99 - Natsu versus Gildarts

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    Just up ahead, I'll defeat Erza...
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    and become an S Class wizard!
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    Somebody's there!
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    Who could it be?
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    Gildarts!
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    Hello there, Natsu.
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    You drew the short straw, huh?
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    It's over...
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    Recently, on Fairy Tail...
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    What is it?
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    The bells are ringing?
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    Them ringing like this means...
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    Aye!
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    Gildarts has come back!
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    Aye, sir!
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    Not like I care, but what's the celebration about?
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    It's like a festival, Carla!
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    Definitely one festive guild...
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    It's only natural for everyone to celebrate.
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    It's been about three years since he came back.
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    So, the entire city was reconstructed with this in mind?!
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    That's amazing! Isn't it, Carla?
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    Yes. Amazingly stupid.
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    He's coming!
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    Aye!
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    Gildarts, fight me!
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    Right off the bat with that?!
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    I told you to fight me!
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    I knew it! He's crazy strong!
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    Fairy Tail! As we have done since days long past,
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    I will now announce the participants in this year's S Class Wizard Advancement Exam!
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    Each of your powers, hearts, and souls...
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    I have judged them all this past year...
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    There will be eight participants!
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    Natsu Dragneel!
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    All right!
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    Gray Fullbuster!
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    Finally, the time has come...
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    Juvia Lockser!
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    Huh? Juvia is participating?
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    Elfman!
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    Those who are Men should become S Class!
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    Cana Alberona!
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    Fried Justine!
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    Levy McGarden!
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    Mest Gryder!
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    Natsu versus Gildarts.
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    And this is Tenroujima.
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    The first trial is a test of might as well as luck.
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    This is D route, one of the eight possible paths...
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    S-She's strong! I had no idea she was this strong!
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    It's...
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    What's wrong, Juvia?
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    You won't be able to become an S Class Wizard like this!
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    Sea Empress Armor...
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    Then you intend to nullify Juvia's water attacks!
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    Juvia will... beat you!
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    Water Slicer!
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    You can repel Water Slicer?!
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    You're mine, Erza!
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    I'm not done yet!
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    Take-Over!
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    Your skill has improved, Lisanna.
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    But as always, you have trouble with distances.
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    And that makes you a washout!
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    What am I here for, a critique?!
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    I see...
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    When Erza-san evaded Lisanna-san's attack,
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    she left herself open, even if just for a moment...
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    If I aim for that...
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    Then how about this?!
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    Now! Water Cane!
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    Owww...
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    Don't make me laugh, Juvia.
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    When it's two against one, attacking while your foe is busy
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    responding to your partner's attack is all too obvious.
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    If I'm expecting such an attack, then I'm not open at all.
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    It's an elementary lesson!
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    The first time I met you, at the Tower of Heaven,
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    I sensed you had more drive than this.
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    Was I mistaken?
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    I shall give you no quarter, Juvia!
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    Meanwhile, Lucy and Cana had successfully passed the first trial...
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    I'm back among the living...
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    Doesn't it feel great?
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    You're too sensitive to heat.
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    What can I say? Too hot is too hot!
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    We'd better get going.
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    We don't have to leave right away. Just a little longer!
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    What's with the leisurely attitude?
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    What?
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    Has Natsu's stupidity rubbed off on you recently?
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    Words will never hurt me...
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    Anyway, I don't wanna leave here just yet.
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    I know! As long as we're here, let's wash our swimsuits!
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    Yeesh...
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    And on A route...
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    Of all people...
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    To run into you...
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    Little brother or not, I'm not gonna treat you with kid gloves, Elfman.
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    W-What the hell?! I'm here too, you know!
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    So this is the power...
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    ...of an S Class Wizard!
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    I'm no good at holding back...
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    I'm all fired up!
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    Er, Happy, what the hell are you doing?
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    Preparing to go home.
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    No need. Whether my opponent is Gildarts or whoever...
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    My punch is gonna make him cry out, "It hurts!"
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    It hurts.
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    Too early! I haven't done anything yet!
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    Here I go, Gildarts!
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    I'm gonna show you just how strong I've gotten these past 3 years!
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    Hold on a moment.
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    Calm down, Natsu.
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    I'm not mentally prepared yet...
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    Hey...
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    Don't rush him without thinking!
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    Gildarts can pulverize his opponents!
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    Crash!
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    I just told you I'm no good at holding back...
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    N-Natsu's been obliterated...
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    As if!
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    He crushed the ground and used it as a cushion?!
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    I'm still goin'!
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    He's a punching bag!
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    Natsu's face...
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    He's so serious...
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    And yet, he's smiling...
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    Fire Dragon's Roar!
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    You've gotten stronger, Natsu...
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    Child of the Dragon...
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    No!!
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    Natsu...?
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    The power just...
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    How could you...?
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    Test or not, you went way overboard...
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    Natsu's...
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    No.
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    I don't think he's dead.
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    That's not the kind of magic it was.
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    See?
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    Huh?
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    I used Disassembly Magic.
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    Lots of Natsus!
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    Ow!
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    H-He'll return to his normal form soon.
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    But unfortunately, this is the end of the line for you, Natsu.
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    You fail the...
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    Hold it right there!
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    I haven't thrown in the towel yet!
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    Tell 'em!
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    Don't underestimate me just 'cause I've gone chibi!
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    I'm all fired up!
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    I'm Natsu!
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    No, I'm Natsu!
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    This is scary!
