Festival of Lights · Diwali
Chiba protected Mira and her siblings from debt collectors, hostile mages, and villagers before Mira’s awakened Take Over Magic forced the family to flee. After fighting snow wolves and strange birds in the mountains, Chiba was separated from them and became Ultear’s attendant as she led him toward Grimoire Heart’s base.
Chiba joined Ultear on a mission against Shadow Skull, fought through a deadly guild war, and survived in the wilderness with her while training. After they met Wendy and traveled with her, Chiba clashed with Frog in the Pond and faced Alili, a former friend now aligned with Shadow Skull.
Chiba survived the hunt for the Lava Monster, reunited with Mira, and joined Fairy Tail. His escort mission with Mira drew them into Shadow Skull's affairs and ended with Chiba fighting Kamuer while Makarov hurried to Shanwu Town.
Chiba and his companions escaped Shadow Skull’s mountain base, rescued Seele, and defeated Labi at the cost of Ailong’s life. After recovering and beginning training for the Sword Mountain Contest, Chiba joined Nuolin on a mission against the Sword of Slaughter and earned a place in the army’s camp.
Chiba and his allies fought Shadow Skull and a bone dragon while the Magic Council’s campaign unraveled around a conspiracy targeting Tianna. The arc left Chiba badly injured and racing to rescue Tianna as the Magic Divine Crystal’s influence threatened to draw him toward darkness.
After losing Tianna, Chiba returned to Fairy Tail and struggled with his feelings for Mira while training his magic and swordsmanship. A mission to Molabai Village drew the guild into a conflict over a nearby Magic Divine Crystal and Menair’s illusion, which ended with Mira confronting the villagers who called her demon-possessed.
Chiba and his companions faced Weir and Ailiya’s tragic past, fought to protect the village, and confronted Bolunte over his schemes and Tianna’s death. Chiba returned to Fairy Tail after killing Bolunte, but the Magic Council arrested him and began a hearing.
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