Episode 8

## Video

This is the eighth episode of the Aincrad Arc, and the eighth episode of Sword Art Online Abridged overall.

## Plot

On October 17, 2024, in the Floor 50 city of Algade, Kirito brings some Ragout Rabbit Meat, an S-Class Ingredient, to Tiffany's Shop. Tiffany is shocked to see the item and asks Kirito how he obtained such a rare ingredient. Unfortunately, Kirito tells him that he just threw a knife at the rabbit and it died, much to both Tiffany and Kirito's disappointment. Tiffany then asks Kirito why he would want to sell the ingredient instead of taking the opportunity to eat it. Kirito admits that he would love to eat it, but points out that he'd need to find someone who's maxed out their Cooking Skill to prepare the meal for him.

Luckily, and to Tiffany's horror, Asuna shows up with her bodyguard Kuradeel and informs Kirito that she has maxed out her Cooking Skill. Hearing this, Kirito initially makes a sarcastic comment about how this goes against feminism, but he quickly retracts his statement when she asks him to repeat himself. As Tiffany wonders if he needs to line his doors with salt to repel Asuna, Kirito shows her the Ragout Rabbit, much to her shock. Kirito then offers Asuna half of the meal if she agrees to cook it for him. Asuna then asks if Kirito's offer is a date, which Kirito scoffs at, pointing out her "boyfriend" is standing right behind her, a statement that disgusts Asuna. Kuradeel is offended by how repulsed Asuna was at the thought of dating him, something Kirito makes worse by stating that Kuradeel looks like Voldemort got caught in a grease fire.

Jokes aside, Asuna asks for some clarification as to whether the meal is a date or not. Kirito is surprised with Asuna's seriousness, thinking she was only joking, until Asuna grabs him by the collar and sternly invites him to her place at 6 o'clock, promising that it will be a "magical evening". Kirito says yes to the invitation, remarking that Asuna's request was more like a mugging, which Asuna celebrates, although she almost immediately tries to downplay her excitement. With the matter settled, Kirito apologizes to Tiffany, as he won't be selling him the meat after all. Tiffany then asks if Kirito will let him have some of the rabbit too, to which Kirito says they'll save him a plate, but he'll just need to come to Asuna's house to get it, something that's beyond Tiffany's abilities.

Later that day, Kirito arrives at Asuna's place in the Floor 61 city of Selmburg, where he is immediately unsettled by Asuna's genuine happiness upon seeing him. When Asuna voices her confusion at this, Kirito explains that he expected to find a soundproof warehouse with a shallow grave outback but finds the calm atmosphere somehow worse. Asuna assures Kirito that she'd never do that to him, jokingly reminding him that he still has the rabbit, and leaves to change her outfit. Kirito isn't convinced by Asuna's recent behavior and decides to keep his guard up. However, as soon Asuna returns in more attractive attire his vigilant mode suddenly shuts down, as he suddenly becomes very aroused. Asuna then asks if Kirito's going to put away his sword before dinner, which Kirito initial thinks is a reference to his erection, but after realizing what she actually meant he dismisses the notion.

After Asuna cooks the Ragout Rabbit, Kirito is amazed with how beautiful the S-Class dish is and they both dine with pleasure. Asuna then thanks Kirito for the rabbit, saying she's glad they got to share the experience together. This proves to be the final straw for Kirito, however, and he asks Asuna what's going on with her. Kirito states that Asuna hasn't been the same since they saw Griselda's ghost, to which Asuna reminds him what they both agreed that event didn't happen. Regardless, Kirito points out that ever since then, Asuna seems to no longer be disgusted by Kirito like she used to be. Asuna tells Kirito to drop the subject, but he continues, eventually asking Asuna if she likes him. Asuna then immediately grabs her knife and points it at Kirito's face, causing him to drop the subject entirely.

