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After obtaining Igneel's power, Natsu's strength had truly surged to a level that even Noah had to treat with caution.
He stood at the pinnacle of the Five-Digit Level, perhaps even approaching the Four-Digit Level.
Power at that level was already enough to threaten Noah.
After all, if he only used Reinforcement Sorcery, Noah could gain physical abilities comparable to those of a god at the pinnacle of the Five-Digit Level, but they were only physical abilities.
Under such circumstances, compared with Natsu, who was infinitely close to the Four-Digit Level, Noah was undoubtedly at a disadvantage.
However, Noah had never expected even his Magic Cannon to be shattered by a single punch from Natsu, unable to display the slightest effect.
One could only imagine how powerful Natsu had become.
Though he kept saying that he still could not fully control Igneel's power, Natsu might not have noticed that as the battle continued, his control over his current power was becoming increasingly proficient.
If this continued, perhaps at some point, Natsu would completely master Igneel's power.
By then, Natsu might directly break through to the Four-Digit Level.
"You really are incredible, Natsu..."
Amid Noah's amazement, Natsu, having shattered the magical beam with one punch, charged straight at Noah with unstoppable momentum. The flames around his fist surged wildly, making Noah sense a hint of danger.
"Haaaaaah—!"
With a furious roar, Natsu shot above Noah's head like an ignited rocket. His fist, wreathed in surging flames as though it were roaring, transformed into a sky-filling barrage of punches that rained down on Noah's entire body like a tempest.
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