"I appreciate that, but it's still an open offer. I'm willing to accept the consequences of my experiment, whether it's getting screamed at or potentially getting hurt." He exhaled. "And I feel inclined to protect you if you're helping me."

Senku wanted to take the burden upon himself, to protect his friends. He was like that. It didn't matter what it was, he wanted to do his best for the people around him.

"You're right, they would, because they care about you."