With the drama all over, Asuna tells Kirito they should form a Party for a while, as she doesn't want anything bad to happen to him. With drama back on, Kirito asks what Asuna wants from him, causing Asuna to point the knife back in Kirito's face until he accepts the Party request. With the matter settled, Asuna calls Kirito a drama queen for making such a fuss of the situation. Kirito points out that his drama was warranted, as she stuck a knife in his face. Asuna dismisses this and reminds him that it wasn't the first time she's done that, but Kirito points out that doesn't make it better.

On October 18, 2024, in the Floor 74 city of Calmdet, a drowsy Kirito is waiting for Asuna. As Kirito comments on how early it is, Asuna suddenly appears from the Teleport Gate and accidentally falls on top of Kirito. Though initially startled by her arrival, Kirito tries to underplay the embarrassing situation by asking Asuna how she is. Unfortunately, while she's still on top of him, Kirito accidentally gropes Asuna's breast. As he realizes his mistake, Asuna smacks Kirito across town square and into a collum, finally waking him up.

Suddenly, the Teleport Gate activates again and Asuna hides behind Kirito, asking him to save her. Confused, Kirito looks to see that Asuna is running from Kuradeel. Kirito asks why Asuna needs help dealing with the half-melted troll doll, to which Asuna reveals that Kuradeel broke into her house and watched her sleep, much to Kirito's shock. Kuradeel tries to justify his actions by saying that, if Asuna is willing to let a "cretin" like Kirito into her home, then she can't be trusted to be out of his sights, inadvertently revealing that he was watching them eat. Kirito then stands up for Asuna, telling Kuradeel not to treat his superior like a child playing in traffic, as Asuna is more than capable of taking care of herself. Kuradeel is insulted Kirito's request, particularly because he called Kuradeel "Skeletor", but as soon as Kirito sees that he hit a nerve he proceeds to fire a barrage of increasingly harsher insults.

No longer willing to take Kirito's tomfoolery, Kuradeel challenges him to a duel, to prove whether Kirito is as tough as he acts. Kirito isn't intimidated though and tells Kuradeel to leave before he makes his face look any worse, which only makes Kuradeel want to fight him more. Though amused by how easy Kuradeel is to wind up, Kirito asks Asuna why she needs his help. Asuna then points out that this is the perfect opportunity to humiliate the bodyguard in front of an adoring audience, which convinces Kirito to accept. As Kuradeel prepares himself to have an epic showdown, Kayaba starts playing some circus music in the background to show how much of a clown show the duel really is. Kirito gives Kuradeel one last chance to back down, but Kuradeel refuses, wanting to teach Kirito a lesson. Sure enough, as soon as the fight begins, Kirito slices Kuradeel's sword's blade off at the hilt, destroying it before Kuradeel realizes what happened.

Having already won the fight, Kirito asks if Kuradeel's done. However, Kuradeel is not finished with Kirito, and takes out a dagger. As Kuradeel charges for a second attack, Asuna disarms Kuradeel, making him throw his dagger in the air. She then tells Kuradeel to leave before he embarrasses himself and their Guild any further. This infuriates Kuradeel, however, and he refuses to let his pride be damaged. Unfortunately, as soon as he says this, his dagger lands blade first into his head. While trying to hide an immense deal of pain, Kuradeel agrees to leave, claiming it was his choice to do so, and teleports to their base in Grandzam.

With Kuradeel gone, Asuna congratulates Kirito on their teamwork. Kirito is confused by all this and asks why Asuna didn't deal with Kuradeel herself. Asuna admits that she could've defeated Kuradeel herself, but she didn't want to deal with the potential political backlash of beating him up, plus if she did report his actions Kuradeel would've just ejected from the Guild, so she believed a standard Kirito defeat would've been more satisfying. Kirito is shocked that Asuna managed to manipulate him and used him like a tool, to which Asuna responds that she doesn't keep Kirito around for his brains, a remark that stuns Kirito. Asuna then walks off, telling Kirito not to worry about the details and promising to buy him something pretty as a reward. This snaps Kirito out of it and he runs after her, reminding Asuna that there's a person attached to his sword.

