[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-comparing-two-fairies-this-natsu-is-actually-sla":3,"chapter-comparing-two-fairies-this-natsu-is-actually-sla-fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Fairy Tail Comparison: This Natsu Is Really Slaying Dragons!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1993522,2878,"Chapter 123","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>\"Secondly, Laxus—this guy absolutely has the potential to be a Wizard Saint, and perhaps even more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then there's the guild's newest member, Mystogan. This guy is also very strong; his future is limitless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Black Natsu, a monster among monsters. Makarov even suspects that this guy could rival a Wizard Saint right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Because, up until now, Makarov doesn't know of anyone who could force Black Natsu to use a second move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And then, there are Erza and Mirajane, whom Black Natsu brought back this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"These two are also seeds for the Wizard Saints.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Prosperity! Makarov can almost foresee just how powerful Fairy Tail will be in the near future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Looking at Erza and Mirajane before him, Makarov’s old face crinkled with a smile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That expression made both Mirajane and Erza instinctively take a step back and hide behind Black Natsu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is this really the guild master? Why is he so sleazy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The straightforward Erza looked at Black Natsu in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Makarov’s smiling face suddenly collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was the first time he had been described as sleazy. It was painful; he wanted to cry...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the end, under Makarov’s impatient urging, the Fairy Tail emblem was inscribed onto Erza, Mirajane, Lisanna, and Elfman.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With this, Fairy Tail welcomed even more newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The welcome party followed shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That night, everyone was very happy, and many drank themselves into a stupor.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was also that night that Laxus returned to the guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The same scene played out once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Having trained bitterly for a year, Laxus once again challenged Black Natsu to meet at the beach behind the guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing the vast ocean, Laxus’s confidence swelled to unprecedented levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hey! Tomorrow is the S-Class promotion exam. This time, I will definitely beat you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Absolutely!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Under the starry sky, Laxus’s sharp eyes stared fixedly at Black Natsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His words were filled with powerful self-confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To this, Black Natsu also gave a response.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then come on, if...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...you can actually do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The next day arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The newly joined Mirajane, Erza, and the others had already settled in.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It could be considered the official start of their Fairy Tail life.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Furthermore, at last night’s party, they had met many members of the Fairy Tail guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Among them was Gray.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Well, the assessment remained shockingly consistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is there actually a pervert in this guild too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Erza, not understanding the situation, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In an instant, the guild burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Outside the sky-screen, Gray was beyond speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ur, however, was very interested: \"Speaking of which, Gray, having carried the title of 'pervert' all these years, it really has been hard on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gray: \"I don't want to talk right now, especially not to you, Ur...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for you, would things have turned out like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ultear: \"You can't blame this on Mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Look at Lyon next door. You’re fellow disciples, you used the same training methods, so why is it that others don't have the habit of stripping everywhere?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsu: \"That's right! Lyon doesn't seem to have that habit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Happy: \"Could it be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gajeel: \"Is Gray a natural-born pervert??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cana: \"Eww~~ I'm moving further away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gray: \"Ah?? It's not like that, you guys listen to me explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Charle: \"Nothing to explain, let's just watch the screen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wendy: \"Um, Charle, move over a bit. Gray-nii is right next to me, let me scoot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gray: \"Wendy... you... even you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Today, the Fairy Tail guild seemed exceptionally lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>People who usually worked outside had all chosen to return to the guild on this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The confused newcomers were completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Whenever they asked someone, the answer they got was a mysterious smile and: \"You'll know in a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Such answers were enough to drive people like Erza and Mirajane to the brink of madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, they had no choice but to follow the crowd and gather in front of the guild stage, waiting quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It didn't take long.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The closed curtain was slowly pulled open.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It revealed the full view of the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Above, only two mages were standing there at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Makarov and Gildarts!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Today, Makarov had shed his usual image of a sleazy old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was dressed neatly in his finest Wizard Saint attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His wrinkled face was full of seriousness, his gaze sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This appearance completely overturned Mirajane and the others' impression of Makarov.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This old man... does he actually have some substance?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The moment Makarov revealed himself, the entire guild erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Quiet down, you brats!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The aged voice rang out from the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The previously rowdy guild went silent in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Makarov’s gaze was like a sword, sweeping across the room before he coughed twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ahem, sorry to keep you all waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Haha, hurry up and announce it, Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I've been looking forward to this year's exam for a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Who will it be? I wonder if I'll make the list?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You? Forget it. You can't even beat me, and you want to participate in the S-Class Black Mage exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What kind of crap are you talking about? Even if I'm bad, I'm still good enough to beat you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Discussions rose and fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The few who had just joined the guild huddled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"S-Class Black Mage exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mirajane frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So cool! I just asked around, and apparently there's only one S-Class Black Mage in the guild right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lisanna added.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"They say that's a title only the strongest of the strong can hold,\" Elfman said with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"S-Class Black Mage, huh? I'm starting to look forward to it. Will my name be on it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Erza stroked her chin in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Your name? You're overthinking it, aren't you? It would be more like having my name.