Chapter Fairy Tail: 100YQ Chapter 223 Discussion

[Laboon]

Now that I finally had some time to take a break from work, I'm here to drop my thoughts. Long story short, this fight was extremely disappointing for me. Laxus and Mira are my absolute favorites, and seeing Mashima treat them with this level of disrespect really pisses me off. I've got nothing against Elfman getting the spotlight—it was actually pretty cool and made sense, even if it didn't really raise his overall combat tier. But did it really have to interrupt Laxus and Mira's fight? He could've easily just given Elfman his own exclusive dragon to deal with, man. Laxus and Mira haven't gotten any new powers since Alvarez, while Elfman has already unlocked like five new ones in 100 Years Quest. I'm genuinely hoping the fight against Levia isn't over yet, because honestly, what a letdown.

Putting all my hate for this chapter aside, a few things are actually worth pointing out:
- Take Over isn't a hax limited by power levels.
- Mirajane really did absorb all the demons from Tartaros just like she claimed before. Using the thorns was cool, but I would've preferred Memento Mori.
- Destroying a demon's book doesn't strictly mean they're wiped out completely—Zeref destroyed Mard Geer's book and Mirajane still managed to absorb his residual energy anyway, so she probably absorbed Larcade too.
- Did Mirajane and Laxus really just casual-diff a dragon? Even though it was a Unisson Raid, they didn't even use any crazy new techniques, it just looked like their normal everyday moves.
- What on earth did Elfman and Hoteye do with Farris's books?
- Where is Laxus's dragon soul? Where is Laxus's new power?

Anyway, a bunch of questions. At the end of the day, the only thing that actually fully pleased me in this chapter was Mira's flashback explaining how Take Over works. We've been missing that explanation since the original manga.

 

[AmitDS]

Ragdolled scissor runner to hurt him and Levia, matched Laxus tanking and reaction feats, and now Mira matched Laxus red lightning with Elexion's soul with her Alegria + thorn curse.

So Mira fans were right methinks

 

[Steven]

How Jellal sleeps knowing that Laxus won't get a upscale

 

[AmitDS]

So I guess red lightning would've allowed him too hurt Levia but not beat him since it seemingly took that and Mira's thorn curse to beat him. However could Levia not just shut down red lighting with his life jail power?

And why didn't Mashima let Mira use macro to have the dragons slash one another like what Elfman did? He didn't let Mira try and fail, she just didn't do it like vs Skullion.

 

[Jko]

How Jellal sleeps knowing that Laxus won't get a upscale

Why would Laxus need an upscale when he is already proven to be above him?

 

[kian]

So for the naysayers and that dramatic Laxus fan,

What would’ve made this fight better? Why is two S-Class mages struggling to defeat a WHOLE dragon and eventually unison raiding it not good enough? If Laxus was to solo them both the disparaging cries about power scale still apply?

These dragons weren’t weak let’s get that straight, one quite literally killed Laxus the apparent pinnacle of scaling at this point. I really don’t get the dramatics.

If Laxus and Mira’s dragons are the weakest dragons to ever dare to appear and everyone else’s dragon are top tier are we scaling Gray, Juvia and Lucy >>>>> Mira & Laxus? Seems a lot of the drama comes from Mirajane not being bottom of the barrel when it comes to S-Class hype anymore

 

[Jko]

Mira upscale in the big 2026. My girl is a beast. Seems Mira's Alegria is an amalgamation of Tartarus but we already knew that cause it's what she stated the form was prior.

Spoiler

We just know that now includes Mard Geer. Mashima really had the best counter to Bloodman and used Gajeel to fight him. Alvarez match up were mind-boggling bad lol.

Mira doesn't even need a new form to keep up with RLDKM or Erza's High Enchantment buffs. No wonder that form drained her instantly and was hyped by H&J. That form could've oneshotted 90% of the combatants in Alvarez bar the god tiers and PoF enhanced MCs lol.

