[{"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-223":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},1993622,2878,"Chapter 223","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-223",223,"\u003Cp>[Makarov, with a gloomy face, didn't explain too much.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Just wait quietly for the result.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Just at this moment!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bang!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The tightly closed door was kicked open violently.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Loke, wearing a green jacket and gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose, rushed in.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Everyone!! They're back!!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Back? Natsu and the others?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"What about Erza? And Mira-nee? Are they all back??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"They haven't been gone for long, what happened?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Facing the confusion of the guild members, Loke also shook his head in a daze.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I'm not sure, anyway, look for yourselves.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Saying this, Loke stepped aside, and through the open door, everyone could clearly see the three figures appearing at the end of the street.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They wouldn't be wrong; having grown up together, they would definitely not recognize Black Natsu and the others wrong.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Even Makarov, who was sitting on the bar counter with a gloomy face, breathed a sigh of relief.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"It's good that they're back... it's good that they're back...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"It's just that the trial ended so quickly, I'm afraid they don't know what charges were pinned on them, and I don't know how much money they have to pay, but...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Money is just an external object, as long as they are safe.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[With this thought, Makarov jumped off the bar and walked forward.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Soon the three returned to the guild amidst the cheers of the crowd.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Are you guys okay?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[In the crowded crowd, Makarov squeezed in, his worried gaze constantly scanning the three figures in the darkness.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[To this, Erza shook her head gently: \"Don't worry, we're fine.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"That's good...\" Makarov breathed a sigh of relief.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Speaking of which, what was the verdict this time, how much money do we have to pay??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Facing Makarov's inquiry, Erza and Mirajane looked at each other, their expressions a bit strange.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"What's wrong? Speak up, you two?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Makarov, who didn't get an answer in time, was a bit panicked.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu said nonchalantly: \"Nothing, we just paid for a guild building.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[As soon as this was said!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Makarov's whole body stiffened violently!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The crowd surrounding them also instantly felt as if they had been struck by lightning!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stood frozen in place!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lucy's eyes gradually widened, her mouth opened involuntarily. 767 [Her voice trembled as she asked: \"A... a guild building??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Erza and Mirajane nodded gently.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Master! Master! What's wrong with you??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Pull yourself together!!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mirajane's voice just fell, and Makarov rolled his eyes directly, almost falling straight to the ground.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fortunately, Lisanna and Levy caught Makarov in time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"You... you guys move aside...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Makarov pushed Lisanna and Levy away with trembling hands.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Staggering forward two steps.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[As if the whole world was spinning.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The old body showed behavior belonging to this age for the first time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The whole person was walking crookedly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[His whole body was trembling uncontrollably...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lisanna wanted to step forward to support Makarov with concern.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But was immediately rejected by Makarov: \"Don't worry about me, my blood pressure is just a bit high, I'll be fine if I just kick the bucket.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[While speaking, he turned his head tremblingly to look at this place where he had lived for decades.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tears kept gathering in his eyes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"It's over... it's over... if the First and Second Masters know about this, they will kill me... they will definitely kill me...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I actually... actually... paid for the guild...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I... I... I.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Master, what are you doing?\" Black Natsu looked at Makarov strangely.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"The compensation I mentioned is the Council, paying us for a guild building.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu crossed his arms and said so.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Makarov's trembling body paused violently!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He turned his head and blinked: \"You... what did you say?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I said, the Magic Council compensated us for a new guild building.\" Black Natsu repeated it again.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Perhaps such a thing was too shocking.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The whole guild hesitated for two seconds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Constantly pondering Black Natsu's words, and the moment they understood it...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Ah?!!!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[After a long while, Makarov gradually came back to his senses.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He asked in detail what had happened.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Under the vivid description of Erza and Mirajane, everyone finally understood what had happened.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[And everyone couldn't help but marvel at Black Natsu's boldness and meticulousness.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[For so many years, this was the first time Fairy Tail had vented its anger at the Magic Council.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Who could have thought that the person who was supposed to be judged would not only be safe and sound, but also swindle the Magic Council out of a luxury guild building?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This kind of thing is too much of a fantasy, right?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[To celebrate the safe return of Black Natsu and the others, and also because the guild was about to be renovated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Everyone immediately decided to hold a banquet.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That night, the joyful sounds of the Fairy Tail members resounded through the sky.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The banquet lasted until very late.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Countless people were dead drunk, one after another falling directly on the floor, chairs, bar counter, etc...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[People were lying everywhere in the guild, and the sound of snoring gradually replaced the noise.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hoo...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu couldn't help but smile as he watched Mirajane fall straight down in front of him.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[With his dragon constitution, drinking was just like drinking water.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It was not a problem at all.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mirajane, overestimating her abilities, came to challenge him to a drinking contest, which was purely asking for humiliation.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Hehe... don't run... today... I must drink you...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mirajane, who had already fallen on the table, smacked her lips, making an indistinct sound.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu shook his head gently upon hearing this.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"What a stubborn guy.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A breeze blew in from the open window, and Mirajane, who was lying on the table, couldn't help but shiver.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This scene fell into Black Natsu's eyes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He smiled helplessly, then took off his jacket and covered Mirajane gently.