FT100YQ Episode 8

Aldoron, Wood Dragon God is the 8th episode of the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime.
Team Natsu along with the manipulated Juvia arrive in Drasil wanting to find out the whereabouts of the Wood Dragon God Aldoron; the largest of the Dragon Gods whose true size is unrivaled to the city and the inhabitants. Gray asks Juvia of her presence only she warns him and the others about the White Wizard before suddenly passing out. As Gray, Wendy, and Carla look over, Natsu, Lucy, Erza and Happy investigate only to encounter their friends controlled by the White Wizard.
==Summary==
After informing them about the guild and how odd it is to find people who look exactly like them, Elkis offers them a tour of the guild. They first encounter Nakku, an actor resembling Natsu, and his manager Lusha, who resembles Lucy. Next, they find Gren, a pole dancer, and Juvina, a topless dancer, both respectively resembling Gray and Juvia. Then they spot a girl identical to Wendy, a child prodigy named Wendelle who can change her expression in half a second. Not long after do they find the idol Charlotte and her cats, Bappy and Biby, all of whom resemble the Exceeds, respectively Carla, Happy, and Panther Lily. Then they find the married stand-up comedy duo, Gazeel and Lijy, who are identical to Gajeel and Levy. Afterward, they find more celebrities who resemble their friends, such as models and a makeup artist who resemble the Strauss siblings, a band identical to the Thunder God Tribe, a foot model, and an adult star.
Erza asks about Elkis's career, who explains that she's a stage actress. She confesses that she's having trouble getting in character for her next role, making Erza offer to hear what it is. Elkis tells them that she's playing as a young lady in love, but has no experience with romance. Suddenly Nakku pulls Lusha into the staff room, angering Lucy who decides to reprimand him, only to go back after. Elkis reveals that the two are in a relationship, Erza offers to listen for her problem while they wait for the train.
At the train station, the group is in a booth, chatting about their recent experience. Gray notes that it's been a while since he's seen Juvia, contemplating romantic love. They wonder what Erza was talking about with Elkis, but she remains silent. The train starts, making Natsu and Wendy sick. Suddenly "Erza" reveals that she's actually Elkis, where Erza had told her that she will go on stage for her if she couldn't get in character. Meanwhile, at the play, Erza is singing monotonically while the crowd boos at her.
While on their trip to Drasil, the train stops at Rainhill and will not go again for another two hours. Because of this, the team splits up to explore the town, with Erza staying behind to watch their luggage.
While Gray takes a walk, he spots who he thinks is Juvia, only to realize that she is Juvina from Fairy Nail. She too also mistakes him for Gren at first, both commenting how much they resemble the ones they know. She asks Gray to call her "Juvina Dearest" and explains that she is here for a job. She teases him and asks if he wants a peak, only to be surprised when he strips down to his underwear because of an old habit. Gray asks if she is embarrassed from showing off her body, but she states that she does not mind as it is her job. Juvina guesses that he has mixed feelings about other people seeing Juvia naked. He clarifies that she and Juvia are different people, which Juvina points out he did not deny the loving part. She asks if Juvia is his lover, taking him out on a date after hearing that they are not a couple.
Their date goes well, Gray asks why she wants to be referred with "dearest", which she answers that she is a star. Juvina asks if he is curious about her relationship with Gren, saying that he does not really look at her and other such things. But she says this is fine, she wants to love more than she wants to be loved, as this is what makes her happy. After a brief outburst, Gray says that he cares about Juvia, but that right now he is not good enough for her. Juvina asks when will he be good enough and has a job to do. She flashes Gray, saying it is on the house, making him remark that they are nothing alike in personalities and remembers the scar Juvia has because of him. Juvina tells him that he should not assume that Juvia will always be waiting for him. Gray gets it and states that he is building up his confidence, resolving to become a man who can protect her and see her with his head held high.
Just then, Gren arrives and notices his look-a-like, but Juvina says that her dear Gren is much cooler. Gren asks if Gray took a pass at his lady, shocking the ice mage. Juvina tells him the truth, that she and Gren are already going out together. Juvina explains that they heard from Erza about him and Juvia and she felt that the water Mage was so sad. She also clarifies that she is not a topless dancer, as it was a joke she told Elkis. Gray is about to ask why she flashed him, but she tells him to keep that a secret between them. The celebrity couple then says their goodbyes.
At the train station, Lucy's group tells Erza what happened with them, where Natsu went overboard while trying to get rid of some people who were hitting on Lucy and scorched all of them. Erza notices how quiet Gray is and asks if something happened to him. He answers that he is just wondering about Juvia. To everyone's surprise, she appears right infront of them.
The team finally arrives in Drasil with Juvia accompanying them. A few hours earlier, she explained that she came for Gray and with her being here now there is nothing they can do. Carla asks how everyone in the guild is doing, which she hesitates to answer for a moment before answering that everything is fine.
While walking in the night, Lucy studies the map, feeling that the town has a strange shape. Juvia thanks them for the day and is planning to leave by tomorrow, not wanting to bother them on their job. Gray notices something off about her, mentioning how she hesitated to answer about the guild earlier. Juvia begins to panic as she tries remember, before grabbing Gray and warning him about the White Wizard. Soon after, she faints in Gray's arms and the others check on her.
