Chapter 253

[Goldman: "Yes, yes, I agree with this decision, hahahaha."]

[Old Lady Roba: "Is old Makarov going? If you go, I will cheer for you behind!"]

[Makarov: "Then... in that case, let's forget it..."]

[The screen is still continuing.]

["Isn't this still bowing down to that guy?"] [Crawford couldn't help but speak.]

["Otherwise?"] [Ultear looked at Crawford curiously.]

["What exactly is the reason that makes you have the illusion that you can control such a high-level powerhouse?"]

["To put it bluntly, he is now in a light guild, law-abiding, you all have to kowtow three times to Fairy Tail."]

["If it weren't for the guild you look down on, with that group of fearless guys gathered together, that would be the second Balam Alliance. By then, who can handle it?"]

[Thump!]

[The dull sound echoed in the empty space.]

["Enough!"] [Crawford roared.]

[His chest heaved violently.]

[After breathing deeply for a while, he sighed.]

["Let's do it this way, delete this recording, just say... communication fluctuation, we didn't receive it."]

["This matter, don't mention it again in the future."]

["That's it! Meeting adjourned!"]

[As the words fell, the image of the furious Crawford disappeared first.]

[...]

[On the other side.]

[Bang!!]

[The violent roar echoed.]

[A figure flew out in a burst of fire.]

[The figure was like a cannonball, smashed through several buildings before barely stopping.]

[As if losing consciousness, mouth wide open, hanging on the broken wall.]

[In front of him, was a thick gully, at the end of the gully.]

[Was the monster with cherry-colored short hair hidden in the darkness!]

[Black Natsu watched the scene in front of him expressionlessly.]

[Happy behind him gave the data in time.]

["The eighty-third!"]

["The people who escaped from the Phantom Lord guild have all died."]

[Happy couldn't help but look at Black Natsu.]

["Then, what should we do next?"]

[Black Natsu's nose twitched.]

["That guy finally arrived, really slow."]

["Who? Gajeel, or Jose?"]

[Happy asked.]

["Jose is dark and cunning, no one knows where he is hiding. When the loss has not reached an unacceptable level, I think he will not appear."]

[Black Natsu put his hands in his pockets.]

["As for the guy who came now, obviously, it's Gajeel."]

["However, the speed is very slow, took a long time to arrive."]

[Just as Black Natsu's words fell!]

[Whoosh!!!]

[The ultimate sound of breaking the air came immediately from overhead!]

["Gee-hee!!"]

[Under the moonlight, a figure jumped down from the high building.]

["Is it you?!"]

["The guy who has been looking for me!!"]

[Whoosh!! Boom!!]

[Accompanied by the words falling, the figure smashed to the ground, setting off an impact like an explosion.]

[The wild wind blew Black Natsu's cherry-colored bangs.]

[He, with his hands in his pockets, looked at the center of the impact.]

[The familiar figure slowly stood up.]

[His expression was arrogant, and with a smile!]

["Fairy Tail kid! You will regret it!"] [Gajeel raised his right fist, falsely clenched into a claw.]

[Sneered!]

["Appeared! Is this guy the... Iron Dragon Slayer Black Mage of Phantom Lord?"]

[Watching the man with steel studs on his face, Happy spoke in a low voice.]

[Whispered in Black Natsu's ear: "Be careful, this guy is Phantom Lord's strongest."]

[Speaking of this, Happy paused slightly.]

["Although I don't think he can beat you."]

["I know, you step back first, Happy," Black Natsu watched Gajeel and spoke slowly.]

[Yes, Black Natsu knew very well, even... knew a bit too much.]

[After all, he was a playmate when he was a child.]

[Uh, can't say playmate, can only be considered an unusually annoying guy when he was a child.]

[After all, he was challenging Black Natsu every moment.]

[But, at least he can be considered an acquaintance.]

[However, as Black Natsu guessed.]

[According to Gajeel's current performance, it seems he doesn't remember him.]

[Guessing, it was when time travel happened, something went wrong.]

[And, don't know what he experienced during the growth process, the current personality seems to be very bad.]

[However, all this doesn't matter anymore.]

[Dare to attack Fairy Tail, whether it is voluntary or not, this guy needs to be taught a good lesson.]

[It can also be considered helping Metalicana educate that disobedient child.]

[Just when Black Natsu was thinking.]

[Gajeel raised his head, and a wicked smile hung on his face.]

["What's wrong? Scared to move?"]

["Gee-hee! Then I'll do it!"]

[Accompanied by the words falling, Gajeel's toes pointed hard at the ground.]

[His whole body rushed out like an arrow from a bow.]

["Iron Dragon Club!!"]

[Gajeel ran fast on the ground, and Black Natsu's figure in front became larger and larger.]

[When he reached the right position! Gajeel stepped hard on the ground.]

[Forcibly stopped his figure, raised his right foot, and a flash of light passed.]

[Gajeel's right foot turned directly into hard steel!]

[With unrivaled momentum, he whipped straight at Black Natsu!]

[The speed of the whip leg was very fast, even pulling out a violent roar in mid-air.]

[Seeming to be a bit interested, Black Natsu immediately raised his hand to block.]

[Thump...]

[The dull sound spread.]

[The floor where Black Natsu stood seemed to have shattered because of the excessive force, appearing one after another intersecting cracks.]

