Chapter 471

Chapter 471
Japanese Title	戦いが終わるまでは
Translated Title	Until the Battle Ends
English Title	Until the Battle Is Done
Information
Volume	#55
Arc	Alvarez Empire arc
Japanese Release	February 3, 2016
Anime Episode	Episode 297
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Until the Battle Is Done is the 471st chapter of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail.

The battle on the eastern front results in the defeat of Fiore's defensive line as well as God Serena's death at Acnologia's hands; however, the remaining Shields of Spriggan and Acnologia do not engage each other in combat and proceed towards their own objectives. Meanwhile, Fairy Tail's forces rest for the night, and arrive at the battlefield the next day, Laxus heading right for Wall to exact vengeance for his friends.

Summary

The Mages incapacitated on the eastern front include the strongest four Wizard Saints, defeated by God Serena, and the Shield of Spriggan himself, killed by Acnologia, who seems to be on a mission to wipe out all Dragon Slayers. Acnologia shows no interest in August and Jacob, while they decide to proceed to Fairy Tail in order to get Fairy Heart to Zeref. Meanwhile, in their target's infirmary, an unconscious Natsu is watched over by Happy, Fried and Lucy as the three discuss their comrades' condition as well as the deployment of Fairy Tail's forces.

Laxus resolves to protect his Guild throughout the war

With the onset of night, Laxus' party pitches camp and rests in order to rejuvenate themselves for the upcoming battle. As they eat, Laxus' absence is noticed and Carla mentions that the man left some time ago. While the others sleep soundly, Gray goes in search of their missing guildmate and soon finds him sitting alone, holding his chest in pain, a result of the Magical Barrier Particles he had consumed in the battle against Tartaros. However, he brushes off Gray's concern and states that he will protect his family, his friend merely smiling in response. Concurrently, Gajeel's party is also resting for the night, although the Dragon Slayer himself is unable to go to bed. He is approached by a nervous Levy, who expresses her anxieties regarding the inevitable battle, but Gajeel reassures her by promising that they will make it back home safe and sound.

The new day dawns with Kagura's forces renewing their attempt to capture Hargeon. Dimaria also joins the fray and soon targets Sherria, deciding to kill the healer as soon as possible, but her plan is foiled due to Wendy's intervention. As Fairy Tail's members reinforce their allies, Gray and Juvia help Lyon while Erza teams up with Kagura. Wall calmly observes the battle from afar; however, Laxus takes the fight to the Machias, swearing to avenge the Thunder God Tribe.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. August
2. Acnologia
3. God Serena
4. Jacob Lessio
5. Warrod Sequen
6. Draculos Hyberion
7. Jura Neekis
8. Wolfheim
9. Natsu Dragneel
10. Lucy Heartfilia
11. Happy
12. Fried Justine
13. Ichiya Vandalay Kotobuki
14. Erza Scarlet
15. Wendy Marvell
16. Carla
17. Juvia Lockser
18. Gray Fullbuster
19. Laxus Dreyar
20. Elfman Strauss
21. Lisanna Strauss
22. Mirajane Strauss
23. Panther Lily
24. Gajeel Redfox
25. Levy McGarden
26. Kagura Mikazuchi
27. Dimaria Yesta
28. Wall Eehto
29. Sherria Blendy
30. Lyon Vastia

Battles & Events

• Laxus Dreyar vs. Wall Eehto (started)

Magic, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• Dragon Slayer Magic (滅竜魔法 Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Iron Dragon Slayer Magic (鉄の滅竜魔法 Tetsu no Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Sky Dragon Slayer Magic (天の滅竜魔法 Ten no Metsuryū Mahō)
• God Slayer Magic (滅神魔法 Metsujin Mahō)
  • Sky God Slayer Magic (天空の滅神魔法 Tenkū no Metsujin Mahō)
• Time Magic (時の魔法 Toki no Mahō)
  • Âge Seal (アージュ・シール Ājyu Shīru)
• Lightning Magic (雷系各種魔法 Kaminari Kei Kakushu Mahō)
• Weakness (弱点特攻兵(ウィークネス) Wīkunesu)

Spells used

• Iron Dragon's Club (鉄竜棍 Tetsuryūkon)
• Sky God's Boreas (天神の北風(ボレアス) Tenjin no Boreasu)
• Sky Dragon's Claw (天竜の鉤爪 Tenryū no Kagizume)

Abilities used

• Hand-to-Hand Combat
• Dragon Force (竜の力(ドラゴンフォース) Doragon Fōsu)

Armors used

• Heart Kreuz Armor (ハートクロス 鎧 Hāto Kurosu Yoroi)

Weapons used

• Backsword

Arc Navigation

Avatar arc

Alvarez Empire arc

Water Dragon God arc