04x25 - Future Engine

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Every last human on Earth is immortal now.

But there's a price.

The eventual trade-off is a life sentence

in Why-man's stony prison.

I'm guessing that's not exactly what you had in mind.

Then I suppose we have a common aim.

We must journey to the moon to negotiate with the man.

Please tell me you're joking.

Is it really a smart move to team up with an evil genius like Xeno?

While we're on the subject, care to explain this uper-say suspicious machine?

I'm using it to cool some air.

You brought AC to the Stone World?

Its true purpose is to extract argon.

Argon?

Um, now that I know a tiny little bit more about science,

I'd actually love to learn how that machine works.

It sends a current through argon gas in a glass tube.

Huh? But I was taught that electrical zappy zaps

can't go through the air.

Even I know about that. So there's no way you don't.

Indeed. Well, Dr. Suika,

your capacity to learn is rather elegant.

In fact...

I dare say a practical demonstration is in order.

I'm not too surprised.

You and Senku are eerily similar.

Two peas in a pod.

You want an ore deposit?

Try here-ish.

That indicates our electric pulse has passed through conductive gas

caused by rare ore deposits

more specifically, their radioactive elements.

Is that a fact?

So unless I'm misunderstanding,

you made a Geiger Counter?

Way too freaky!

Detecting radiation is critical.

It'll keep us safe.

I wonder why there's always a dark side to Xeno's science.

We utilized the very same technique to locate mineral deposits in the 21st century.

Even a middle schooler could construct one with a little lighter fluid and a bit of guidance.

Whoa, h*, h*, h*!

Déjà u-vay.

This epic loot reminds me of those ore drops

in games like Monster Hunter.

Ooh! Just the rare metals we need to build our own spaceship

a certified treasure trove.

Ridiculously impressive, mining team.

This is elegance incarnate.

We've created a literal stone sanctuary.

All that's left is the final puzzle piece.

Yeah, we're hauling it up as we speak.

And here I thought I'd never lay eyes on my precious Perseus again.

Sorry I made you wait seven years.

Look, see how much time ravaged my poor baby?

It's bad. The whole thing's red.

It's safe to say she's a tad rusty.

You abandoned it.

I doubt it took long for it to lose its drainage function and sink.

I know I've done wrong by you, Perseus, but I swear I'll do whatever it takes to fix you!

Wait! What are you doing to my baby!

We're salvaging her for iron.

I know it super sucks, but you totes can't get iron in this part of South America.

This'll give us the resources we need to soup it up into an incredibly powerful new Perseus.

Huh? What makes it new?

With the power of science,

we'll combine two kinds of metal to form a new substance

a futuristic superalloy.

Hurrah! Say no more!

Let's make a ton of superalloy!

You've got working Kaseki down to an art form.

You've figured out how to get him fired up.

The next step in the process is to throw chrome in the iron.

Are we really gonna throw chrome in there?

Of course, by adding chrome to our iron mixture,

it will endow it with multiple characteristics and make it stronger.

That principle is a core tenet of science.

It won't rust or even corrode.

We're about to score an invincible superalloy.

Ah! This stainless superalloy stuff must be super useful.

What sort of things can we make with it?

A lot.

One thing in particular.

Get excited.

Excited for what?

Canned food in all its glory!

Boring!

Exquisite. This world is rich in rare metals and they're all ours for the taking.

Add in some zirconium and tantalum,

and we can make remarkably elegant cans that will endure for at least 3,700 years.

By the way, in the old world, these bad boys would have cost

us around a million yen each.

That's a crazy expensive meal!

Wait, there's more!

I get it now.

That stainless stuff will help us keep our storehouses and our stomachs nice and full.

And that's exactly the sort of thing we need, since we plan to revive everyone around the whole world.

That may be true, but I think you're forgetting something big.

We need that stuff to build rockets and ships.

There are still a crap ton of materials we need for the rocket

and they're scattered far and wide across the planet.

We won't make it to the moon without them.

That's right.

We'll have to craft a new ship and adventure across the high seas at top speed.

I suggest we divide and conquer.

I'll handle the rocket engine.

Meanwhile, you'll build the new Perseus.

Does that sound amenable?

Yeah.

We've got better things to do than braid each other's hair.

If splitting the team gets us to the moon faster, count me in.

