Natsu

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Igneel, the Fire Dragon King, found and raised Natsu, teaching him language, knowledge and Dragon Slayer Magic. Igneel disappeared on July 7, X777, leaving Natsu searching for him. Makarov later found Natsu in a forest and brought him to Fairy Tail 33 79 204.

Jiang Bai knew that Igneel was sleeping inside Natsu’s body as part of a four-hundred-year plan against Acnologia and to prevent Natsu from becoming a dragon. He kept this knowledge secret because he feared disrupting the timeline 33.

Appearance

Natsu has short pink hair and wears a white, scale-like scarf given to him by Igneel 33 406 393.

• He bears Fairy Tail’s emblem on his arm 74.
• Dark red scale markings appeared on his skin after he consumed Atlas Flame’s hellfire 382 384.

Personality

Natsu is energetic, impulsive and eager to challenge strong opponents, even when the difference in strength is overwhelming. He repeatedly challenged Jiang Bai and tried to rush after the black dragon that had defeated Gildarts 35 203 251.

His loyalty to Fairy Tail is a particular source of resolve and anger: he confronted Bora for impersonating a guild member, defended the guild against Laxus’s insults and reassured Lucy that Phantom Lord’s attack was not her fault 74 108 138. He can also put aside a grudge; after hearing Freya’s plea for help at Sun Village, he told her that the Grand Magic Games were behind them 412.

Natsu wants to become strong enough to fight beside Jiang Bai rather than remain under his protection. He pushed through severe motion sickness during the Grand Magic Games’ Chariot event to demonstrate that determination 322.

Abilities & Skills

Fire Dragon Slayer Magic

Igneel taught Natsu the ancient magic that gives him dragon-like fire abilities. Natsu can breathe flames, envelop his limbs in fire and consume external flames to replenish his magic 74 79 382.

• Fire Dragon’s Roar — A pillar of fire breathed from his mouth 74.
• Fire Dragon’s Iron Fist — A flame-wreathed punch 74.
• Fire Dragon’s Wing Attack — Flames engulf his arms as he slashes at an opponent 251.
• Fire Dragon’s Brilliant Flame — A concentrated fireball; he used it against Jiang Bai and in the Grand Magic Games 81 348.
• Limits — Natsu cannot devour his own flames. His fire also failed to melt Sun Village’s unusual ice, and his motion sickness can leave him incapacitated during travel 71 133 406.

Dragon Slayer Secret Arts

Natsu uses concentrated flame techniques for powerful finishing attacks.

• Crimson Lotus Exploding Flame Blade — A blade of flame used against opponents including Jiang Bai 251.
• Crimson Lotus Phoenix Sword — A charging attack that transforms his body into a burning phoenix sword; he later improved it through flame compression 232 252.
• Crimson Lotus Exploding Lightning Blade — A lightning-and-flame attack used in Lightning Flame Dragon Mode; Natsu stopped it before it struck the surrendering Marcus 291.

Fire Absorption and Fusion

Natsu can consume many kinds of fire, including Atlas Flame’s hellfire and the mechanical dragon Droma Anim’s flames, to restore or increase his power 232 382.

• He initially suffered severe pain trying to eat Zancrow’s black flames. By emptying his own magic power first, he absorbed and fused them with his dragon fire for Fire Dragon God’s Roar 268.
• A tiny wisp of Jiang Bai’s highly compressed flame rapidly replenished Natsu’s depleted magic 388 389.
• His unusually sensitive sense of smell makes foul-smelling flames especially unpleasant 133.

Physical Combat and Combination Attacks

Natsu’s strong physique lets him continue fighting even when his flames are restricted. Jiang Bai’s training also helped him identify openings and parry Sting’s attacks during the Grand Magic Games 132 349.

• Lucy Fire — Natsu used Lucy’s body as a flaming projectile while Happy carried the curse doll controlling her, defeating Kain Hikaru. Lucy was furious afterward 266.
• Alongside Gajeel, Natsu struck Droma Anim with a Dragon Slayer Secret Art after consuming its flames 232.

Relationships

• Igneel — Natsu’s missing adoptive father and teacher. Natsu continues to search for him and treasures the scarf he gave him 79 204 393.
• Happy — Natsu’s close companion and chosen partner for the S-Class exam. Happy also carries him in flight 246 382.
• Jiang Bai — A mentor and benchmark whom Natsu repeatedly challenges. Jiang Bai trained the guild’s younger members, and Natsu hopes to stand beside him in battle 81 252 322.
• Gray — A frequent rival whose ice magic contrasts with Natsu’s fire. Their arguments often turn into fights 43 82.
• Lucy — A frequent job partner whom Natsu invited to join Fairy Tail. He supported her after Phantom Lord’s attack and let her face Angel herself 75 138 189 242.
• Erza — A guildmate whose strength and discipline make Natsu quickly stop fighting when she intervenes 43 83 84.
• Gajeel — A fellow Dragon Slayer whom Natsu initially opposed joining Fairy Tail because of his role in Phantom Lord’s attack. They later fought together against Sabertooth’s Sting and Rogue 159 347.
• Atlas Flame — Igneel’s close friend. After recognizing Natsu, Atlas Flame fought alongside him, and Natsu defended him from Jiang Bai 382 383 385.
• Lisanna — A guildmate who understood Natsu’s hope of seeing Igneel again by becoming a mage capable of standing on his own. Jiang Bai later told Natsu that she was alive 203 246.
• Sting — A Sabertooth Dragon Slayer who challenged Natsu’s reputation but later became an enthusiastic admirer 300 393.

Story Role

• Hargeon: While searching for Igneel, Natsu encountered a fake “Fire Dragon.” He confronted the impostor Bora and invited Lucy to Fairy Tail after she was rescued 71 74 75.
• Demon Island and Phantom Lord: Natsu took an S-Class mission without permission. On returning to Magnolia, he found the guild wrecked by Phantom Lord and demanded revenge 112 125.
• Edolas: Natsu traveled with his companions, fought the mechanical dragon Droma Anim alongside other Dragon Slayers and later recounted their adventures to the guild 220 230 232 241.
• Tenrou Island: In the S-Class trial, Natsu challenged Jiang Bai and compressed his flames after accepting his mentor’s advice. He later fought Kain Hikaru and Zancrow 251 252 266 268.
• Grand Magic Games: After training and awakening his Second Origin, Natsu finished sixth in Chariot despite motion sickness and teamed with Gajeel against Sting and Rogue 296 322 347.
• Dragon attack: Natsu fought Atlas Flame, learned of the dragon’s friendship with Igneel and joined him against Zirconis. He later protected Atlas Flame from Jiang Bai 382 383 385.
• Sun Village: Natsu joined Warrod’s mission to investigate the frozen village and discovered that its Eternal Flame was Atlas Flame 405 414.

Notable Quotes

“I’ll keep getting stronger! And then even stronger! Until the day I can truly surpass you, Jiang Bai!” 252

“One day, I, Natsu Dragneel, will be able to stand proudly at his side and fight alongside him!!” 322