Hours later, Kirito and Asuna have cleared everything on the Floor's main Dungeon, with the exception of the Boss Room. As the two of them sit in a Safe Room, Kirito asks if they should head back to town for lunch. Asuna says that's unnecessary, however, as she brought sandwiches. This causes Kirito to proclaim that he loves Asuna, but he refuses to repeat himself when she asks. However, after Kirito takes a single bite, he says the sandwich tastes terrible, comparing it to a dog turd dipped in cool ranch, and demands an explanation. As Asuna tries to down shoot this notion, she realizes the reason the sandwich tastes so horrible is because of the Ragout Rabbit. Since it was an S-Class ingredient prepared by a maxed-out chef, it's literally the tastiest thing you could ever eat, real or otherwise, making everything else taste like garbage in comparison. Hearing this, Kirito is horrified that they've "Flowers for Algernon'd" their taste buds.

Suddenly, BallsDeep69 arrives with his Guild, asking if he's interrupting something, startling Kirito and Asuna. Once he realizes it's just Balls, Kirito apologizes for their outbursts, explaining that they just got "some pretty bad medical news". Balls then jokingly asks if all of Kirito's friends have died again, which he quickly apologizes for. Seeing Kirito and Asuna together, Balls asks why the two of them are hanging out, joking asking if Kirito's planning to show Asuna his "Sword Skills", which Asuna is also very interested to hear the answer to.

Luckily, before Kirito can answer such an embarrassing question, a group of soldiers from the Aincrad Liberation Front arrive. The General tells his severely exhausted platoon to relax before introducing himself as Corvatz, a man who pretends to be a Spaniard, due to him picking up an item that punctuates his words with Spanish guitar. Corvatz states that keeps the accent up to boost morale among his men but seems unaware that it does the exact opposite. Corvatz asks if the road ahead has been cleared before proclaiming that he intends to defeat the Boss of the Floor, thus clearing it "FOR THE PEOPLE". Balls is shocked by this declaration, pointing out that Corvatz's men won't be able to fight the Boss, as they can barely stand. Corvatz dismisses him, however, saying that he's going to use his brilliant Boss clearing strategy, which has never failed to defeat a foe. Skeptical, Asuna asks how many Bosses Corvatz has defeated with it, to which Corvatz reveals that he himself hasn't defeated any yet.

Slightly concerned by this, Kirito suggests that Corvatz and his men should go home and take a nap, while someone else defeats the Boss. However, Corvatz says they're too close to back down now, and his men don't know the meaning of surrender, but one of them says they're willing to learn. Corvatz ignores his solder's pleas, however, and tells his men to stand, leading them towards the Boss Room while proclaiming that they will fight for glory. When one of his soldiers points out how contradictory this is to Corvatz's last claim, Corvatz disses him by saying, "We can fight for too things". As they watch Corvatz and his men leave, Balls begins worrying for their safety. Kirito initially refuses to help them, saying that whatever happens won't be their fault, but this comment accidentally triggers himself and he runs after them anyway. Asuna then runs after him, while Balls complains about his heavy armor slowing him down.

As the duo arrives at the Boss Room, they see that the ALF is being slaughtered by the Boss, a giant Goat Demon called the Gleam Eyes. Asuna tells the ALF to use their Teleport Crystals, only to be told that the Crystals aren't working. Kirito tells Corvatz to use his aforementioned strategy, only for it to turn out to be "Group up and hit it 'til it dies", the same strategy that was suggested to defeat Illfang, making Kirito realize that Corvatz is the guy who suggested it all those years ago. Balls then arrives just in time to see Corvatz being killed by the Gleam Eyes, whose last words are, "Do not fear, my friends. Corvatz... can never... di...". Kirito is shocked by Corvatz death and tries to cope with his usual snarky persona, prompting Balls to scold him. Kirito then has a mental breakdown, trying to deny that he cares about the ALF's fate, but as soon as the Gleam Eyes is about to take another victim, Kirito slashes it across the back with fury.

