Those peaceful days before the battle were Ishigami Village's last stretch of carefree leisure.
During a break in their war preparations, Senku and Li Xiang gave some thought to how much food everyone would need.
After a round of brainstorming!!!
They finally managed to recreate a convenience food suited to the Stone Age-Instant Noodles.
Instant Noodles kept well and were easy to prepare. They were filling, too, with an irresistibly enticing flavor.
One splash of boiling water, and their rich aroma instantly spread throughout the village.
Everyone in the village who tried them gave them glowing reviews.
Simple, filling, and convenient, they were the perfect emergency rations for an army on the march.
Those peaceful days passed in a flash, and the date of the decisive battle agreed upon with the Tsukasa Empire drew closer with each passing day.
Their winter hibernation ended, and spring brought warmth in earnest. The standoff that had lasted all winter was finally about to come to an end.
Senku wasted no more time and immediately called the entire village together in the clearing.
The spring daylight was bright, but the wind sweeping through the treetops carried no warmth, only the stillness before battle.
Everyone in the village, young and old, was there.
Senku stood before the crowd, his expression unusually grave.
He looked around at everyone, his clear voice carrying across the clearing.
"As you all know, our Science Kingdom is about to fight its final battle against the Tsukasa Empire."
"This battle is unavoidable, and it must end with a victor."
"Everyone in the village capable of fighting will need to march out with me."
"The young children and elderly people with limited mobility will all stay in the village. Thank you in advance for looking after one another and keeping our home