Gen returns to Tsukasa’s headquarters and reports that Senku is dead , effectively buying the Kingdom of Science more time to prepare for the inevitable conflict.
Watch this comparison of the anime episode and its manga origins to see how Gen's brush with death was adapted: Dr. Stone Episode 10
In , titled "A Flimsy Alliance" (or "A Tenuous Alliance"), the story focuses on the mentalist Gen Asagiri and his crucial decision to switch sides from Tsukasa’s Empire to Senku’s Kingdom of Science . Key Plot Points Gen returns to Tsukasa’s headquarters and reports that
To prevent Magma from winning and to save Ruri's life, Kohaku begins training Kinro and Ginro for the tournament. Chrome, though initially jealous, sets aside his feelings to focus on helping Senku develop a scientific cure for Ruri’s illness. Chrome, though initially jealous, sets aside his feelings
While Gen is staying with Senku, he is brutally ambushed by Magma , a powerful warrior from Ishigami Village who mistakes Gen for the "sorcerer" (Senku). Gen survives the lethal-looking attack by using hidden bags of fake blood to deceive his assailant.
It is revealed that Magma wants to win the upcoming Grand Bout , a tournament to decide the next village elder. Winning would allow him to marry Ruri , the current priestess, but his true goal is power; he even plots to eliminate Ruri after the marriage.