Episode 243

Tartaros Arc: Wendy vs. Ezel
Japanese Title	冥府の門(タルタロス)編 ウェンディ ｖｓ．エゼル
Rōmaji Title	Tarutarosu Hen: Wendi vs. Ezeru
FUNimation Title	Tartaros Chapter - Wendy vs. Ezel
Information
Japan Air Date	July 25, 2015
Adapted from	Chapter 375 Chapter 376
Episode	243
Arc	Tartaros arc
Opening Song	NEVER-END TALE
Ending Song	FOREVER HERE
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Tartaros Arc: Wendy vs. Ezel is the 243rd episode of the Fairy Tail anime, and the 68th episode of the 2014 series.

Wendy and Carla head to Face's location while Natsu, Lucy and Happy face Franmalth and his stolen soul of Hades. At the same time, Mirajane and Erza are engaged in their battle with Seilah and Kyôka, while Gray is blocked by Keyes from helping his friends. When Wendy and Carla arrive, they stand against Ezel. Wendy gets overwhelmed by the barrage of attacks coming from the Demon, however, she manages to enter Dragon Force after consuming the Ethernano air around Face.

Summary

Franmalth absorbs the soul of Natsu's Magic

While Wendy and Carla rush to where Face is, Franmalth unleashes his ultimate form, morphing into the soul of Hades, the previous master of Grimoire Heart. Natsu, Lucy and Happy look at his new appearance and comment that he looks rather weird than scary. Franmalth continues, claiming that Hades is the closest thing to being a Demon while still being a human. Having defeated Hades before, a confident Natsu charges at Franmalth with his flame-covered fist. The attack is found to be useless as Franmalth knocks Natsu into several walls, seemingly uninjured. Using Hades' Chain Magic, he succeeds in holding Natsu in place, and is about to absorb his soul when Natsu unleashes his Lightning Fire Dragon Mode. However, the Demon begins to absorb the soul of the flame and surrounds his body with it. He warns the group to not underestimate the power of theirs, the Demons from the Books of Zeref.

Seilah reveals that with her Curse Power, Macro, she can control movements of anyone she casts it upon. Mirajane figures she controls Elfman with it and unleashes her Satan Soul, wanting to take revenge for her siblings.

	Erza and Kyôka clash

At the same time, Erza and Kyôka strike each other, locked in position. Erza asks Kyôka what she meant by returning to Zeref, to which she replies that Zeref is their creator. Therefore, they are willing to do anything to carry out his will and fight for his behalf. Erza retorts, saying that it's not going to work out, and continues their fight.

Meanwhile, Gray asks Keyes about Silver, but he keeps silent. Gray hits him several times with no effect. Keyes states that it was a mistake to treat his powers lightly, and that he is going to be there for awhile. Gray attempts to run away, but Keyes appears in front of him, blocking his escape.

Wendy unleashes her Dragon Force

Back to Wendy and Carla, they finally arrive to the cavern in Cowbane Canyon. Carla collapses due to over-usage of her powers. The two then wander the caves that conceal Face, with Wendy unsure about where to head. Carla tells her to relax and follow any form of Magic she can sense. Eventually, they happen upon Ezel, with the Demon enraged that he has this kind of job. Wendy realizes that she has to fight and casts several spells, powering herself up. However, not even these are enough as her attacks are proven ineffective and Ezel manages to break through her defenses afterwards. Finding herself lying next to Face, Wendy listens as Ezel comments on the amount of Ethernano in the air. The Demon then moves to crush the little Dragon Slayer, however, he is interrupted by Carla. Wondering if the Exceed is edible, Ezel grabs Carla and Wendy remembers the fresh air full of Ethernano, consuming it. She shocks Ezel by releasing huge gust of air currents. Now lying on the ground, Carla smiles, knowing that Wendy has succeeded in entering her Dragon Force.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Wendy Marvell
2. Carla
3. Franmalth
4. Natsu Dragneel
5. Lucy Heartfilia
6. Happy
7. Zeref Dragneel (flashback)
8. Seilah
9. Mirajane Strauss
10. Lisanna Strauss
11. Erza Scarlet
12. Kyôka
13. Keyes
14. Gray Fullbuster
15. Elfman Strauss
16. Juvia Lockser
17. Ezel
18. Horologium
19. Romeo Conbolt
20. Macao Conbolt
21. Wakaba Mine
22. Gajeel Redfox
23. Warren Rocko
24. Droy
25. Makarov Dreyar
26. Jet

