Episode 8

The Strongest Team (最強チーム!! Saikyou Chiimu!!) is the eighth episode of the Fairy Tail anime. It first aired November 30, 2009

Synopsis
The episode starts with a lecture on the Lullaby’s properties. The flute’s origins are explained, and it’s powers also. The last line of the lecture tells that the battle deciding its fate is reaching its conclusion.

And so it is. Erigor is boasting about his wind, and Natsu is left powerless before it. When he approaches Erigor, his flames are extinguished, but not only; Erigor’s winds are strong enough to fly him away. Erigor then unleashes his most powerful magic, said to turn everything to shreds, Emera Daram. Natsu is hit, but soon gets up, angry and frustrated. He keeps trying to make contact with Erogor, but this is again impossible. He then grabs one of the rails more frustrated than ever, and a massive flame erupts. This flame is fueled by his emotions, and Erogor is slowly coming to the conclusion that this boy is a Dragon Slayer. He also notices that his wind is getting weaker and weaker, and finally leaves him. Happy the physicist explains that since hot air is lighter than cold air, it is going up, and down, a zone of low pressure is formed. Erigor’s flames are in the same level as Natsu, so they are drawn to that area. Trying to get him even madder, he advises Natsu to give up, and let Gray handle it. The desired effect is reached; Natsu’s flames are even hotter now. He head butts Erigor in his fiery state, and finishes him with Sword Edge of the Fire Dragon. The battle ends, Erigor is defeated.

In moments, Lucy, Erza and Gray arrive. They congratulate Natsu on his victory, but their happiness is cut short when Kageyama steals their car and the flute, and leaves toward the meeting. They are left speechless by his act, but soon chase after him.

While near the Meeting hall, Kageyama contemplates his decision. After him Makarov is watching a Sorcerer Weekly magazine, who tries to talk his way out of the shame of being caught. Kageyama doesn’t seem to care, instead makes up a rouse to make Makarov listen to the flute. Moments before he plays, he is reminded of his past friends who encourage the flute plan, but then Lucy’s and Gray’s words of rebuke make him stop. Some meters away, Natsu and the others have arrived, and are ready to attack, but master Bob stops them. He flirts with Natsu and Gray, while Lucy is disappointed that this figure is actually the head of Blue Pegasus. Master Goldmine, who is also there, wants Makarov to solve the situation.

And Makarov takes control. He talks to Kage about the weak nature of human being, about the reason of creating guilds, about the relationships nakamas form together, and the fact that playing that flute will not change anything. Kage understands, and lets go of the flute, surrendered. While the group and Makarov reunite, the flute shows its true form, one of a gargantuan wooden demon. It destroys a mountain, makes the army flee and vows to eat every soul, but Natsu, Gray and Erza are ready for combat. Erza requips into her Heavens Wheel Armor, while Gray and Natsu use their magic to attack the demon. After a great deal of blows, Lullaby inhales air to sound out his melody. However, because of the holes the guys dug on him, the sound is distorted, and the effect is lost. Embarrassed and fed up, charges a beam to where the civilians are, but Gray shields it in moments with his Ice Make Shield. While everyone is impressed with his speed, Natsu devours the fire. Erza changes into her Black Wing Armor, and after both she and Gray deliver their last attacks, Natsu delivers the final blow, Dazzling Blaze of the Fire Dragon. With this, Lullaby is reverted back into the flute form, now eternally broken.

Everyone is amazed at Erza’s, Gray's and Natsu’s strength, and call them “The Strongest Team”. They also don’t forget to mention the Regular Hall’s destruction, who sends Fairy Tail running for the hills.

Trivia
In the anime, Bob reminisced his younger days to Kageyama. A younger version of Goldmine, Bob, Makarov, Rob, Shitou Yajima, and Porlyusicais also shown. It is currently unknown if this was a Fairy Tail team, or part of another guild.