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mirajane retorted mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You? Don't even mention it, you're someone who just learned magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But I can fight you to a draw, can't I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That was just me not being serious, I didn't even use Dragon Slayer Magic, and besides, that was Satan Soul's strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Satan Soul is me, so the strong one is me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing the two of them about to bicker again, Lisanna and Elfman exchanged glances and sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Starting again? This is the third time today. I really don't know where they get the energy to fight every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Lisanna was complaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Makarov on the high platform spoke up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I won't say much else, let's get straight to the point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"There are two candidates for this year's S-Class Black Mage exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The entire guild’s members pricked up their ears, focusing intently on Makarov on the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoping that their own name would be among those two spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Over the past year, I believe everyone has witnessed their strength, hard work, and conviction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So, today, they have successfully earned the ticket to S-Class!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"They are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the platform, Makarov’s gaze locked instantly onto Laxus, who was sitting in the corner of the guild with his arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Laxus Dreyar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Countless eyes followed suit and locked onto Laxus.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This decision was not surprising; Laxus’s strength was plain for all to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before Black Natsu arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was hailed as the number one of the younger generation, completing almost every mission in a crushing manner, leaving countless people dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was enough to prove Laxus’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing everyone’s gaze, Laxus didn't care in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His eyes were just locked onto a figure in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A flash of fighting spirit crossed his eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Next is the second candidate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Makarov didn't keep everyone waiting, looking directly into the crowd at Black Natsu, who was standing beside Erza and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Natsu Dragneel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The crowd shifted their gaze once again, with looks of worship, envy, and more gathering on Black Natsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That guy? He's also a monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I remember, didn't he take down Laxus in one move back then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hiss! Does that mean Natsu is even stronger than Laxus?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"At least he was back then, but it's hard to say now. Both are geniuses, and both can complete missions in a crushing way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Therefore, it's really hard to tell who is stronger or weaker right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Discussions were constant all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mirajane looked at Black Natsu with joy in her eyes: \"Congratulations, congratulations! S-Class Black Mage, it sounds so cool. It won't be long before I catch up to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mirajane clenched her small fists; the announcement of the candidates this time seemed to have completely stirred up her interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She was no longer struggling with whether she would hate the power of the demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>According to Lisanna, Erza had previously sought out Mirajane, and the two had talked a lot about the nature of power, though Lisanna didn't know the result.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Since that day, Mirajane seemed to have opened up a lot and no longer resisted the demon power.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was also the reason why Mirajane could master Take Over magic so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, Lisanna also felt it was strange; ever since Erza sought out Mirajane last time, the two seemed to be at odds, looking at each other with displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She didn't know what they had talked about in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Outside the sky-screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gray: \"S-Class Black Mage exam... has Black Natsu reached this step so quickly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Erza: \"He is Black Natsu, after all. With his strength, he was long since qualified to be an S-Class Black Mage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mirajane: \"Well said, but how old is Black Natsu in the footage right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He should be even younger than Erza, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hades: \"Black Natsu’s age... it's impossible to calculate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Brain: \"That's right. If you say he's hundreds of years old, theoretically that's fine, but if you say he's in his teens... that also works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ultear: \"After all, he crossed four hundred years of time. By rights, those four hundred years shouldn't count, so he should be in his teens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sting: \"Anyway, no matter how old he is, Black Natsu-san’s promotion in this S-Class exam is a done deal, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Freed: \"Don't underestimate Laxus!!! Laxus is also not weak at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You have to know, in the history of our world, this year was the year Laxus became an S-Class Black Mage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I believe the Laxus of that world will be the same!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Laxus: \"Ahem... Freed, I think... you might be better off not holding such high hopes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gajeel: \"Haha, Freed, you can't let your subjective wishes influence your judgment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Igneel: \"Speaking of which, should our Natsu be an S-Class Black Mage by now too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken, the Fairy Tail guild fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After a long while, Natsu gritted his teeth and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Damn it! If it weren't for that black dragon, I would already be an S-Class Black Mage by now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gray: \"If you're going to say that, I'm not happy. I didn't lose the last exam yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cana: \"You guys wait a minute, last time we really reached the First Master's grave, so if we're really talking about it, the S-Class Black Mage should be me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsu: \"How is that possible? It must be me!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The guild became rowdy once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clearly, everyone was not very satisfied with the last exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Igneel sighed helplessly and exchanged glances with the phantoms of the other two dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Finally, he sighed: \"So, even now, Natsu still hasn't become an S-Class Black Mage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the sky-screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The location for this year's S-Class Black Mage exam is an island in the western ocean called Monster Paradise. We will decide who is this year's S-Class Black Mage there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Makarov said loudly to the guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned upon hearing this!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Monster Paradise?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If I remember correctly, that should be the location for S-Class missions, right? It seems many S-Class missions point to that island, the legendary island inhabited by thousands of monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Macao said with an ugly expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wakaba also raised his head, looking at Makarov with worried eyes: \"Master, isn't this a bit beyond the syllabus? Is it really okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To this, Makarov was resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Since they want to become S-Class Mages, they must be suited for S-Class difficulty. If they can't even do this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What's the point of talking about S-Class?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But...\" someone was still worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You guys can rest assured. Since they are S-Class candidates, they must possess S-Class strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gildarts spoke up at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't underestimate these young people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2056,"2026-06-15T13:50:31.687Z","2026-06-17T08:43:35.817Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a43c809910c8493b76bc665b5f302ee8eda78b6dc754641db4fca43c3b27e408","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-124","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-122",287,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-cover.jpg"]