User blog comment:Omega natsu2/Fairy Tail's Ending/@comment-4896357-20140629081354/@comment-7418318-20140629230711

Due to his status as a criminal wanted for treason, murder, slavery and probably a few more severe crimes, he really can't stay at Magnolia. He could try to disguise himself, but since the Magic Council knows about his connection with Fairy Tail that'd be a very big risk.

I suppose until the Magic Council is reformed, there's not really anyone who'll come after him, but as soon as that happens, he has to run again, unless he's pardoned.