Three separate black ops teams—representing the United States (CIA) , Russia (SVR) , and China (MSS) —infiltrate the forest surrounding the inn with the intent to kidnap the Special Region guests.
The Japanese Special Forces Group (SFG) is stationed at the inn to protect the guests, leading to a deadly nighttime engagement in the dense mountain woods. 9 : The Hakone Mountain Night Battle
The battle concludes not with a clear military victory but through political maneuvering. The US President blackmails the Japanese Prime Minister, forcing a "stand down" order that leads to the Prime Minister's eventual resignation. Key Characters in the Episode Gate – Episode 9: The Hakone Mountain Night Battle The US President blackmails the Japanese Prime Minister,
Following a shopping trip in Tokyo guided by Itami's ex-wife, Risa, the group of "Special Region" guests—including Rory Mercury, Lelei La Lalena, and Tuka Luna Marceau—is moved to a secure hot spring inn called in the Hakone Mountains. While the group attempts to relax, the location becomes a battlefield for international intelligence agencies. Lelei La Lalena