At that moment, the ground begins to shake and is lifting up. They notice how nonchalant the townsfolk are, where one asks if they came here without any information. The old lady tells them that this happens everyday at the same time and will stop soon, adding that they should sit. Lucy realizes that the town is shaped like a hand. Suddenly, a large figure looms and casts a shadow over them. The old lady confirms this, clarifying that the town is Aldoron's right hand city. They are in awe as the massive Wood Dragon God towers over them from just his right hand alone.
At Lelles' Inn, Team Natsu watches over Juvia. They discuss about the "White Wizard" she warned about, remembering that Karameel mentioned her before. They decide to let her rest to learn more when she wakes up. They then talk talk about Aldoron, noting how there are five towns on the Wood Dragon God's body and wonder if he might be a good Dragon as the people of the town seem to co-exist with him. Gray, Wendy, and Carla stay to look after Juvia while the rest go out to gather infromation. Natsu's group watch Aldoron sleep, speculating about how the towns were built over him. An elderly man overhears them and explains that it was a wish from the Wood Dragon God himself, or so she has heard. She correctly guesses that they are travellers and offers to guide them through the town. Natsu notices something about the old man's scent, but does not know what. The old man shows off many tourist attractions, ending with a visit to Saint Raishen Church. They enter it and the old man says they never forget the prayers towards Aldoron, thus they cannot let those who threaten the Wood Dragon God escape.
The doors shut behind them and candles are lit, revealing a crowd of hooded figures. The old man reveals that the place is one of the White Wizard's churches. Erza wonders how he knows of their mission, which the old man transforms into Mirajane. The mysterious figures all remove their hoods, showing that they are the rest of Fairy Tail and Jellal.
==Characters in Order of Appearance==
==Battles & Events==
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===Abilities used===
*Hand-to-Hand Combat
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==Manga & Anime Differences==
*Erza touches her chin with her right hand and leans forward when pondering her similarity to Elkis instead of touching her chin with her left hand and standing straight.
*Nakku's suit has fewer spots in the anime.
*The order in which Wendell changes her expressions is reversed in the anime.
*Rocky was explicitly referred to as a pornography actor in the manga. In the anime, he is simply referred to as a "sexy actor". He is also surrounded by eight women instead of three. 
*In the anime, when Erza mentions she has an understanding about acting, Natsu is also seen with a shocked expression. The flashback showcasing Erza performing on stage, which was shown immediately afterward in the manga, is omitted.
*In the manga, erotic noises can be heard as Lucy returns from where Nakku took Lusha. No such noises are heard in the anime.
*Lucy rests her hand on Natsu's head when he lays on her lap in the manga. In the same scene in the anime, Lucy's hand cannot be seen.
*During Erza's attempt at acting in the anime, the audience and stage are not shown.
*The anime clarifies that Erza and Elkis switched back to their original places, and that Team Natsu left for Drasil the next day.
*In the anime, Team Natsu's conversation after the train stops is replaced with a narration from Lucy. She and Wendy also do not change outfits in the anime.
*Juvina wore a fur coat in the manga open at the bottom, while the anime shows her coat to be made from a different material closed at the bottom. Her scarf and the brim of her hat are also less detailed in the anime.
*Juvina is seen blushing before she flashes Gray in the anime. Additionally, her breasts are not seen jiggling when she does so.
*Juvina whispers in Gray's left ear instead of his right.
*Lucy is still wearing her tracksuit upon arrival in Drasil. Wendy is wearing matching trousers instead of shorts when in her own tracksuit.
*The Lelles' Inn Meal scene is omitted in the Anime. As such, Gray and Juvia's conversation while they walk the streets at night is extended. Gray tells Juvia they cannot share details of the quest with her, and the conversation about Gray's return and Juvia's worries is moved here. Furthermore, Lucy is wearing her X792 outfit (which she changes into later on at Lelles') instead of a new outfit, including the white bracelet that was present when she last wore the outfit but is not present in the adapted chapters.
*After Juvia tells Gray to be wary of the White Wizard, she has already collapsed when she is next seen, instead of being shown collapsing with Gray catching her.
*Lucy's panties are not seen when the tremors cause her to fall.
*The map of Drasil is more detailed in the anime, showcasing wards of the city on Aldoron's fingers.
*The old woman does not clarify that Drasil is a city on Aldoron's right hand.
*The room in which Juvia sleeps has a different layout in the anime.
*The portion of Team Natsu's chat where they discuss gathering information and Gray and Wendy saying they will look after Juvia is replaced with a narration from Lucy.
*Disguised Mirajane appears after Natsu questions why people would build a city on a dragon in the anime, skipping Natsu and Lucy's follow-up exchange.
*The middle finger park has a clock-like structure in the middle instead of a fountain in the anime.
*The church interior is different from the manga in the following ways:
** The door has a different pattern.
** The floor is not tiled.
** There is a carpet between the candles instead of ornate tiles. The candles and carpet can be seen when Team Natsu enters the church.
*Mirajane is seen grabbing Erza's right wrist instead of laying a hand on her left shoulder in the anime.
*As the Whiteout Fairy Tail members lower their hoods, Lucy and Erza also express their shock in the anime.
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