By the time Showman woke up, he was back in the viewing room, groaning as he did.
"He's awake!"
Soon he was surrounded by the viewers, all of which were looking at him with concern.
"Are you OK?" Asia asked as she used TWilight HEaling to heal his wounds.
"Yeah…Let's just say I now know what it means to go overkill…"
"What happened in there?" Sirzechs asked.
"Well, it was like this."
FLashback
"The one thing you lack with your magic is versatility. So we are going to take a page out of the two Gods and create some forms of destruction."
"OK, like what?" Rias asked, eager to get started.
"It's all up to you. The limit is your imagination. In fact…' Showman then gifted a pair of bracers.
"Are these?" She said as she put them on.
"Yep. Replicas of Galaxia's bracers. They contain a thread that will allow you to ensnare your enemies. Now then, shall we…' He then saw the crazy grin on her face as her aura began to flare. '...begin?
"Hehehe…Let's begin." She said in a demonic tone.
Showman just gulped.
Flashback over
"Turns out, she took to it like a fish to water." He then glared a deadpanned stare at her.
Rias just chuckled nervously.
"I may have gotten carried away." She spoke sheepishly.
Showman's brow just twitched.
"YOU UNLEASHED A MURDER OF RAVENS DOWN ON ME! AND HOW DID YOU FORM A GIANT SPINNING DISC OF DEATH?!"
"Well you said get creative!" Rias defended.
"I didn't say aim it at me!"
Everyone just looked confused. Showman just sighed and waved a hand to play a video. Everyone watched with wide eyes as they saw Showman running as Rias chased him in the air launching crimson ravens at him. Next was Rias flying around him, leaving a swarm of tiny aura pellets before she snapped her fingers, causing them to blow up. Finally, was the aforementioned spinning disc of death, which grew to the size of Antarctica. One throw showed Showman having to teleport out of the way, only to get caught in the explosion.
Everyone just looked at the sheepish devil girl, who found the floor rather interesting.
"At least I have a varied arsenal for I magic."
"Yeah. At the cost of my arena! You guys go back. I got some mess to clean up." Showman said as he activated the portal and soon everyone went in.
He then sighed as he went into the training room. He had a lot of work to do.
The next day, the entire ORC, Sirzechs and his family, Serafall, Vali's team and Azazel were at the portal, with a dirty looking Showman inside.
"Arena's fixed. Training room's cleaned. Let's get started. Rias, go ahead and spin the wheel." Showman declared as the redhead bombshell approached the wheel. With one spin, the wheel turned around until it landed on it's target. Issei 3.
"Alright! Time for me to learn how to kick some A!" He cheered as he took center stage.
"So what will Issei's match be?" Rias asked.
"It will be…fire!" Showman said as he played the trailer.
The scene was a destroyed city at night, with a harbour wrecked by a giant ship.
Soon the sound of footsteps could be heard as a voice rang out.
"Now I got a fire in my belly that's raging to get out!"
(Fairy Tail OST: Salamander)
It then showed the combatant. A pink-haired man with only eyes, wearing an open black vest, exposing his torso, white baggy pants and wooden sandals as he spread his hands and shot fire in the area.
Next, the male began to brawl against a black-haired man with metallic skin, punching him relentlessly.
Next was against a blonde-haired man, where he unleashes a tornado of fire, sending him flying.
He then brawled against other individuals from a pair of boys with black hair and blonde hair to an old man with long white hair.
It then ends with the male rushing forward with a flaming fist as he punches the screen. It ignited which then reveals him in a black cloak with his hair long as he grinned maniacally, hands ignited.
On the side it reads:
NATSU DRAGNEEL IS ALL FIRED UP FOR DEATH BATTLE!
"Who wants to play with fire?!"
Millicas's and Issei's eyes widened in awe.
"That looked awesome!" The young Lucifer said with sparkles in his eyes.
"I'm gonna learn techniques from him?!" Issei added with excitement.
"Hell yeah! And I know that Ddraig will be interested as well!"
Soon Issei's arm glowed green as a voice boomed.
[Pay attention partner. This match up will be useful.] Ddraig said as the video played
(Invader by Jim Johnston)
Wiz: From warming you up to burning down forests, fire is easily the deadliest element in the world and you will have to be a skilled pyromancer or complete idiot to try and control it
Boomstick: But these two anime combatants have mastered the art of playing with fire. Natsu Dragneel, the Dragon-Slaying Mage of the Fairy Tail guild.
"Wait, he said dragon-slaying?" Issei asked confused, eager to learn more.
Wiz: And Portgas D. Ace, the feared pirate known as Fire Fist.
"And a pirate huh? Wonder what makes him feared?" Rias spoke with a confused expression.
"Pirates were feared back when they were around. Maybe we'll find out?" Azazel said.
Boomstick: He's Wiz and I'm Boomstick.
Wiz: And it's our job to analyze their weapons, armor, and skills to find out who would win... a Death Battle.
The first combatant was a young man with spiky, pink hair, tanned skin and onyx eyes. He simply wore a black vest which was opened, showing his toned body, white baggy pants and wooden sandals.
Most of the girls blushed at the sight of his muscles, barring a few while Issei was grinding his teeth at the guy.
How did he get a body like that?! It's not fair!