As Kirito distracts the Boss, Balls and his Guild gets the remaining ALF members out of the Boss Room to safety. During the fight, Kirito asks himself why he's helping the Guild, as they were dumb enough to follow Corvatz's idiotic orders, so he shouldn't care about what happens to them. However, Kirito then remembers Sachi's death and realizes that he does care. With a mixture of fury and determination, Kirito asks Balls and Asuna to buy him some time while he prepares something. The two do as he says, although Asuna does most of the work, as Balls gets swatted to the side by the Gleam Eyes almost immediately. Kirito then charges back into the battle, summoning the sword he got from Lizbeth along with his Elucidator, revealing his ability to Dual-Wield, much to everyone else's amazement. Kirito then has a psychotic breakdown and activates a 21-hit combo called Starburst Stream, during which he rants about his hatred for people, taking his anger out on the Gleam Eyes for making him care about them. After trading blows with the Boss, Kirito manages to defeat the Gleam Eyes, but notices that he only has one HP left. He then falls unconscious, telling the ALF they can all go die now for all he cares.

Sometime later, Kirito regains consciousness to see Asuna crying over him. She then hugs him while berating him for making her worry, something that makes Kirito flustered. Balls then takes this moment to ask Kirito to explain himself. Initially, Kirito thinks he's referring to his embarrassing rant, but Balls elaborates by asking how Kirito managed to learn the Dual-Wield Skill, since it's not even in the directory. Kirito admits he has no idea how he got the Skill, as it just appeared in his menu one day. Kirito then speculates that he acquired the Skill after facing a member of Titan's Hand who could Dual-Wield axes, but quickly dismisses the idea, as it's probably unrelated. Initially, Balls laments that Kirito now has something else to boost his ego, but quickly admits that Kirito will put the Skill to good use.

Balls then decides to leave after this victory, saying he's going to take a nap and find whatever passes for a beer on the new Floor. But before he departs, he tells Kirito not to give up on humanity just yet, having noticed Kirito that fought for the others. Kirito agrees to "take it under advisement", calling Balls by his preferred name, Klein, which makes him cry tears of joy. After Klein leaves, Kirito notices that Asuna is still holding him and tells her that, if she continues, he'll "get the wrong idea". Asuna tells Kirito to shut up and let her have this, which Kirito accepts. He does, however, ask Asuna to move a little, as his leg is falling asleep. This prompts Asuna to threaten to cut Kirito if he ruins the moment, a statement that makes Kirito happy that Asuna's back to her usual self.

## Cast

* **Octopimp:** Tiffany
* **YamatoSFX:** Kirito
* **xbubblemunkyx:** Asuna
* **Hayabusa449:** Kuradeel
* **Dizzasta:** BallsDeep69/Klein
* **KaggyFilms:** Corvatz
* **Robotfan987:** ALF Troops
* **Spritestuff:** ALF Troops
* **AtomicVoice:** ALF Troops
* **eagle8burger:** ALF Troops
* **Sonicring123Dubs:** ALF Troops
* **LordMegatronG1:** ALF Troops

## Music

* **Thirty Seconds to Mars:** "This Is War"
* **Sword Art Online Original Soundtrack vol.1:** "The First Town", "A Squabble", "Quiet Strain", "Swordland"
* **Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Original Soundtrack 1:** "Home ~a house on the hill~", "Interlude"
* **TV Animation Bleach Original Soundtrack 3:** "Clavar La Espada", "Fiesta De Guerra", "No regresar", "Nube Negra", "La distancia para un duelo"
* **Your Lie in April Original Song & Soundtrack:** "Bansou Bansou Bansou Bansou", "Watashi no Uso ~Piano Solo~"
* **Bravely Default Flying Fairy Original Soundtrack**
* **The Binding of Isaac Soundtrack:** "Dreadful"
* **Psychonauts (Original Soundtrack):** "The Lungfish Lair"
* **Under the Big Top:** "Entry of the Gladiators"
* **Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game (Original Videogame Soundtrack):** "Area Clear"

## Differences from the Original

The following is a list of differences *only* from this episode. To view any differences for the characters, view their pages, or if you want to see more click here.

