Chapter 25

Gajeel: "Finally found him. Now, even Black Natsu can't escape from Metallicana's hands, right?"

Natsu: "What are you so proud of? You over there were probably scared to pee by Igneel, right?"

Makarov: "However, being able to do this much, this Black Natsu is already very good."

Erza: "Yes, if this wasn't a test, that Metallicana just now would have wanted to leave."

"This is enough to prove that Black Natsu's decision was very correct, it's just that his luck was bad."

Ur: "However, looking at it this way, the answer should still be C, right?"

Irene: "It's possible... maybe it's because the frame hasn't ended, so the answer hasn't been settled yet."

In the world channel, continuous discussions were going on.

At the same time, in the frame.

[The steel dragon, Metallicana's gaze was locked on that foul-smelling swamp.]

["What an incredible little guy, to be able to think of such a way to avoid my pursuit."]

["What kind of treasure did that guy Igneel pick up?"]

[Metallicana couldn't help but complain.]

[Thinking back to his own good-for-nothing child, he couldn't help but sigh again.]

[People compare with people, it's infuriating. I wonder what kind of performance that guy will have under Igneel's intimidation?]

[Metallicana, who was thinking about his child, flapped his wings, arrived at the edge of the swamp, and stopped.]

[The pale eyes stared fixedly at the filthy swamp that was still bubbling.]

[The steel dragon finally spoke for the first time.]

["Come out, little guy, I know you're here!"]

[After waiting for nearly a minute or two,]

[Metallicana's shouting did not get any response, and his brows furrowed slightly.]

["This little guy... he wouldn't have suffocated to death, right?"]

[Such a thought flashed through his mind, and Metallicana's face gradually became ugly.]

[If it were really because of him that something happened to Natsu...]

[Metallicana didn't even dare to imagine the consequences!]

[The whole dragon appeared visibly flustered.]

[Without time to think too much, Metallicana immediately moved his steps and approached the swamp.]

[The huge and ferocious head leaned in, attempting to observe the situation below through the swamp.]

[But! At this very instant!!!]

[Terrifying magic power instantly surged up.]

[The scorching high temperature even made the entire swamp begin to boil!]

[Even in Metallicana's line of sight, he could clearly see the fiery red erupting from the bottom of the swamp.]

[All of this happened too fast!]

[Just in the moment Metallicana leaned his head over.]

[The flames erupted accordingly!]

[The terrifying high temperature broke through the obstruction of the swamp and hit Metallicana's head head-on.]

[The intensity of the flames even exceeded Metallicana's expectations.]

[Although it couldn't break through his scales, the scorching high temperature still caused his steel scales to turn red.]

[Fire Dragon Slayer Magic, in terms of attack power, is definitely an existence that surpasses ordinary flames. Even the Dragon Slayer factors contained within it made Metallicana feel a trace of pain.]

[Although only a trace!]

[But, this was enough to shock Metallicana!]

[You must know, this is an eight-year-old child!]

[Eight years old!!]

[With an incomprehensible look, Metallicana's figure took a step back in surprise.]

[He shook his head that had been hit head-on by the flames.]

[Metallicana turned his head and looked at the swamp where the sudden agitation occurred.]

[A figure had already jumped high from the bottom of the swamp, even jumping to the same height as his head.]

[That was Natsu!]

[Although his figure looked incomparably disheveled, filthy things were stained all over his body.]

[But, that stubborn little face was still eye-catching.]

[Of course, the most eye-catching thing was Natsu's current action.]

[Natsu, who was in mid-air, had a large amount of flames gathered on both hands.]

[A giant magic circle was completed in an instant.]

[Immediately after, Natsu's body began to rotate, and the flames gathered on his hands pulled out long trails in mid-air.]

Natsu: "That posture!! That magic circle?!!"

Makarov: "No way? Are you kidding me!!"

Gray: "?? Did I see it wrong? This... is that move?"

Hades: "So familiar! Really so familiar, I've seen this scene!"

Laxus: "I'm familiar too! I've seen this move, but... this this this... how is it possible?"

Gildarts: "Hey hey hey!! What is going on with this Black Natsu?!"

Jellal: "No way? Is it really that exaggerated?"

["That posture?! That magic power?!"]

[Metallicana also seemed to be stunned, his huge body standing still in place.]

[The pale eyes were reflected by the crimson.]

["That magic... can shatter dragon scales, destroy dragon livers, and finally hunt dragon souls..."]

["That is... Dragon Slayer Secret Art!!!"]

[Natsu, who jumped high into mid-air, released all the magic power in his body at this moment.]

[The furious flames surged wildly, even igniting the surrounding jungle.]

[Natsu glared at Metallicana.]

[The hysterical roar followed.]

["Dragon Slayer Secret Art!!!"]

["Crimson Lotus: Exploding Flame Blade!!!"]

[The crimson, bursting flames surged wildly in this swamp.]

[As a giant dragon, Metallicana could never have imagined that just an eight-year-old child, just a child who had only learned Dragon Slayer Magic for a few months.]

[Could actually use the most difficult secret art in Dragon Slayer Magic?]

[This is as outrageous as an elementary school student solving an ancient problem.]

[But, this thing that could never happen was truly displayed in front of Metallicana.]

[The unimaginable contrast was such that this steel dragon fell into a brief stagnation at this moment.]

[And it was during this moment that the ultimate flames hit Metallicana head-on.]

[Pain!]

[This was Metallicana's first feeling.]

[Although Natsu's magic power wasn't considered very strong for him, the power of the Dragon Slayer Secret Art was unquestionable.]

[This was magic used to kill dragons; for a dragon, it was a perfect counter.]

[Plus, Metallicana was in a dazed state at this moment and didn't have time to defend.]

[Therefore, in the flames that filled his vision, Metallicana truly felt the pain.]

[Click click...]

[Not only that, the high temperature of the flames even scorched Metallicana's steel scales until they began to show cracks.]

[Metallicana's shock was even greater!]

["This little guy... actually really hurt me?"]

[In the flames, the blown-away Metallicana stared fixedly at the cracks appearing on his weakest chest.]

[His expression was full of disbelief.]

[On one side, a powerhouse who had lived for hundreds of years, although not reaching the Dragon King level, was still a name in the dragon race.]

[On the other side, a teenager who had only learned Dragon Slayer Magic for a few months. Although the one who taught him was the Fire Dragon King, no matter what, he was still a teenager!]

[A teenager being able to shatter dragon scales, and it was the scales of a Steel Dragon, this kind of thing is simply unbelievable!]

[In Metallicana's memory, it seemed only one person could compare.]