[{"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-257":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},1993656,2878,"Chapter 257","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-257",257,"\u003Cp>[Finally, as if having made some decision, he raised his head: \"Everyone, at this point, we can only continue down the wrong path!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Leaving it alone is impossible, therefore, we can only follow that guy’s footsteps now.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"This war... cannot be avoided!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Lucy: \"I think the matter shouldn't be too serious yet, after all, didn't the Magic Council not discover that it was Natsu who did it?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov shook his head: \"You underestimate the Council too much; this picture is just short of carving Natsu’s name on it.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"How could they not know, unless they are playing dumb.\"] 5.6\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Speaking to this point, Makarov’s expression suddenly stiffened.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Playing dumb?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov’s eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He kept muttering this word in his mouth.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The more he thought, the more possibilities there seemed to be.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[After a long while, he suddenly raised his head.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"So that’s how it is... so... those guys don't have as much backbone as I thought!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Thinking of this, everything became clear, and Makarov couldn't help but smile bitterly twice.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"So, that guy Natsu had always thought of this, which is why he acted so unscrupulously...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Shaking his head, looking at the newspaper handed back, Makarov muttered: \"Sure enough, I am old, I don't have the edge that young people have...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Just at this moment, a magic carrier pigeon flew into the Fairy Tail guild.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[It brought a letter to Makarov.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He tore the letter open.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He read it at a glance.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Makarov raised his head slightly, his expression grave.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Did something happen?\"] [Lisanna asked.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"A letter from the Magic Council.\"] [Makarov said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Immediately, he spoke somewhat incredulously.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"That old guy Jose... is asking for peace?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Kalo City.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The originally peaceful city was broken by a violent explosion.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Firelight shot straight into the sky.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The impact, like a gale, spread continuously toward the surroundings.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Clearly, another Phantom branch was easily uprooted.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The entire branch of over a hundred people all died here.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The flames were burning, and the dancing sparks landed mischievously on a corpse, but were immediately extinguished by the blood-soaked clothes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Happy watched this scene quietly, then folded the Phantom flag in his hand and placed it in his backpack.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Counting all the Phantom properties along the way, we have already destroyed twelve places.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Happy said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Twelve places? It seems our speed is still quite fast.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu in front smiled.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Yes, this speed is already considered quite fast.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[From last night until now, the one man and one cat have almost been on the road of destruction and slaughter.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Almost single-handedly, they uprooted all the Phantom branches in the nearby towns and all the businesses operated by Phantom.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[For this, the number of people slaughtered has already reached no less than a thousand.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The piled-up corpses could even reach the height of a small hill.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He loosened his shoulders.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu continued: \"How long until the next Phantom branch?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[After Happy took out the map and studied it, he said: \"For the next one, we have to cross three towns.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"After all, the Phantom in the nearby area has already been completely cleared by us.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Three towns?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"It will take a long time just to travel.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu complained somewhat.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>20 [Happy spread his hands helplessly: \"No way, even at the fastest speed, it will be dark by the time we get there, so, should we continue today?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Hmm...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu was rubbing his chin, just about to say something.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His expression paused slightly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Perhaps not needed, those guys seem unable to sit still.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Eh? Did you notice something?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Happy immediately understood.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Stay a bit further away later, Happy.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Understood!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[At the same time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[On a high mountain not far from this Phantom branch.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[A group of four people appeared here.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Is it right below? It’s truly tragic... even here you can see the billowing thick smoke rising.\"] [Totomaru watched the Phantom branch below and shook his head.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He asked: \"So, what should we do now?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Dealing with an enemy of that level, naturally we cannot be careless, therefore, it is best if a surprise attack is more effective.\"] [Sol said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"My magic can lurk into the earth, and at that time, I can launch a surprise attack on that guy from the ground.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Wuwuwu... so sad... so sad...\"] [Aria’s tears flowed down uncontrollably.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Really, at a time like this, can you say something useful?\"] [Gajeel couldn't help but speak.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"You guys won't understand... witnessing the fall of the powerful, how sad a thing it is.\"] [Aria shook his head.] 0\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"And the key to achieving this is to give me a chance!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"A chance that can make that guy lower his guard!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"I need you to help me stall that guy for one minute.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[When saying this, Aria was facing Gajeel.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Therefore, even though Aria’s eyes were covered by bandages, Gajeel could still feel that this guy was staring at him.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[In an instant! Gajeel’s eyes widened.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He pointed at himself in disbelief: \"Me??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"You mean, let me stall that guy for one minute??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Aria nodded.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Gajeel was instantly furious!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Bastard, what kind of joke are you making?!!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"You might as well just tell me to go die; stall that guy for one minute?? How is that possible!!!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Hey hey hey... Gajeel, you don't need to react so strongly...\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Watching Gajeel suddenly explode, Totomaru quickly stepped forward to mediate.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"No! What are you guys thinking, letting me go alone to stall that guy for one minute??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Do you know what that guy can do in this one minute? It’s enough for him to kill me ten times, ten times!!!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Gajeel’s emotions were still agitated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[To the side, Sol and Aria couldn't help but furrow their brows.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Is it that serious? Gajeel.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Otherwise, you guys go and stall that guy for one minute?\"] [Gajeel looked at the crowd.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"And then I go for a sneak attack??\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Also!