* Kirito fighting a Lizardman Lord is skipped.
	+ Kirito's inner monologue about how long it's been since the death game started, and him speculating what Kayaba is thinking this far into the game, is skipped.
* Kirito does catch the Ragout Rabbit rather easily, but he and Agil aren't disappointed by how easy it was.
	+ In the original, Kirito threw two throwing knives at the Ragout Rabbit, one to scare it out of hiding and one to kill it. In the abridged version, it seems like he just threw one.
* Agil stating that the Ragout Rabbit Meat is the first S-Class item he's seen is skipped.
* Agil saying that, if they tried to cook the Ragout Rabbit themselves, they'll end burning it, due to their low Cooking Skills, is skipped.
* In the original, Asuna didn't hear that Kirito needed a chef until after she initiated the conversation with him, only bringing up her Cooking Skill level when he asks her about it. In the abridged version, Asuna hears that Kirito needs a chef when she enters Tiffany's shop and initiates the conversation by bringing up her level.
	+ Kirito doesn't comment on the fact that Asuna maxing out her Cooking Skill is a bit antifeminist. He instead expresses excitement that someone can cook the Ragout Rabbit for him, only to stop when he notices Kuradeel glaring at him.
* Kirito saying that it's weird seeing Asuna in Agil's shop, calling it a dump, is skipped.
* Asuna stating that she came to check if Kirito was still alive, only for Kirito to point out that she could've checked her friends list, is skipped.
	+ Asuna saying that it's almost time for the next Boss raid is skipped.
* In the original, Kirito initially offers Asuna a piece of the Ragout Rabbit before Asuna insists that she gets half. In the abridged version, he offers her half of it straight away.
	+ Asuna doesn't ask Kirito if him offering to split the Ragout Rabbit with her is him asking her out on a date, nor does she reinforce the prospect to the point that Kirito feels like he's being mugged.
	+ In the original, Kirito and Asuna agree to cook the Ragout Rabbit at Asuna's place after they leave Agil's shop. In the abridged version, Asuna tells Kirito to come to her house while they're in Tiffany's shop.
* Kirito doesn't joke about Kuradeel being Asuna's boyfriend, nor is she ever disgusted by such a concept.
* Asuna doesn't try to underplay her excitement after her celebration.
* Kirito smiling at Asuna is skipped.
* Kirito doesn't agree to share the Ragout Rabbit with Agil if he comes over to Asuna's house. He tells him he'll write a two paged review about how it tasted.
* A scene where Kuradeel argues with Asuna about going with Kirito is skipped.
* The conversation between Kirito and Asuna about how she's unhappy with what her Guild has become is skipped.
* In the original, Kirito and Asuna arrive at Asuna's place at the same time. In the abridged version, Kirito arrives by himself, and Asuna is waiting for him.
* Asuna telling Kirito how much her house cost is skipped.
* Kirito doesn't think that Asuna is leading him to a trap to kill him.
* Kirito doesn't mistake Asuna telling him to put his sword away for her telling him she can see his erection.
* Most of cooking process, including Asuna deciding what to cook, preparing the ingredients, and preparing some side dishes, is skipped.
* Asuna smirking at Kirito before revealing the meal is skipped.
* The dish Asuna makes doesn't glow.
	+ Asuna doesn't burp a cloud of golden smoke.
* Kirito doesn't find Asuna's change in behavior worrying, nor does he ask if she likes him.
* A conversation about how some players have given up fighting is skipped.
* Asuna teasing Kirito and indirectly asking if he's had a girlfriend is skipped.
* In the original, Asuna suggests Partying up with Kirito because the game is getting harder, especially for solo players. In the abridged version, she says that she wants to team up because she doesn't want anything bad to happen to Kirito.
* Asuna does pull the knife on Kirito twice in the original, but for different reasons. The first time was because Kirito accidentally implied she was one of the players that might hold him back, and the second time was because he tried to argue out of Partying up with her, due to not wanting to be on the front lines. In the abridged version, the first time was because Kirito was getting too close to figuring out she liked him and the second time was because he was taking too long to accept her Party request.
