It's slightly annoying that Natsu did stand up and give his typical pre-fight speech. But we are readers already know that Zeref was setting Natsu up to become the one that really could defeat him. I really wish the story had been set up differently but I can't think of a scenario where we could get the Zerfer Natsu reveal without it feeling less forced or less destined.
Fairy Tail Discussion III
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It wasn't a bad chapter per say, but the pacing was really weird that it just didn't work like the last few chapters.
Looks like Precht (aka Hades) went insane because of the magic that he discovered, and that he was trying to resurrect Mavis still? It would've been nice if his character could've been explored a little more. See more of how he eventually turned into the man that was Hades. Too much of the chapter was just here's Mavis, now here's many panels of an aging Precht as he is trying to help Mavis. Even with reading FT Zero, it's hard to see why Precht would continue to do this for Mavis for so long. They never had that much interaction together.
For the good part, I did like Gajeels reaction. While he can be a brute and miss the point at times, he does have that sentimental side to him. So him telling Mavis that there's nothing wrong with falling in love was a nice little part. Beyond that, nothing really noteworthy. The part at the end with Natsu was the usual Natsu stuff. It would've been better if there was foreboding of what to do about Zeref and they would just admit they'll figure something out, and then just have Natsu pull out the bull that he always does. Him admitting now that he has a super secret technique just puts a bad taste in my mouth.
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These flashbacks to the past were done hell of a lot better in Rave. The history of it all was so much more rich and emotional than this. Plus everything came together perfectly. Here, there's just more holes and questions. Yeah, there's probably going to be more flashbacks and revelations, like why the hell Hades went bad and what's the deal with Acnologia, but it's been badly done already and I don't see much of a saving grace.
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I still don't see why FT is the the only guild that will be fighting on behalf of ALL MANKIND! … maybe once they start planning, they'll start to include others (although I'd be shocked if Mashima left out Sting/Rogue)
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No. This is not how you hype Mashima.
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This was a funny chapter. Very good!
No. This is not how you hype Mashima.
Wait, this was not supposed to be a fun chapter?
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Also the complete lack of subtility really is astounding.
Why build the relationship between Brandish and that other lady by using subtext when you can state it in the most boring manner?
And did it really have had to be pointed out by the narrative in such a blatant way that God Serena has/may have some actual kind of reasoning?
Whatever, funny chapter!
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I still don't see why FT is the the only guild that will be fighting on behalf of ALL MANKIND! … maybe once they start planning, they'll start to include others (although I'd be shocked if Mashima left out Sting/Rogue)
I can see at least Sabertooth showing up, need to hype how strong their members have gotten (specially Rogue and Sting).
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Admittedly, I am looking forward to the battle. It should be entertaining.
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I still don't see why FT is the the only guild that will be fighting on behalf of ALL MANKIND! … maybe once they start planning, they'll start to include others (although I'd be shocked if Mashima left out Sting/Rogue)
There's no way Fairy Tail is going it alone. At the very least Sabertooth, Blue Pegasus, Crime Sorciere and the Wizard Saints will be aiding them.
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Pretty much what Louis said. The country will be invaded. There is no way the other guilds won´t lend a hand.
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So, I wonder if I'm missing something. I count only 10 Spriggan, Zeref included. 11 if that old guy next to Zeref is one of them.
And the table has 13 seats.
What gives?
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August having more magic than Zeref…urrgh, always old dudes get hyped, but in the end they won´t matter that much.
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So it will be like 10 persons against each Spriggan? I guess more maybe.
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Whatever Natsu's arm is/does, I believe it will be used on Acnologia rather than Zeref. The only way for Natsu to defeat Zeref is if he has access to the END book, which I think has been foreshadowed in the simplest of ways. "Don't open that book Natsu". Okay… sure... That won't happen >.>
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hard for me to get hype given Mashima's track record with these things but maybe he'll dish out a few pleasant surprises.
and I like how Acnologia is powerful enough to be considered a faction just by himself
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So, I wonder if I'm missing something. I count only 10 Spriggan, Zeref included. 11 if that old guy next to Zeref is one of them.
And the table has 13 seats.
What gives?
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Spriggan 12 + Zeref = 13
Present members: Zeref
Brandish
DiMaria
Azir
Augustus
Wahru
Imber
God Serena
That´s 8Then there´s Bloodman and Neinhert or NineHearts depeding on translation. More 2.
The ones that Makarov mention and are present in the reunion are the ones Makarov met (Except Wahru), so that´s 6 (not counting Zeref, obviously).
Wahru, Bloodman and Ninetales are 3 he didn´t met, but that he knows of.Then there are 3 other guys he never met or knows of.
That´s 12
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Might be because the translation is a little messy, but it's weird that the ones completely missing aren't even given a sentence.
Seems a bit silly, that's all. If this was Bleach, I'd be certain those 3 characters weren't even designed yet.
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It´s probably to give us some suspense or maybe build a tweest.
Remember when Mashima tried to make us beleive Mest was the 7th Kin of Grimoire and it was Azuma? Something like that I reckon.
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This is like eating bread without butter and cheese.
Acnologia was good though.
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Looking forward to at least a 3/4 year of epic FT battleing nonsense. Enemy is insanely strong so asspulls will happen. Also tactics are out of question, just strong allies like Jellal or Gildarts will turn the tide at crucial moments. And maybe some fighters will change sides? And don't forget the fanservice Mashima!
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It´s probably to give us some suspense or maybe build a tweest.
Remember when Mashima tried to make us beleive Mest was the 7th Kin of Grimoire and it was Azuma? Something like that I reckon.
