User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 412: Dance Unto Ishgar, Review./@comment-4449950-20141209051619/@comment-2214433-20141209085019

I'm sure his main goal at that time was to protect Gajeel and assess the situation, after he learnt that they needed Tempesta's blood, he went Demon Slaying mode. Besides, it makes no sense to keep spamming the tattoo unless it's really needed imo :/