	+ The intensities of which Asuna thrusted the knife are swapped in the abridged version.
	+ Kirito using Kuradeel as an excuse to not Party with Asuna, followed by Asuna countering with the fact she'll just ditch him, is skipped.
* Asuna refilling Kirito's tea is skipped.
* Asuna putting the knife away is skipped.
* The scene between Kirito and Asuna, where Kirito thanks Asuna for the meal and wonders if the death game really was what Kayaba wanted SAO to be, is skipped.
* Kirito doesn't complain about waking up so early to wait for Asuna.
* Kirito doesn't immediately know that he accidentally squeezed Asuna's boob in the original, nor is he familiar with enough anime tropes to realize where this is going.
	+ Kirito now only squeezes Asuna's boob once.
* In the original, the alert that pops up after Kirito slams into the pillar is the default "Immortal Object" alert. In the abridged version, it's a measurement of distance and a declaration that either Kirito or Asuna achieved a new record, implying this was a minigame.
* Asuna glaring at Kirito after smacking him is skipped.
* Kuradeel looking around for Asuna is skipped.
* Kuradeel *does* go overboard in his duties, but not to the extent that he breaks into Asuna's house and watches her sleep.
	+ In the original, Kuradeel states that he's been watching Asuna in her home for the past month, due to her disappearing all the time to hang out with Kirito. In the abridged version, he says he only became more vigilant after Asuna invited Kirito into her house.
	+ It's never stated that Kuradeel was watching Kirito and Asuna's meal.
* The part where Kuradeel tries to drag Asuna off is skipped.
* In the original, Kirito tells Kuradeel that he'll do a better job of protecting Asuna than he could. In the abridged version, he says that Asuna can take care of herself.
* Asuna telling Kirito that she'll explain everything to Heathcliff is skipped.
* Kuradeel telling Asuna to get to a safe distance is skipped.
* Kirito doesn't offer Kuradeel the chance to back out of their duel.
* PoH watching the duel from the crowd is skipped.
* In the original, Kirito and Kuradeel clash using two different Sword Skills, but Kirito manages to strike Tyrant Dragon's weak point and sever its blade. In the abridged version, Kirito destroys Kuradeel's sword within the first millisecond before Kuradeel can even prepare his attack.
	+ The shot of Tyrant Dragon's severed blade landing is skipped.
* The reactions to Kuradeel's defeat are skipped.
* Kuradeel trying to convince Asuna that Kirito cheated is skipped.
* Asuna firing Kuradeel as her bodyguard is skipped.
* Kuradeel's dagger doesn't land in his head.
* Asuna collapsing into Kirito's arms is skipped.
* The results screen of the duel is skipped.
* In the original, Asuna apologizes to Kirito for getting him involved with Kuradeel. In the abridged version, she compliments him on their teamwork.
	+ Kirito asking if Asuna's alright is skipped.
* Asuna didn't pretend to be a damsel in distress in order to get Kirito to fight Kuradeel on her behalf because it was "more satisfying" than complaining about his actions, nor was she trying to avoid the political backlash of beating Kuradeel up. She was, in fact, temporarily a damsel.
	+ The conversation after the duel isn't about how Asuna exploited Kirito. It's about how Asuna deserves a break after all her hard work as second in command, prompting her to take Kirito up on the offer and telling him to take the lead in battle.
* The scene where Kirito and Asuna fight a Demonic Servant together is skipped.
* The scene where Kirito and Asuna go into the Gleam Eyes' Boss Room before meeting Kobatz, only to run away screaming, is skipped.
* Asuna asking Kirito why he doesn't use a shield, and why he's not using the sword Lisbeth made him, is skipped.
* Kirito doesn't tell Asuna he loves her after she announces she brought sandwiches.
	+ Asuna telling Kirito to remove his gloves is skipped.
