Chapter 79

Battle·Edo + China  (対戦·江戸+中国, Taisen, Edo + Chuugoku) is chapter 79 of the D.Gray-man manga written and illustrated by Katsura Hoshino.

Long Summary
A snake of flames swall the Noah. While the Noahs dodge, the Earl is touched by the attack doesn't scratch him as he notes that it is not powerful enough to come from a general.

The exorcists reveal themselves to be the opponent and challenge the superhumans to battle. Chomesuke warns them that the fight is unwinnable but Krory and Lavi decide to try their chance nonetheless. Tyki Mikk attacks the first. When Lavi recognizes him as the "murderer" of Allen he gets enraged and decides to fight him on his own.

Tyki taunts him about Allen's death which angers Lavi even more before revealing that Allen is still alive.

Meanwhile the level 3 akuma sent by Tyki arrives at the Asian Branch.