August seeks to understand the love that is shared between parent and child. When he threatens to kill Cana, Gildarts responds with rage. Meanwhile, Natsu and Zeref continue their epic battle, but a new situation develops when Larcade arrives.

Erza's team meets a mysterious woman with a plan that can completely destroy Acnologia. Meanwhile, Lucy and friends struggle to come to terms with the truth that connects Natsu's life and the Book of E.N.D. that they now hold.