Y'all hating cause Mira is proven to be on the same caliber as Erza and Laxus. Mira fans were called wankers just because we listened to narrative that always placed her on the same tier as them. If y'all didn't want to listen to the author's statements then that's on y'all.

Elfman's power was on temporary to remove one dragon so Laxus and Mira can team up to take the other. CBs were never going to be beaten in a 1v1. Strategies were always going to be utilized to best them. I rather Laxus and Mira utilize Elf's ability that was foreshadowed beforehand to best a Dragon and get the upperhand on another then another asspull form out of nowhere. Y'all hate when Mashima relies on bs forms and powerups but also hate when he makes strategic ways to best the enemy without the need for an empowered form. Make it make sense.

The only thing I wish was that Mira and Laxus' fight lasted longer. I would have had Levia v Miraxus be a whole separate chapter to make it a harder fought battle and give some more development to them. But I like the fact that Laxus is consistently obedient listens to Mira. He knows his wife is always right

 

[GL_Nova]

So for the naysayers and that dramatic Laxus fan,

What would’ve made this fight better? Why is two S-Class mages struggling to defeat a WHOLE dragon and eventually unison raiding it not good enough? If Laxus was to solo them both the disparaging cries about power scale still apply?

These dragons weren’t weak let’s get that straight, one quite literally killed Laxus the apparent pinnacle of scaling at this point. I really don’t get the dramatics.

If Laxus and Mira’s dragons are the weakest dragons to ever dare to appear and everyone else’s dragon are top tier are we scaling Gray, Juvia and Lucy >>>>> Mira & Laxus? Seems a lot of the drama comes from Mirajane not being bottom of the barrel when it comes to S-Class hype anymore

Not being interrupted by Mira and Elfman to begin with? This is a Dragon slayers shot at a dragon and it was literally wasted so he could go on a date and be told to treat her lil brother like an equal, instead of a f*%^! tag along. Why are we interrupting Laxus dragon fight to have him make goo goo eyes at Mira???? This same ish could have happened without any interruptions of his fight. She totally could have used the dragon as a stepping stone for her brother and not ruined Laxus fight. No new ability. No Lightning Dragon King, no atmospheric magic, no actual dragon slaying. Just being a punching bag on Mira's behalf then a unison raid. So Laxus is Gray's lame ass now. No my bad, Gajeel. No thank you.

Laxus got hit with a hax move removing his soul. An just like what happened with Natsu, got a pep talk and then burst out of it. Rest is up for yall debate.


Gray, Gajeel, Lucy, and Wendy slay dragons. They still can't touch that man. Have em slay a dragons then bring down a god.

 

[AmitDS]

Mira upscale in the big 2026. My girl is a beast. Seems Mira's Alegria is an amalgamation of Tartarus but we already knew that cause it's what she stated the form was prior.

Spoiler

We just know that now includes Mard Geer. Mashima really had the best counter to Bloodman and used Gajeel to fight him. Alvarez match up were mind-boggling bad lol.

Mira doesn't even need a new form to keep up with RLDKM or Erza's High Enchantment buffs. No wonder that form drained her instantly and was hyped by H&J. That form could've oneshotted 90% of the combatants in Alvarez bar the god tiers and PoF enhanced MCs lol.

Y'all hating cause Mira is proven to be on the same caliber as Erza and Laxus. Mira fans were called wankers just because we listened to narrative that always placed her on the same tier as them. If y'all didn't want to listen to the author's statements then that's on y'all.

Elfman's power was on temporary to remove one dragon so Laxus and Mira can team up to take the other. CBs were never going to be beaten in a 1v1. Strategies were always going to be utilized to best them. I rather Laxus and Mira utilize Elf's ability that was foreshadowed beforehand to best a Dragon and get the upperhand on another then another asspull form out of nowhere. Y'all hate when Mashima relies on bs forms and powerups but also hate when he makes strategic ways to best the enemy without the need for an empowered form. Make it make sense.