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Speaking to this point, Gajeel couldn't help but shake his head: \"Honestly, I have always been suspicious if your so-called sneak attack can really succeed.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"You have to know, that guy is a Dragon Slayer Black Mage; his nose is at least not worse than mine, if someone is lurking, it is very likely he can smell it.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Aria waved his hand: \"Don't worry about this, my concealment method is not just something that can be smelled by scent.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Using a barrier of wind, I can completely isolate my scent.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Gajeel was suspicious: \"Really?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Of course.\"] [Aria said affirmatively.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"I don't care if you are real or fake, anyway, I am not going alone.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"This is no different from sending myself to death.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Gajeel crossed his arms, his attitude firm.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The few people present looked at each other.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"How about this, I will go to the front with Gajeel.\"] [Totomaru said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"With the two of us temporarily distracting that guy’s attention, then Mr. Sol can take the opportunity to launch an attack.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Under our three-way pincer attack, he will inevitably use powerful magic, and at that time, I can manipulate his flames.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"His own flames being controlled, I think, no matter who it is, there will be a brief opening, right?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"In this way, Aria, who has quietly approached with the help of the time we created, can perform the magic extraction.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Totomaru quickly explained his plan.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The others had no problems, and finally, the three people’s gazes fell on Gajeel.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He took a deep breath.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"I still say the same thing.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"The operation is fine, but... once the situation exceeds expectations, that is, after you guys fail, I will run away without hesitation.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"I don't want to die here for nothing.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"It’s really hard to imagine that Mr. Gajeel would actually say such words.\"] [Sol adjusted his glasses.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Alright, stop talking nonsense, let’s act quickly!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Gajeel, we go first!\"] [Totomaru said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The plan was set.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Aria’s figure gradually faded into the air.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Sol also swayed his body and gradually merged into the earth.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Really, I haven't even recovered from my injuries, why do I have to do this kind of thing.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Gajeel was still complaining.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[But, he still followed Totomaru and moved his feet.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Rapidly... rushing toward the Phantom branch below.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[At this moment, Black Natsu had already signaled Happy to retreat.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[And he stood alone on the ruins of the Phantom branch.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Quietly... waiting for something.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Abruptly! The rapid sound of breaking air made him open his eyes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He tapped the ground lightly, his whole body leaped high, and his figure flipped backward.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[With a backflip, he landed on a higher rock and stood.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His gaze looked at the original spot where he had been.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[A dazzling flame slash, combined with an extended iron rod, landed there, setting off a roar like an explosion.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Sand and dust flew.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Broken stones fell from mid-air, making a crisp clatter.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Two figures also gradually emerged from behind the rising sand and dust.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu’s eyes narrowed slightly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The corners of his lips lifted.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"You still dare to come, Gajeel.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Gajeel, who was called by name, raised his head and stared at Black Natsu standing on the high ground.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His heart couldn't help but tighten!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Scene after scene from last night surged out like a tide, occupying Gajeel’s mind.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Even his figure! Couldn't help but retreat two steps involuntarily.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Mr. Gajeel!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Totomaru to the side immediately spoke, waking Gajeel, who was trapped in fear at this moment.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Without hesitation, Totomaru drew the blade at his waist.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Hey! You guy, aren't you going too far?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu glanced at Totomaru accordingly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Who are you?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Totomaru was startled, then spoke unhappily.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"You openly made such a provocation to the Phantom guild, and you didn't even learn about Phantom’s Element 4?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"I am one of the Element 4, the Fire Element Totomaru!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Element 4 or whatever... I don't need to remember.\"] [Black Natsu shook his head gently.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Anyway, in my eyes, anyone who has the Phantom emblem engraved on their body is the same!\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Anyway, you are not much stronger than those small fries.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Totomaru was almost angered to laughter.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Truly unexpectedly confident, however, I am a Black Mage who can manipulate all the fires in the world, specifically to deal with guys like you who use flames.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"I said, this kind of thing doesn't matter, 933 since you guys intend to come and crusade against me, hurry up.\"] [Black Natsu said.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His gaze glanced at the ground accordingly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Right, the guy hiding in the ground should come out too.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Since it’s a surround and kill, at least put on a posture of many against few, right?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Otherwise, these two guys might not last until you come out.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu’s voice fell.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[The earth beside Gajeel and the others appeared like ripples in water.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Immediately after, Sol, wearing a brown suit, with a thin build and a monocle, emerged from the earth.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Sure enough, Gajeel was right, for a Dragon Slayer Black Mage, this kind of method doesn't work.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Sol sighed helplessly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[But, in his eyes behind the lenses, a trace of smugness flashed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[At least, Aria was also right, his concealment could really evade the detection of a Dragon Slayer Black Mage.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"Three against one, you won't have a chance to win.\"] [Totomaru pointed his long sword at Black Natsu.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[His tone was grim.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu glanced at the empty surroundings vaguely.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He smiled disdainfully.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[He tapped the giant rock under his feet, leaped down, and landed on the ground.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[With his hands in his pockets, he walked toward the three people in front casually.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"So... what made you think that a mere three people could surround and kill me?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[\"It seems I was underestimated after all.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Black Natsu walked toward the three people step by step.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[A terrifying aura echoed in this empty ruin with his words for no reason.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[For some reason, at this instant, Totomaru and Sol’s bodies seemed to stiffen.]\u003C\u002Fp>",2004,"2026-06-15T13:50:32.810Z","2026-06-17T08:43:35.817Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ac4f57227c86e0456ae6f5c6fe8a757face47426143001ca1f5285e35f99ee90","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-258","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-256",287,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-cover.jpg"]