Natsu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Natsu Dragneel (纳兹)
Alias(es)	E.N.D.; Etherious Natsu Dragneel 556 558
Species/Race	Human transformed into the demon E.N.D.; Dragon Slayer 558 561
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Fairy Tail 54
Occupation/Role	Fire Dragon Slayer Mage
Status	Active; freed from the Book of E.N.D.'s control 561 565
First Appearance	Chapter 54: “The Newcomer Natsu”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Fire Dragon Slayer Magic	54	Displays the ability to breathe fire shortly after joining Fairy Tail. 54
Dragon Force	174	Awakens amid the battle against Cain and Laxus, driven by fury over Magnolia's endangered residents; dragon scales emerge and his firepower sharply rises. 174
Radiance of the Dragon God	253	Absorbs Zancrow's God's Flame and combines it with his own dragon fire, defeating Zancrow with black-and-red flames. 253
Cain-empowered Fire Dragon state	474	Temporarily receives Cain's Golden Radiance, producing golden flames and enough power to make Ignia fear him. 474
Demon Power–Dragon Force fusion	561	After the Book of E.N.D. is destroyed, Cain confirms that Natsu's Demon Power and Dragon Force have fused; Natsu is no longer bound to the book. 561
Demon Dragon Flame Strike	565	Uses pitch-black flames to strike Acnologia from within Atlas Flame's body and force the Black Dragon back. 565

Background / History

Natsu lived more than four hundred years ago with Zeref and their parents. According to Zeref, dragons killed their family while Natsu was still very young; Zeref later revived his younger brother and turned him into E.N.D., the strongest demon he had created. Natsu, Gajeel, Wendy, Sting, and Rogue were sent into the future to oppose Acnologia. 558

He was raised by a dragon, Igneel, whom he regards as his father. After Igneel disappeared, Natsu searched for him until Makarov found him and brought him to Fairy Tail. 54 214 457

Igneel later proves to have been residing within Natsu's body. Igneel also discovers a Demon Seed connected to Natsu that cannot be purified without harming him; he and Cain instead place a protective barrier around it. 444 478

Appearance

Natsu has pink, spiky hair and a lean but muscular build. His physical appearance becomes more draconic when he draws on Dragon Force.

• Pink, spiked hair. 54 378
• Lean, muscular upper body. 378
• Dragon scales appear across his skin in Dragon Force. 174
• His later Demon Dragon power manifests as pitch-black flames. 565

Personality

Natsu is impulsive, battle-hungry, and fiercely competitive. He regularly challenges stronger guildmates, picks fights with Gray, and treats even dangerous situations as opportunities to prove himself. His confidence is extreme; after defeating Jackal, he immediately asks whether he finished faster than Erza in order to compare their strength. 54 248 512

Despite his recklessness, he is deeply attached to Fairy Tail, Magnolia, and his companions. Magnolia's threatened destruction pushes him through despair into Dragon Force, while he shields Happy from Zancrow's God's Flame even at severe personal cost. 174 253

Abilities & Skills

Fire Dragon Slayer Magic

Natsu wields fire-based Dragon Slayer Magic, using flames for direct combat, mobility, and powerful breath attacks.

• Uses techniques including Iron Fist of the Fire Dragon, Fire Dragon's Claw, Fire Dragon's Wing Attack, Fire Dragon's Sword Horn, and Roar of the Fire Dragon. 174 378
• Can consume compatible flames to replenish or amplify his power. 253 377
• Initially could not consume Zancrow's God's Flame, but ultimately absorbed it and fused it with his own fire. 252 253
• Has high resistance to ordinary fire, though superior flames such as Ignia's can still burn him. 475

Dragon Force

Dragon Force dramatically enhances Natsu's physical power, magic power, and draconic traits.

• Awakened through his resolve to protect Magnolia. 174
• Produces visible dragon scales and strengthens his Roar of the Fire Dragon to the level of a true dragon's breath. 174
• Later becomes fused with his Demon Power after his separation from the Book of E.N.D. 561

Demon Power / E.N.D.

Natsu carries the Demon Seed of E.N.D., a power created by Zeref to make him capable of killing Zeref.