First things first,

the stainless steel we made won't suffice.

It's Level 1.

If we intend to confront Why-man on the moon,

we'll need to manufacture a superior superalloy.

What the heck is this?

That smell is intense.

It converts nickel into gas, thereby purifying it.

Think of it as a facility for leveling up superalloys.

But it produces a fatal toxin.

Gas masks are futile.

It's absorbed through the skin,

resulting in a rather swift demise.

That's what the Level 1 stainless steel is for.

It's able to contain the gas, thus protecting us from a catastrophic leak.

Is it just me, or is that not comforting?

Your science is scary.

We're on a path to the stars.

We have no choice.

It will take unflinching resolve and a willingness to harness toxicity itself and other horrors.

Not everyone would approve of that.

But I am not everyone.

So you can go ahead and leave the dirty work to me.

I truly relish being a scientist of darkness.

It's my pleasure and allows me to ignore the ignorant rabble of the masses,

elevating science by whatever means necessary.

Senku is clearly a scientist of light,

which means he can lead others into the future.

It's rather elegant.

We're each filling opposite yet complementary roles.

Two different people working together

to make an even more powerful team,

just like a superalloy.

It's hard to believe what we've accomplished.

After all this time, humanity is finally working as one.

The only way to fight grim fantasy is by wielding the power of science.

Scientists of darkness and of light,

it is imperative that we work together.

Holy crap-a-moly, I just thought of something.

How are we gonna sail a ship without any fuel?

There's no petroleum here.

Not even one stinkin' drop.

Does this mean we're building a sailing ship?

Our new Perseus will be a ship of the future.

Meaning it's gonna run on future energy.

What's future energy?

It's simple.

I'll show you.

Food waste!

This handy stuff is called biofuel.

Any kind of organic waste does the trick.

We can use leaves, leftover food,

even our own homemade poop.

Then we gather the gas it emits when it rots.

A gas? Why does science have to be so poopy?

Here's a question.

Senku, don't we need to collect this noxious gas?

Isn't that the whole point of these festering waste barrels?

That's right, which is why we're gonna build a huge tank for gas storage.

You mean those massive round things at industrial facilities?

Don't you think it's going to be absurdly ifficultday to get them perfectly spherical?

The tank's ready.

That's it?

But it's not even especially round!

It doesn't have to be perfect for this.

We fill it up with water and cause a nasty expl*si*n inside.

See? Now it's spherical.

Seriously? That's how they used to make those enormous tanks ultra round?

That's correct.

Not to say it's suspicious, but what is that thing?

A mere furnace doesn't supply enough heat to make superalloys.

We're using electricity much like an induction cooktop.

Uh, sure.

But why do those wires look more like hoses?

They're cooled with water.

Otherwise, the wires themselves would overheat and melt.

I see you've been busy doing something.

This is the Fischer-Tropsch process.

I'm guessing you've never heard of it.

You know me so well, Senku.

It's a useful trick pioneered by the fuel-starved German army.

Basically, it's the process that turns organic waste into liquid fuel.

Right. That still doesn't explain it.

Finally, we mix together the various metals

we managed to extract from our excavated rocks,

resulting in the indestructible metal that will make our rocket engine possible.

A substance that is resistant to heat, cold, oxidation, corrosion, and creep.

Whoa, that sounds bad.

It's the superalloy to end all superalloys.

So you're saying this is the strongest metal around?

I can't believe we pulled it off.

Even with science, it took us over half a year.

Before we unleashed their true potential,

these were just rocks in the ground.

How's your engine going?

According to plan.

And what's the current status of your liquid fuel?

Although, I doubt I need to ask.

True.

We're on track.

In fact, I'd say that we're ready for a little show and tell.

Yeah!

We really made a rocket jet!

Not quite. It's a gas turbine engine.

Our spaceship requires more advanced technology.

Something along the lines of a Level 99 engine.

We're 10 billion percent on the right track,

inching toward our confrontation with Why-man.

Here's to finally taking the first step in our lunar journey.

Well, we've enjoyed a fleeting moment of cooperation

several thousand years in the making.

But the time has come.

Beginning tomorrow, you and I will be walking drastically different paths once again.

Yeah, you got that right.

We're gonna to be splitting up into three teams!

Say what?

I know what you must be thinking.

It would be nice to take a breather in our newly established city.

