User blog comment:FairyRaven/Fairy Tail Chapter 401: Igneel vs. Acnologia, Review and Commentary/@comment-24546844-20140922164941

You know, this was a really good chapter. I was afraid Igneel would stomp Acnologia because I (and guess pretty much everyone) would call that bullshit. But it looks like he is as powerfull and dangerous as we all though if not more. That Fire breath looked really nice but looks like it was nothing for Acnologia. I would really like to see his first words being something like "Ultimate Dragons Slayer Art" then some uterlly badass attack name and after that everything in sight until the horizon line would vanish instantly.

I was really glad to see Natsu's reaction to Igneel. I guess that's the closest reaction a human teenager would have if his long lost father suddenly appear before him. Don't think an emotional greeting would fit his character. I was diapointed that Metalicana and Grandiney didn't show up, especially Metalicana as he is the one who got the less references during the whole series.

Guess seeing everyone's reaction wasn't necessary but nevermind, looks like Marde has back-up plans for the dragons but I doubt he's got what it takes to take down two dragons at the same time. Also Erza's and Kyouka's reaction. I was hoping for Kyouka attack Erza while she was distracted but it looks like she is as worryed as everyone in FT. What is bugging me is that we still haven't seen Makarov since we saw him heading for Lumen Histoire. One panel would be enough for me.

Now one of the best parts, Igneel gives a mission to Natsu: taking E.N.D.'s book. Notice how he says Natsu only needs to take the book not defeat marde Gueer. Guess that's because Igneel know natsu isn't match for Marde yet (the twin dragons who have a great teamwork couldn't), and to be fair Hiro himself knows that he wouldn't do this with us. Bet the best way to solve this is making Natsu trick Marde and stealing the book with help of someone, maybe Lucy and her whip who know? I laugued at Natsu's answer but that's how guilds works in the end. Also guess you're right, Igneel seemed a bit sad at that last panel, maybe he knows a way to defeat Acnologia without really defeating him and that would require a big sacrifice.

The next chapter is Fire Dragon's steel first, so that only indicates that the fight will start and nothing else. Hope to see Marde taking the fight seriously but I bet he will do that only when he loses the book. Anyway, chapter felt a bit short but was good anyway. Good job with the review.