The Fairy Tail members get to work rebuilding their guildhall. They have faith that Makarov will return one day, but they need to choose a new master for the time being. Suddenly, a familiar face appears and reveals many secrets about Fairy Tail's past.

Zeref shares the story of his childhood and how he came to be afflicted with his deadly Curse of Contradiction. Meanwhile, Lucy worries that the old Fairy Tail members have moved on and won't want to help restart the Fairy Tail guild.

Just when defeat seems inevitable, Arlock summons a mighty battle god known as Ikusatsunagi to slaughter his own men. He then reveals that this was the true Purification Plan all along. Natsu is enraged and faces Ikusatsunagi in a one-on-one battle.

Gray and Erza reveal the details of their secret mission. Meanwhile, the Avatar cult prepares to wipe out an entire city of innocent people to bring their Purification Plan to fruition. Natsu, Gray, and the others rush to stop them before it's too late!

Natsu, Happy, and Lucy sneak into Avatar's headquarters in search of Gray. Unfortunately, they sneak directly into the cult's torture room! The team is forced to battle Avatar's top-level black wizards, including Gray himself.

Natsu and friends find Juvia living alone in a deserted village. After she describes Gray's mysterious behavior and disappearance, Natsu races to Sabertooth to prevent certain tragic events from unfolding.

Wendy and Shelia try to stop Orochi Fin's attack by taking out the guild's monster tamer... but a formidable and familiar foe stands in their way. During the encounter, Wendy and Shelia reflect on their long friendship.

Natsu, Happy, and Lucy visit Lamia Scale to meet an old friend. Once they arrive, they're shocked to learn how things have changed over the past year. Rebuilding Fairy Tail will be harder than they ever expected.

In the first match of the national tournament, Mori loses his team's opening bout by applying a pressure point he learned from Bongchim of The Six, which renders him immobile. The second bout pits Daewi the tournament's oldest competitor, 38-year-old Jin Pum Kwang, who overwhelms Daewi with powerful attacks acquired through years of hard physical labor. Meanwhile, Commissioner Q is attacked by Drake, a member of Nox, and seriously injured. Q ends up removing his limiter so he can call upon the power of the gods, and the charyeok Joker materializes!

Yumiella suddenly finds herself a target of multiple assassination attempts—not that any of these hired killers hold a candle to her level 99 strength, of course. Then she meets a young boy in town who gives her pause...

Zantleaf is attacked by monsters from both the land and the sea, as the adventurers continue to defend it. Inland, Crusty's army launches a raid on the goblin's main force. At the town of Choushi by the sea, the new players are fighting too.

Bosse tells Bebin the story of when he found the disfigured Miranjo, until Bebin is called away. As Bojji and Despa look on, Kage is faced with a life-or-death decision, and finds help from an unexpected source. The Big Four step forward to face Ouken.

Minami and Sayuri race to the scene of Tsubasa and Reina's date. After being moved to tears over the movie heroine's story, Reina tells Tsubasa about her own circumstances. Tsubasa, having been reminded of his own situation, then tells her his story.

Minami and Sayuri race to the scene of Tsubasa and Reina's date. After being moved to tears over the movie heroine's story, Reina tells Tsubasa about her own circumstances. Tsubasa, having been reminded of his own situation, then tells her his story.

Minami and Sayuri race to the scene of Tsubasa and Reina's date. After being moved to tears over the movie heroine's story, Reina tells Tsubasa about her own circumstances. Tsubasa, having been reminded of his own situation, then tells her his story.

Matsuo, a class friend who made amends with Minami, takes Tsubasa smelt fishing as a thank you for his consultation. Minami, who happened to be at the fishing spot, joins them, and they discuss makeup. Later, Minami visits Tsubasa who's caught a cold.

With Lily sick and bedridden, her avatar comes to school claiming to be her older sister "Lilia." She quickly convinces faculty to let her stay for the day and is a hit among the students.

Makoto had a busy but fun time in the demiplane. After finishing his business, he returns to Rotsgard with Shiki. Meanwhile, at Rotsgard Academy, Shifu and Yuno Rembrandt have returned to school and will attend a lecture with transfer student Karen Force.

Makoto had a busy but fun time in the demiplane. After finishing his business, he returns to Rotsgard with Shiki. Meanwhile, at Rotsgard Academy, Shifu and Yuno Rembrandt have returned to school and will attend a lecture with transfer student Karen Force.