As the wizards continue to navigate Tartaros' headquarters, Torafuzar and Tempester assume their true "Etherious" forms to finish Natsu and Gajeel off. The two dragon slayers activate their lightning and shadow powers, respectively, but their teamwork is hindered when they begin bickering over whose form is stronger. Their argument allows Torafuzar to conjure a deluge of black water that poisons the wizards. Gajeel quickly loses oxygen while fighting Torafuzar underwater, but Levy saves him from drowning by giving him air with a kiss.