Vali meanwhile looked at the male in interest. He could sense a battle hunger from him
NATSU DRAGNEEL
(Fairy Tail Main Theme Slow Ver. by YungAn)
Wiz: The land of Fiore. A place filled with magic and wonder
Boomstick: And some of the most destructive wizards of all time. All of which run under the same guild name: Fairy Tail.
"Fairy Tail? What kind of name is that?" Asia asked in curiosity
"Must be the name of the guild. Why call it that though?" Akeno added.
"'Do fairies have tails? More than that, do fairies even exist? Nobody knows for sure. So this guild is like them, an eternal mystery, an eternal adventure.' It's pretty much one big adventure being part of the guild." Showman clarified
Boomstick (Cont.): But their most destructive of them all, is their resident pyromaniac, Natsu Dragneel.
Wiz: But before he became the dragon slayer we all know and love, his backstory is pretty tragic. In his infancy, Natsu Dragneel was a pretty normal child living in a pretty normal village.
Everyone cooed at the young Natsu, seeing him in a happy environment
Boomstick: And that all changed when the dragons attacked. They came and scorched the town to ashes, killing Natsu and everyone in the process. The End.
The DEATH BATTLE! transition is shown.
The heaven faction looked a bit horrified at the sight of the scorched village, mentally praying for them to go to heaven.
(Eclipse Gate by Yasuharu Takanashi)
Wiz: Almost. There was one survivor. And this man was so distraught by the destruction he sought to try and bring at least one back to life. Studying under known mages, he learned the way how to bring the dead back but under the guise of demons.
Boomstick: But as Fullmetal Alchemist teaches us, that's a bad idea. Natsu may have been revived, but he had to become a demon. And for that wizard, well the gods weren't pleased and cursed him for everything around him to perish. Thus becoming the Immortal Dark Mage and source of all things chaos, Zeref Dragneel.
Soon the crowd saw as black magic surrounded him and blasted through a large airship.
Sirzechs couldn't help but whistle.
"That's some power. Shame it is on the dark side though." The Lucifer said and the others agreed with that.
Wiz: Unfortunately, Zeref had become incredibly dangerous to be around. Fearing for his brother's safety, he left Natsu in the care of his friend, Igneel, who ironically just so happened to be the Fire Dragon King.
BACKGROUND
Full Name: Natsu Dragneel
Alias: E.N.D.
"Etherious Natsu Dragneel"
Height: 5'7"/170.18 cm
Member of the Fairy Tail Guild
Foster son to a dragon (Issei: DAMN That's awesome!)
Trained Dragon Slayer
Twice orphaned (Kiba, Koneko and Akeno winced at that)
Gets motion sick easily
"HUGE!" Issei yelled as he saw the giant, red dragon
"[That is one big dragon. Of course, I am bigger.]" Ddraig said with pride.
"[Please, there is one other dragon bigger than you. Me!"] Albion barked out.
"[Hell no! I'm bigger!]" Ddraig countered.
"[NO, ME!]"
"[ME!]"
"GUYS!" Vali and Issei yelled out.
"Now is not the time for a dick measuring contest!"
(Dragon Fight by Yasuharu Takanashi)
Boomstick: Natsu got adopted... by a freakin' dragon? Kinda weird since a dragon killed him in the first place and his family, but whatever. Dragon Dad ended up teachin' little Natsu Dragon Slayer Magic, a school of mystical martial arts developed specifically to kill dragons. Wait, man, that's really back and forth with these dragons, isn't it.
"Irony seems to be a thing with these guys." Rias commented. No one could disagree with that.
Wiz: Regardless, Igneel eagerly accepted his role as adoptive father. He taught Natsu how to read, write, and fight. But then, when Natsu came of age,
(Sorrow Returns by Yasuharu Takanashi)
Wiz: Igneel suddenly sent him through a time machine and poof! Before he knew it, Natsu was trapped 400 years in the future and abandoned by the only father figure he ever really knew.
Boomstick: I know that feel, little buddy. I know that feel.
"So do we" Pretty much all of the orphans of the group said.
(Fairy Tail (2014) Main Theme by Yasuharu Takanashi)
Wiz: Of course, it was all part of Igneel's plan to save the world, but at the time Natsu didn't know that. Fortunately, it wasn't long before he found a new home and family among the mages of the Fairy Tail Guild.
Boomstick: Yeah, turns out being a demon trained by a goddamn dragon made Natsu pretty effective as a bounty hunter.
"I think mercenaries suit them better." Grayfia spoke
"Well, they do get paid to do certain jobs so yeah. They are like mercenaries." Micheal added.
Wiz: Natsu possesses superhuman speed, impressive strength, and unbelievable durability. He has superior senses such as sight and smell, along with a mastery of hand-to-hand combat skills.
Boomstick: Mix all that up with his Fire Dragon Slayer Magic and you got one fiery cocktail that'll knock just about anybody on their ass.
MAGIC
Fire Dragon Slayer Magic
Roar, Iron Fist, Claw, Sword Horn, Brilliant Flame, Wing Attack, Sword Horn, Flame Elbow, Talon, Crushing Fang, Grip Strike
Dragon Slayer: Secret Arts
Crimson Lotus: Exploding Flame Blade
Crimson Lotus: Fire Dragon's Fist (Issei: We have got to use these!)
Lightning Fire Dragon Magic (Akeno: He can use lightning?!")
