Old Nines" stand out is its restraint. There are no massive kagune battles or high-octane chases. Instead, it uses atmospheric music and tight close-ups to convey a sense of mourning. The episode confirms that everyone—whether they are at the CCG headquarters or inside the walls of Anteiku—knows that a peaceful life is no longer an option.