Chapter 245

The Unbranded Man is the two hundred and forty-fifth chapter of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail.

The battle between the two previous members of Fairy Tail heats up. The Lightning Dragon Slayer initially had the upper hand but realizes that the Dark Mage is far too powerful for him, causing him to make a surprising decision.

Summary
The Fairy Tail Mages are surprised and pleased to see Laxus while Hades is surprised to learn that Laxus is related to Makarov. After commenting on Natsu and the others' battered clothes, Laxus reveals that he visited the island in order to visit the graves of his ancestors. With that, he begins the battle by kicking Hades, followed by a Lightning charged punch that sends Hades flying. Laxus then charges at Hades and attacks him with a punch and a Lightning Dragon's Roar that misses. Hades counters with his Chain Magic which misses and hits the giant globe. Hades tries to flatten Laxus with it but misses. Throwing away the globe, Hades attacks Laxus with an invisible, long range attack followed by his Bomb Formula that causes a huge explosion. Laxus retaliates by using his Lightning Magic to propel his next attack. The Fairy Tail Mages watch Laxus in awe, surprised to see his strength. Suddenly, Laxus's body weakens due to the spell that hit him previously.

Realizing Hades's strength, Laxus smirks, saying that he still has a long way to go. The Fairy Tail Mages begin to panic after hearing Laxus and watch as Hades uses his Explosion Bullet. Just as the attack is about to collide, Laxus, realizing that he can still get angry if something happens to Makarov even though he is no longer part of the guild, transfers his power to Natsu, much to everyone's surprise. The attack collides and Laxus manages to survive just as Natsu stands up and asks Laxus why he gave him his power, pointing out that he is weaker than him. Laxus tells him that it is not about who is stronger or weaker, it is about who got hurt and a member of Fairy Tail should take the pain that was caused by Hades and return in a hundred fold. With Laxus's lightning giving him power, Natsu, in his Lightning Flame Dragon Slayer state, readies himself to fight with Hades once more.

Fights

 * Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, Gray Fullbuster, Erza Scarlet, Wendy Marvell & Laxus Dreyar vs. Hades

Magic used

 * Lightning Magic (雷魔法 Kaminari Mahō)
 * Lightning Dragon Slayer Magic (雷の滅竜魔法 Rai no Metsuryū Mahō)
 * Chain Magic (連鎖魔法 Rensa Mahō)
 * Amaterasu Magic Seals (天照魔法陣 Amaterasu Mahōjin)
 * Bullet Magic (弾丸の魔法 Dangan no Mahō)
 * Fire Dragon Slayer Magic (火の滅竜魔法 Ka no Metsuryū Mahō)

Spells used

 * Lightning Dragon's Roar (雷竜の咆哮 Rairyū no Hōkō)
 * Bomb Formula
 * Explosion Bullet

Abilities used

 * Hand to Hand Combat
 * Immense Durability