[{"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-198":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},1993597,2878,"Chapter 198","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-198",198,"\u003Cp>Here it comes again, Black Natsu and Happy, one man and one cat, exchanged a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That relentless, rain-like verbal attack that gave no room for interruption was back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Natsu took a deep breath, just about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes widened instantly!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked in disbelief at the front, where Lucy was already sitting sideways on the table, one hand supporting her back, the other brushing her hair, revealing her long legs, her eyes looking seductive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty please~~ please~ please~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy twisted and made a cutesy voice that made one's hair stand on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the sky screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Fairy Tail guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy turned his head to look at Lucy: \"It appeared! Lucy's honey trap!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although, it seems Lucy's honey trap has never succeeded even once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy had black lines on her forehead: \"Shut up, you damn cat!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky screen, the sudden offensive made even Black Natsu cough twice in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy's brows furrowed tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart had already sunk to the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is even the ultimate move, the honey trap, not working?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Natsu waved his hands quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether you join or not is a separate matter, I have a suggestion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't use that voice anymore... seriously, don't!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Evening, on the streets of Hargeon Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm-hmm-hmm~~ hmm-hmm~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy walked in the lead with big strides, facing the evening breeze, humming an unknown song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, her mood was exceptionally good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the matter of joining Fairy Tail was already settled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, after Lucy's pestering, Black Natsu agreed to let Lucy join the guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a dream-come-true opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy probably never dreamed that Fairy Tail, which she thought was as hard to enter as ascending to heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would be so easy to get into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, she was a child of destiny!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, even the meal money was paid by Black Natsu, saving her a lot of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she not be happy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Black Natsu paid the bill...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, even Lucy couldn't help but exclaim out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growing up, even as a member of a prestigious family when she was young, she had never spent so much money on a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of thousands of Jewels for one meal, can you believe it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy, who had confidently said she would treat Black Natsu and Happy to a meal as a thank-you gift, was instantly in despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of thousands of Jewels, that would cost her her life right now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was currently someone who had to sell her looks in hopes of a discount just to buy a 20,000 Jewel celestial spirit key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of thousands of Jewels, she would probably have to wash dishes for months if she pawned herself off somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fortunately, Black Natsu seemed to see her predicament and didn't make her pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This saved her from a tragic fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, the doors to Fairy Tail had already opened for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mood couldn't be better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, when do I go back to the guild?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeming to be unable to wait, Lucy couldn't help but turn her head to look at Black Natsu and Happy behind her and ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back to the guild? It's dark now, the train isn't running.\" Happy pointed at the pitch-black sky and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, we need to stay in this town for the night.\" Black Natsu added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One night... ah~ I'm so looking forward to it, what kind of guild is Fairy Tail exactly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having received the answer, Lucy turned around again, skipping forward, her eyes looking at the sky, filled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the spot, Black Natsu and Happy exchanged a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it would be better if she didn't have such high expectations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aye~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One definitely knows one's own business, Fairy Tail... how should I put it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To some extent, it will be disappointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there isn't a day that goes by without a brawl in that guild...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woo~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the sound of a ship's whistle was long and distant; Black Natsu's group arrived at a viewing spot by the coast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the railing, one could see the shimmering sea surface under the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ship flashing with neon lights was sailing on the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the terrain here was high, one could clearly feel the sea breeze blowing from the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo~~ the smell of the sea! The smell of freedom!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy spread her arms, standing in the spot where the wind was strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes slightly, feeling the wind coming toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the wind, there was the saltiness of the sea, but it had a unique flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, that should be the ship where the fire dragon held the party during the day, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows, that guy's motives probably aren't pure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Natsu also leaned on the railing, looking into the distance, and spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case, that's a very lousy person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah~ look, look, that's Lord Fire Dragon's ship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, next to Black Natsu and the others, girls gathered in twos and threes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were locked on the cruise ship sailing on the sea, their tone filled with intense envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Fire Dragon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl's companion didn't seem to know much about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't even know this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's said that he's the incredibly powerful Lord Fire Dragon from the Fairy Tail guild!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the last year, he suddenly became popular, and after countless reporters investigated, we found out about Lord Fire Dragon's various heaven-defying battle records.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's simply an existence so powerful that it couldn't be more powerful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words fell into Black Natsu's ears without missing a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the cruise ship sailing on the sea again, his brows couldn't help but furrow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fairy Tail?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They just said this name, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Natsu's index finger tapped rhythmically on the railing, making a faint sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lucy, on the other hand, was a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fairy Tail? Eh?! So, that greasy middle-aged man today was actually your companion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, to this, both Black Natsu and Happy shook their heads at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wrong! There's no such name in the guild at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless... he's a newcomer who joined the guild in the last year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man and the cat seemed to have grasped the key point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Black Natsu immediately turned around and dialed the magic crystal communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the screen appeared, with chairs and benches flying everywhere as Makarov's background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It even included the sound of wine bottles shattering one after another as the drumbeat of the music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire guild was in dim tones, likely because the light bulbs had been smashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still like a chaotic entertainment venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Natsu didn't have the time to chat with Makarov; after asking a few brief questions, he hung up the communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy asked quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Natsu shook his head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He didn't join in the year we were away; it looks like he shouldn't be from our guild.