Fairy Tail Guild

After agreeing to join Fairy Tail, Ye followed the guild master to the entrance of the guild.

Makarov said proudly, "Well, kid? Isn't my guild amazing?"

Thinking about his life over the past two years, Ye looked at the guild before him and said excitedly, "Yeah! It looks just like I imagined!"

Makarov asked doubtfully, "Imagined? Have you been here before, kid?"

Ye shook his head. "No, no. Don't worry about those details."

Makarov suddenly turned serious. "Kid, before you walk through these doors, let me tell you the rules for joining Fairy Tail."

First: "You must never reveal any information detrimental to Fairy Tail to others for the rest of your life."

Second: "You must not contact former clients without permission in order to gain personal benefits from them."

Third: "Even if your paths diverge, you must live on strongly. Never take your own life lightly, and never forget the companions you once cherished!"

Makarov asked sternly, "Got all that?"

Ye smiled, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Got it! Let's go, old man."

Makarov snapped, "Call me Grandpa or Guild Master, brat!"

The moment the doors opened, something shot out with a whoosh. Just before it hit Ye, he casually waved his hand.

Boom! A scarf-wearing little boy's entire head was shoved into the doorway.

A burst of laughter followed. "Hahaha! Natsu, you're way too pathetic."

The guild master's face darkened as he roared, "You lot! Is this how lawless you get when I'm not around?!"

A middle-aged voice called out, "Isn't that the guild master? You're back. Who's the kid beside you? Don't tell me he's your illegitimate grandson."

Makarov roared, "I only have one grandson, Laxus! This is my newly abducted... cough cough! Newly joined companion, Ye."

Ye complained, "I think I just heard something pretty serious."

Makarov laughed. "Don't sweat the details! Hahahaha, come on, come on! Don't just stand there."

Ye said helplessly, "Fine..."

Natsu shouted, "Hey! Don't forget about me! I'm still stuck!" He thrashed wildly, but could not pull himself free.

Makarov walked over to the bar.

At that moment, Macao said, "Guild Master, you keep inviting kids in every day. This place is practically becoming a daycare."

Ye complained, "Was that directed at me?"

Makarov snapped, "I'm doing this for the guild's future! Should I rely on someone like you, who spends every day drinking, smoking, and bragging in the guild? You're not even as good as the new kid, Ye!"

Macao protested, "Guild Master, everything you said before that was right, but I refuse to accept that I'm worse than this newcomer! You're Ye, right? The guild master says I'm worse than you. Let's have a match."

Ye said helplessly, "How about we forget it?"

Macao said smugly, "See, Guild Master? I'm still bet—"

Before he could finish, Ye picked his nose and said, "Your purity isn't enough. The final result will be the same as that Natsu who got sent flying just now."

Macao became furious. "I can't take that attitude! I'm challenging you to a one-on-one fight!"

Ye looked conflicted. "Old man, this..."

Makarov said flatly, "Ye, show him what you've got!"

Ye said helplessly, "Fine. Let's do it."

Macao said excitedly, "Then let's go."

Just as Macao prepared to use magic, suddenly—

"Bzzzz—!"

Everyone in the guild except Makarov rolled their eyes back and collapsed.

Makarov asked in surprise, "Brat, what kind of move was that?"

Ye said casually, "It was merely one application of presence."

Makarov pondered, "Then how long until they wake up?"

Ye said, "That depends on their own abilities. The stronger ones will wake sooner, and those with stronger willpower will wake sooner too."

Makarov said thoughtfully, "I see."

About half an hour later...

People gradually began to wake up.

What happened? Why did I pass out? Don't tell me the booze was fake!

Macao said groggily, "Sorry, kid. Maybe the alcohol hit me too hard just now, and I passed out. Come on, let's continue."

Makarov said, "Continue what? Didn't you lose? Ye was the one who knocked you out."

Macao exclaimed in surprise, "What?! That happened?"

Wakaba mocked him, "Macao, you're so pathetic! You lost to a newcomer! Hahahahaha!"

Macao snapped, "Ha! Didn't you pass out too? What right do you have to laugh at me?"

Wakaba got angry too. "Ha! I woke up before you, okay?"

Macao said, "Give it up! I clearly woke up first."

Wakaba said, "I'll compete with you!"

The two began arguing face-to-face.

Ye said speechlessly, "Grandpa, your guild doesn't seem all that impressive. It's so weak!"

Makarov snapped, "Brat, the guild is still developing! And I won't allow you to talk about yourself like that!"

Ye said, "...Fine. With me here, it'll become the strongest guild before long."

A cocky voice rang out. "The newcomer sure is arrogant. You dare call yourself the strongest? Did you ask me first?"

Hearing that tone, Ye replied arrogantly, "You want to have a go too?"

Mirajane said, "Come on! Like I'm afraid of you!"

A timid voice said, "Sis, maybe you shouldn't. He knocked you out just now. You can't beat him."

Mirajane bristled. "I only let him take advantage because I wasn't prepared! And Elfman, whose side are you even on?!"

Ye said helplessly, "Are we fighting or not?"

"We are! Let's go outside!"

"Place your bets! Place your bets! The Strongest Newcomer versus Mirajane!"

Strongest Newcomer: 1 to 10

Mirajane: 1 to 5

"I'm betting 5,000J on Mira!" "I'm betting 10,000J on Mira..."

Ye muttered unhappily, "My odds are higher than hers? Are they looking down on me?"

Ye turned and walked over to Makarov. "Old man, lend me 10,000J."

