Chapter 496

Chapter 496
Japanese Title	進め！！！！
Translated Title	Forward!!!!
English Title	Forward!!!!
Information
Arc	Alvarez Empire arc
Japanese Release	August 3, 2016
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Forward!!!! is the 496th chapter of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail.

With Gildarts leading the charge, he blasts back God Serena as a declaration against Alvarez; the Ishgar warriors following his cleared pathway to the guild. More of the Spriggan 12 make their move, engaging the resistance in a battle they've have yet to ever face.

Summary

Fairy Tail cheers as their strongest mage, Gildarts, arrives to assist them in battle. Gildarts spots Cana, and hugs her excitedly, calling her adorable. Annoyed, Cana reminds him that their enemy, the Historia of God Serena, was standing right in front of them, and pulling away from the hug, Gildarts instantly notices that their opponent has been dead for a long time. God Serena laughs as Gildarts underestimates him power, and the two begin their battle, creating a big explosion. Wendy and Carla are blown back due to this, and the former notices Romeo watching the battle commence with a terrified expression on his face. Concerned, Wendy asks him if he is alright, and Romeo admits that he is scared of their enemies' numbers. Wendy assures him that everyone was afraid, however they must rely on one another and do their best to win.

Suddenly, the Fairy Tail mages find themselves enveloped in a sandstorm created by Ajeel. Elfman makes a path for everyone and decides to take on Ajeel himself. Ajeel attacks with Antlion Pit, however, Elfman is saved by Lisanna, who has utilized her Animal Soul: Harpy to fly him out. Jacob prepares to fight, but is attacked by Mirajane, who unintentionally distracts him with her breasts. Wahl and Bradman are intercepted by Rogue and Minerva, who have been guided to the battle by Kinana. Yukino and Frosch are ecstatic to see their comrades, however, Lector worries over Sting not being with them. After assuring Lector that Sting will be fine, Rogue and Mineva realize that their opponents are dead and ask Yukino to find their controller. Sorano praises them for fighting so valiantly, causing Minerva to ask of her identity, leaving Yukino unsure of how to answer. Gildarts continues using his magic to break God Serena's attacks, shocking the latter as Gildarts ultimately defeats him with Empyrean. Seeing this, Fairy Tail charges towards their guild. Watching his guildmates determination, Romeo fearlessly joins the fray, earning him a pat on the head from Gray and a smile from Natsu. Unknown to them, Invel watches the battle commence from afar with a cold expression on his face.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Gildarts Clive
2. God Serena (via Historia of the Dead)
3. Natsu Dragneel
4. Happy
5. Lucy Heartfilia
6. Juvia Lockser
7. Jet
8. Droy
9. Max Alors
10. Warren Rocko
11. Gray Fullbuster
12. Erza Scarlet
13. Makarov Dreyar
14. Cana Alberona
15. Wendy Marvell
16. Carla
17. Romeo Conbolt
18. Asuka Connell
19. Alzack Connell
20. Bisca Connell
21. Ajeel Ramal
22. Elfman Strauss
23. Lisanna Strauss
24. Jacob Lessio
25. Mirajane Strauss
26. Wahl Icht (via Historia of the Dead)
27. Bradman (via Historia of the Dead)
28. Rogue Cheney
29. Minerva Orland
30. Yukino Agria
31. Frosch
32. Lector
33. Kinana
34. Sorano
35. Nab Lasaro
36. Wakaba Mine
37. Macao Conbolt
38. Laki Olietta
39. Reedus Jonah
40. Invel

Battles & Events

• Gildarts Clive vs. God Serena (Historia) (concluded)
• Rogue Cheney & Minerva Orland vs. Bradman (Historia) & Wahl Icht (Historia) (started)

Magic, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• Historia of the Dead (屍のヒストリア Shikabane no Hisutoria)
• Spatial Magic (空間魔法 Kūkan Mahō)
  • Celestial Spirit Magic (星霊魔法 Seirei Mahō)
  • Territory (絶対領土 (テリトリー) Teritorī)
• Sand Magic (砂の魔法 Suna no Mahō)
• Take Over (接収 (テイクオーバー) Teiku Ōbā)
  • Beast Soul (ビーストソウル Bīsuto Sōru)
  • Animal Soul (アニマルソウル Animaru Sōru)
• Dragon Slayer Magic (滅竜魔法 Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Shadow Dragon Slayer Magic (影の滅竜魔法 Kage no Metsuryū Mahō)
• Weakness (弱点特攻兵 (ウィークネス) Wīkunesu)
• Crash (粉碎 (クラッシュ) Kurasshu)

Spells used

• Star Dress (星霊衣 (スタードレス) Sutā Doresu)
  • Taurus Form (タウロスフォーム Taurosu Fōmu)
• Sand World (サンドワールド Sando Wārudo)
• Beast Soul: Sandbeast
• Ant Lion Pit (蟻地獄 Arijigoku)
• Animal Soul: Harpy
• Crushing Evil, Spreading the Truth: Empyrean (破邪顕正・一天 Haja Kenshō : Itten)

Abilities used

• Hand-to-Hand Combat

Armors used

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

Weapons used

• Gun

Items used

• None

Arc Navigation

Avatar arc

Alvarez Empire arc

Water Dragon God arc