The fourth episode of the Fairy Tail Final Series (also known as Episode 281 overall), titled (or "Pitched Underground Battle" ), originally aired on October 28, 2018. It continues the Avatar Arc , focusing on Team Natsu’s infiltration of the dark cult Avatar to find Gray Fullbuster. Plot Summary
: True to the series' style, the episode features several lighter moments, including Wendy giving a feverish Juvia a sponge bath and Lucy's comedic interactions with her Celestial Spirit, Virgo. Fairy Tail: Final Series Episode 4
: The episode concludes with a dramatic re-entry of Erza Scarlet , who arrives to support the group and reveal the truth of the mission. Episode Highlights The fourth episode of the Fairy Tail Final
: Natsu and Lucy are shocked to find Gray seemingly serving as a high-ranking member of Avatar. Gray claims he has abandoned Fairy Tail to pursue the "Purification Strategy," a plan to summon Zeref by sacrificing an entire city. : The episode concludes with a dramatic re-entry
: Lucy showcases her new Star Dress abilities, specifically her "Cancer Form," which allows her to fight with twin blades.
: It is later revealed (or heavily hinted at by the end of the episode) that Gray is actually working undercover in coordination with Erza Scarlet and the Magic Council to take down the cult from the inside.
Following information from Juvia about Gray's disappearance, Natsu, Lucy, and Happy locate the headquarters of the black wizard cult . Their attempt at a stealthy infiltration quickly fails, leading them directly into the cult's torture chamber where they are captured. Key events from the episode include: