# Platinum End, Vol. 12
## Part I: The Assassination of a God Candidate
- **The Assassination Event**
- A sudden and shocking assassination of one of the god candidates.
- The impact on the remaining candidates and the selection process.
- Speculation about who could be behind the assassination.
- **Professor Yoneda's Rise to Power**
- Professor Yoneda takes control of the god selection process.
- His vision for humanity and the elimination of "fake gods."
- The candidates' reactions to his newfound authority.
- **Mirai's Internal Conflict**
- Mirai's thoughts on the assassination and its implications.
- His struggle with whether to yield to Yoneda or oppose him.
- Formulating a plan to counteract Yoneda’s influence.
## Part II: The Candidates’ Dilemma
- **The Remaining Candidates' Response**
- Different factions among the candidates form.
- Some candidates consider yielding to Yoneda’s demands.
- Others begin plotting against Yoneda and his followers.
- **Yoneda's Plan for Humanity**
- Yoneda’s philosophy on what constitutes a "true god."
- His proposed methods for reshaping humanity.
- The potential consequences of his plans if implemented.
- **Alliances and Betrayals**
- Shifting alliances among the candidates.
- Instances of betrayal as trust becomes scarce.
- Key moments where characters reveal their true intentions.
## Part III: Mirai's Counterplan
- **Mirai's Strategy Unveiled**
- Mirai devises a plan to challenge Yoneda’s dominance.
- Gathering allies who share his vision for the future.
- Preparing for a confrontation with Yoneda and his supporters.
- **Key Battles and Confrontations**
- Major clashes between Yoneda’s forces and Mirai’s group.
- High-stakes battles that test the resolve of both sides.
- Turning points in the conflict that alter the balance of power.
- **Moral and Ethical Questions**
- Debates over what it means to be a god and lead humanity.
- Characters grappling with their own morality and choices.
- Reflections on the cost of pursuing ultimate power.
## Part IV: Resolution and Aftermath
- **Climactic Showdown**
- The final battle between Yoneda and Mirai’s factions.
- Emotional and intense moments as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
- Decisive actions taken by key characters.
- **Outcome of the God Selection Process**
- The result of the conflict and its impact on the god selection.
- Who emerges victorious and what kind of god they will become.
- The new direction humanity takes under the chosen god.
- **Reflections and New Beginnings**
- Surviving characters reflect on the events that transpired.
- Hopes and fears for the future under the new god.
- Foreshadowing of potential challenges ahead.