Fairy Tail 263 Discussion / 264 Predictions

[Atobe the king]

I don't mind this powerup....I'm reminded of the old Kai powering up Gohan as he sat there in the buu saga LOL. Glad to see some of my favorite characters (Sieg Hart and Ultear) are alive and still bishounen/jo (It's been 7 years but he doesn't look like he aged at all...and Ultear basically looks exactly like Ur with longer hair). Meredy grew up quite nicely (lol)....the panel where they all sat there mind****** was pretty funny lol. Sort of cop out-ish but it works haha. I'm not to wary of Ultear...she screwed Jellal over really bad...her helping him makes a lot of sense.

Hope there's nothing fishy about those 3....enough double crossing on their part lolol....especially Ultear.

[exacta]

Powerup is complete bull. But at least Mashima actually explained it, and the explanation didn't involve friendship or some crap.

I know some people are disappointed with the way Mashima introduced Raven Tail, but I'm honestly just happy to actually see them. Some of characters are weird looking, but that doesn't mean anything in Fairy Tail, they are probably strong, but I wonder if they are the strongest members. Hopefully not.

Gerard looks the same after 7 years....wtf. If only Ultear was still the awesome villain she used to be before Gray fought her.....

[sarutobi_sensei]

But ultear said that the power up increases their magic more than any other training could have done! And Since their second container (dormant power) will be awaken it means their maximun potential will be always greater than any other mages since they are the only mages in the world to use that!

If no mage would be able to do it, how come they found it out?

I'm sure that they won't be the only ones. I'm sure people from other guilds have managed to awaken it and use it.

I thought the chapter had some strong points, but what really made me confused is the fact that Raven tail is actually waiting for the tournament. How come, when they are a Dark guild? FT, BP, LS and Sabre-tooth are all legitimate guilds that will strike them down even if it's not permitted and also, this tournament should be heavily guarded from the council.

The power-up as inevitable and predictable, it had to come in some way, but I think I've learned to accept it. What I don't like about it is the fact that now Makarov and/or Gildartz either don't know of the second container which is strange and poor or they know of it and have it "fully" mastered. The last probably being worse than the first since the question of why not using it against their respectively enemies at Tenrou will be asked. The second thing that would be troubling about this power boost is that it will be equivalent to the 3 months that Gazille has spent on pure, true training and in the case of Grey, Erza and Natsu it will most definitely be greater.

When was it said that Raven Tail was a Dark Guild? Only thing we saw was that Laxus knew his father had founded a guild.

They could still be a "normal" guild but doing not so noble actions.

That or the council is corrupt.

And I sure hope that there's enough double crossing and backstabbing from Gérard and Urtear. I like those 2 and Meredy as well

[Ifrit]

Raven Tail...was never introduced as a "Dark Guild" it's independent guild...

If some1 created a guild, and didn't harm anyone..that doesn't make them "Dark Guilds"....not like Gerard guild..because all of those 3 got rap sheet xD

[sarutobi_sensei]

Raven Tail...was never introduced as a "Dark Guild" it's independent guild...

Thank you, that's what I thought.

Btw Urtear didn't say that it would increase their power unlike any training they could have, she said unlike any training you've had until now.

[shuha27]

I thought somewhere in the beginning of the Orcan Seis arc it said Raven Tail was a Dark Guild

EDIT: Nvm on the chart it labels them as independent
http://www.mangareader.net/135-7246-...apter-131.html

[RaveDragon]

For starters this chapter cover is one of the best I've seen, Mashima should design clothes they're really pretty the one's of the girls and the boys look good =

Raven Tail Introduction seems kinda fast but then again if they just came suddenly it would feel like tenrou all over again, plus they all look crazy, and i mean literally crazy crazy which usually means they're not going to be an easy win with them, so maybe this arc we might see some development and ofc some cute nakama powerup. Not a bad way of introduction maybe there could have been a better way like introducing them alone next chapter instead of with the trio of Ultear, meredy and Jellal.

JELLLALLLL! I'm sorry, Erzajellal must live ><

Virgo got punished after 250ish chapters of asking it finally happened xD thats was funny, even the pigeon thing (a little bit)

Jellal hasnt changed lol, meredy looks great in her new design and so deos ultear who hasnt changed much though ^^'

Crime sorciere is a good idea though, i like it, everyone should be able to atone for their sins and move one, its a nice message

Erza looks suspiscious but she is probably trying to figure out how they'll get off now after all they went through, so next chapter is probably the power up and Erza's confrontation with Jellal so its good stuff.

overall an interesting and refreshing chapter so I'm looking forward to this arc now

[hossice]

what is Ultear talking about when she says she was being controlled by Gellal (Gerard) on paradise island? o_0

[RaveDragon]

what is Ultear talking about when she says she was being controlled by Gellal (Gerard) on paradise island? o_0

I think she meant on the island of demons galuna? but thats demon isle :/

[Skyguardian]

I think she meant on the island of demons galuna? but thats demon isle :/

Paradise Island was the base of Paradisetower - Tower of Heaven. She meant she was used by Gerard for tricking the council and destroying their HQ.

[Newkerzy]

I thought somewhere in the beginning of the Orcan Seis arc it said Raven Tail was a Dark Guild

EDIT: Nvm on the chart it labels them as independent
http://www.mangareader.net/135-7246-...apter-131.html

I always thought they were an independent dark guild, a dark guild that is not allied with the Balam Alliance.

what is Ultear talking about when she says she was being controlled by Gellal (Gerard) on paradise island? o_0

Actually, I believe that was a mistranslation. It was Ultear who controlled Jellal, so she's apologizing to Erza for doing that.

[shuha27]

I always thought they were an independent dark guild, a dark guild that is not allied with the Balam Alliance.

That is what I thought too, but I guess they aren't a dark guild if they get to participate in this tournament or they are a dark guild and are going to the tournament just to get back at Fairy Tail

[hoeru]

Great chapter, good to see Ultear and Meldy again. Nice built up, even though it was clear from the beginning that there's more behind the tournament. Apparently legal and dark guilds may participate? Or is Raven Tail a legal guild after all? (If yes why would have Mirajane put them on the diagram of the Dark Guild network?)

But it's sort of disturbing that legal guilds aren't allowed to go after dark ones and take them down anymore.

Come what may, I'm entertained and looking forward.

[RaveDragon]

Great chapter, good to see Ultear and Meldy again. Nice built up, even though it was clear from the beginning that there's more behind the tournament. Apparently legal and dark guilds may participate? Or is Raven Tail a legal guild after all? (If yes why would have Mirajane put them on the diagram of the Dark Guild network?)

But it's sort of disturbing that legal guilds aren't allowed to go after dark ones and take them down anymore.

Come what may, I'm entertained and looking forward.

Theyre an independent guild whose probably closer to a dark guild rather than a light guild, they can participate because Ivan probably never crossed the line to be considered a dark guild but theyre not associated with anyone but themeselves, thats what i understood

[Uriel]

I actually thought this time the powerup is justified. And gotta love Natsu face of celebrating what He doesn't get xD

Raven Tail looks cool, I actually like most of her design. Long nose guy reminds me of Beetlejuice, so I actually enjoyed to see him. Preparations of the tournament are nice, introduction of the guilds were well made and short enough to make a cliffhanger, Gerard introduction as an independent guild works awesome to the plot and above all the fact that is Ultear the one who makes the powerup with her unique magic makes me not feeling as trolled as people should scream over the training.

I also have to recognize that Mashima did not went for the obvious path and fooled us TWICE. Genius.

This chapter deserves a strong 8/10.