Kai continues to grapple with the realization that mathematical logic alone cannot overcome the ingrained "spirit" and ego of the Naval command. He begins to see that the ship he is trying to prevent is becoming a symbol of Japan's path to war.
Kai represents modern mathematical efficiency, while the Navy brass represents a refusal to adapt to the changing face of naval warfare (the rise of aviation).
Kai’s "Archimedean" intellect is used by the very system he tries to reform, creating a paradox where his brilliance may actually help build the weapon he fears. 📖 Series Quick Facts Creator Norifusa Mita (Creator of Dragon Zakura ) Total Length 378 Chapters (38 Volumes) Main Protagonist Tadashi Kai, a genius mathematician Central Conflict
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In of The Great War of Archimedes (アルキメデスの大戦), titled "Provisional Signing" (仮調印) , the high-stakes mathematical and political battle over Japan's naval future reaches a critical turning point as the "Big Gun" faction moves to cement the construction of the Yamato-class battleship. ⚓ Chapter 203: Key Plot Points
The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of the design competition and the formal steps taken by the Navy to finalize the "Type A" (Yamato) plan.