Augments Fire Dragon Slayer Moves
Firing Hammer
Lightning Flame Dragon's Roar
Lightning Flame Dragon's Fist,
Brilliant Flame
Crimson Lotus: Exploding Lightning Blade
Dragon Force ((Vali: Sound Interesting)
Hidden Fire Form - Crimson Lotus: Phoenix Blade
Black Fire Dragon Mode
Dragon God's Brilliant Flame
Transformation Magic
Fire Dragon King Mode
Fire Dragon King's Demolition Fist
Fire Dragon King's Roar
Seven Flames Dragon Mode
Wiz: As the name suggests, Fire Dragon Slayer Magic revolves around conjuring and manipulating fire. A prime example would be Natsu's signature move, the Fire Dragon's Roar.
Boomstick: Where he literally shoots fire from his mouth!
Wiz: Or he can engulf his hand in flames for the devastating Fire Dragon's Iron Fist.
Boomstick: You know, we're gonna be saying fire a lot this episode.
Wiz: That we are.
Boomstick: Anyways, Wing Attack flings opponents away, Talon is an axe kick, claw kicks away fools, Sword Horn is a flaming headbutt, Elbow does what is says on the tin, crushing fang makes a fiery slash and Grip strike unleashes a blast up close and personal. And we cannot forget Brilliant FLame, a literal fireball of destruction!
Wiz: And when he has enough power, he breaks out the secret arts with a barrage of flaming fists to a spiral of fire.
Issei was starstruck by the use of fire in the video. That was amazing.
"Any chance we could replicate some of these attacks?" Issei said with a giddy tone.
"[I'm hoping.]" Ddraig replied also giddy.
(Blazing Guy by Yassuharu Takanashi)
Boomstick: Holy hell! That is a lot of fire! You sure this guy hasn't mastered Dragon-style kung fu?
Wiz: Yep. Natsu has well over two dozen different ways to incorporate fire into his martial arts, but his real strength comes from a move nobody ever really expects.
Boomstick: Ah, yeah, he eats fire!
"WAIT, WHAT?!"
Everyone then witnesses Natsu consume a large amount of flames into his gut. Silence filled the room.
"That was both amazing and disgusting at the same time." Arthur muttered with his sister agreeing.
"That would put all fire eaters to shame." Issei added.
Wiz: Like all mages in the Fairy Tail world, Natsu has a limited pool of magic, but consuming fire actually replenish it. Not only that, he can consume different elemental magic as well, including lightning.
Boomstick: Talk about a shocking appetite (Everyone groaned at the pun). And because this is anime, eating lightning gives Natsu access to an all new form: Lightning Fire Dragon. With this, Natsu's abilities are enhanced with electricity, giving him a brand new element of power and new attacks like a stronger roar to a giant fist.
Wiz: To increase his fire abilities, Natsu can enter Dragon Force. This greatly increases his Dragon Slayer Magic and physical prowess, bringing Natsu closer to the strength of a full grown dragon. This allows him to access his Phoenix Blade, punching through fools like a rocket
Boomstick: He's even starting to look like a dragon now. You think that's an awful traumatic reminder when he looks at himself?
"He's right. He does look more draconian." Rias said as she leaned closer.
Issei was meanwhile daydreaming of being a half-dragon king, sitting on a throne with his harem of naked women snuggling up to him. He was cut off via a punch to the gut by Koneko.
"No pervy thoughts allowed." She deadpanned.
Wiz: Probably. But when his Dragon Slayer abilities aren't enough, Natsu enters his one of his strongest modes yet: Fire Dragon King Mode. In this form, Natsu has access to techniques only the most powerful of dragons could wield, such as the Demolition Fist and the Fire Dragon King's Roar. Finally, there is the Seven Flames Dragon Mode, giving him acces to Iron, Lightning, Sky, Shadow, Poison and white dragon slayer magic.
Boomstick: All of which can be used to perform one firey cocktail of a knuckle sandwich
They all saw the attack as it demolished a black skinned man with long blue hair as he faded away. That was some power as it skipped to a scene of a black and blue dragon being destroyed. They were all in awe
Boomstick: At his strongest, he could wipe out exactly 973 soldiers all at once and create massive explosions so big they could wipe out a whole town.
Wiz: Natsu's raw power is extraordinary, both magically and physically. He's strong enough to lift an enormous stone slab several times larger than himself. Comparing this stone to Natsu's height and compensating for the density of the stone, it's likely this block weights about 135 tons.
"Meh, strong but we fought Hercules, the literal King of Strength. Not that impressive." Xenovia said. Everyone did agree on that.
(Natsu vs. Future Rogue by Yasuharu Takanashi)
Boomstick: Talk about never skipping arm day! He's also fast; he's fought in multiple battles where he moved faster than the eye can see. Putting him well over 9,000 miles per hour.
Wiz: And when fighting opponents even faster than him, Natsu used his keen observational skills and indominable willpower to predict their moves and defeat them. He's pretty clever in battle, which is surprising given how headstrong and stubborn he can be.
FEATS
Wiped out 973 soldiers at once
Destroyed the Tower of Heaven
Survived Jellal's meteor-level magic
Lifted a large stone slab
One-shot a War God
Moved faster than eyesight
Melted a coliseum with his heat
Boomstick: Like any real fighter, Natsu prioritizes offense over defense, running in guns or... I guess arms blazing.
