Natsu and company continue to battle Tartaros
in a bid to stop the magic pulse bombs called Face.
Tartaros, led by Mard Geer, the Underworld King, is a guild of demons
called Etherious that were all created by Zeref.
Roar of the...
...White Dragon!
Slash...
...of the Shadow Dragon!
As the rest of their battles continued,
Juvia at last defeated Keys, one of the Nine Demon Gates of Tartaros.
However, that also caused the death of Gray's father, Silver.
Through fighting his father, Gray developed even more, as an Ice Devil Slayer.
But the battle isn't over.
The mortal combat between Fairy Tail and Tartaros
is about to enter a new stage.
As an Ice Devil Slayer, I'll defeat END!
She beat Keys?!
Juvia!
She did it?!
Juvia!
Anti-magic particles.
They were in Keys's body. Naturally, she's affected.
Are you all right?!
Juvia! Hang in there!
I want to...
...see Gray-sama!
You will! Soon!
Okay.
Tartaros Arc: Air
Hey!
Natsu! Lucy! Happy!
Erza! Gray!
Gajeel! Juvia! Lily!
Answer if you can hear us!
We're not finding them.
I just hope they're all safe.
All the mooks are gone, and it seems like this cube's flying days are over.
So what the hell is going on?
I don't know the circumstances,
but can't we assume that we're winning?
We can't let our guard down.
Natsu and the others may still be fighting.
Levy-nee went off somewhere, too.
Jet and Droy are looking for her now.
They're looking for her? I know the henchmen are gone, but still...
It seems like keeping the rest of us gathered in one place is the best idea.
Yeah.
Levy! Where did you go?!
It's dangerous to be out on your own here!
Levy!
Gajeel! Jet! Droy!
Everyone! Where are you?!
Shoot. I'm totally separated from them.
This is no good. I'd better search for another path.
It seems there's a reason you possess Dragon Slayer Magic.
We're bringing our lady back to the guild!
But first, we're taking you down!
You're the first humans to get this far with me and still be standing.
My heart is beating slightly faster with excitement.
Up yours!
Why don't you seriously take us on already?!
Ignorant and foolish. And because of that, adorable.
I do feel like playing with you a little longer.
Son of a... I hate this guy!
Dammit!
Figured he'd be strong.
Are you finished?
I thought we were going to have a bit more fun...
Even if we attack him together, his defense is too strong.
You disappoint me.
But to celebrate in advance of achieving my goal, I want you to dance for me.
What the hell are you after?
What are you using Face for?!
It's all so we can return to Zeref.
Zeref?
I could say more, but you wouldn't understand it.
Your stunted human brains couldn't comprehend.
Humans are such simpletons.
Arouse their emotions, and you can manipulate them as you like.
Well? Has some of your energy returned?
Shut up!
So I was thinking...
How much is it worth? How much?
That mushroom likes the sound of its own voice.
A chatty demon...
It's obviously just trying to buy time, yes.
Fro thinks so, too.
The control room really is this way, right?
O-Of course.
I wouldn't lie to you after all this.
I hope Sting and Rogue are all right.
Mard Geer is a fearsome foe.
Perhaps I should have stayed with them.
All we can do now is have faith in them.
We need to stop the continent-wide Face devices.
Right.
When I think that our lady is worried about Sting-kun and Rogue-kun...
Fro thinks so, too.
A lot happened at the Grand Magic Games, but she may be a good person at heart.
Aye!
Our lady is actually good at cooking.
What?!
How about cooking fish?! Can she make salt-grilled mackerel?
Naturally! Her marinated smoked salmon
and sole a la meunier with tonguefish are to die for!
What's that?! Just the name makes my mouth water!
Just remembering our lady's cooking...
Fit for a king...
You say she's good at cooking?
This'll be delicious!
I bet she would make a good wife.
I think your imagination is only looking at one side of the story.
What are you doing?! We'll leave you behind.
Aye!
Sorry!
Wow. Erza-san is intense, too.
Fro thinks so, too!
Erza-san's intensity is no joke!
You'd better leave it at that.
Speaking of cooking...
Incidentally, how are you at cooking, Erza-san?
Well, I'm not too bad.
What's this? That's kind of a vague way to put it.
Vague!
We've got Mira and Lisanna at Fairy Tail.
There's no need for me to be a good cook, too.
Then you don't have confidence, huh?
My lady! You win!
In a cooking showdown, you would beat Erza-san!
You would beat her!
And my lady is good at writing letters, too!