But we can't rest while the whole world's still petrified

Japan, Treasure Island, even Corn City.

He's got a point.

Yeah!

I'm comin' for you, Yuzuriha.

Here's how we're splitting up.

One team will stay in Superalloy City,

our rocket scientists.

It's their job to collect ore and evolve the rocket engine.

One team will return to Corn City.

They'll work alongside the US headquarters

and rev up corn production again, which

we'll need to revive humanity.

You monster!

I don't wanna be away from Senku!

I should let you in on a secret.

Senku has a type, and supremely capable women are the muses of his heart.

Well, I just so happen to be Luna, a capable woman.

And last, one team will be moving on to a new city.

We'll be globetrotting as we set sail across the Atlantic,

gathering materials for the spaceship until we arrive in Japan.

We're breaking ground on the future!

Be honest. Exactly how many years is it gonna take us to make it back to Japan?

Never fear!

You remember that Level 1 rocket engine we all busted our butts making?

You didn't think that was only meant for the spaceship, did you?

It's hauling!

I was gonna send 'em off with a heartfelt goodbye,

but I can't even see the dang ship anymore.

It's fine, we'll be in touch with them every day via radio.

The original Perseus was 300 horsepower with a maximum speed of 4 knots.

Our superalloy future engine is 10,000 horsepower

and tops out at 20 knots.

Unless I'm wrong, it took us 40 days to cross the Pacific.

But now that we're aboard the new Perseus,

we'll be able to make it across the Atlantic in about a week!

This is amazing.

I can't believe a ship can move this fast.

Five times faster than the last one.

This is bad.

With an engine like this, it feels like we could actually make it all the way to the moon.

Science is incredible.

It all started with some rocks.

Hey, Chrome, are you crying?

Tell us what's wrong.

I don't know.

I really couldn't say why.

I love standing on the deck.

The breeze is perfect for getting comfortably cooled off.

It's honestly kind of hot.

It's so hot, I feel like I'm gonna melt.

The sun is right above us.

Well, we are in the middle of the Atlantic,

right near the equator.

Retreat inside!

It's super chilly in here.

I'm pretty sure I can feel my sweat turning into chunks of ice.

I love AC.

We already made a freezer.

It's the same principle.

Thank the new Perseus and its fancy engine.

It'll let us wire the whole ship for electricity.

Wowie-zowie to Maui!

It legit feels like we're in first class.

Science is totes mcgotes the b*mb!

It's like being transported to the old modern world for a moment.

We owe this gift to Senku teaming up with Xeno,

essentially doubling their already high stats.

We've made some strides, but we're not finished.

There's still a crap ton of work to do.

For example

We have three teams,

and we all need to stay in close contact so we can delegate tasks across the globe.

We're lacking satellite communication,

meaning we can't make voice calls over long distances.

Our most viable option is using Morse code.

On that note, we're gonna have

to ask everyone to learn Morse code as stupidly fast as possible.

Does that include me?

You realize I don't even know how to write.

Oh, I'd be more than happy to teach you how to write.

Come to think of it

the very first time Why-man revealed himself

it was because we'd been blasting out a ton of radio waves

and it eventually caught his attention.

And now we're doing it again, sending

radio waves bouncing his way.

Doesn't that mean the jerk's gonna notice?

Like, basically we're cluing him in that humans are on the move.

Ukyo?

Yeah, I heard it, too.

Impossible to miss.

That was a message

from the moon.

It's bad!

Why-man must know what we're up to because he's sending us a message!

Duh.

He's been at it for a while.

That's to be expected since we've resumed radio communications.

A valid point.

That causes him to do his "why, why" shtick every time.

We're well aware Why-man has a habit of responding to radio signals.

We've made our choice.

Though, we considered guerrilla warfare with radio silence.

It'd be pointless when we're using tech like induction heating anyway.

We're already leaking radio waves everywhere.

Modern science and technology wouldn't even be possible without the emission of radio waves.

That's not it.

I may be new to Morse code, but I can tell,

he's sending out a new message.

It's not his usual W-H-Ys.

I can't tell what he's saying, but I know it's not "why" because it's not the usual pattern.

D. O.

Y. O. U.

Do you wanna die?

Do you wanna die? Do you wanna die? Do you wanna die?

Do you wanna die?