Makarov said unhappily, "I told you to call me Grandpa or Guild Master!"

"No! What's a young man doing gambling?"

Ye thought for a moment. "You won't lend it to me? Then when we fight later, what part of this place should I tear down?"

Makarov panicked. "Brat, I'll lend it to you! All right, I'll lend it to you! Here, 10,000J!"

Ye said happily, "Thanks, Grandpa!"

Makarov looked speechless. "You really are practical. When there's no money, I'm old man. When there is money, I'm Grandpa."

Makarov walked over to the betting table and thought for a moment. "I'm betting 100,000J on Ye to win."

Everyone was a little dumbfounded to see the guild master betting on Ye. In their eyes, everyone had only been knocked out because they were caught off guard. They did not think Mirajane would lose.

Mirajane said impatiently, "Are you ready yet? You're taking forever!"

Ye said apologetically, "Sorry, sorry! I just went to borrow money and place a bet."

Mirajane clicked her tongue. "Tch! Then let's begin."

"Full-Body Takeover: Satan Soul!"

Everyone exclaimed in surprise, "Mira can use Full-Body Takeover now? The newcomer's in for a rough time."

"Take this!"

Mirajane threw a powerful punch.

Ye said, "Perfect!"

Their fists collided, and they instantly separated before throwing their next punches. Blow after blow, their speed grew faster and faster.

Mirajane thought in shock, Damn! Is this guy's body really this strong? He can actually match my Full-Body Takeover: Satan Soul to this extent?

Ye thought excitedly, Not bad, not bad. Magic really is a good thing. It can actually trade blows with me to this extent! The progress bar has even loosened a little. Though she still can't compare to the magical beasts in the forest.

Mirajane said excitedly, "I didn't expect you to actually have some skill. Try this!"

"Dark Spark!"

Seeing the girl charge at him with dark power gathering in her hand, Ye immediately activated Armament Haki.

The two flashed to one side and exchanged a punch, then flashed to another side and exchanged another. Everywhere they passed, the ground was left with severe destruction.

Everyone stared at their battle in shock, unable to close their mouths. Was this really a fight two young people could produce?

At that moment, the guild master looked at the badly wrecked street before him, tilted his head, and a wisp of white smoke slowly rose from it.

He muttered, "Money... I'll have to pay so much money..."

Mirajane said excitedly, "I'm getting serious now."

"Super Devilish Rampage!"

The guild master snapped back to his senses and roared, "Is that magic even something you can use here?!"

Magic engulfed Ye. When the dust settled, the street was a complete mess, and Ye was nowhere to be seen.

Someone said, "The newcomer wasn't killed, was he? Don't tell me not even a corpse remains."

Mirajane stared warily at the chaotic scene across from her, unable to see Ye anywhere. Where did he go?

Elfman's voice suddenly rang out. "Sis, behind you!"

Mirajane said in shock, "What?! When did he—?!"

The instant Mirajane unleashed Super Devilish Rampage, Ye had already flashed behind her.

Mirajane turned around and saw light slowly gathering in Ye's palm.

Boom!!

A massive crater appeared in the already ruined street.

After Mirajane came back to her senses, Ye smiled and held out his hand. "My name is Ye. Please take care of me from now on."

Mirajane nodded blankly. "Please... take... care of me too."

Ye happily walked over to Macao's betting table. "Pay up!"

Macao said helplessly, "Here's your 100,000J."

Ye happily counted his money, completely forgetting that he still owed the guild master 10,000J.

Makarov floated lightly over to Macao. "Pay up."

Macao pleaded pitifully, "Guild Master, leave me some money for booze. If you take it all, I'll have nothing left."

Makarov snapped, "Then go work properly! (｀Δ´)ゞ"

Then Makarov wore a tearful expression. "All this money will have to go toward repairing the street."

He walked up to Ye and shouted, "Brat, couldn't you have held back a little? This money isn't even enough for the repairs!"

Ye rubbed his ears. "Guild Master, Mirajane did all that. How can you blame me? Look at what she did to the street. It's a complete mess!"

Makarov said, "Mirajane only messed up the street! Look at that huge crater in the middle! You've got the nerve to say that?!"

Ye said calmly, "It's no big deal. I'll be more careful next time."

With that, Ye shoved his hands into his pockets and headed for the guild. The guild master's furious roar came from behind him: "Brat, you're planning to do this again?!"

At the guild entrance, Ye looked at Natsu, whose head was still stuck in the doorway. "You're still here, Natsu? Is the door really that fun? You just can't bear to come down?"

Natsu looked utterly lifeless before flying into a rage. "Bastard, it's all because of you! Hurry up and pull me out!"

Only then did Ye realize. "Oh right, that happened. Hahaha, sorry, I forgot, I forgot. Hahaha, I'll pull you out now."

That night, Ye arrived at the guild's rented lodgings.

He opened the panel.

Age: 13

Height: 1.60m

Yujiro Hanma: 21.5% (Hanma Bloodline, Yujiro's Martial Arts)

Armament Haki: Beginner (Hardening)

Observation Haki: Beginner (Perception)

Conqueror's Haki: Intermediate (Intimidation)

Kamehameha (based on the amount of ki added)

"Not bad. I didn't expect one fight with Mira to raise it by 1%. But I barely used any strength. She isn't even half as strong as the magical beasts in the forest, so why did it increase by 1%?"

"Could fighting people from the story rapidly increase the template percentage?"

"Forget it, I won't think about it. I'm looking forward to the life ahead more and more."