Vs. Gildarts - (dub) 99 : Natsu

Despite this milestone, Natsu’s spirit is tested when Gildarts decides to get serious. To show Natsu that raw power alone does not make an S-Class Mage, Gildarts releases his . The intensity is so overwhelming it causes the ground to shatter and fills Natsu with a paralyzing sense of dread.

Annoyed by the relentless swarm, Gildarts returns Natsu to his original form. Natsu immediately seizes the opening to unleash his . While the massive explosion leaves Gildarts completely unharmed, it manages to do something unprecedented: it forces him to take a step back from his original position. For Natsu, who grew up being pummeled by Gildarts without ever making him budge, this is a monumental personal victory. A Lesson in Fear (Dub) 99 : Natsu Vs. Gildarts

Gildarts declares Natsu has passed the first round, not because he won the fight, but because he learned the humility and courage necessary for an elite wizard. Impact on the Series Despite this milestone, Natsu’s spirit is tested when