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Outside the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lisanna: \"I didn't expect this Black Natsu to be quite a warm guy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mirajane: \"Yes, hidden under a powerful exterior is a gentle heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lisanna: \"Mira-nee, aren't you feeling warmed by Black Natsu's actions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erza: \"Huh? That's a person from a different world, Mira, think twice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mirajane: \"What are you talking about? I'm just feeling emotional about this kind of behavior. I didn't expect Black Natsu from that world to have such a warm side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy: \"After all, that's Black Natsu. I feel like both his IQ and EQ are very online.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray: \"Speaking of which, what's up with these girls? Isn't it just a simple action? Is this worth being surprised about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Juvia: \"That's why Gray-sama doesn't understand girls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wendy: \"Yes, for girls, often a small detail can warm their hearts for a whole day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carla: \"Wendy, it's useless to tell these idiots these things~~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These people have muscles growing in their brains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elfman: \"What? I, Elfman, don't accept this! A man!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evergreen: \"You better shut up, you have the most muscles in your brain. Sigh... speaking of which, why are the men in our guild all like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The screen continues.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu, who covered Mirajane with his jacket, moved his shoulders, making a crackling sound.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[His gaze glanced toward the second floor.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[As if sensing something, his lips curled up slightly, and he took steps toward the second floor.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Yo! You didn't get drunk with those guys?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Just as Black Natsu stepped onto the second floor, a frivolous voice rang out.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu's gaze followed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That was the second-floor railing, where a leather sofa was placed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[On the sofa, a blonde man wearing a coat and headphones was leaning on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"You know, Dragon Slayers don't get drunk that easily.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu walked to the balcony, beside Laxus's sofa, and leaned his hands on the railing, watching the chaotic scene below.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"When did you get back?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu asked.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Laxus opened his eyes: \"Just got back not long ago. Heard you completed the 100-year quest, congratulations.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Looking at the figure in front of him, Laxus said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[For such words, Laxus wouldn't feel awkward.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[After all... the guy in front of him has the strength to make him treat him like this!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu responded: \"You're not bad either, an SSS-level mission, truly amazing, you!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"The next step should be the 100-year quest, right?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Of course!\" Laxus smiled.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Looking directly at the figure in front of him, and recalling the transformation after this life-and-death mission, Laxus seemed to feel that he had regained his former arrogance.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I seem to feel that the gap between me and you is getting smaller and smaller.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Even... maybe I can beat you already!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu's face had no fluctuation upon hearing this.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Is that so? Looks like you've become much stronger, maybe it's really possible.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Speaking of which, it seems we haven't fought in many years.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Five years!\" Laxus grinned.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I remember very clearly! For these five years, every day, every moment, every second! I have been recalling that S-class Black Mage exam.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"That is my nightmare. One day, I will personally take it back.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu turned his head to look at Laxus.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Their eyes collided in mid-air.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Looks like your thoughts have never changed.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Yes! How could they change? For so many years, I have been thinking about getting revenge on you!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Laxus also stood up from his seat.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The manic lightning seemed unable to be suppressed, releasing and striking the wooden floor, leaving behind streaks of black marks.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"You, who have been dragged down by those weak guys below for so many years, seem to have lost your original arrogance.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I don't think I've ever been arrogant, have I?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"No! You were! That kind of arrogance blooming from your bones! Although you never showed it, I could feel it back then.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"That arrogance of wanting to crush whoever it is, you seem to have lost it!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Laxus glanced downward.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A look of disgust flashed in his eyes at those guys who were dead drunk.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"So, hanging out with these guys, even you will be assimilated by those so-called... companions?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Speaking of this, Laxus laughed disdainfully.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"That kind of ridiculous thing.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"You really don't understand anything.\" Black Natsu sighed and shook his head.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I don't need to understand!\" Laxus responded.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[As if there was no need to stay any longer, Laxus turned around.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"To be honest, the current you makes me a bit disappointed.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"A tiger that has lost its fangs is destined to be replaced.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu ignored him, just feeling it was a bit funny.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Laxus took a deep breath and didn't speak anymore, but the veins on his cheeks were already popping.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[His fists couldn't stop clenching.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"What a bunch of ridiculous guys. The old man is like this, that uncle is like this, and now even this guy is like this...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"...companion...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He took a step.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I don't need that kind of thing!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Zzzzt!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Instantly, Laxus turned into a brilliant golden lightning bolt and disappeared from the spot.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Natsu, who remained in place, just leaned on the railing.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Arrogance?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He whispered.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[In his mind, he couldn't help but recall the moment many years ago in the Galactic Empire, facing that overwhelming terrifying pressure.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[His fist clenched involuntarily.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But soon it loosened, and his lips curled up slowly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Laxus's last sentence was right.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A tiger that has lost its fangs is destined to be replaced.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Has he really lost his arrogance?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heh! No, Black Natsu knows better than anyone.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He has never lost this arrogance of looking down on the world, and even... after the battle with Acnologia.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[His confidence in himself has become even more intense.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It's just that this confidence has long been hidden deeper in his heart.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Once, Makarov asked Black Natsu a question!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[To what extent has Black Natsu reached now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[At that time, Black Natsu's answer was very vague, making Makarov think it was just the level of the first in the younger generation.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But Black Natsu knew clearly!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1986,"2026-06-15T13:50:32.810Z","2026-06-15T13:55:37.298Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","f3fcb9105bbb475a283c8f0e2e976762f24556451446b5f1252555dcccf8c7c3","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-224","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-222",287,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-cover.jpg"]