The only thing I wish was that Mira and Laxus' fight lasted longer. I would have had Levia v Miraxus be a whole separate chapter to make it a harder fought battle and give some more development to them. But I like the fact that Laxus is consistently obedient listens to Mira. He knows his wife is always right

I was called a wanker a few weeks ago because I said Mira could use macro or possibly bane particles /poison water on god Serena to win. Meanwhile she is using thorn curse in canon the leader of Tartaros' curse.

Mashima made it clear with the most reliable duo and Natsu saying mira or Laxus in the middle but these people who can't understand anything but pew pew explosions and fake physics calculations didn't want to hear it. The S class were always ALL portrayed as the best of the guild.

 

[Elfman]

People don't understand Elfman got a powerup in the form of Levia's dragon takeover.

You don't need the Dragon to be dead and 'absorbed' to have the ability to takeover that form again.

That's why he could do beast arm Aldron without it being dead or absorbed. And Elfman didn't even do a full takeover of Aldron.

It literally states that Takeover was never stealing but becoming one with the beast. Elfman controlled Levia for a bit, one shot a dragon, and now has access to do takeover on a Levia/Elfman fusion form again; just means he can't control it for to long or he will lose control over the form.

 

[AmitDS]

Reminder : Not only did Mira save Laxus from Levia's magic drain, she also was the one who came up with the idea of a dragon takeover and helped Laxus beat Levia with her thorn curse combining with his red lightning.

 

[Laboon]

Reminder : Notonly did Mira save Laxus from Levi's magic drain, she also was the one who came up with the idea of a dragon takeover and helped Laxus beat Levia with her thorn curse combining with his red lightning.

This interaction was so cool that I honestly doubt Mashima even planned it. Using the cursed thorns as a "lifeless" conductor to keep Levia from sealing it was clever as hell.

 

[strikefreedom]

The act of merging with the target is likely what happened the first time Elfman used his "Beast" form—the incident that led to Lisanna’s death. In the flashback, he appears enormous, whereas when he uses the form again during the *Phantom Pain* arc, he is significantly smaller.

It stands to reason that he merged with the "Beast" but failed to maintain control over it.

As for Levia saving Scissor—there’s no particular reason for him to do so, especially considering Scissor had ample opportunity to strike Elfman before the merger took place.

A quick throat-slitting for Scissor, followed by a *Unison Raid* from Laxus and Mira to finish off Levia.

That leaves only Lucy and Earth.

 

[Loke]

How Jellal sleeps knowing that Laxus won't get a upscale

Just realized you're the same guy malding so bad over the recent Bleach downscale that you resorted to racism. At least now I know not to take you too seriously. Anyway, mediate on this a bit.

 

[kian]

Not being interrupted by Mira and Elfman to begin with? This is a Dragon slayers shot at a dragon and it was literally wasted so he could go on a date and be told to treat her lil brother like an equal, instead of a f*%^! tag along. Why are we interrupting Laxus dragon fight to have him make goo goo eyes at Mira???? This same ish could have happened without any interruptions of his fight. She totally could have used the dragon as a stepping stone for her brother and not ruined Laxus fight. No new ability. No Lightning Dragon King, no atmospheric magic, no actual dragon slaying. Just being a punching bag on Mira's behalf then a unison raid. So Laxus is Gray's lame ass now. No my bad, Gajeel. No thank you.

Laxus got hit with a hax move removing his soul. An just like what happened with Natsu, got a pep talk and then burst out of it. Rest is up for yall debate.


Gray, Gajeel, Lucy, and Wendy slay dragons. They still can't touch that man. Have em slay a dragons then bring down a god.

Mirajane the She Devil went through Tartaros without any significant or huge focus on her character or demonic side. The dragon slayers get focus every arc regardless of enemy. It’s not an uncommon thing for Mashima.

