Dr Stone Season 3 Episode 14: Senku's Group Finds a Powerful New Ally and Takes a Bold Step Against Ibara

Dr. Stone season 3 episode 14 aired on October 26, 2023, continuing the story after the shocking events of the previous week. The absence of Kohaku and Ginru leaves the Kingdom of Science without two-thirds of its information team for the time being.

Fortunately, Dr. Stone season 3 episode 14 addresses this problem by introducing a strong and unexpected ally for the Kingdom of Science. Although this ally may have their own motives for joining the group, they will undoubtedly be a valuable asset in the battle against Ibara and his Petrification Kingdom.

Dr. Stone season 3 episode 14 follows up Kingdom of Science’s shocking loss with an unexpected gain

Brief episode recap

In Dr. Stone season 3 episode 14, Amaryllis fulfills her promise to Kohaku and Ginro. (Image via TMS Entertainment)

The episode starts with a quick recap of Kohaku and Ginro's sacrifice in the previous episode. After that, Senku and his companions revive Yuzuriha, who immediately begins repairing the statues they had gathered earlier.

Chrome and Ukyo were brought back to assist Kaseki in his work on the drone. The revival of Ukyo was especially crucial as he was the Kingdom of Science's most skilled information gatherer.

Within moments of his return, Ukyo alerted the group that someone was entering their hideout. It turned out to be Amaryllis, who proceeded to inform them of the sacrifices made by Kohaku and Ginro. She also revealed that the Master had been petrified and that Soyuz now bore a striking resemblance to him. This news prompted Senku, Ryusui, Gen, Chrome, and Ukyo to gather together and strategize their next course of action.

Dr. Stone season 3 episode 14 reveals that the Petrification Kingdom possesses only a single Medusa Device, a fact uncovered by the group's observation of Ibara's compassionate nature and the assignment of Kirisame to hold the device. They further speculate that Kirisame and the others are oblivious to the Master's petrification, drawing this conclusion from her careless throw of the weapon towards Kohaku and Ginro.

Moz's sudden appearance left Senku and his group questioning their knowledge before attacking Taiju. While devising a plan, Chrome observed that Moz chose to spare Amaryllis instead of killing her, implying that he knew Ginro was a traitor but remained silent.

In Dr. Stone season 3 episode 14, Senku deduced that Moz showed no concern for Ibara's potential demise. The group turned to Gen, hoping he could negotiate with Moz, and he eagerly agreed. Unexpectedly, Gen proposed that they form an alliance, catching Moz off guard.

Taking advantage of the moment, Senku unveiled their drone, with Gen promoting it to Moz as a weapon against the Medusa Device.

Capitalizing on Moz's preoccupation, Gen positioned himself beside him, aiming to foster a sense of unity between Moz and the rest of the group. He praised Moz's physical prowess, deliberately downplaying its true extent.

Dr. Stone season 3 episode 14 sparked a crucial dilemma for Moz. Should he eliminate all of them or focus on Ibara? Ultimately, he concluded that if he were to eliminate everyone, it was crucial to ascertain whether Ibara was truly responsible for petrifying the Master.

Moz expressed his unwavering desire to eliminate Ibara and establish his own rule within the inner palace. He acknowledged that he would have already accomplished this if it weren't for the dangerous Medusa Device controlled by Kirisame. This led to a complex standstill involving all three parties, as Kirisame remained unaware that their leader, the Master, had been petrified.

Senku proposed the idea of joining forces, emphasizing that their goals were aligned. Gen interjected by outlining specific terms: Moz would retain control of the inner palace, while the Kingdom of Science would gain possession of the Medusa Device. However, Moz dismissed this offer due to his advantage in combat, instead demanding both the inner palace and the Medusa Device.

Moz agreed to keep their hideout a secret, indicating acceptance of the deal. Despite Gen's apparent disappointment, he employed psychological reactance to manipulate Moz into shifting his focus towards gaining control of their negotiations, thus diverting his intention to kill them. As Moz became an official ally, Senku provided him with an earpiece similar to Kohaku's before he left.

After Moz's departure, Gen relaxed, visibly displaying the stress he experienced during his discussions with Moz. The rest of the group congratulated Gen and celebrated their newfound alliance before proceeding with their remaining preparations.

The episode ended with Senku giving Moz a new weapon and stealth suit, which he used to pose as an intruder and attack the inner palace to draw out Ibara and Kirisame.

In review

Although Dr. Stone season 3 episode 14 may be slower-paced compared to previous episodes, the significance of Moz's cooperation for Senku and his team is a major highlight. The episode effectively emphasizes the challenges that Gen faced in achieving a meaningful outcome through his conversation with Moz. As a result, Moz's cooperation feels genuinely earned, rather than something that was merely necessary for the plot. While it can be argued that this partnership was inevitable, the series goes above and beyond to provide justifications for it.

For this reason, the installment’s slow pace is more than made up for by the care and attention to detail that went into the production of its events.

In summation

Although not much unfolds in episode 14 of season 3 of Dr. Stone, the few developments in the ongoing war between Senku and Ibara's factions will significantly impact the final outcome of the battle.

Moz's alliance with the Kingdom of Science, albeit temporary, drastically alters the balance of power, a development that avid fans will witness in the upcoming episode.

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