, titled "Best Partner," serves as the pivotal starting point for the Tenrou Island Arc , one of the most significant storylines in the series. In this episode, Guild Master Makarov Dreyar announces the annual S-Class Mage Promotion Trial , selecting eight candidates to compete for the title of S-Class Mage on the guild's sacred ground, Tenrou Island . Key Episode Highlights
: This episode adapts content from Chapters 201 and 202 of Hiro Mashima's original manga. Episode 97 | Fairy Tail Wiki | Fandom Fairy Tail (Dub) Episode 97
: Makarov selects Natsu Dragneel , Gray Fullbuster , Juvia Lockser , Elfman Strauss , Cana Alberona , Fried Justine , Levy McGarden, and the mysterious newcomer Mest Gryder as the year's contenders. , titled "Best Partner," serves as the pivotal
: While the guild celebrates, Carla experiences a disturbing vision of Tenrou Island crumbling, featuring Natsu , Cana, and a mysterious young man in dark clothing (later revealed to be Zeref ). Production and Dub Details Episode 97 | Fairy Tail Wiki | Fandom