Wiz: Except this impulsive approach to fighting often leaves massive amounts of collateral damage in his wake. Remember how we mentioned his fire power could wipe out a whole town? Well, sometimes that's not completely intentional. In fact, this hasty attitude may be his greatest weakness.
"It's true. Having a lot of power is cool and all but no control can leave too much collateral." Azazel said before looking at Issei.
"That means should learn how to use these techniques, you've got to learn how to control it."
Boomstick: Nah, his greatest weakness is how easily he gets motion sick. Put him on a moving car or boat and he'll be hurlin' in a matter of seconds. That flyin' cat followin' him around should start carrying vomit bags.
"That's his weakness? Moving vehicles? Lame!" Vali mocked at the sight of Natsu puffing up from moving
Wiz: Yeah, that's one of the stranger downsides of Dragon Slayer Magic. Natsu's dragon-like senses can overload his semicircular canals, creating a feeling similar to vertigo.
Boomstick: And don't forget that he's kinda an idiot.
WIz: True but then again, a lot of characters on this show are pinheads. But another big weakness is that Natsu has a bad habit of burning through his available magic rather quickly.
Boomstick: Yeah, but who cares? He can just chow down on some tasty flames or lightning to replenish his magic.
"That's true. Any fire and Natsu will be back to normal." Rias said with confidence.
Wiz: Just one problem. Consuming any fire or lightning that Natsu has created himself will not replenish his reserves.
"OK, that may be a problem." Rias backpedelled.
Boomstick: Huh. Oh well, Natsu's still a badass. He really is the Fairy Tail guild's trump card for whenever things go south. And he continues to fulfill his own dragon dad's wish of making the world a safer place. By setting it on fire! (Grayfia: Counterproductive.)
Natsu: I think it's time to stop playing around. Let's get down to the real fight! I'm going to shatter you into a million pieces!
Everyone's thoughts was that this guy was like a fiery force or juggernaut. The use of fire attacks really got Issei excited and Vali thought he could be another worthy opponent.
Issei was also having a conversation with Ddriag.
"So how powerful are you flames, Ddraig?" Issei asked.
"[According to the legends told, I could easily torch an entire land easily. But remember, if you were to use my flames, it will take control. Not rushing into things and burning the area to ashes.]"
Everyone soon made their way back to see the next fighter.
PORTGAS D. ACE
(We Are by Kōhei Tanaka)
Wiz: Wealth, fame, power. Gol D. Roger, the King of the Pirates, obtained this and everything else the world had to offer.
"Pirate King. Has a nice ring to it." Azazel spoke as he thought about the title, to which everyone agreed as they witnessed a large man smiling in front of two glaives.
Boomstick: And then he was brutally executed, but not before saying one of the epic final speeches of all time:
Roger: You want my treasure, you can have it I left everything I gathered together in one place. Now you'll just have to find it!.
"That is sick." Issei said and all the males agreed
Boomstick (cont.): thus sparking the flames of every pirate to find the long lost treasure of the legendary Pirate King. The quest for the One Piece had begun.
Wiz: However, unknown to most, Roger left behind an heir, albeit unborn.
(Rampage! Zoro & Franky by Kōhei Tanaka)
Wiz: Terrified the Marines would execute Roger's son as well, the child's mother held her pregnancy for a total of 20 months. 20 months!
"HOW LONG?!" Nearly, all of the woman yelled out in shock. Grayfia's eyes also widened at the thought of holding her son for that long.
"Man that woman must have a will of steel to do that." Sirzechs said in awe.
"A mother will do anything to protect her child. Even if they are not born." Gabriel said, but she was still in awe.
Boomstick: HOLY MOTHER OF HELL! How does that even happen?!
Wiz: Sheer inconceivable willpower. Though she died in childbirth, her last act was to give her newborn son his name, Portgas D. Ace.
Boomstick: Soon after, Ace was adopted by an old acquaintance of his father, Monkey D. Garp, and raised alongside Monkey D. Luffy and his childhood friend Sabo.
Every female couldn't help but coo over the three young boys. It was such a wholesome moment
Wiz: Over time Ace, Luffy, and Sabo grew very close, considering themselves brothers and together forging a lifelong pact. They would forever live life as free as possible.
"Now that is a brotherhood. Shame we didn't do that during the peace conference." Azazel said with a smile.
"Now you know I absitinate form alcohol." Micheal said with a repreminding tone.
"And Grayfia cannot hold her alcohol." Sirzechs said witha chuckle to which he got a pinch on the cheek.
"What was that?" She said in a dangerous tone.
"Nthing! IT HWRTS!" Sirzechs whined.
This got Issei, Asia, Xenovia and Rosseweisse curious.
Background
Full name: Portgas D. Ace
Alias: Fire Fist Ace
Height: 6'0"/185 cm
Age: 20
Son of Gol D. Roger
Bounty: 550,000,000 belly
Captain of the Spade Pirates
Birth withheld for 11 months (Every woman respected that)
Boomstick: And for Ace, that meant following in his father's footsteps. It was the pirate's life for him, even if he didn't want to talk about his old man. Hey, when he wasn't there for most of your life, you can't blame him. I relate.
Wiz: Ace was a natural on the sea thanks to his incredible strength and combat aptitude. He quickly learned his way around the ocean, becoming the captain of his own ship in just a year's time, and eventually joining the ranks of the deadliest pirates around. He even claimed one of the world's most sought after treasures: a Devil Fruit.
