# Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 26
## Part I: The Conflict with Kaguya's Family
- **Kaguya’s Situation**
- Kaguya is held by her ruthless family.
- Her family imposes strict control over her life and future.
- Kaguya struggles to assert her independence.
- **Miyuki’s Negotiations**
- Miyuki attempts to negotiate with Kaguya’s father.
- He advocates for Kaguya’s freedom to live and love as she chooses.
- Tensions rise as Kaguya’s father remains resistant.
- **Rival Suitors**
- Other individuals vie for Kaguya’s hand in marriage.
- Miyuki faces competition from these suitors.
- The pressure intensifies as alliances and rivalries form.
## Part II: The Rescue Mission
- **Chika’s Role**
- Chika uses unconventional methods to locate Kaguya.
- She employs blackmail tactics against Kaguya’s family.
- Her resourcefulness proves crucial to the mission.
- **Ai’s Contribution**
- Ai utilizes technology to track Kaguya’s location.
- Electronic trackers are deployed to pinpoint her whereabouts.
- Her technical expertise aids the group significantly.
- **Yu’s Involvement**
- Yu devises creative strategies to infiltrate Kaguya’s family estate.
- Skateboards are used as part of a daring plan.
- His ingenuity adds an element of unpredictability.
- **Miko and Maki’s Support**
- Miko and Maki provide emotional and logistical support.
- They rally the group and keep morale high.
- Their teamwork strengthens the rescue effort.
## Part III: Resolution and Triumph
- **The Climactic Confrontation**
- The group confronts Kaguya’s family directly.
- A tense standoff ensues as they demand Kaguya’s release.
- Kaguya’s courage inspires her friends to persevere.
- **Kaguya’s Liberation**
- Kaguya asserts her will and stands up to her family.
- Her friends’ efforts culminate in her successful rescue.
- The theme of determination and unity is emphasized.
- **Aftermath and Reflection**
- Kaguya and her friends reflect on the experience.
- Bonds between the characters deepen as a result of their shared struggle.
- The story reinforces the idea that “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”