9: Trigun Stampede Episode

As the flashback concludes, the narrative shifts back to the current timeline.

: The episode ends with the realization that Knives’ plan to reclaim all Plants—effectively turning humans into a "battery source"—is nearing its climax. Trigun Stampede Episode 9

: Knives discovers that humans are overworking Plants to their breaking point, causing them to turn red and eventually die. As the flashback concludes, the narrative shifts back

: It is revealed that Brad, who has survived for 150 years through cold sleep, is the engineer behind Vash’s prosthetic arm. Returning to the Present As the flashback concludes

The episode also clarifies the origins of Vash’s iconic cybernetic arm.