With the efforts to create an accurate world map finally paying off—and a newly confident Arthur ready to take charge—the time has come for Ash to turn his focus back to his laundry list of other projects. But just as he's getting started, rumors of disorder in the slums reach his ears. The people are starving, and, left with no other choice, they've begun to resort to robbery to feed their families.

Haunted by the memory of a childhood friend's death, Ash resolves to launch a large-scale soup kitchen. But hunger waits for no man—not even for Ash. Will he be able to solve Itsutsu's food distribution issues before everything comes crashing down?