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    I just had a good idea!
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    This is actually a stroke of luck!
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    With this many me's, I'll be able to beat Gildarts!
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    You made a big mistake!
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    This fight belongs to me!
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    This is the first time anyone has dared fight me
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    after turning into multi-munchkins!
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    I'm exhausted...
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    Now's my chance!
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    Aye, sir!
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    Fire Dragon's Sword Horn!
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    Sword Horn!
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    Oh. Natsu...
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    Hey!
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    Say it hurts, Gildarts!
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    Say it!
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    What? Let a guy relax, would ya?
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    I just got home.
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    Oh, shut up! I'm gonna take you apart!
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    Take you apart!
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    Here I go! Fire Dragon's...
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    Iron Fist?!
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    Natsu!!
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    Owww...
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    The guy's a monster!
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    Are you okay?
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    But I'm gonna beat that monster!
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    Aye!
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    Gildarts!
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    Fight me!
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    Yo.
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    Welcome home, Natsu.
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    Eat this!
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    Knockout!
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    When someone says "Welcome home", you say "I'm back", right?
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    Not "Eat this".
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    I-I'm back...
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    He's at it again...
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    This makes how many times?
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    That kid never learns his lesson.
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    Still, to keep facing Gildarts, no matter how many times he gets slapped down,
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    he deserves recognition for his courage.
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    "He deserves recognition for his courage", she says!
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    Who the hell do you think you are?
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    You got something to say to me, wench, why not just get it off your chest?!
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    Don't go acting like you're some kind of mentor!
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    I'll clean the floor with you!
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    I'm back! And now...
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    And now...
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    Fire Dragon's Claw!
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    That's pretty low!
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    Grin...
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    Scary!
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    Amusing!
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    Come outside, Natsu.
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    He's already outside!
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    Hold on! Time out!
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    That looks more interesting, Erza!
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    Mm! What do you say we check it out?!
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    Nobody around here has ever heard of an "indoor voice"!
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    But you're going to watch it too, aren't you, Gray?
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    Well, I guess...
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    What's wrong, Cana?
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    Aren't you going?
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    I'll pass...
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    Suit yourself.
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    You haven't even hit him once, Natsu!
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    Oh, shut up...
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    What's wrong? Is this all you've got?
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    Listen up, Gildarts...
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    You're strong, the strongest in the guild...
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    You can barely stand up, Natsu...
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    And that's why I'm gonna beat you one day, I swear it!
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    That sounded cool, Natsu, but I think it's iffy at best.
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    You'll see... I swear... I'll...
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    Yeah...
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    I won't pull my punches either...
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    And I ain't gonna lose...
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    Here I go, Gildarts!
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    It's an army of Natsus!
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    He never learns...
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    Here I go! Fire Dragon's...
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    Roar!
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    Iron Fist!
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    Claw!
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    Gross!
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    Annoying little turds!
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    I'm all fired up!
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    Go back to your normal form!
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    Now's my chance!
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    Dragon Slayer Magic!
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    He's close!
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    Crimson Lotus: Exploding Flame Blade!
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    Is it over?!
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    I don't believe it! Natsu gave it everything he's got!
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    And it had no effect whatsoever?!
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    I wouldn't say that! Look closely, Happy!
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    I moved Gildarts from his original position!
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    That's one giant step!
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    You moved him?
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    Come to think of it, Gildarts didn't take even one step!
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    On the other hand, he beat you senseless without even taking one step, Natsu!
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    And you're staggering!
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    I am not!
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    You're not?!
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    Very impressive, Natsu.
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    I have a good sense of your power.
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    As an examiner, I could pass you right now, but...
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    Don't give me that crap!
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    If I can't defeat you, becoming an S Class Wizard would be pointless!
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    I figured you would say that.
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    That's why I ain't gonna hold back on you.
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    What is this pressure?!
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    You walk the path of magic, but to arrive at its summit,
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    there's something you still need.
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    Learn now what that is.
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    W-What is this?!
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    Magic... Incredibly powerful magic...
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    I... I lose...
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    Natsu...
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    Excellent...
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    I find no fault with you when it comes to standing against me with courage.
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    However, very few have the courage to sheathe their sword once it's out.
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    Fear is not evil...
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    It tells you what your weakness is.
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    And once you know your weakness, you can become stronger as well as kinder.
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    It's necessary in order to become an S Class Wizard.
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    That's what you learned today.
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    You pass.
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    B-But...
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    Go. The examiner says that you pass.
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    But the exam isn't over yet.
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    The Master is behind this, so you know an even more arduous test awaits you.
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    Have confidence. I know you can do it.
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    And now let me speak to you not as an examiner, but as a good friend...
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    It isn't all about powerful magic...
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    But I know how you feel, your desire to win...
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    Age or career has nothin' to do with it...
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    I'm the same way, see...
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    I don't wanna lose against you.
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    I'll fight you again, anytime.
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    Go on, now, and become an S Class Wizard, Natsu.
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    Come to think of it, it feels like I haven't seen Mest for a long time.
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    Where was he again?
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    He was Mystogan's disciple, right?
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    They were probably traveling here and there together.
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    But he wasn't around in Edolas...
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    Yeah, now that you mention it...
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    Huh? Have I met Mest before?
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    Oh, come on! You must have met him sometime...
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    Next time: Mest!
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    For example, there was that time... um...
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    Huh?
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    He probably used magic to make himself fade into the background.
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    Oh, I see!