* The scene where Asuna shows off all the meals she's learned to cook is skipped.
* Kirito suggesting that Asuna sells her food, only to take it back when he realizes there wouldn't be any left for him, is skipped.
	+ Asuna calling Kirito greedy before offering to make him more is skipped.
* The shot of Klein passing through the Safe Area's barrier is skipped.
* In the original, Klein and the Fuurinkazan are exhausted when they arrive in the Safe Area, meaning Klein doesn't realize Kirito and Asuna are there at first. In the abridged version, Klein notices Kirito and Asuna in the Safe Area as soon as he and his Guild enter it.
	+ In the original, Klein is a happy to see Kirito again. In the abridged version, Balls is neutral at best.
* Klein doesn't joke about Kirito's friends dying again.
* Klein getting starstruck by Asuna and introducing himself to her in a way that sounds like he's going to ask her out, prompting Kirito to punch him in the stomach, is skipped.
	+ The scene where the Fuurinkazan try to swarm Asuna is skipped.
	+ Klein stepping on Kirito's foot to get back at Kirito is skipped.
	+ Asuna giggling at Kirito and Klein is skipped.
* Klein doesn't ask Kirito if he wants to show Asuna his "Sword Skills", nor is Asuna interested in his response.
	+ Asuna explaining to Klein that she's in a Party with Kirito is skipped.
* Klein getting jealous of Kirito hanging out with Asuna is skipped.
* In the original, Asuna was the one who notices the ALF first. In the abridged version, Kirito notices them first.
* Klein recognizing the ALF is skipped.
	+ Asuna's line about how the ALF haven't been seen on the front lines since most of them were slaughtered on Floor 25 is skipped.
* In the original, Kobatz was an arrogant man who believed that he was entitled to whatever he wanted since the ALF had helped players out in the past. In the abridged version, he presents himself as valiant hero fighting both for glory and for the people.
	+ Kobatz doesn't talk like a Spaniard, nor are his words punctuated by Spanish guitar.
	+ Kobatz was a Lieutenant-Colonel, not a General.
	+ It's never stated that Kobatz was from Nagano.
* Kirito introducing himself to Kobatz is skipped.
* Kobatz's men don't verbally complain about his decisions.
* Kobatz asking Kirito for the Dungeon map is skipped.
	+ Kirito giving Kobatz the map, stating that he was going to go public with it anyway, is skipped.
* In the original, Kirito was the one who told Kobatz that he shouldn't fight the Boss while his men are exhausted. In the abridged version, it was Klein. Although, Kirito does still suggest that Corvatz should head home.
	+ The reason why Klein was mad at Kobatz was because Kobatz asked Kirito to give him the Dungeon map for free.
* Kobatz doesn't say that he's yet to defeat a Boss.
* Kirito and Asuna don't run after Kobatz, leaving Klein unable to catch up with his heavy armor. They all walk to the Boss Room together to make sure the ALF are alright, with Klein and the Fuurinkazan helping Kirito and Asuna defeat some Lizardman Lords. Kirito and Asuna eventually run off after hearing an ALF soldier's scream, leaving Klein to fight some spawning enemies, hence why he was late in the original.
	+ Klein telling Asuna to take care of Kirito is skipped.
* None of the ALF members respond to Kirito's question.
* In the original, Kirito was the one who told the ALF to use their Teleport Crystals. In the abridged version, Asuna was the one who did it.
	+ The soldier's response to this order is now a lot more sarcastic.
* Asuna stating that this is the first time she's seen an Anti-Crystal Zone in a Boss Room is skipped.
	+ Kirito's flashback to the trap in Episode 3 is skipped.
* Kirito suggesting that they could distract the Gleam Eyes, stating that it might be risky, is skipped.
* Kirito doesn't encourage Kobatz to attack the Gleam Eyes, he actually tries to get him to stop attacking it.
* The Gleam Eyes' fire breath attack is skipped.
* Kobatz isn't implied to have been one of the players who fought Illfang.
* In the original, Klein arrives prior to Kobatz's fatal injury and witnesses the ALF's struggle to teleport out. In the abridged version, he arrives just in time to see Corvatz land at the entrance and die.
