In Chapter 26 of Katsuhiro Otomo's work, the world is on the brink of World War IV, with Kaneda caught in a power struggle involving the Colonel and a resistance group. Tetsuo, now a powerful enemy, seeks to master his abilities while Akira, the most powerful psychic, is reawakened, leading to the formation of the Great Tokyo Empire. As tensions rise, the Colonel plans to eliminate Tetsuo, while Ryu and others navigate the dangerous landscape of alliances and betrayals.