It was revealed Major Kusanagi manipulated dreams of Fuchikomas to nip the prospect of AI robot uprising in the bud. Several other similar incidents involving Tomliand robots going berserk have erupted across the city, which has prompted Major Kusanagi and her Shell Squad to investigate the matter. Do the Shell Squad Learn the Truth About Robot Malfunction? This implies that at least in the case of Tomliand models, a conspiracy is involved and someone is trying to draw their attention. In exchange for the site for the factory, Tonoda received a Tomliand robot as a gift to satiate his depraved, paedophilic urges.