That Azuma part was a great twist. I don't see anything like that happening again.
Won't expect much from the 3 missing Spriggan, not after seeing the 3 most powerful Wizard Saints. Ernest the Vampire, Gnome King and Bunny-Yury.
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Zeref : "Humanity must perish! Well, that includes you guys too to be clear."
Spriggoons : "…Doesn't matter! Finally some action!"Just in one brief scene, they become yet another generic doomsday villains. Hopefully there would be something that justify them to agree with Zeref instead of out of loyalty, but I won't count on it.
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So how did Mavis become a walking spirit?
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So how did Mavis become a walking spirit?
By the same way Superman's space dad did it in Man of Steel I presume.
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By the same way Superman's space dad did it in Man of Steel I presume.
or Mavis is a Jedi Master
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So why is FT fighting alone vs this kind of threat?
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I smell oddly placed plot elements with those missing Spriggan 12 members.
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Whatever Natsu's arm is/does, I believe it will be used on Acnologia rather than Zeref. The only way for Natsu to defeat Zeref is if he has access to the END book, which I think has been foreshadowed in the simplest of ways. "Don't open that book Natsu". Okay… sure... That won't happen >.>
With all the dragons having left during the last arc, Natsu's arm has probably begun the dragonifying process. Either way, Natsu is going to Deus Ex the shit out of Zeref.
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So why is FT fighting alone vs this kind of threat?
Because asking other guilds for help against global-scale threat seems to be the last thing that crosses their mind. You could say, it's not Fairy Tail-y thing to do.
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@DIO:
[http://readms.com/r/one_shot/Parasyte X Fairy Tail/2930/1](http://readms.com/r/one_shot/Parasyte X Fairy Tail/2930/1)
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Ok wtf…
Seriously, this was one of the weirdest cross chapters (is this the official name) ideas I´ve ever seen.
Too bad Happy Happy didn´t get cut in half like it would happen in Parasyte.Also
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So let's do the math, extrapolating from previous arcs.
We have 12 members.
So that's 2 for natsu to solo
One for a natsu Lucy team up
Winter one is probably gonna fight grey.
Erza is obviously fighting one, and so will laxus.
Gajael and mira might take on one each with the help of comrades, maybe.That leaves another four for the rest of the wizarding world to take.
I am basing all this on how I think mashima would write this arc, I hope he doesn't disappoint me…
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Erza will probably get DiMarie since she is a warrior, not a mage.
There´s also the chance of a couple of them turning face.
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There should be a lot more of those underlings like the space manipulation guy. Don't see why FT members have to hog all the mightiest mages.
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So how did Mavis become a walking spirit?
Magic.
I feel like a smart ass for saying that, but come on. It's a series about magic and mages. They don't have to explain crap and honestly it's better if they don't.
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Didn't the flashback explain (vaguely) how it was a result of Fairy Heart, or something?
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So is this series ending "soon"? lol
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Levi and Gazelle are in the same bed…Same bed spread pattern, she's on the left and he the right lol. Cropped well enough I almost didn't see it.
Also yay a bit of character growth.
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This looks like it's the final arc, Fairy Tail and Ezra's ass will win.
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Levi and Gazelle are in the same bed…Same bed spread pattern, she's on the left and he the right lol. Cropped well enough I almost didn't see it.
Also yay a bit of character growth.
damn you, i was gonna point that out!
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This looks like it's the final arc
Does it? I must say I just cannot grasp at which point of the overall story we are. Maybe this is the final arc, maybe Zeref wants to get Mavis' infinite MP to be able to travel to the moon where even stronger mages lurk around. This Alvarez stuff just feels so out of the blue and random, I just cannot take it serious as a final battle.
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Levi and Gazelle are in the same bed…Same bed spread pattern, she's on the left and he the right lol. Cropped well enough I almost didn't see it.
Also yay a bit of character growth.
Haha, I was going to point it out too! Didn't realize it was scanlated 2 days ago.
damn you, i was gonna point that out!
Kudos on those keen perv eyes you two.
Oh they deffinitely got it oooon!
Btw, death flags left and right amirite? Didn't expect the charge would happen so fast. Guess Mashima finally got tired of it all.
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This Alvarez stuff just feels so out of the blue and random, I just cannot take it serious as a final battle.
To be fair most of the arcs have been very out of the blue with only the slightest of set up if any.
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Haha, I was going to point it out too! Didn't realize it was scanlated 2 days ago.
Kudos on those keen perv eyes you two.
Oh they deffinitely got it oooon!
Btw, death flags left and right amirite? Didn't expect the charge would happen so fast. Guess Mashima finally got tired of it all.
Hehe.
Hmmm. I would say typically yes there are death flags all over the place. But, I don't really expect anything from it. If anyone dies it's probably just going to be Markov. And if he dies he'll probably just float around like Mavis. For the characters it'd be a big loss like losing a dad, but as a reader I could care less. He was really uninteresting to me. If Gazelle, Levi, Gray or Lluvia died then I'd be pissed.
I just realized that Mavis killed his mother. Did he ever address that?
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I can't take death flags serious when the author addresses the very concept himself, right before a major battle. Who the f has ever done that?
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I think afro Happy is the moment when I gave up any thought that someone might actually die.
And Makarov has had god knows how many death flags so far.
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I just realized that Mavis killed his mother. Did he ever address that?
How is this supposed to work? In order to address it properly there had to be some meaningful character interactions. And this does not compute with Fairy Tail.
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I think afro Happy is the moment when I gave up any thought that someone might actually die.
And Makarov has had god knows how many death flags so far.
5 if I'm not mistaken.
Let's keep the tradition going.