Battles & Events

• Natsu Dragneel & Lucy Heartfilia vs. Franmalth
• Mirajane Strauss & Lisanna Strauss vs. Seilah & Lamy (started)
• Erza Scarlet vs. Kyôka
• Gray Fullbuster vs. Keyes
• Wendy Marvell vs. Ezel (started)

Magic, Curses, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• Aera (翼(エーラ) Ēra)
• Dragon Slayer Magic (滅竜魔法 Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Fire Dragon Slayer Magic (炎の滅竜魔法 Honō no 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)
• Chain Magic (連鎖魔法 Rensa Mahō)
• Take Over (接収(テイクオーバー) Teiku Ōbā)
  • Animal Soul (アニマルソウル Animaru Sōru)
  • Satan Soul (サタンソウル Satan Sōru)
• Spatial Magic (空間魔法 Kūkan Mahō)
  • Celestial Spirit Magic (星霊魔法 Seirei Mahō)
    • Summoned the Clock, Horologium
• Purple Flare (紫の炎(パープルフレア) Pāpuru Furea)

Curses used

• Absorption Curse
• Macro (命令(マクロ) Makuro)
• Tenga Goken (天下五剣 Tenga Goken)

Spells used

• Revolution (進化(レボリューション) Reboryūshon)
• Fire Dragon's Iron Fist (火竜の鉄拳 Karyū no Tekken)
• Connection (接続 Setsuzoku)
• Lightning Fire Dragon's Roar (雷炎竜の咆哮 Raienryū no Hōkō)
• Absorption (吸収 Kyūshū)
• Grimoire Chain (悪魔の視線(グリモアレイ) Gurimoa Chein)
• Animal Soul: Cat (キャット Kyatto)
• Satan Soul (サタンソウル Satan Sōru)
• Library Heave
• Book Fling
• Iron Dragon's Club ((鉄竜棍 Tetsuryūkon)
• Ile Arms (攻撃力倍化(イルアームズ) Iru Āmuzu)
• Ile Armor (防御力倍化(イルアーマー) Iru Āmā)
• Ile Vernier (速度倍化(イルバーニア) Iru Bānia)
• Sky Dragon's Roar (天竜の咆哮 Tenryū no Hōkō)
• Sky Dragon's Claw (天竜の鉤爪 Tenryū no Kagizume)
• Onimaru (鬼丸 Onimaru)
• Otenta
• Juzumaru (数珠丸 Juzumaru)

Weapons used

• Swords
• Khakkhara
• Labrys

Abilities used

• Flight
• Hand-to-Hand Combat
• Lightning Fire Dragon Mode (モード雷炎竜 Mōdo Raienryū)
• Magical Barrier Particles (魔障粒子 Mashōryūshi)
• Enchantment (付加術 Fukajutsu)
  • Deus Corona (神の王冠(デウスコロナ) Deusu Korona)
  • Deus Eques (神の騎士(デウスエクエス) Deusu Ekuesu)
• Dragon Force (竜の力(ドラゴンフォース) Doragon Fōsu)

Items used

• Celestial Spirit Gate Keys
  • Gate of the Clock Key
• Face (白き遺産・フェイス Shiroki Isan : Feisu)

Manga & Anime Differences

• The anime adds an additional droplet of water landing on the back of Wendy's neck.
• In the anime, Wendy is shown to be barefoot due to the explosion inflicted upon her by Ezel. In the manga however, she goes barefoot after achieving Dragon Force.

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