Mira Interrupting his fight? The fight he was about to lose twice? What is all these sudden romantic moments you’re imagining? You’re acting as if the two are tongue kissing mid fight lmao. Does Laxus even need more forms/power ups considering he’s all powerful and nothing can reach his divine power scaling. Laxus was not a punching bag, he’s still a character that takes damage. Your image of Laxus is completely warped, he can lose, struggle and he can share a panel with someone other than an enemy.

Laxus getting character development via a romance (which has barely been brought over from fantasia even though you act like he’s acting like a brand new character) isn’t a negative. He can be something other than the stoic powerhouse for a chapter or three. The unison raid was cool as shit lighten up.

 

[Loke]

Mirajane the She Devil went through Tartaros without any significant or huge focus on her character or demonic side. The dragon slayers get focus every arc regardless of enemy. It’s not an uncommon thing for Mashima.

Mira Interrupting his fight? The fight he was about to lose twice? What is all these sudden romantic moments you’re making imagining? You’re acting as if the two are tongue kissing mid fight lmao. Does Laxus even need more forms/power ups considering he’s all powerful and nothing can reach his divine power scaling. Laxus was not a punching bag, he’s still a character that takes damage. Your image of Laxus is completely warped, he can lose, struggle and he can share a panel with someone other than an enemy.

Laxus getting character development via a romance (which has barely been brought over from fantasia even though you act like he’s acting like a brand new character) isn’t a negative. He can be something other than the stoic powerhouse for a chapter or three. The unison raid was cool as shit lighten up.

They won't get it. I don't think they actually like the character for anything else.

 

[Laboon]

Mirajane the She Devil went through Tartaros without any significant or huge focus on her character or demonic side. The dragon slayers get focus every arc regardless of enemy. It’s not an uncommon thing for Mashima.

Mira Interrupting his fight? The fight he was about to lose twice? What is all these sudden romantic moments you’re making imagining? You’re acting as if the two are tongue kissing mid fight lmao. Does Laxus even need more forms/power ups considering he’s all powerful and nothing can reach his divine power scaling. Laxus was not a punching bag, he’s still a character that takes damage. Your image of Laxus is completely warped, he can lose, struggle and he can share a panel with someone other than an enemy.

Laxus getting character development via a romance (which has barely been brought over from fantasia even though you act like he’s acting like a brand new character) isn’t a negative. He can be something other than the stoic powerhouse for a chapter or three. The unison raid was cool as shit lighten up.

totally overreacting. hes acting like Laxus has been reduced to Gray status, completely ignoring the fact that it was a team effort and nobody was getting carried.

 

[Furkan]

Well Miraxus doesnt have good writing idc what anyone says and Laxus who always get solo fight now got a team fight and guess why?? Re fantasia was bad and now this? Gajeel writing fell down after Levy and Jellal got same treatment. Ships and shipping moment always ruins the story for me especially if it happens to side characters.

Mira fans love this because, thanks to Laxus, they’ll be able to see Mira more often, and she won’t be as insignificant as she used to be.

 

[Laboon]

Well Miraxus doesnt have good writing idc what anyone says and Laxus who always get solo fight now got a team fight and guess why?? Re fantasia was bad and now this? Gajeel writing fell down after Levy and Jellal got same treatment. Ships and shipping moment always ruins the story for me especially if it happens to side characters.

Mira fans love this because, thanks to Laxus, they’ll be able to see Mira more often, and she won’t be as insignificant as she used to be.

Lol, you're talking like Laxus is the main character of the manga when he actually has less screen time/appearances than Mira.

 

[Furkan]

Lol, you're talking like Laxus is the main character of the manga when he actually has less screen time/appearances than Mira.

I didn’t say Laxus was a main character, but in terms of both writing and having meaningful, impactful scenes, he was consistently better developed than Mira at least until Hiro had him wander around aimlessly for almost year just so he could eventually share a scene with Mira.

But yeah since Mira just hangs around the guild hall and greets people, she has likely appeared more often than Laxus has.