"One fateful day, all of humanity turned to stone. Many millennia later, Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim -- until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilization with the power of science!... The advent of the hot-air balloon introduces maps. And with more allies than ever, Senku and company start a food revolution to create tasty, long-lasting bread to feed everyone in the kingdom. Then, while testing their new motorboat in nearby waters, they intercept a shocking message!"--Provided by publisher.

"First published in Japan in 2017 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo."--Colophon. Reads from right to left. Translated from the Japanese. Parental advisory: "[R]ecommended for ages 13 and up. This volume contains fantasy violence"--Colophon.