Right now we see a reunited Team Natsu, they were in a carriage heading for the retreat house, the place where they'd meet up with the other guilds, apparently they were briefing Natsu on what he needed to know about the mission they were embarking on; while that was nice and dandy, they'd not only realized his change in power and attitude but also he wasn't showing any signs of motion sickness, it was kind of surprising to them but they chose not to make mention of it. 

"So while I was gone, what happened?" Natsu asked. 

"Well, apart from searching for you, we took a bunch of jobs here and there, as well as got stronger" Lucy said. 

"More like they got stronger and you're still at the same level" Natsu said. 

"You've really turned into a jerk, you know that" Gray said. 

"I apologise for being the real me, and not the lovable idiot you all know and love, if she wants to be stronger then she shouldn't always rely on her spirits, learning something on the side like earth magic, water or lightning, there's so much you can do" Natsu said. 

"He's……….I hate to say it, he's right I'll have to try learning new spells" Lucy said. 

"Thank you for listening to the voice of reason" Natsu said. 

"And what does that make me?" Gray asked. 

"The voice of irrationality" Natsu said. 

"You're just asking for a fight, aren't you?" Gray said, sitting up from his seat. 

"Gray stop it, your irrationality is showing" Natsu said, as Happy giggled. 

"Shut up furball" Gray growled, sitting back as silence engulfed the carriage though soon they got to the meetup venue; upon getting there, it was seemingly normal but between Natsu and Erza there was some tension, so to break it he walks up to the knight to speak with her. 

"Erza" Natsu said, tapping Erza on her shoulder plate, as the action caused her to jump. 

"Kya" Erza yelped. 

"So cute" Natsu thought, as Erza collected herself. 

"Oh, what do you need Natsu?" Erza asked. 

"I want to apologize for how I acted at the guild before we left" Natsu said. 

"It's okay, I shouldn't have threatened you as well" Erza said. 

"No, it's fine, I wish I could've dropped a note" Natsu said. 

"You could've, but you were kind of kidnapped" Erza said. 

"Yeah, also I was wondering if we could talk after this mess is over at my shack?" Natsu asked, as Erza seemed disturbed by that and thought it was about the argument they have. 

"S-Sure" Erza stuttered. 

"I didn't mean to scare her" Natsu thought. 

"Cool, let's give it our all then" Natsu said, as the Tri-men and Ichiya show up to welcome the ladies. 

"Erza my lo-" Ichiya cried, but Natsu grabbed the short man's head and pulled him close. 

"Keep your hands to yourself if you love them" Natsu said, before letting go of the man. 

"Anyways, I believe that our other guild alliance members should be here soon" Ichiya said, as the doors opened to reveal the Lamia Scale members, who included Lyon, Sherry and their Ace Jura. 

"So you joined a guild, good for you" Natsu said. 

"I do not remember you, but I remember Gray much, I hope you are stronger than before?" Lyon said, as Natsu was kinda pissed but just scoffed. 

"I am even stronger than you" Gray said. 

"That's good to hear, because when we fight I won't hold back" Lyon said. 

"Now it's just the Cait Shelter left" Lucy said, as a little girl with blue hair and a white cat or should I say Exceed that Happy was in love within that moment. 

"S-Sorry for being late" The little girl said. 

"Wendy, you don't need to sorry, they can wait" The Exceed said, revealing the name of the girl, as Natsu walked up to Wendy and knelt down. 

"Wendy is it? My name is Natsu, you seem to lack confidence, your guild sent you to help so they believe you are strong and brave, don't feel down okay?" Natsu said. 

"I-I'll do my best" Wendy said, as Natsu patted her head. 

"Good, we'll need it" Natsu said, giving Wendy his signature green. 

"Thank you" Wendy said, giving Natsu a smile with her eyes closed, looking to the side he could see Carla glaring at him; what happened next shook the feline, as Sukuna pops up on the cheek facing the Exceed, looking down at the cat and a smiling pulling on his cheek and face. 

"C-Creepy" Carla thought in fear, before Sukuna went back in. 

"Now, for the mission report" Natsu said, as Ichiya just returned from the toilet and explained that they would be using the Magic Boomer: Christina to attack them and that they would be heading north to see if anyone was there yet, while they were leaving Natsu came to a halt there. 

"Natsu, aren't you coming?" Lucy asked, as Natsu walked back to the retreat house. 

"Yeah, I'll be with you guys in a minute or two" Natsu said, as Lucy shrugs and left to catch up, after seeing that Jura was downed by the imposter, he cracked his neck and walked back into the building. 

"Why haven't you g-" Ichiya said, as Natsu kicked him in the face sending him flying into a wall. 

"Cut the act, it's annoying" Natsu said, as the figure poofs and turns into the celestial spirit Gemini. 

"Interesting, you were able to see through my plan, who are you really Natsu Dragneel?" A female voice said before asking, as a female is seen walking down the steps in a dress with a goose and felt like she was above everyone. 

"Me? I'm just a fire dragon slayer and a host to the strongest cursed sorcerer" Natsu said, as Sorano stood 5 steps from the stairs. 

"Oh the irony, a cursed demon in the presence of an a-Ack!" Sorano said, but Natsu cut her off with a punch to the gut and knocked the wind out of her. 

"For someone said to be powerful………." Natsu said, as Sorano did her best to catch her breath, before she looked at him and saw the devil as Natsu pulled Sukuna's power out. 

"You're a talkative person, now how about you tell me what I need to know before I kill you?" Natsu said before asking, his other eyes opening and glowing red, with an evil grin.