This episode is a big one the reveal that Berühren was secretly funding Spitzbergen to justify their own tech development is classic evil corporation stuff. It adds a layer of tragedy to the whole conflict. The Shimazu reveal is a curveball, and it makes the character instantly more interesting. But the real headline is the return of Seven and Pepper. She's not here to play nice. The moment she says she wants to control Juzo too, the stakes are set. The final fight is going to be a showdown of epic proportions.