[Invisible force spread out, like a galloping wind!]

[Gajeel's face still maintained a sneer of winning.]

["Iron Dragon Sword!"]

[The raised right hand turned directly into a huge sharp sword, and there were jagged edges around the sword.]

[With Gajeel's thought, the jagged edges began to rotate wildly.]

[Like a chainsaw that cuts everything.]

["Iron Dragon's slash is a sharp slash that can cut everything."]

[Gajeel laughed wildly, and the Iron Dragon Sword in his hand slashed down at Black Natsu without hesitation.]

[Peripheral vision caught the incoming Iron Dragon Sword.]

[Black Natsu withdrew his fist and moved his steps back.]

[Avoided Gajeel's slash by a hair's breadth.]

[Not surprised by this, Gajeel, who only thought it was luck, landed the Iron Dragon Sword on the ground.]

[In the moment of causing a loud noise and countless stones flying.]

[He stood firm again and slashed horizontally with the sword!]

[Hum...]

[The fast-moving Iron Dragon Sword rubbed against the air, and even a sword sound appeared.]

[The invisible slash appeared in mid-air.]

[But it was easily dodged by Black Natsu with a ninety-degree backward bend.]

[The sharp slash even shattered the stones that had been knocked into mid-air before.]

[Another miss.]

[Gajeel's eyes finally flashed a trace of astonishment, looking at Black Natsu who straightened his body.]

[Frowned slightly.]

["Humph! Pretty good at dodging! But..."]

[Without any hesitation, Gajeel raised his sword again and slashed crosswise!]

["Try dodging this move!!"]

[The sharp blade even drew a sword sound, and the invisible sword energy intersected.]

[Shot out toward Black Natsu who was close at hand.]

[But, for the slash that could cut even steel, Black Natsu just tapped his feet on the ground.]

[Flashed to the side quickly.]

[Swish!!]

[Perhaps the speed of the explosion in extreme time was too fast.]

[So much so that an afterimage was left in place.]

[The next moment, the afterimage dissipated because it was crossed by the slash.]

[In this extreme time, Black Natsu had moved quickly to Gajeel's side.]

[Gaze seemed too late to turn back.]

[Gajeel, who noticed the breathing beside him, immediately raised his leg and whipped it over.]

[But... the whipped right foot missed again!]

[The disgusting scent appeared behind him again.]

["Attack improved a lot, speed is good, reaction is also good."]

[Black Natsu, who appeared behind Gajeel, put his hands in his pockets, saying a bunch of words that Gajeel couldn't understand.]

[His pupils shrank!]

[Gritting his teeth, the Iron Dragon Sword turned into his right hand raised.]

[Following the twist of his body, he slashed toward the rear!]

[But, this blow still only hit the afterimage.]

[This time, Black Natsu just moved one more step to the side.]

[Then stood in place, calmly watching his Iron Dragon Sword slash down in front of him.]

[As if not worried at all that the Iron Dragon Sword would hit him.]

["What's going on? The move... was seen through?"]

[A trace of doubt flashed in Gajeel's heart.]

[The slashed Iron Dragon Sword was too late to withdraw, his left hand clenched into a fist, and a punch was thrown, straight at Black Natsu's face!]

[Slap!]

[Unexpectedly, this powerful blow was once again firmly held by Black Natsu.]

[But, Gajeel was not annoyed by this, instead, the corner of his mouth raised a smile contrary to the norm.]

["Gee-hee! You've been hit!"]

[Just as Gajeel's words fell, several protrusions appeared out of thin air on the arm of his left hand.]

[Like small hills protruding on the plain.]

[In less than a second, these protrusions all turned into hard iron rods and extended out.]

[Slammed toward Black Natsu!]

[A trace of different emotion flashed in Black Natsu's eyes.]

[The next moment, he immediately let go of Gajeel's fist, and his figure immediately retreated toward the back.]

[Gajeel's hidden blow missed.]

[But, it didn't have the effect of surprise.]

[Gajeel was very satisfied.]

[His figure rose again, rushing straight toward Natsu.]

["Iron Dragon's————"]

[The Iron Dragon Sword on his right hand had disappeared, turning into a normal human arm.]

[However, at this moment, the arm changed again, dark green dragon scales appeared on the right hand, aiming at Black Natsu and slamming out!]

["Hard Fist!!"]

[Black Natsu raised his hand to block again.]

[This blow hit Black Natsu solidly.]

[The powerful impact made his retreating trend faster.]

[Gajeel pursued the victory, the raised palm pointed at Black Natsu who was constantly retreating.]

[The sneer at the corner of his mouth never stopped.]

["Iron Dragon's Gun: Demon Salary!!"]

[The dark green magic circle unfolded, and countless iron darts sprayed out from it.]

[The dense attack even shrouded Black Natsu's figure.]

[Boom boom boom boom!!!]

[Many darts slammed straight onto the ground.]

[The terrifying roar echoed constantly.]

[This dense attack, the dust and sand stirred up, even completely obscured Black Natsu's figure.]

["Not over yet!!"]

[Gajeel opened his stance in place, mouth growing long.]

[Huge magic power began to gather in his mouth.]

["Iron Dragon's——Roar!!!"]

[Boom!!]

[The roar composed of iron filings sprayed out from Gajeel's mouth.]

[Countless irregular, but sharp-edged iron filings rotated and intertwined in the roar.]