"They're finally here!" From Enel's report, Gray had already sensed the World Government forces rapidly approaching through the Calm Belt. After waiting so long that he'd nearly lost his motivation, he was finally fired up.
"Let's begin!"
As soon as Gray finished speaking, Morgans's excited, cackling voice came through the Den Den Mushi in front of him. "Gyahahaha! It'll be ready in a moment, Gray!"
"All news agencies, begin the live broadcast!" At Morgans's command, Live Broadcast Den Den Mushi across the world that had received the signal lit up once more.
As soon as the broadcast began, the view shifted to an all-seeing perspective, clearly showing Gray and the approaching World Government forces.
"Gyahahaha! Welcome, everyone, to our newspaper's live coverage from the battlefield: the grand war between Fairy Tail and the World Government forces!"
While Morgans kept chattering away, Uta stood on Green Bit behind them, holding a sound-transmitting Den Den Mushi and ready to go.
Morgans would draw everyone's attention, and Uta's ability could strike without warning. They'd pull in as many as they could—that was one part of Gray's plan.
The rest would have to rely on their own strength.
Gray and all of Fairy Tail stood along the shore, waiting for the enemy to approach. They needed the enemy to come closer so that after Uta pulled people in, they could use the aftershocks of the battle to deal with those trapped by her ability.
"Everyone, get ready!"
"Yes, Guild Master!"
Gray activated his Observation Haki, sensing the enemies aboard the ships as he began laying out their battle plan.
"Yamato, Hancock!"
"Here!"
"Leave Saint Wally to the two of you!"
"Don't worry, Gray. We won't lose!" Yamato answered first. Her usual carefree manner had vanished, and she spoke with utmost seriousness.
"Of course! I