[{"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-208":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},1993607,2878,"Chapter 208","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-208",208,"\u003Cp>[\"Master, you'd better write your apology letter now; that way, you won't have to work overtime at the last minute, anyway, you have experience in this matter.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov looked at the letter that had disappeared and felt his blood pressure rising.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[But there was nothing he could do, so he could only sigh helplessly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"The routine meeting can end today; I just hope that bunch of guys won't cause any trouble during this time.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Rest assured, Old Ma, if it's a blessing, it's not a disaster; if it's a disaster, you can't avoid it.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Look on the bright side.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bob comforted him kindly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov thought about it carefully, and it was indeed the truth.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Anyway, worrying blindly here is useless, it's better to relax.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Besides... how many times have I experienced such things?]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[I could find the way to the Magic Council with my eyes closed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Going there is like going home, what's there to be afraid of?]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The more he thought about it, the more cheerful Makarov became.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He took a big gulp of wine down his throat.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov wiped his mouth: \"You're right, forget it!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He cast his gaze toward the center of the villa.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[At the two guild juniors who were fighting.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"By the way, where is it now?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Sabertooth VS Twilight Ogre.\" Bob responded.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"What an unfamiliar guild.\" Makarov stroked his chin.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"After all, they aren't very famous, so it's normal that you don't know them; it's said to be a recently emerged guild, with no fame and no strength.\" Goldmine said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The fact was indeed so; the fight between the two guild members didn't arouse anyone's exclamation.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[After all, the level was about the same as regular mages; such existences are a dime a dozen in major guilds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[It was really a bit boring.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[It seemed that it wasn't just these masters who felt it was boring, but also Bacchus, who had been drinking alone for a long time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Frowning slightly, Bacchus threw the wine gourd in his hand aside.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His figure flashed suddenly!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He appeared directly in the center of the battlefield, facing the fists coming from both sides.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[A cold smile flashed across Bacchus's mouth.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His hands swayed in mid-air, and even the members of the other two guilds didn't react.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Their fists were firmly grabbed by Bacchus.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Heh! Such a fight is too boring; let me add some highlights!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus laughed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His hands exerted force.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Pigua Zhang!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Whoosh~~]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[An unimaginable soft force drove the figures of the two toward the front.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Immediately after, what greeted them was a powerful palm strike.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[With just one strike, he sent the two flying, smashing them heavily against the wall not far away.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[At this, even some guild masters couldn't help but stand up.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Pairs of eyes looked toward Goldmine.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"So powerful!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Is this the trump card of Quatro Cerberus, Bacchus, known as the Drunken Eagle?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Is his strength enough to be ranked as an S-class existence??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Most importantly, he became an S-class Black Mage relying on his taijutsu; one can imagine how strong this guy's taijutsu is!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Countless exclamations resounded through the villa, and Goldmine, being watched, also smiled with satisfaction.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He had high expectations for Bacchus.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His strength naturally wouldn't be bad.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[After quickly resolving the two, Bacchus scanned the whole scene.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Arrogantly saying: \"Does anyone want to challenge me?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"If not, then, the strongest this time will be me.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus was full of smiles, and the fighting spirit in his eyes also boiled.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"What an arrogant guy! Let me meet you!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Abruptly, a young and vigorous voice rang out from the crowd.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The next moment, a figure in red clothes rushed out, heading straight for Bacchus.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus's pupils shrank, like a sharp eagle, calmly capturing every move of the person coming.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Then, his center of gravity sank, and magic power accumulated on his right palm.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Instantly! Bacchus moved.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His figure was as fast as lightning, disappearing from the spot.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Appearing in front of that person, his right palm struck mercilessly at the person's chest.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Boom!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[A strong wind spread, and the person's body stiffened, then slowly fell to the ground.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The scene, after a brief hesitation, immediately erupted into a series of rapid applause.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[In the crowd, Makarov was confident, slowly looking toward Hei Black Nazi behind him.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Hei Black Nazi, who was eating, also raised his head in sync.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His gaze met Makarov's.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hades: \"This old fox! He really is an old fox!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Back then I didn't even see it, that Makarov who thought about rushing into everything would evolve into such an old fox.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Brain: \"So, what exactly did the years do?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"To make Makarov change so much?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mavis: \"Yes, yes, what did the years do to Makarov? How did he become so... insidious?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Makarov: \"What are you talking about, it's normal for an old man's thinking to change, right?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This is called... er... starting to use his brain, what do you know!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[In the screen.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov leaned over and asked in a low voice.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"What do you think?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"What do I think about what?\" Hei Black Nazi swallowed the food in his mouth and asked in confusion.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"It's that guy named Bacchus.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Oh, that's alright.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Alright? Even you think he's very strong?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Listening to Hei Black Nazi's answer, Makarov suddenly became a bit panicked.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Regarding this, Hei Black Nazi shook his head gently: \"That's not it.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"What I meant by alright is... they are all alright, meaning, I feel they are all about the same.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Although he didn't understand what Hei Black Nazi was referring to.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[But that didn't matter anymore; what mattered was that Hei Black Nazi thought the opponent wasn't strong, and that was enough.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[However, it was true; for an existence that could fight Gildarts to the point of destroying an island, Bacchus's level was indeed far behind.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"So, is it my turn to go up?\" Hei Black Nazi pulled out a tissue and wiped his greasy palms.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Hearing this, Makarov shook his head hurriedly: \"Don't panic, don't panic, it's not time for you to go up yet.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"That guy has someone who can solve him.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov turned his head confidently and cast his gaze toward the center of the battlefield.