The volume/arc segment excels in pacing. Unlike the original series, where battles often happened sequentially, here the guild is overwhelmed. We see a three-pronged conflict:

Hiro Mashima has since moved on to Edens Zero (a space-opera with similar faces) and Dead Rock , but the Fairy Tail engine keeps running. With 100 Years Quest ongoing and new merchandise (from Nendoroids to mobile game crossovers) launching monthly, the guild remains open for business.

Meanwhile, Natsu, the guild's resident fire-wielding dragon slayer, was engaging in a heated sparring match with his trusty sidekick, Happy. The two were testing each other's mettle, their laughter and shouts echoing through the guild hall.