Dr. STONE New World Part 2 Episode 2: The Medusa's True Face

Taiju bursts onto the bridge of the Perseus, his shouts confirming a signal from Why-man. The crew listens, transfixed, as the chilling Morse code message repeats: 'DO YOU WANNA DIE'. Senku remains focused, though the gravity of the threat is clear, and he declares that they will not back down. Instead, he points to the sky, setting their sights on the moon.

The enormity of Senku's plan, a manned mission to the moon, dawns on the crew, though Chelsea reacts with comical excitement. Senku details the 'Three Sacred Treasures' required: powerful rocket engines, a spacecraft, and functional spacesuits. He announces their first destination: Barcelona, Spain, to find fluorite, a vital material for precision optics.

The Perseus sails across the Atlantic, carrying Senku and his crew toward Europe. The journey itself is a testament to their scientific prowess, covering vast distances with impressive speed. Once anchored near Spain, Senku explains that fluorite, the 'fire stone,' is crucial for high-precision glass, the backbone of their future surveillance and navigation systems.

While the crew's main mission is fluorite, Ryusui and Francois express a fervent desire for Spain's famed olive oil, a symbol of culinary luxury. Their shared passion highlights how even grand scientific endeavors are grounded in human desires for comfort and culture. The Perseus soon anchors in a scenic bay, and the crew, laden with equipment, makes their first landing on Spanish soil.

Exploring the lush Spanish wilderness, the crew quickly discovers a massive olive grove, confirming Chelsea's geological predictions. Kaseki swiftly constructs a centrifuge, extracting pure, golden olive oil, which Francois uses to cook a traditional Ajillo. The aroma brings everyone together, and Senku revives local Spaniards, who eagerly join the growing community. Francois and Suika enthusiastically learn Spanish phrases, fostering goodwill and demonstrating the universal language of shared meals and gratitude.

The harmony is briefly broken when Taiju accidentally spooks a herd of wild bulls, leading to a comical chase. Ryusui, ever the showman, expertly bullfights the lead animal, impressing the newly revived Spaniards with his dramatic flair. The captured bulls provide dairy, which Francois transforms into delicious churros, further integrating the local community. Ryusui then introduces his 'Dragoon' currency, backed by rare metals, to establish a functional economy and incentivize progress.

With the community thriving, Senku and his team venture into the mountains, following Chelsea's maps to a rich fluorite vein. Deep within a cave, they unearth glowing crystals, which Kaseki meticulously grinds and polishes into high-precision optical lenses. The finished product, a powerful telescope, allows Kohaku to clearly see the moon's craters. Senku explains this new capability will be vital for scouting Why-man's presence, turning the telescope into a strategic tool for reconnaissance.

Kaseki proudly displays a detailed rocket model, a proof of concept for their grander designs. Senku and Ryusui conduct small-scale jet engine tests, inching closer to interplanetary travel. Ryusui then announces their next objective: India, the 'City of Mathematics,' where they must recruit a genius to calculate their complex moon trajectory. The crew's initial excitement turns to concern upon realizing the massive detour around Africa that lies ahead, a journey their fuel reserves might not sustain.

Taiju, ever observant, points to the Suez Canal on the map, suggesting a shortcut. Francois and Chelsea explain the canal's history, noting it's long been swallowed by nature. A reconnaissance mission by hot air balloon confirms their fears: a 'Great Blockade' of petrified trees, spanning 20 kilometers, completely obstructs the path. Manual clearing would take a year, leading Senku to devise a more drastic scientific solution: a guided rocket bombardment.

The crew quickly constructs a massive, rocket-propelled explosive, filling its nose cone with high-grade dynamite. Senku pauses to consider the dual nature of such power, acknowledging its destructive potential while reaffirming its use for creation. He then initiates the launch sequence from the Perseus, sending the missile roaring toward the blockade. Guided precisely by Senku with data from Chelsea and Ryusui in the balloon, the rocket strikes, shattering the petrified trees in a colossal explosion, clearing the passage.

With the Suez Canal now open, the Perseus sails triumphantly into the Red Sea, its path to India clear. The crew erupts in cheers, celebrating their monumental victory over nature's reclaimed barriers. Senku and Ryusui stand at the helm, their gaze fixed on the horizon, ready to find the 'strongest mathematician' who holds the key to their lunar voyage. A final glimpse teases the silhouette of this brilliant new ally, surrounded by intricate equations, signaling the next grand challenge.