Black Dragon Acnologia was sent flying out of Tenrou Island's range, and Zeref appeared there.
There's no need to wonder; it was most likely Zeref's doing. Perhaps he was the only one capable of such a feat.
Moreover, the words he spoke to Mavis seemed to be exactly about this.
"Zeref!"
Compared to the other members of Fairy Tail, Makarov felt a chill run down his spine.
Not only Black Dragon Acnologia, but also Zeref, who seemed to know Mavis, or rather, their relationship appeared very strange.
"Aren't you going over there? Is that alright?" Mavis asked, puzzled.
"No need. They are all unruly fellows; they won't let anyone help them."
Whether it was Uchiha Madara, Asakura Hao, or Aizen Sōsuke.
Although their personalities differed, one thing was the same: their pride would never allow others to interfere in their battles.
"That... First Master, what is your relationship with Zeref?"
After holding back for a long time, Makarov finally couldn't help but ask, his face full of confusion.
"Mavis is my disciple, and also my wife. Is there a problem?" Zeref answered Makarov's question, and Mavis, beside him, did not deny it.
"Huh?"
Makarov's face turned pale with shock. "You, you're saying... you're husband and wife?!"
This was a monumental piece of news that would sweep across the entire continent and shock the world.
It was even more unbelievable than the Ten Wizard Saints committing mass suicide.
Zeref was actually the teacher of Fairy Tail's First Master Mavis, and the two were even husband and wife!
"Teacher, and wife." Natsu crossed his arms, pouting as he pondered, "This kind of relationship, isn't it like what some novels call teacher-student..."
"Mmmph!"
"Don't talk, Natsu!"
Before Natsu could finish speaking, Lucy quickly covered his mouth.
Lucy said with an apologetic smile, "Uh, sorry, Natsu has a big mouth."
At the same time, Lucy whispered to Natsu, "Don't gossip about everything, you'll die, you really will die!"
Didn't he see the Black Dragon Acnologia, whom everyone was helpless against, being sent flying by Zeref?
He hadn't returned yet; he might even be at the bottom of the sea.
"Natsu, you're really lively!" Not caring about Natsu's loose tongue, Zeref scrutinized Natsu, "Just like before."
Natsu pulled away Lucy's hand that was covering his mouth and asked, puzzled:
"From your tone, do you know me?"
"I've seen you before, but you probably don't remember. The Fire Dragon King and I are also friends." Zeref didn't reveal that Natsu was END.
After knowing that his younger brother had a chance to revive, he didn't care so much about these things, especially now that Mavis was by his side.
"Roar—"
From the distant sea, a dragon's roar echoed.
Apparently angered by Zeref's sneak attack, he intended to return to Tenrou Island to settle the score.
A blue giant stood in front of Acnologia, and the blade in its hand suddenly descended.
A violent surge of energy erupted between the two.
The sea surface within tens of kilometers instantly became turbulent.
Immediately after, large areas of the sea began to sizzle with steam.
"Has it begun?"
Zeref turned his head, looking at the distant battlefield.
From his perspective, he could clearly see the specific situation of the battle.
"Sure enough, it's impossible for them to team up against Acnologia." Zeref sighed.
The blue giant was Uchiha Madara's Susanoo. As Zeref expected, Uchiha Madara was the first of the three to make a move.
"What a terrifying giant! What kind of Magic is that? It can actually block the Black Dragon's attack!" Natsu stared at the distant sea, exclaiming in wonder.
The other members of Fairy Tail were also quite shocked.
At the same time, at the location of Grimoire Heart.
Precht had also returned to the ship. Looking at the extremely young Precht, whose magical power seemed even stronger, even if everyone had questions, they didn't dare to ask too much.
Suddenly, the sound of battle from afar caught everyone's attention.
Precht looked into the distance, with an expression of disbelief in his eyes.
A moment later, he said to the guild members behind him:
"Watch closely. This is the battle of true powerhouses, a terrifying battle that even I cannot intervene in."
"Master, you mean..." Ultear looked at Precht in confusion, always feeling that this Guild Master had lost his former wickedness and darkness, and his whole being exuded an aura of light.
"The people fighting Black Dragon Acnologia are all as strong as Zeref. They are people who stand at the pinnacle of their respective worlds."
"I am far from their level." On the Tenrou Island in the other dimension, knowing that Zeref had joined a guild, and seeing the Group Leader of the Chat Group, who could only be admired from afar, Precht's horizons had expanded further.
He now also intended to have Grimoire Heart follow Mavis. As for Fairy Tail, to be honest, Zeref and Mavis's upcoming plans were basically completely incompatible with Fairy Tail's current spirit.
Zeref's goal was to defy the gods, which meant defeating Ankhseram, the being that controlled life and death in this world. That was not an enemy that could be defeated by shouting a few slogans.
It required immense power, even the combined magic of the entire world, to achieve.
…
And at this moment, on the sea.
Perfect Susanoo and Black Dragon Acnologia clashed head-on, in just one exchange, Uchiha Madara realized that he was at a disadvantage.
"A physique that is immune to attributes, and can also absorb my chakra through some ability. A troublesome thing."
He had learned information about Acnologia from Zeref, but it was only when they truly clashed that he understood how restrictive it was.
The power carried by chakra was almost non-existent.
He could only rely on Susanoo's strength to contend with it.
Uchiha Madara crossed his arms, scrutinizing the Black Dragon's physique.
Susanoo's agile movements dodged the Black Dragon's claw attack, then it brought its blade down heavily on the Black Dragon's body.
The Black Dragon cried out in pain.
A not-so-obvious wound immediately appeared on its body. Under the Black Dragon's own magic power, the wound healed in just a few seconds.
"In my current state, I'm afraid I'm not his opponent." A pale white chakra cloak gradually covered Uchiha Madara's red armor.
At the same time, Perfect Susanoo's chakra armor also became tighter.
The Black Dragon opened its mouth, and its serrated maw condensed terrifying energy.
"Black Dragon's Roar"
A heavy dragon's roar, and terrifying energy burst forth in response.
"Hmph."
Uchiha Madara manipulated Susanoo, its scabbard transforming into another blade. Susanoo held a blade in each hand, crossing them in front of its body.
Boom!
A terrifying shockwave erupted on the sea once again.
The Black Dragon's attack was blocked by the barrier created by Susanoo's twin blades.
However, the remaining energy surged from behind Uchiha Madara, heading further away.
The target was precisely Tenrou Island.
"Zeref."
Looking at the hundreds of meters high tsunami, accompanied by terrifying energy, Mavis was a little anxious.
Zeref nodded.
He clapped his hands together.
In an instant, a layer of black light curtain covered the entire Tenrou Island.
The sky-obscuring tsunami, carrying the Black Dragon's energy, crashed onto Tenrou Island.
The entire island vibrated.
Many members of Fairy Tail lost their footing and fell to the ground.
After more than ten seconds, the tsunami slowly receded, and everything around returned to calm.
"What a terrifying power, and it was just the aftershock."
Makarov looked in astonishment at the battle scene far in the distance.
At this moment, on the Tenrou Island of the other dimension.
"Do you think Aizen could defeat the Black Dragon if he made a move?"
Beryl looked at the battle, which resembled a children's game, feeling neither particularly interested nor uninterested.
Just as she was watching it like a game, a voice beside her made Beryl look over.
"Oh, you're Tobiume, aren't you?"
A girl in a Shinigami uniform, just like Hinamori Momo, but as her creator, how could she not recognize the Zanpakuto she had made?
"Yes, Lady Creator."