She would win with that, too!
Um, please just don't get any ideas about cooking me...
That's enough! I really will leave you behind!
That was useful information. Next time, why don't we have a cooking duel?
But first...
...I might chop up this unreliable mushroom.
Certainly.
Give us one more random direction, and we'll both cook you up.
Please, that's the one thing I couldn't bear! Honestly, I'm getting you there!
When those two are on someone's case, I can't see it ending well.
No matter how many lives he has, it isn't enough.
Fro thinks so, too!
Gajeel... I hope you're safe...
Lucy, Juvia...
She fainted.
Move her away from here.
This is gonna get ugly.
Got it! Both of you...
We know!
Gray-sama...
Gajeel, don't drag your feet.
Roar of the...
...Fire Dragon!
Whoosh.
Club of the Iron Dragon!
Oh? You're fired up again?
We've gotta finish these guys off already.
Yeah, right?
I'm tired of this.
Yeah. It's about time we acknowledge them...
...not as humans, but Dragon Wizards.
I think we cannot destroy them unless we use the true power of Etherious.
Now I'm serious!
I don't like the looks of this!
Then why don't we...
...get serious, too?
Lightning Fire Dragon Mode!
Iron Shadow Dragon Mode!
Etherious Form!
Gajeel? What is that?!
When did you learn that?!
I ate Rogue's shadow! Now I'm even more powerful than you!
You look like a bad guy!
Who are you to talk?!
I've got Laxus's lightning! That makes me stronger!
Then put your money where your mouth is!
Which of us can beat our enemy first?! It's a duel!
Bring it on, iron shavings!
How 'bout the loser has to compose a song praising the winner?!
Both of you, come on!
I'm gonna be first!
What's with these two?!
Crimson Lotus Exploding Lightning Blade!
Roar of the Iron Shadow Dragon!
Demon!
I'm...
...gonna win!
How did that happen?
You went overboard, bastard!
Gimme a break! I didn't hit you that hard!
I know! That's why it didn't hurt one bit!
Oh yeah?! I thought a little kid punched me!
Stop squabbling at a time like this!
Rivals in love...
And you don't get involved by talking in your sleep!
Rivals in love!
Enough! What kind of dream are you having?!
I'm gonna win!
No, I'm gonna take my guy down first!
We will win.
I invite you to the Underworld's deep sea.
Plunge the world into darkness!
Natsu! Lucy!
Man, we've been walking a long time. When is this day gonna be over?
I wonder what time it is.
I don't know. Though I think we've been here for several hours.
That's...
What is this black water?!
It doesn't look safe! Let's get out of here!
Where did this water come from?
Pitch black water. Is this another one of Tartaros's tricks?
I just heard Gajeel.
I have a bad feeling about this.
What's the range for this Water Magic?!
At this rate, I'll run out of breath!
That's right! Even in this water, Juvia should be fine!
Juvia!
Bastard!
My flames won't come out!
This isn't normal water.
Just floating in it is sapping my strength!
Oh, no! I'm losing consciousness...
He's that fast underwater?!
And the other one is just watching! Like we're pushovers!
Salamander! Take the women, and find an exit outta this water!
H-Hey, Salamander!
Juvia! Lucy!
It seems they drank the black water of darkness.
This water is poisonous. It's fatal in five minutes.
Although in the first place, humans can't even hold their breath for five minutes.
I have to kick his ass now!
There is no exit from here.
He's fast!
Deep Impact!
Gajeel!
What?!
You took my Deep Impact and can still move?!
For a human, you have spirit.
I don't think I can take one more of those!
Sink to the bottom of Davy Jones's locker!
There is a way for me to move faster than him underwater!
The shadow!
Sword of the Iron Dragon!
Bastard...
...is tough...
This is Tartaros!
Can't...
...breathe...
Can't move, either...
If only I had air... I could take him...
Dammit...
Now I can't see anything...
What is this dark water?
Am I gonna die?
Light?
I don't need light!
Air... Gimme air!
Consciousness... fading...
Wha...?!
Breath...
Levy!
What's she doing here?!
How did she get in here?!
Outta the way!
Levy's sacrifice gave Gajeel hope.
But the deep sea of the Underworld is still Torafuzar's home field.
Gajeel's body gradually becomes weakened by the poisonous black water.
Not even the clue to a counterattack remains.
And in this desperate situation, a certain thought comes back to Gajeel.
Next time: Tartaros Arc: Steel.
Tartaros Arc: Steel
The power of feelings resists despair.