The Magic Merchant in Fairy Tail

"Ice-Make: Battle Axe! Hammer! Crossbow! Sword!"

Gray created weapon after weapon, each forged with meticulous precision, but every one of them either shattered under Tutumaru's green flame-wrapped fists or melted from the blistering heat of his red flames.

Unlike Natsu's raw and destructive flames, Tutumaru's magic allowed him to fully control fire, manipulating its temperature, viscosity, and behavior with extraordinary precision. This level of control was the cornerstone of his reputation as an S-Class wizard.

Realizing that his ice constructs were ineffective, Gray shifted tactics. With a swift motion, he conjured a layer of ice armor over himself, shielding his body from Tutumaru's relentless flames. Though the armor slowed him down slightly, it gave him a chance to close the distance.

"Let's see who falls first!" Gray challenged.

The two mages engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Fire fists clashed against ice armor, creating shards of shattered ice and embers that scattered around them.

Tutumaru grinned, his confidence unwavering. "You're a tough one, but let's see how you handle this!"

With a shout, he unleashed his ultimate technique: "Seven-Color Fire Fist!" Flames of different hues surged and converged into a massive, radiant punch that crackled with power.

Gray met the attack head-on. "Ice-Make: Ice Spring!" he shouted, conjuring a swirling, frigid barrier to intercept the fiery onslaught.

The ice and fire collided, creating a blinding explosion of steam and frost. When the mist cleared, both combatants were still standing, though visibly worn out.

Gray realized Tutumaru's weakness wasn't his magic but his vulnerability in close combat. Wasting no time, Gray created twin ice blades on his arms and launched into his next move.

"Ice-Make: Seven-Step Ice Blade Dance!"

In a blur of movement, Gray struck seven times in rapid succession, each strike landing with precision and force.

"Nani?!" Tutumaru barely had time to react before the final hit sent him sprawling to the ground, defeated.

[Guild Showdown: Fairy Tail VS Phantom Lord]

[Location: Phantom Lord's Base]

[Participants: Gray VS Tutumaru]

[Winner: Gray]

When Kira arrived at the scene, the battlefield was in utter chaos.

"Really? You leave for a few minutes, and this is what happens?" Kira sighed, his frustration evident.

With a wave of his hand, the white cloak behind him billowed dramatically. He cast three powerful control spells in quick succession:

"Gravity!""Magnetism!""Forbidden Magic!"

The effects were immediate and overwhelming. Phantom Lord's members collapsed under the crushing weight of the gravity spell, their weapons clattering uselessly to the ground due to the magnetic field. At the same time, their magic fizzled out, rendered ineffective by the forbidden magic circle.

Even Fairy Tail's members were affected, though to a lesser extent. Only the strongest among them managed to remain standing.

"What's going on? I can't move!"

"Who is this guy?!"

"It's Fairy Tail's 'Sage' Kira!" one of the Phantom members shouted in terror.

Despite their confusion, Fairy Tail's members trusted Kira. He had never let them down before, and his actions always had a purpose.

"Kira, what's going on?" Erza demanded as she approached him. Her heavy armor and massive sword barely slowed her down, even under the intense effects of Kira's spells.

"As expected of Erza," Kira thought to himself, impressed. "Not even my magic can stop her completely."

Satisfied with his control over the situation, Kira addressed Erza. "Joseph pulled a dirty trick. While we were all here fighting, he snuck into our guild with a magic cluster cannon and plans to destroy the guild and kidnap Lucy."

"What?!" Erza's eyes blazed with fury.

"I've set up a defensive magic circle around the guild, but it won't hold forever," Kira continued. "We need to head back immediately."

"What about the Master?"

"He's dealing with Joseph's thought projection upstairs. But Alia's still a threat. I put magic-sealing handcuffs on him, but I want you to guard the Master just in case."

Erza nodded. "Understood. Leave it to me." She turned and sprinted toward the upper floors, her resolve unwavering.

Kira turned to the remaining Fairy Tail members. "Listen up, everyone! Joseph's target is the guild, and our family there is in danger. Stop fighting and prepare to retreat!"

"What?!"

"Is Mira-san in danger?"

Kira raised his voice to cut through the panic. "Focus! We can't waste any more time here!"

The Phantom members, sensing an opportunity to mock their opponents, began jeering.

"Your guild is probably already gone!"

"Our president has the Jupiter Cannon. What do you think you can do now?"

But before the insults could escalate further, Kira silenced them with a deadly glare.

"Have you all forgotten who's controlling you right now?"

He raised his hand, summoning a massive white magic circle on the ceiling. Beams of radiant energy shot down, striking each of the jeering Phantom members with precision.

"Judgment!"

The resulting shockwaves left the Phantom members incapacitated, their bodies slumping to the ground.

Kira deactivated his control spells and addressed his allies. "Fairy Tail members, fall back immediately. Phantom Lord members, stay where you are. If you so much as move, you'll regret it."

The remaining Phantom members, thoroughly cowed by Kira's display of power, dropped their weapons and sat down obediently.

The Fairy Tail members began their retreat, their spirits buoyed by Kira's leadership.

As they left, a few couldn't resist giving their defeated opponents a parting shove or kick, relishing the rare opportunity to vent their frustrations.

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