Compared to the two fairies, Natsu is truly slaying a dragon!

[It seems they wanted to see Makarov's expression of despair.]

In fact, Makarov is quite happy to go along with Grandma Oba's wishes now.

In any case, I will definitely not be the one who ends up as the Joker.

【after all……】

Makarov watched as Hennaz, who was already standing at the edge of the battlefield, planned to join the fight after Jura and the night's battle ended.

With such a monster around, how could I possibly lose?

[So Makarov immediately began to put on an acting performance.]

That old face seemed to be filled with extreme worry.

The atmosphere was extremely solemn!

【It's so ugly it's almost unbelievable!】

Grandma Auba noticed these changes in her expression, which filled her with immense pleasure.

After all these years, we can finally curb that damned old man's arrogant arrogance.

Heaven knows, before this, Fairy Tail had a constant stream of new young talents.

Just how arrogant was Makarov when Gildarts' overwhelming power crushed everyone else?

Now... I can finally return all of this!

[Center of the battlefield.]

He stared at Jura with a serious expression throughout the night.

The terrifying magical power within this bald man caused him to fall into deep thought overnight.

The clenched fist tightened, then relaxed.

[She sighed helplessly: "Een~ Never mind, I can't beat you, Jura."]

[Jura humbly clasped his hands together.]

"Jura doesn't want to make enemies with anyone either; if we can avoid fighting, it's best to do so."

He chuckled, then turned and walked away into the crowd.

That figure seemed to show no hesitation whatsoever.

[After all, I've already demonstrated my strength. Since I can't possibly defeat one of the Ten Wizard Saints in my current state, I might as well not fight at all.]

[How can I avoid embarrassing myself later?]

After all, Yi Ye was quite concerned about his handsome face.

The retreat that night made everyone present feel Jura's power even more deeply.

Even the one night that could defeat Bagus was humbled.

[It's likely that Jura's strength is at least equal to, if not greater than, that of most of the older generation.]

[It's really too much of a rip-off to have someone like that participate in a competition among the younger generation.]

Jura bowed slightly to the crowd, and thinking he was done, he prepared to leave.

However, at this very moment...

A figure slowly walked up to Jura.

"Don't panic, there are still people here!"

Henatsu stopped in front of Jura, crossed his arms, and spoke softly.

"Mr. Natsu?"

Looking at the boy in front of her, who was much younger than herself.

Jura's brow furrowed slightly. [At the previous banquet, Henatsu and Jura had a brief acquaintance.]

Jura knew quite a bit about Black Natsu.

A 100% task completion rate—that alone is astonishing.

[Furthermore, many years ago, he became an S-class mage.]

Without a doubt, the Black Natsu before them is no weakling.

However... Jura is confident that she can defeat Henna.

So he politely replied, "Mr. Natsu, would you like to have a fight with me?"

Hearing this, Honez helplessly shrugged: "Actually, I didn't want to, but because of someone's request, I had to step forward."

"Mr. Naz's chairman, Mr. Makarov, right?"

Jura nodded knowingly.

[Clearly, they strongly agree with this.]

Because, to be honest, Jura didn't like this situation.

Fighting is completely meaningless.

[It will probably only make those who value honor chuckle foolishly.]

However, as a guild member, it wasn't easy to refuse the guild leader's request.

"In that case, Mr. Natsu, how about we just throw a few moves at them and make those elders happy?" Jura said.

"That's unnecessary," Hennaz waved his hand.

"If we're going to fight, then someone has to fall; otherwise, the competition is pointless."

Hazen's words caused Jura to pause slightly.

After a long pause, as if suddenly enlightened, he murmured, "Respect with all one's might?"

A slow smile slowly spread across his lips.

"I see, so my skill level isn't as high as Mr. Natsu's!"

Hearing Jura's words, this time it was Hnatsu's turn to be stunned.

[This guy... seems to have misunderstood something. I really just wanted to take him down; there was no respect involved.]

After all... to be honest, the only person who could make Henna go all out is probably Acnologia.

Furthermore, strictly speaking, Acnologia can no longer be considered human.

At most, it can only be considered a murder procedure.

But it doesn't matter anyway.

Henna raised his hand towards Jura and gently beckoned.

"Come on, Jura!"

As this scene unfolded, whispers rippled through the crowd.

Honestly, Hyunaz's actions were quite surprising.

Normally, only the person being challenged can make such a move, but now it's completely reversed.

[Shouldn't it be Jura who says that, since Henna is the challenger?]

Grandma Auba, watching from a short distance away, bit her lip tightly.

The boy's retreating figure seemed to remind him of that annoying guy.

At this age, they are just as confident, just as arrogant, and just as haughty!

[No... it should be said that Black Natsu, facing the Ten Wizard Saints, is countless times more arrogant than Makarov was back then!]

In any case, Makarov's opponents back then were mostly his contemporaries, or those of similar strength.

But, Henna...

Jura was also somewhat bewildered by this turn of events.

However, they quickly realized what was happening.

She smiled softly.

He didn't care about arrogance or anything like that; if he had a choice, he would prefer peace.

If that doesn't work... he'll do the exact opposite! He'll crave a good fight.

After all, those who can rank among the Ten Saints at this age are almost all unmatched among their peers.

Being invincible can sometimes be lonely.

At least, Jura felt this loneliness.

Therefore, seeing Naru Chu confidently letting him make the first move...

Jura's heart began to stir.

[That was a prelude to Jura's battle intent gradually being awakened, causing the magic power throughout his body to surge wildly!]

[Huff... Huff...]