Rumble!
The piercing sonic boom tore through the night sky, waking ships at sea.
The crew members, abruptly pulled from their dreams, craned their necks toward the massive shape streaking across the heavens.
Shock, disbelief, and horror painted every face.
Tonight, the Grand Line would witness the birth of another legend.
Seven hours of full-speed flight later, Fairy Tail emerged from the shadows.
The sky brightened—not because dawn had come, but because they had reached the waters surrounding Evernight Island.
Five kilometers ahead stood Enies Lobby and Ace Hall.
For the girls of Fairy Tail, the spectacle of twilight and dawn meant nothing in this moment. Their only thought was clear: to welcome back their partner, Robin.
"I'll go first!"
At the bow of the ship, Sugisawa Yuuto stepped forward. In an instant, his form became a streak of lightning.
Five kilometers? Mere moments for someone like him.
Rumble!
The sound of mountains trembling accompanied Yuuto's descent. He landed in front of the gates of Enies Lobby Maejima, a storm of raw power in his wake.
He knew Robin was still on the island. With his strength, taking her away would be easy.
But… why make it easy when you can make it unforgettable?
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
"Attention all units! Enemy attack!"
"Who are you?"
"Do you even realize this is Enies Lobby?!"
The gatekeepers shouted frantically, their panic thick in the air.
Moments later, as the smoke cleared, Yuuto's figure appeared. The soldiers' tense expressions shifted to sheer terror.
"Fairy… FAIRY TAIL?!"
"This is the head of Fairy Tail!"
"The one with the 500 million bounty!"
Boom! Rumble!
Thunder and lightning crashed as Yuuto punched through the gates. The force sent guards tumbling like rag dolls.
Step by step, Yuuto advanced onto the central island.
"Where is the thief? Identify yourself!"
"This area is guarded by our titans. No one passes!"
The twin titans, Cassie wielding a massive club and Oimo with a colossal axe, faced him, decades of duty etched into their faces.
"Use your strongest moves, or there's no chance." Yuuto spoke lightly.
If this had been another day, he might have chatted with them, even instigated some rebellion. Not now.
The titans exchanged a glance—they recognized the threat. Sugisawa Yuuto, head of Fairy Tail, 500 million bounty… this was no ordinary opponent.
"Far from inexperienced… but… fine. See what our titan family's combined might can do!" Cassie and Oimo roared, charging simultaneously.
"Hakoku!"
A shockwave burst from their combined attack.
Yuuto did not dodge. He did not retreat. He advanced, fists blazing.
Dragon's Iron Fist!
Flames erupted from his fist, tearing through the titans' shockwave with terrifying force. Wind blasted outward, throwing Cassie and Oimo high into the air.
"Ouch!"
"Ah—"
The titans crashed through the gate of the island.
"Too weak. If that's all your Hakoku can do, I don't need to learn from your captain." Yuuto walked past them effortlessly.
The titans' minds spun. The captain? Could it be…
Before realization could strike, they collapsed, unconscious.
"Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!"
The island's specialized guards poured out—the Guilty Jury and law dog cavalry, leaping across buildings.
Yuuto did not flinch. Golden lightning flared from his hands. Rumble!
Tower of Justice
"Nani?! Intruders!"
Spandam barely registered the invasion as Yuuto set foot on the island.
"This is Enies Lobby, Enies Lobby and Ace Hall! Who dares?!"
A terrified official shouted, "Sir… the intruder… it's Sugisawa Yuuto, president of Fairy Tail… bounty: 500 million!"
"Nani?!" Spandam shrieked. The three CP0 agents exchanged panicked glances behind their masks.
Robin's eyes flickered with confusion, her pretty face clouded with disbelief.
"How many… people from Fairy Tail?" CP9 Jabra asked.
"Only one confirmed intruder… Fairy Tail!"
Spandam laughed nervously. "Only one person? Ten thousand troops are stationed here, plus two Titan Warriors… why panic?"
The news continued: the titans were down, the Guilty Jury and Dog Team eliminated, intruders reached the courthouse roof… Fairy Tail had arrived in full force.
Spandam's disbelief turned to terror as he saw Yuuto standing atop the opposite waterfall.
"It's actually… here…"
Cp9 Otonashi Fukurou was paralyzed.
Even the CP0 agents, who prided themselves on composure, were flustered.
"Nico Robin… you know what to do," CP0 Captain Guernica said, handing her a golden phone bug.
Robin froze. Her pupils shrank, light in her eyes dimming again.
Rooftop of the Courthouse
"President, Robin is right there! Why don't we just call in?" Erza shouted.
"It's Robin! Hey, Robin, we're here!" Nami, Wendy, and the others waved.
Robin's eyes scanned the Fairy Tail members. She clenched her fists, fighting a storm of emotion.
"Go back! I've quit Fairy Tail! I'm no longer your partner!"
"Robin, don't say that! We know your past and your struggles!" Juvia pleaded.
"That's right! You love Fairy Tail like we do—so stop talking about quitting!" Nami added.
"Fairy Tail never abandons anyone," Mirajan said softly. "Come back, Robin!"
Pain flickered across Robin's face.
"You shouldn't have come. I'm a moth chasing light in darkness… enemies of the world… the Buster Call that took my life twenty years ago… if I stay, I'll bring trouble to everyone!"
Her voice broke as she poured twenty years of fear, anger, and grief into her words.
"Ha ha ha!" Spandam's cruel laughter cut through. "No fool would be dragged down by you! Look at that banner—Goblin Tail! The symbol of the Four Seas and Grand Line, over 170 affiliated countries. Know your place!"
"Vivi, break that flag!" Yuuto finally commanded.
Vivi nodded, drawing her bow.
Star Shooter!
Arrows pierced the air, igniting the flag that represented the World Government itself. Shock spread like wildfire among the government forces.
"Robin, no matter your reasons, as a member of Fairy Tail, you never say you want to die!" Yuuto said quietly.
Erza donned solemn armor. "Fairy Tail has three rules for resigning:
Never disclose guild secrets.
Never pursue personal gain at the guild's expense.
Live strong, never underestimate your life, and never forget your comrades!"
Sugisawa Yuuto's voice rang firmly:
"You will not withdraw from Fairy Tail unless you survive to prove it! If you insist on leaving, come back and survive first!"
Tears streamed down Robin's face. For the first time, she realized she had the right to live.
"Say it, Robin. You want to live!"
"If… I have the right… I want to live! Take me to the sea with you!" she screamed.
Yuuto smirked. Perhaps fate had finally aligned. Robin would finally be fully part of Fairy Tail.
"Hee hee, it's perfect!"
"Robin, wait! We're coming!" Wendy, Vivi, and Nami laughed.
Chi chi! Boom!
Thunder exploded across Enies Lobby as Yuuto boarded the Judicial Tower, embracing Robin in his arms.
Earth Waves! Star Shooter! Water Flow Break! The Roar of the Dragon!
The Fairy Tail team unleashed a barrage of attacks, while Marianne unlocked Robin's sea-stone shackles.
Spandam's panic reached its peak. "You… can't survive as an enemy of the world!"
"Watch me." Yuuto's lightning struck Spandam, reducing him to slag.
Guernica, trembling, tried to activate the golden phone bug—only for it to vanish into Yuuto's hands.
"A mere Buster Call…" Yuuto sneered, pocketing the device.