"Devil what?" Rias asked and that got every devil's attention.
Boomstick: In the One Piece world, if you eat yourself a Devil Fruit, you get yourself a super power. In Ace's case, he ate the Flame-Flame Fruit, which, guess what, granted him the power to create and control fire. But with new power comes a buttload of badass new ways to kill people. Get this, this guy's gun-hands are actually handguns.
Wiz: I mean, I guess that's accurate. That would be Ace's Fire Gun ability and it's just one of many attacks the Flame-Flame Fruit provides.
"OK, that is cool." Issei spoke as he saw the fire gun ability. But then he got confused to when he saw some chick with a gun leg
Boomstick: Man, I love my gun leg and all, but now I think I really need some gun hands to go along with it. (Everyone had blank looks at that)
Wiz: Boomstick, sometimes I really... really wonder about where you came from.
Boomstick: The front door, like, every day. Come on, Wiz, pay attention.
Wiz: *groans* Anyway, these fire abilities are what earned him the nickname: "Fire Fist Ace".
Boomstick: Because he can turn his punch into blazing balls of red hot fire. Forget gun hands, get me some of that!
Notable Techniques with the Mera Mera no Mi
FIre Fist - This is the source of Ace's nickname. He turns his fist into fire and launches it as a column of flames at the target. This is able to blast apart ships with ease.
Fire Gun - Ace points the index and middle fingers of both of his hands at the target like guns and shoots fire bullets from them.
St. Elmo's Fire - Ace launches two long lances made of fire at his opponent. This has the added bonus of burning them.
Cross Fire- Ace places his index fingers together in a cross shape, and then launches a cross-shaped column of fire right at his opponent.
Heat Haze - From the palm of his hand, Ace shoots a stream of fire.
Flame Commandment - Ace creates a large amount of flames around his body to prepare for an attack
Flame Pillar - Ace shoots these flames upward to destroy the target above him.
Blaze Net - Ace creates a circle of fire around a predetermined area, which prevents anyone from leaving or entering it.
Mirror Flame - Ace releases a large amount of flames and forms a firewall with it as a defense. However this can also be used as offense, such as against Aokiji's Ice Block: Pheasant Beak.
Firefly - Creates tiny green fireballs which surround an enemy
Firey Doll - The fireballs then explode around the enemy
Fire Commandment: Flame Emperor - This is Ace's most powerful technique. Ace creates a ginormous fireball resembling the Sun and hurls it at an opponent to try and obliterate them in one fell swoop. This explosion is large enough to cover at least half of a large island.
"Those are a lot of ways to use those flames." Issei commented, mentall keeping track on how to use them for the game.
Wiz: Manipulating fire comes easy to Ace. He can conjure up enormous pillars of flames so intensely heated they can incinerate enemy projectiles, acting as a sort of fire shield.
Boomstick: He's also got some really weird names for his attacks, like Firefly, Fiery Doll, & St. Elmo's Fire. Man, when did Elmo become a saint? (Everyone chuckled at the red doll with the vatican hat)
Wiz: No, no, no. Actually, that's referencing weather phenomena where plasma appears to discharge atop a pointed object. Ace's version is... not like that at all; instead, he conjures up 2 javelins made of pure fire and hurdles them through enemies burning them inside and out.
Boomstick: Yeah, I'mma go with his version.
Wiz: Firefly and Fiery Doll is a combination attack where he creates several small balls of green plasma which surround a foe before detonating in a massive series of explosions.
Boomstick: He does have one attack with a really cool name though.
Wiz: Oh what's that?
Boomstick: Cross Fire! You'll get caught up in the Cross Fire! CROSS FIRE!
Wiz: Of course. He also has the Flame Pillar, which can blat upwards enemies, Blaze Net and Mirror Flame for defense and just to shoot flames from his palm, Heat Haze
(The Very Very Very Strongest by Kōhei Tanaka)
Wiz: However, Ace's most powerful attack is undoubtedly his Great Flame Commandment: Flame Emperor.
Everyone's eyes widened at the sight of the huge fireball burning through everything.
"OK. THAT is a powerful use of flame." Rias said as she had a thought, but was smacked by a fan via Showman
"No no! I already had to deal with your antics before! YOU ARE NOT GONNA LAUNCH A GIANT ASS BALL OF DESTRUCTION NEAR ME, SAVVY?!"
Boomstick: Which is a pretty big name for what is essentially a fiery Spirit Bomb. BUT GOOD GOD! If you see that thing comin' your way, don't ever bother tryin' to run; you dead.
Devil Fruit - Mera Mera no Mi (Flame Flame fruit)
As a Logia Fruit, it bestows Intangibility, and (limited) Regeneration
Allows Ace to manipulate, create, and become Fire.
Fire can burn foes if it is close enough.
This Fire is hot enough to melt, and match with Aokiji's Ice, which usually is as tough as Steel.
Allows Ace to create and use Fire-based attacks.
Allows him to create solid projectiles, like bullets, from just fire.
Can reconstruct his body from Fire.
Can use flames as a speed boost, such as in his boat.
This fruit possesses impressive destructive capability, as Sabo, who only recently ate the fruit, was able to destroy the Colosseum in Dressrosa in just one hit .
