The Age of Exploration Arc is the eighth arc of Dr. Stone as well as the first arc of the Source of the Petrification Saga.
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Summary
Ominous Message
Why-man makes contact with the Kingdom of Science.
Senku's group proceed to test their motorboat, soon after the "crazy-strong" radio tower is turned on for the first time. They message that saturated the radio frequency the Kingdom was using consisted of one word being repeated over and over: "Why?".[1]
The mysterious call shocks the members on the boat, as Chrome demands they stop while Senku responds to the person via their radio by calling them out as the source of the petrification. The signal immediately stops, leaving the group to speculate on who or what the signal came from.
Returning to Japan, the group inform their allies of the news. Concerns are raised about the mysterious transmissions. Some are worried until Taiju says Senku can handle it. Kohaku joins in this faith by noting on how Senku, Ryusui, Ukyo, Gen, and Chrome are their wise Generals in this matter. Indeed, in the headquarters on Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, a meeting is held by the Generals on how this new entity: dubbed the Why-man by Ryusui Nanami. All members come up with a theory. The group chose to assume the Why-man is an enemy, as the worst that can happen is they over-prepare for someone who is in fact an ally.[2]
Story Impact
- Ryusui Nanami and Francois are depetrified.
- The news reporter's name is Minami Hokutozai.
- Senku and co. travels to other lands to find the truth behind the petrifaction.
- Taiju reveals his parents died when he was young.
- From the radar, it is revealed there is another technological advanced person out there dubbed: Why-man.
- More inventions are made: mirrors, cameras, paved roads, mines, radar, metal detectors, clothing stores, motor boat, oil reserve, hot air balloons, land vehicle, and the Perseus.
- Senku, Gen, Ryusui, Ukyo, and Chrome are considered the Five Wise Generals because of their leadership.
- An unknown signal contacts Senku and his allies, this would become a key factor later.
Trivia
- Taiju is finally told the love potion, Senku made was gasoline.
- Ryusui remarks that they have arrived at the point where Senku left off in the old world.
Characters Introduced
Inventions/Items in Order of Acquisition
- Wheat Field
- Mirror
- Camera
References
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 95, Pages 17-18
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 96
| Prologue Saga | ||
| Chapters | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 | |
| Episodes | 1 • 2 | |
| Chapters | 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 | |
| Episodes | 3 • 4 • 5 | |
| Ishigami Village Saga | ||
| Chapters | 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 | |
| Episodes | 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 | |
| Chapters | 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 | |
| Episodes | 13 • 14• 15 | |
| Chapters | 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 | |
| Episodes | 16 • 17 | |
| Stone Wars Saga | ||
| Chapters | 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 | |
| Episodes | 18 • 19 | |
| Chapters | 51 • 52 • 53 • 54 • 55 • 56 • 57 • 58 • 59 • 60 • 61 • 62 • 63 • 64 • 65 • 66 • 67 • 68 • 69 • 70 • 71 • 72 • 73 • 74 • 75 • 76 • 77 • 78 • 79 • 80 • 81 • 82 | |
| Episodes | 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 | |
| Source of the Petrification Saga | ||
| Chapters | 83 • 84 • 85 • 86 • 87 • 88 • 89 • 90 • 91 • 92 • 93 • 94 • 95 • 96 • 97 • 98 • 99 • 100 | |
| Episodes | 35 | |
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| The Truth of the Petrification Saga | ||
| Chapters | 139 • 140 • 141 • 142 • 143 • 144 • 145 • 146 • 147 • 148 • 149 • 150 • 151 • 152 • 153 • 154 • 155 • 156 • 157 • 158 • 159 • 160 • 161 • 162 • 163 • 164 • 165 • 166 • 167 • 168 • 169 | |
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| Chapters | 194 • 195 • 196 • 197 • 198 • 199 • 200 | |
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| Chapters | 201 • 202 • 203 • 204 • 205 • 206 • 207 • 208 • 209 • 210 • 211 | |
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