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy, who heard the two talking, was also a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that means... he's an impostor??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impersonating a member of a guild is also very rare in the magic world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no one knows what the other party will do to damage the guild's interests using this name, so once discovered, they will definitely be severely sanctioned by the original guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what surprised Lucy even more... was that someone dared to impersonate Fairy Tail, one of the two strongest guilds in the Kingdom of Fiore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... is simply courting death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, after hanging up the communication, Black Natsu's face turned dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Happy, before we go back, it seems we have something to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the ship drifting on the coast in the distance, Black Natsu said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-bordered screen paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lines of text appeared on the sky screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Next, the prize quiz session is about to begin.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Answering method: Guild answering.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Answering time: One minute.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Question: What will happen next?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A: Lucy uses a celestial spirit and wipes out the fake fire dragon's group.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[B: The angry Black Natsu takes the initiative and wipes out the fake fire dragon's group.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[C: Black Natsu's group runs into a tough opponent and is wiped out by the enemy.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[D: Happy takes action and wipes out the fake fire dragon's group.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The quiz is about to begin, please answer carefully, major guilds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky screen's prompt flashed before everyone's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hades: \"Quiz! It's finally starting again!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brain: \"Hahaha, waited so long, it's finally here, a chance for resurrection!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jellal: \"This question seems a bit too simple!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>August: \"This is almost clearly telling us the answer, is there any need to guess??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ajeel: \"Needless to say, the answer must be B, Black Natsu takes action and wipes out the other side directly. As for C... how could this answer be possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't believe that in the current dark world, besides Acnologia, there is anyone who can wipe out Black Natsu and the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brandish: \"Indeed, that's simply a fantasy. In the current Black Natsu's case, even in his normal state, he probably wouldn't lose to anyone in Ishgar, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy: \"Hey! Is there any possibility that I wiped out that group of people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherry: \"You?? Are you kidding? You're as weak as anything at this time, how could you wipe out the fake fire dragon's group?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although that group of people isn't strong, dealing with a Lucy should be more than enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy: \"What do you mean? Looking down on me like that? Don't forget, I'm the strongest one in Fairy Tail right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray: \"Uh... damn! Although it's strange, that is the truth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Juvia: \"However, Sherry is right, Miss Lucy at this time in the sky screen is indeed very weak; I could easily defeat her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy: \"Then! Is there any possibility it's me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Fairy Tail guild, countless people suddenly became quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pairs of eyes looking at a fool turned toward Happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Charle couldn't help but hold her forehead helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're probably just there to make up the numbers. If it were Lily, it would be very possible, but as for you... forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy: \"So heartbreaking... in Charle's eyes, am I just a filler?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answering time quickly entered the countdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, almost all major guilds chose B without any hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, whether it's Lucy or Happy, everyone watching is very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy is just a weakling at this point in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy is purely the mascot of Fairy Tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Black Natsu and the others being wiped out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless Acnologia comes, but even Acnologia didn't manage to wipe out Black Natsu and the others last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, this answer is absolutely impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost without thinking, it must be a matter of one roar from Black Natsu to solve everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, for a time, countless Bs appeared in the answers of the major guilds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The quiz countdown stopped, and the sky screen continued to play.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The sky screen image also shifted accordingly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu, Happy, and Lucy had already arrived on the beach, with the endless ocean in front of them.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Should I take Natsu and charge over directly?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Happy asked.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Wait!! I have a way to make that ship come back.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lucy interrupted Black Natsu and Happy's actions at this time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Full of enthusiasm, she stepped forward and took out her strongest celestial spirit from her waist.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aquarius of the Zodiac.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Although Black Natsu guaranteed she would definitely join the guild, just in case.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If she could make a contribution or something, then no one in Fairy Tail would be able to refuse her, right?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Besides, since she had already decided to join Fairy Tail, no matter what, she should show off in front of these two guys.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[She couldn't let people look down on her; she had to make these two guys realize her strength!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Although, that was Aquarius's strength, but isn't Aquarius equal to herself?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If Aquarius is strong, doesn't that mean she is strong?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lucy couldn't help but give a thumbs up to her own cleverness.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Everything depends on you, Aquarius, don't drop the ball...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Holding the key to Aquarius with both hands, Lucy prayed softly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Then she took a deep breath.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[She inserted the key into the seawater in front of her.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lucy directly began to release her magic power without reservation.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Open! Gate of the Water Bearer.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Aquarius!!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>",2100,"2026-06-15T13:50:31.687Z","2026-06-15T13:55:36.354Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","9b5fb7a0b4bb731c15b22cd10c134fc6169d0c8caa6ea3d6efa2f53394d06f48","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-199","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-197",287,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-cover.jpg"]