Wiz: There's even more. See, the Devil Fruit Ace discovered was of a rare breed: a Logia fruit. Because of this, Ace also gained the ability to transform his entire body into fire.
Boomstick: When he's in "Flame On mode", physical attacks pass right through him like he isn't even there. And if his fire body is somehow messed up,
(Franky's Theme by Kōhei Tanaka)
Boomstick: like someone droppin' a giant candle snuffer on him, his true human body will be totally unaffected.
"OK, that can be useful." Gasper commented at the thought of being invincible.
"True. Though why do I think that there is a downside?" Azazel said in a thoughtful tone
Wiz: Actually since receiving this power, Ace has only been badly hurt by other Logia users wielding an element with an inherit advantage over fire, such as magma or water.
Boomstick: Man, it's like he's invincible.
Wiz: In a way, but it's not an automatic defense. Ace must make the conscious decision to transform his body.
"There it is." Azazel said.
"So he has to choose to do so? Kinda weak." Gasper spoke.
Boomstick: But thanks to his blindly quick reflexes, he's able to avoid almost any attack. He can even react quick enough to avoid a shot from a sniper.
Wiz: In this instance, he was reacting to the gunman in view. Assuming this gunman was professionally trained, Ace would've needed to react in about a quarter of a second.
Boomstick: But who needs speed when your Fire Fist can blow apart five ships all at once?
Wiz: Considering ships like these would likely be constructed of teak wood, to accomplish this Ace would need to hit each ship with a least 15,000 pounds of force per square inch.
Boomstick: So gettin' hit by Ace would be like gettin' hit with a wrecking ball. And when he throws more fire into the mix, he can wipe out an entire town. But that's not all. He also has a knife for getting in up close and personal plus he can also access Haki. (Everyone looked confused)
Haki
Haoshoku (Conqueror's) Haki
Grants the user the ability to dominate the wills of others, which usually manifests as knocking out weak-willed opponents with their sheer willpower, rendering them unconscious.
Inexperienced users are restricted to overpowering just one individual, or blindly knocking out weak-willed people around them
More experienced users can pick out weak-willed individuals to knock them out.
Stronger willed people, Conqueror's haki or not, can resist or ignore this ability.
Ability to knock out someone depends on the difference in strength between the Haki user and the target, the greater the gap, the easier it is to knock him out.
This Haki cannot be gained through training, and only one in several million people possess this ability.
Wiz: Haki is essentially the inner energy of everyone in the world of One Piece and Ace has access to the strongest: Conqueror's Haki, which can overpower the wills of anyone weaker than him.
Boom: Damn! Guess being the son of the King needs to have a royal power up other than fire.
(Luffy vs. Ratchet Round 2 by Kōhei Tanaka)
Wiz: Ace's last extraordinary quality actually has little to do with fire at all. If there's anything he inherited from his mother, it's his insane willpower and endurance.
Boomstick: He once fought a Karate Fishman for five straight days. Man, with that endurance, he's gotta make some lucky lad or lady real happy someday.
"Oh yeah, especially in bed" Issei said with a chuckle.
Boomstick (cont.): sighs However, that is a dream that will never come true. Why? Simple. Ace was killed in prison via Magma fist.
Everyone's eyes widened at the sight of the large fist punched through his abdomen as he tried to stand up. When he collapsed, they all saw the giant hole left in his chest as a younger man with a scar under his eye looked with a traumatised look.
"Oh my…" RIas spoke in a quiet tone in shock.
"He just…took it." Akeno added.
Issei said nothing but he looked green before zooming to the bathroom and the sound of retching could be heard. He wasn't the only one though. Kiba and Gasper joined him as well.
"I…I will grant his soul to heaven." Micheal said with the rest of the heavenly group.
Wiz: Like many Logia users, Ace grew cocky in his ability to avoid being hit. In fact, he practically forgot what pain even felt like. And so, despite all of Ace's fantastic feats, his most impressive was when for once, he chose to take a hit, sacrificing himself to save his brother, Luffy.
Everyone had a lot of respect for Ace now. You always go down to protect your family, no matter what
Boomstick: Damn. Would you do that for me, Wiz?
Wiz: Hmm oh... oh sure, of course.
Boomstick: You're a goddamn liar!
Ace: I can't allow that. I'll take care of this on my own!
Ace hops down and sails away.
Everyone felt a lot of respect for the pirate from his skills with fire and his combat prowess. Also the fact that he saved the life of his brother tugged at the heartstrings of those that have sibling of their own.
You always fight for your family to the bitter end.
Now everyone had decided to talk on who would win.
"So anyone want to…?" Rias began but was interrupted by everyone saying one name:
"Natsu."
Rias blinked. "That was fast."
Kiba decided to clarify.
"A guy that can turn into flames against a man that can eat flames? Not much of a contest."
Akeno added to the thoughts.
"Plus, Natsu has more forms to access than Ace. It will be over for the pirate."
Rias couldn't disagree on that. Soon everyone went back to their seats to watch the battle.
DEATH BATTLE
In a seaside village, Portgas D. Ace leaps out of a store with a large chicken leg in his hand.
Restaurant Owner: Hey you! Thief! Come back here!
Ace continues running into the middle of a town as a mysterious figure on the rooftops notices him.
Ace: No thanks! I'm hungry!
