(dub) 99 : Natsu - Vs. Gildarts

A turning point occurs when Gildarts accidentally uses his (specifically Disassembly Magic) on Natsu. Instead of being obliterated, Natsu is split into dozens of tiny "mini-Natsus" . In a display of sheer determination, these small versions of the Dragon Slayer swarm Gildarts, refusing to yield despite their diminished size. The Break-Through Moment

: By acknowledging weakness, a mage can become truly stronger and kinder. (Dub) 99 : Natsu Vs. Gildarts

Annoyed by the relentless swarm, Gildarts returns Natsu to his original form. Natsu immediately seizes the opening to unleash his . While the massive explosion leaves Gildarts completely unharmed, it manages to do something unprecedented: it forces him to take a step back from his original position. For Natsu, who grew up being pummeled by Gildarts without ever making him budge, this is a monumental personal victory. A Lesson in Fear A turning point occurs when Gildarts accidentally uses