Chapter 480

Chapter 480
Japanese Title	北の墓標
Translated Title	Northern Gravestone
English Title	Grave Markers of the North
Information
Volume	#56
Arc	Alvarez arc
Japanese Release	April 6, 2016
Anime Episode	Episode 300
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Grave Markers of the North is the 480th chapter of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail.

As the members of Fairy Tail proceed to fix the wrecked guild, Mavis tries to persuade Cana to help her carry out her plan to defeat Zeref. Meanwhile in the north, Gajeel's squad arrives to support the members of Sabertooth and Blue Pegasus, only to find that the two guilds have been completely annihilated. In the south, Erza's team runs into Simon, but Jellal quickly deduces that he is an impostor. Neinhart reveals himself, and tells the trio that what they are seeing is their Historia.

Summary

August approaches

Soon after Jacob's defeat, Natsu, Happy and Lucy visit the dungeons so that the Dragon Slayer can thank his savior. Although Brandish still maintains her aloofness, she grudgingly acknowledges Fairy Tail's strength, but warns them of the the legends surrounding August, the month of calamity, and the approach of its namesake. Simultaneously, the rest of the Guild members present in Magnolia are hard at work repairing their damaged building. When Warren reports that his Magic Radar is being jammed, Makarov surmises that the Wizard King himself has finally decided to take on Fairy Tail. Everybody turns to Mavis for advice, only to notice her absence.

The girl in question is busy showing Cana her true body, Fairy Heart, and the two discuss how to release it. Mavis explains that her body is still alive and they will need it to defeat Zeref. However, to remove it from the lacrima, her current manifestation as a Thought Projection will have to be destroyed, as she learnt from the battle against Jacob. For this purpose, she requires Cana to wield Fairy Glitter. Cana is shocked by her reckless plan, but Mavis urges her to help her in order to finally vanquish Zeref.

Sabertooth and Blue Pegasus defeated

Meanwhile, the forces sent by Fairy Tail to the north finally reach the battlefield, only to witness the absolute annihilation and humiliation of their allies. Concurrently, the southern army of Fiore continues to fight to free Hargeon, with Erza, Kagura and Jellal heading to the harbor to take on the last of the Shields of Spriggan stationed in the port town. Suddenly, their surroundings are shrouded in darkness and they are attacked by an unknown assailant, who soon reveals himself to be Simon, much to the trio's shock. But Jellal soon proclaims the person before them to be an impostor, earning him praise from their true enemy, Neinhart, who remarks that his Historia will bring forth their sordid tale.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Natsu Dragneel
2. Lucy Heartfilia
3. Happy
4. Brandish μ
5. August
6. Makarov Dreyar
7. Max Alors
8. Warren Rocko
9. Droy
10. Jet
11. Jacob Lessio (flashback)
12. Macao Conbolt
13. Wakaba Mine
14. Cana Alberona
15. Mavis Vermillion
16. Zeref Dragneel (flashback)
17. Panther Lily
18. Lisanna Strauss
19. Elfman Strauss
20. Mirajane Strauss
21. Levy McGarden
22. Gajeel Redfox
23. Rufus Lore
24. Sting Eucliffe
25. Yukino Agria
26. Hibiki Lates
27. Rogue Cheney
28. Minerva Orland
29. Orga Nanagear
30. Jenny Realight
31. Laxus Dreyar
32. Sherria Blendy
33. Wendy Marvell
34. Carla
35. Gray Fullbuster
36. Lyon Vastia
37. Meredy
38. Juvia Lockser
39. Kagura Mikazuchi
40. Jellal Fernandes
41. Erza Scarlet
42. Simon (via Historia of the Dead)
43. Neinhart

Battles & Events

• Erza Scarlet, Kagura Mikazuchi & Jellal Fernandes vs. Neinhart (started)

Magic, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• Thought Projection (思念体 Shinentai)
• Battle Mode Shift (戦闘モードシフト Sentō Mōdo Shifuto)
• Take Over (接収(テイクオーバー) Teiku Ōbā)
  • Animal Soul (アニマルソウル Animaru Sōru)
• Molding Magic (造形魔法 Zōkei Mahō)
  • Ice-Make (氷の造形魔法(アイスメイク) Aisu Meiku)
• Maguilty Sense (マギルティ＝センス Magiruti Sensu)
• Water (水流(ウォーター) Wōtā)
• Darkness Magic (闇の魔法 Yami no Mahō)
• Historia of the Dead (屍のヒストリア Shikabane no Hisutoria)

Spells used

• Ice-Make: Ice Geyser (氷欠泉(アイスゲイザー) Aisu Geizā)
• Maguilty Rays (マギルティ＝レーゼ Magiruti Rēze)
• Dark Moment (闇刹那 Yami Setsuna)
• Animal Soul: Rabbit (兎 Usagi)

Abilities used

• None

Weapons used

• Musica Sword (ムジカの剣 Mujika No Ken)
• Archenemy (不倶戴天 Fugutaiten)

Armors used

• Clear Heart Clothing (清心の衣 Seishin no Koromo)

Items used

• Magic Radar (魔導レーダー Mahō Rēdā)

Arc Navigation

Avatar arc

Alvarez arc

Water Dragon God arc