"Dine and dash huh?" Issei remarked
"That is a restaurant's worse nightmare." Azazel spoke
(Overtaken by Kōhei Tanaka)
Natsu: Hey!
A shadowy figure leaps in the middle of the town as Ace stops and turns around to see him. The dust brushes aside to reveal Natsu Dragneel.
"Enter Dragon Slayer, right on cue." KIba remarked.
Natsu: Give that back! Or you'll have to deal with me!
By the time Natsu's done threatening him, Ace has already eaten the meat, with Natsu sweatdropping
Ace: Nah...I'm already done with the meal.
He tosses the bone up in the air and swallows it with a grin on his face.
Natsu: That's it! I'm gonna mess you up!
"Well, fights have started for less." Sirzechs spoke with the heads agreeing.
(Salamander by Yasuharu Takanashi)
FIGHT!
Natsu leaps forward with a flaming fist which Ace blocks. Ace counters with his own flaming punches. Natsu tries to kick Ace, but the pirate leaps high in the air to avoid it.
Ace: Crossfire!
Ace launches a flame in the shape of a cross at his opponent.
Natsu: Fire Dragon Sword Horn!
Natsu avoids the attack and charges through Ace, taking down the building behind him after he phases through Ace's flaming body. He emerges from the rubble of the house.
Natsu: Wait, are you seriously MADE of fire?
Ace smirks as he launches his next attack.
Ace: Heat Haze!
Natsu dodges the fire beam as he jumps onto another rooftop, then leaps into the air.
Natsu: Fire Dragon's Brilliant Flame!
NAtsu then drops a giant fireball onto Ace who leaps out of the way only to see Natsu drop down with an axe kick to the abdomen, sending him to the dirt.
"Good cover. A bit overkill though." Azazel said as he saw the flames spreading all over town.
Ace gets up and chuckles.
Ace: Cute. Now how about this? Fire Gun!
Ace then begins to shoot bullets of flame at the Dragon Slayer, who dodges each one by running and outpacing the bullets. Natsu then rushes behind Ace and places a hand on his shoulder.
Natsu: Hey! Fire Dragon's Grip Strike!
Natsu then blasts fire all over Ace who gets knocked into a wall.
Ace: You wanna play with fire, Hotshot? With pleasure. St. Elmo's Fire!
Ace then launches two fiery javelins at Natsu. He dodges one but gets hit with the other. Ace then rushes forward and delivers a powerful uppercut to his jaw before unleashing a firey pillar
Ace: Flame Pillar!
Natsu is then sent to a rooftop.
Natsu: Time to turn up the heat!
Natsu enters Fire Dragon King Mode, drastically increasing his power.
"Well, that was quick." Issei said as he saw the awakening.
"Well, they did say he was a reckless fool. Guess he played his hand too quickly." Azazel added.
Natsu: Fire Dragon King's Roar!
Natsu launches a massive flame attack at Ace, who is surprised and unable to avoid it. Natsu leaps down as the flames surround the two combatants, showing them as silhouettes.
"So what is with the shadow battle?" Gasper had to ask.
"MAybe to add dramatic tension or something." Serafall replied with a finger on her chin. She did the same with her show.
Ace counters Natsu's punches before the Fire Dragon pushes Fire Fist Ace back. Natsu tries shooting multiple fireballs at Ace, who blocks them and fires back with his Fire Gun. Natsu leaps high in the air to avoid it.
Natsu: Fire Dragon King's Demolition Fist!
Ace prepares his own flaming punch and leaps up to clash with Natsu.
Ace: Fire Fist!
Both attacks meet head on as the flames spread even further.
(After Eating, Grand Line by Kōhei Tanaka)
The two cause an explosion that sends them back to the ground exhausted.
Ace: Not bad, hotshot. But you can't even touch me! Firefly!
Ace surrounds his opponent with multiple light green orbs, overwhelming Natsu.
Natsu: Oh no...
Ace puts on his hat confidently and activates his attack.
Ace: Fiery Doll...
"Is that it for Natsu?" Issei asked.
"I don't think so. There is one more skill we didn't get to see." Rias said.
(Natsu's Magic 2 ~Fire Dragon's Sword Edge~ by Yasuharu Takanashi)
The orbs start exploding over Natsu, but the Fire Dragon manages to stop the attack by inhaling in the fire, causing Ace to lose his hat.
"There it is." Rias spoke with a smirk.
"Ace is so screwed now!" Issei added with his own smirk
Ace exits his intangible form to avoid getting sucked in.
Ace: Wait, are you seriously EATING fire?
As Natsu continues inhaling the attack, Ace prepares his ultimate attack, the Flame Emperor.
Ace: Try eating this!
After Ace launches the giant, flaming ball, Natsu stops inhaling and charges through the Flame Emperor without a scratch on him. He punches Ace, who negates the attack with his intangibility. Ace smirks in response.
Ace: Like I said, you can't touch me.
"That is true but there is one thing Natsu has." Akeno said with a smile
(Natsu's Theme by Yasuharu Takanashi)
Natsu smirks back.
Natsu: I'm not trying to! Lightning Dragon Fire Mode!
Natsu's electric attack activates, impaling Ace's chest, causing the pirate to groan.
Ace: Lightning?!
"Oh yes, Ace. Lightning." Akeno said with a wider grin.