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus, who had defeated the challenger again, raised a proud smile, hands on his hips, and said drunkenly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Is there anyone else? This isn't enough to fight!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Then let me come, Men~\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Abruptly, a low and sexy voice resounded in the villa.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The crowded crowd parted a path, and Ichiya, with shiny little stars all over his body, walked over slowly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Looking straight at Bacchus in front, Ichiya's face became rarely serious.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[In the direction of the guild masters, Makarov looked at Bob.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Not bad, you sent your strongest trump card out just like that?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bob smiled, holding his cheeks: \"As long as the person himself is strong enough, it doesn't matter who goes first or last.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Since it's a sparring match, there's no need to talk about so many rules; since they want to fight, let them fight.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Goldmine also nodded in agreement.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Speaking of which, I have never seen Ichiya's magic, it really makes one curious.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Ichiya...\" Makarov watched the man who was not much taller than himself.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Yes, yes, very handsome, right? He will be even more handsome when he gets serious later!\" Bob said excitedly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov couldn't help but complain: \"By the way, does your Blue Pegasus recruit people based on looks?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"What use is being handsome?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Who knew, Bob didn't have any emotions because of this, just looked at the center of the battlefield and smiled faintly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Not necessarily, sometimes... being handsome is really useful!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Center of the battlefield.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus also looked at Ichiya, frowning slightly: \"What is this, it's not Jura, or Natsu?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Ichiya stood with his hands behind his back, his face shining with little stars.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Slowly saying: \"Although I don't know why they don't plan to make a move yet, our master couldn't wait, so I had no choice but to come up.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Could it be... you can't bring yourself to fight against someone as handsome as me? Men~\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus was stunned for a moment.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[It seemed he was disgusted by Ichiya's narcissism to the extreme.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[So much so that the corners of his eyes were twitching wildly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Helplessly supporting his forehead with one hand: \"Whatever... anyway, as long as I can make my soul tremble, I'm satisfied!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He spread his palms, looking straight at Ichiya.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Then... let's start!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Whoosh!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[In just an instant, Bacchus disappeared from the spot, approaching Ichiya at an incredible speed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[And at this moment! Ichiya was still standing with his hands behind his back, and what was raised on his face was indescribable confidence!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[At this moment, countless people were surprised.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Could it be... Ichiya was already confident about Bacchus's attack??]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Could it be... he already had a way to counter it? Could he block that terrifying palm technique that had killed three people in seconds before?]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Countless people were on standby, eyes fixed on Ichiya's direction.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The next moment!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Pigua Zhang!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus's powerful palm struck out again.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Approaching Ichiya in an instant; at this moment, Ichiya's eyes also met Bacchus's.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus's pupils dilated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Could it be...]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bang!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Men~~\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Accompanied by the shout, Ichiya was hit by the palm and flew backward, flipping 360 degrees in mid-air in a graceful posture before...]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Landing on the floor, even bouncing twice.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The whole scene was stunned.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Ah... ah??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"This... it's over? Another palm strike??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"No, Ichiya was full of confidence just now, how could he...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Is it possible that Ichiya didn't react just now?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"No way?? Didn't react??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[At this moment, even Bacchus was bewildered, looking blankly at Ichiya who had been knocked to the ground by him.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Looking at his own palm with some disbelief.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Am I... that strong?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov and Hei Black Nazi looked at each other.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Hei Black Nazi continued to eat, shrugging his shoulders indifferently.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Speaking unclearly: \"Rest assured, it's not that easy to end; that guy Ichiya is playing.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"I can feel that he hasn't even used magic yet.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov's pupils shrank slightly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The look in his eyes when he looked at Bob again changed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[This Bob... hides quite deeply.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Often, the more people who look like idiots, the more they are the ones who need to be paid attention to.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Because, this type of person is best at hiding!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Hiding their strength through all kinds of outrageous actions; what is called \"great wisdom looks like stupidity\" refers to this type of person.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Even Bob is like this; don't look at his appearance as a fat okama.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[But if this guy gets serious, it can even be said that he can fight with Makarov.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The facts indeed didn't deviate from what Hei Black Nazi said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Just when Bacchus thought he had won, Ichiya actually stood up with effort.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He rubbed his cheeks, constantly complaining that Bacchus shouldn't have hit his handsome face.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus didn't believe in evil and immediately erupted again, launching an all-around attack on Ichiya.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Pigua Zhang was used as if it didn't cost money, crazily greeting Ichiya.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Even breaking his gorgeous suit.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Beating Ichiya crazily like a spinning top, but this guy could still stand up.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Forcing Bacchus to use his ultimate move, Drunken Pigua Zhang in a drunken state.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[With more powerful attack power, one palm strike sent Ichiya to the ground again.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[This time, Ichiya couldn't get up for a long time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bacchus panted, eyes fixed on Ichiya.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"This time... should... what?!!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He looked in disbelief at Ichiya, who was crawling on the ground, his whole body trembling.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"This is for the honor of the guild... so, I can't lose just like that!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Ichiya slowly raised his head, his star-shining square face imprinted in Bacchus's pupils.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"You guy!\" Bacchus's eyes bulged, veins popping on his forehead 0...]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"I won't let down the master's intentions, handsome guy! That is absolute justice, that is the one who should win!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Ichiya brushed his bangs with a tremor.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Then, he took out a bottle, opened it, and absorbed the fragrance stored in the bottle.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Suddenly, magic power began to spread over Ichiya's body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>0 Seeking flowers\u003C\u002Fp>",2027,"2026-06-15T13:50:32.810Z","2026-06-17T08:43:35.817Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","fb2382701b344569c1177e8eace905a0064f3b8a9aaa513af4fefac374ec99e8","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-209","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-207",287,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-cover.jpg"]