• The Demon Seed is linked to Natsu and cannot be removed without endangering him. 478
• Opening and empowering the Book of E.N.D. forces the seed toward awakening, causing Natsu intense pain and demonic runes to spread across his body. 560
• The Book's destruction frees Natsu from its control and leaves him with fused Demon Power and Dragon Force. 561
• His resulting black-flame attack, Demon Dragon Flame Strike, can stagger Acnologia. 565

Physical Combat and Endurance

Even without magic, Natsu is an exceptional close-range fighter with formidable endurance.

• Relies on hand-to-hand combat against Hughes in Edolas, where magic is unavailable, while protecting the Exceeds. 225
• His combat instincts and durability are attributed to Dragon Slayer traits, repeated fights, and Gravity Room training. 198 252
• Survives an explosion powerful enough to destroy a small mountain before counterattacking Kurodoa. 378
• Uses fists, elbows, knees, shoulders, and other body parts in sustained close-quarters assaults. 512

Relationships

• Happy — Closest companion and frequent fighting partner; Natsu protects him from Zancrow's attack and relies on him for aerial support. 253 512
• Igneel — Adoptive father and the Fire Dragon Natsu searched for; Igneel resides within Natsu and protects him from the Demon Seed's danger. 214 444 478
• Zeref — Biological older brother and Natsu's creator as E.N.D.; Zeref intended Natsu to become strong enough to kill him. 556 558
• Cain — Fairy Tail guildmate who heals and strengthens Natsu, studies Dragon Slayer Magic, and ultimately frees him from the Book of E.N.D. 174 225 474 561
• Gray Fullbuster — Constant rival; their conflicts regularly become physical fights, including when Gray is possessed by Reis. 54 462
• Erza Scarlet — Guildmate and disciplinarian who repeatedly stops or punishes Natsu's fights and reckless behavior; Natsu also tries to defend her when the Magic Council takes her away. 54 105 235
• Lucy Heartfilia — Close guildmate; they share a playful bond, and Natsu joins the Edolas operation partly because he learns the group has gone to rescue Lisanna. 100 226
• Lisanna Strauss — Natsu cares deeply for her safety and joins the trip to Edolas after learning she needs to be rescued. 68 226
• Gajeel Redfox — Competitive fellow Dragon Slayer; they awaken Dragon Force during the same battle and cooperate against stronger opponents. 174 412 425
• Makarov Dreyar — Fairy Tail's Guild Master, who found Natsu while he was searching for Igneel and brought him into the guild. 54

Story Role / Major Arcs

Joining Fairy Tail

Natsu enters Fairy Tail as a newcomer after Makarov finds him during his search for Igneel. He immediately begins his longstanding rivalry with Gray, while Erza establishes herself as the one most likely to stop their fights. 54

S-Class Mage Aspirations

After learning what S-Class status represents, Natsu becomes determined to achieve it. He supports Cain during Cain's successful examination, later earns Gildarts's approval during his own test, and continues pursuing the rank despite failing Makarov's immediate challenge after the Tenrou conflict. 57 60 248 266

Battle of Fairy Tail

During Laxus's assault on Magnolia, Natsu initially despairs at the gap between their strengths. Cain's apparent indifference toward Magnolia enrages him, awakening Dragon Force and allowing him to join the battle against Cain and Laxus. 174

Edolas

Natsu follows Cain's group to Edolas to help rescue Lisanna. Deprived of magic, he still fights the kingdom army with hand-to-hand combat until Cain's Holy Light Trio enhances him, allowing him to defeat Hughes. 225 226

Tenrou Island

Natsu confronts Zancrow, whose God's Flame initially overwhelms him. By absorbing that flame and combining it with his own, he creates Radiance of the Dragon God and defeats Zancrow. 252 253

Dragon God Conflict

Natsu volunteers to face Ignia and receives a temporary enhancement from Cain. His golden-flame attack destroys the Grand Labyrinth and a mountain behind it; later, his anger lets him unconsciously draw upon Igneel's hidden power to temporarily incapacitate Ignia. 474 476

Revelation of E.N.D. and Final Battle

Natsu learns that he is E.N.D. and Zeref's younger brother. Cain destroys the Book of E.N.D., freeing Natsu and fusing his Demon Power with Dragon Force. Natsu then returns in the battle against Acnologia, using Demon Dragon Flame Strike to create an opening for Fairy Tail's combined assault. 556 558 561 565

Notable Quotes

“You two... bastards!” 174

“My left hand holds the dragon's flames. My right hand holds the god's flames.” 253