* In the original, Kobatz's final words are "I can't believe it". In the abridged version, they're "Corvatz... can never... die."
* Kirito doesn't try to play Kobatz's death off with a joke.
* The ALF soldier that's cornered by the Gleam Eyes doesn't beg for help.
* In the original, Asuna runs in to fight the Gleam Eyes first and Kirito runs in to protect her. In the abridged version, Kirito runs in first because it fits his character arc better.
	+ Asuna getting punched by the Gleam Eyes is skipped.
	+ Kirito telling Asuna to leave the Boss Room is skipped.
* Kirito now runs in before Klein realizes what's happening.
	+ Klein running in after Kirito is skipped.
* Kirito doesn't wonder why he's saving the ALF.
* The one of the ALF soldiers that Klein rescues isn't delirious, nor does he ask if Klein is his love, Gloria.
* Klein and Asuna telling Kirito to run away is skipped.
* Kirito looking at Klein and Asuna, worrying what they will think about his Dual Blades Skill, is skipped.
* In the original, everyone is too stunned to speak upon seeing Kirito's Dual Blades Skill. In the abridged version, they collectively say "Holy shit!".
* Kirito telling Klein and Asuna he's going to prepare something is skipped.
	+ Kirito sorting through his menu is skipped.
* Klein doesn't try to give a valiant speech to the Gleam Eyes.
* Kirito doesn't rant at the Gleam Eyes for "making him care about people".
* Klein asking what kind of Skill Dual Blades is during the Gleam Eyes fight is skipped.
* Kirito getting punched by the Gleam Eyes is skipped.
* Kirito doesn't state that the ALF can "all go die" after he rescues them.
* Kirito initially thinking it's Sachi calling his name when he wakes up is skipped.
	+ Asuna stating that Kirito was unconscious for only a few seconds is skipped.
* Kirito is now a lot more flustered by Asuna hugging him compared to his original counterpart.
	+ Kirito's joke about Asuna squeezing out his last hit point is skipped.
* In the original, Klein says that Kobatz and two ALF soldiers were the only casualties. In the abridged version, Corvatz seems to be the only casualty.
* Kirito stating that they haven't lost a player to a Floor Boss since Floor 67 is skipped.
	+ Klein ranting about Kobatz is skipped.
* In the original, Klein looks for the Dual Blades Skill in the Info Broker Skill list. In the abridged version, he looks for it in the game's directory.
* Klein asking Kirito why he kept his Dual Blades Skill a secret is skipped.
* Kirito specifying that he got the Dual Blades Skill six months ago and didn't tell anyone because he was afraid how players would react is skipped.
	+ Kirito doesn't theorize that he got the Dual Blades Skill from fighting a Titan's Hand member.
* Klein indicating that players will be jealous that Kirito has Asuna is skipped.
* Klein doesn't say he's going to go find whatever passes for a beer on the next Floor, he says he's going to go activate the new Teleport Gate.
	+ Klein doesn't tell Kirito to not give up on humanity just yet. He tells him he's glad Kirito rescued the ALF, with the implication that he's glad that Kirito survived.
* Asuna stating that she wouldn't know what to do if Kirito died is skipped.
* Asuna telling Kirito that she's going to take a leave of absence from the KOB to be with him is skipped.
	+ Kirito doesn't joke around that his leg is falling asleep from Asuna being on top of him, nor does Asuna threaten to cut him for ruining the moment.

## Errors

* When Tiffany is looking at Kirito trade request for the Ragout Rabbit Meat, his username is mislabelled as "Agil".

## Trivia

* The scene where Kirito referred to Klein by his preferred name was originally going to contain a reference to TellTale Games, with an alert popping up that read "BallsDeep69 will remember that". This was probably cut because it ruined the moment.
* The episode was originally going to end with a scene of Tiffany outside of Asuna's house, listening to Kirito shouting about how beautiful the meal is and cursing himself for being too weak to enter the house. This was cut to prevent it ruining the final scene between Kirito and Asuna.

## References

1. ↑ TellTale reference
2. ↑ Deleted stinger