Natsu: You got that right! LIGHTNING FIRE DRAGON ROAR!
The attack increases and envelops Ace in the lightning fire roar, Ace screams in pain as he is incinerated. Afterward, Natsu is on top of a roof in the burning town.
Natsu: Phew, all's well that ends well! Hahahahaha!
"Does he not notice the entire town on fire?!" Grayfia spoke in a shocked tone.
"Guess him being the most destructive isn't just for show" Gabriel said with equal shock.
KO!
Natsu gets kicked out of a restaurant likely for contributing to the town's destruction and his head lands in the dirt. Meanwhile, a wanted poster of Ace detaches from a wall and burns away.
RESULTS
(Fairy Tail (2014) Main Theme by Yasuharu Takanashi)
Boomstick: I heard of death by electrocution but that is one way I wouldn't want to go out! (Everyone agreed on that)
Wiz: We could try and say that this battle was anything but clear cut, but we would be lying.
Boomstick: That's not to say Ace didn't hold a few advantages, such as being tougher and having better stamina, and while his skills with flames were unique and his fire form did provide him extra defense, that was all Ace had.
Wiz: Right, Natsu held the advantage in speed and strength, while Ace trumped him in endurance and defense.
Boomstick: Both were mostly immune to each other's fire attacks. Because fire is Ace's only real weapon, this means he really didn't have anything that could kill Natsu. Natsu is definitely strong enough to put Ace down, but with Ace's intangible fire form, Natsu couldn't even touch him. Stalemate right?
"I hardly think so." Gray said as everyone knew what she meant.
Wiz: Wrong! Like a deck of cards, there were four aces in Natsu's hole
Boomstick: Hey, nice one!
Wiz: Oh, thanks! First off, Natsu has had far more combat training than Ace. Both were taught how to fight but Natsu had better training with using his flames than Ace, who had to learn during his journey. Secondly, Natsu's superior senses allowed him to exploit and use his opponent's weaknesses to his advantage.
Jackal: My curses can change anyone stupid enough to touch me into a living bomb! No matter what I try, this human just consumes my curses! He might even be stronger than he was when this fight started!
(Blazing Guy by Yassuharu Takanashi)
Wiz: The third actually came from Ace himself. With Ace's fire form exposed, there really wasn't anything stopping Natsu from just eating Ace.
"That's true. Sometimes a great strength can be a greater weakness." Azazel spoke from his years of war.
Boomstick: This meant that Ace couldn't go flame on whenever he wanted, but that just played in Natsu's hands. Being faster than the eye can track, Natsu was more than quick enough to get a good hit in up close.
Wiz: A perfect opportunity to use the final trump card. A fast, deadly elemental weapon that Ace's body wasn't immune to: Lightning.
Boomstick: Plus, It's not like Natsu was gonna run out of magic or anything, I mean there's freaking fire everywhere! With Ace's fire attacks simply being fuel for Natsu meant he wouldn't keel over anytime soon.
Wiz: As his speed, strength, martial arts, and versatility surpassed Ace, all Natsu needed was one good shot and he made it happen.
"All it takes is one shot. One shot and you win a match." Sirzechs told the youngsters.
Boomstick: "But what about the Conqueror's Haki? Wouldn't that work?"
"Yeah, why not that Haki thing work?" Kiba asked the million dollar question.
Wiz: Wouldn't work for two reasons. One is that it only works on weaker willed individuals and Natsu had faced off against someone like that already in the form of Gildarts Clive. And two: Well, Natsu is just that damn stubborn. Him giving up a fight just isn't his character and he would just power on through.
Boomstick: Such a shame that Ace went out like that. Oh well. At least he went out in a blaze of glory.
Everyone chuckled a bit at the pun.
Wiz: The winner is Natsu Dragneel.
Everyone cheered at the Dragon SLayer's victory. With that done, Issei quickly got up and made his way to the training room. Eager to get started.
"So Showman, what am I going to do?" He asked eagerly.
"Well I think your friend has the right idea. But I will a few pointers. For instance, ever thought about morphig that gear so it becomes like a dragon's mask?"
"Really?' He then looked at his hand. 'You think I can do that?"
"[Of course. It's all about your imagination. Though, most of yours is all about the women…]" He muttered to him, causing him to laugh nervously.
"And just to suit the environment."
With a wave of his hand, the entire room was set on fire, causing Issei to scream.
"Relax, pervy-pants. It won't burn ya. Just to set the scene. Just picture what you want and not the lechourous thoughts in that head of yours."
Issei nodded and closed his eyes to picture the idea.
Rias and the crowd waited by the door, eager to see what had been accomplished.
"I hope Issei is alright." Rias spoke in a nervous manner.
"I just hope Showman won't be too harsh on him." Asia added.
They all knew his dislike for Issei's perverted antics.
When the door opened, a stream of fire blasted past them.
"Sorry! Didn't notice you guys." They all saw what became of Issei.
His arms were covered in claw-like gauntlets with two pipes sticking out the top and his mouth was covered by a dragon like mouth guard. Everywhere was set alight.
"I came up with a new Balance Breaker: Meet the Fire Dragonborn Mode!"
"Woah, Issei you look amazing! RIas complimented
"Yep! And you can thank Showman for that!"
They all saw Showman chilling on a branch, sipping an ice cold glass of soda
"What? It's hot in here." He said at the looks.