Chapter 101: I Have Already Started Burning

【"Flame Warrior?"】

【Irene looked at Natsu, who was attacking the dragon behind her, and couldn't help but exclaim.】

【"Didn't I tell you to run first? Why are you still here?"】

【Irene, who was confused, immediately spoke anxiously.】

【Although she didn't know who Natsu was, the place where Natsu was standing now was the Dragnof Kingdom, and Natsu's identity was also a human!】

【He was a subject of her own kingdom, and Irene could not watch her subject die for her sake.】

【"But, you can't win, can you? That dragon is already reaching its limit."】

【Within the flames, Natsu's slightly youthful voice came.】

【"Besides, this dragon was my prey to begin with; you guys intervened without permission, right?"】

【"Ah?"】

【Hearing Natsu's words, Irene couldn't help but open her mouth wide. She stared blankly at the wildly burning flames.】

【"You just said... that was your prey?"】

【Irene seemed to think there was something wrong with her ears. A human...】

【actually regarded a dragon as prey?】

【What a joke, isn't it the other way around?】

【But, Natsu didn't seem to have any intention of explaining further, instead locking his gaze back on Nickel.】

【Amidst the raging flames, Natsu licked the corner of his mouth.】

【He had imagined his battle with dragons countless times, and had even briefly fought with a steel dragon like Metallicana.】

【The dragon's power had undoubtedly been imprinted in Natsu's heart long ago, but this was not an obstacle hindering Natsu's progress.】

【On the contrary, this had always been the motivation urging Natsu forward.】

【And he had been working hard for it until today.】

【He was truly facing a dragon; the moment to verify his efforts had arrived!】

【Natsu clenched his fists fiercely.】

【He shouted at the high and mighty dragon: "Hey! Your opponent has been me from beginning to end!"】

【"I have already started burning!"】

Makarov: "Here it comes, the iconic line!"

Erza: "Sure enough, even if it's Natsu from two worlds, even if they have different personalities, even if they have different experiences."

"But, this sentence still won't change."

Gray: "I seriously suspect that this sentence was actually taught by Igneel, otherwise, how would Natsu from both worlds know this sentence?"

Happy: "But, isn't it cool?"

Gajeel: "Cool is cool, but it's obvious that when Natsu from over there says it, there's a more arrogant feeling."

Sting: "Arrogant? I don't think so. If you have the strength, why not be arrogant?"

"If I had the strength of Black Natsu when I was ten, I guarantee I'd be more arrogant than anyone."

Hades: "However, I have to say, this Black Natsu is indeed a bit fierce. He dares to take on a dragon alone?"

Brain: "Didn't Irene say before? Dragon Slayers will have a much easier time confronting dragons than us, and this is also one of Black Natsu's sources of confidence."

Ur: "Never mind whether it's because of being a Dragon Slayer, just this courage is worthy of praise!"

【Ding!】

【The prize quiz is now open for a limited time.】

【Question: What is the outcome of the battle between Natsu and the dragon?】

【A: Evenly matched, both sides seriously injured.】

【B: Natsu defeated, died.】

【C: Natsu defeated, life hanging by a thread.】

【D: Dragon defeated, Natsu successfully slays the dragon!】 ===== CHAPTER 102 =====