…at the present. In my opinion, the big reveal of E.N.D (that everyone saw coming) and their shared bloodline by Zeref (that no one saw coming) does not negate the fact that Natsu, whatever his 400+ year history was and whatever his foreshadowed future will be, is presently the adorable dork that was raised by Igneel and is the driving passion and force of Fairy Tail. Sometimes I get a little uncomfortable when I see Natsu labeled as E.N.D so easily. It feels like an unnecessary incrimination on the guy no matter what the situation. Lol Natsu eats food, no wait, it’s actually E.N.D who’s eating (his fiery soul from the inside at the same time). Even more ominous…is the fact that Happy has been sleeping next to a demon his whole life, so he actually serves as his evil neko-chan servant mind-controlled to his demon will…
Jokes aside, it’s clear that the demon E.N.D and our Natsu are two different beings, as the demon side of Natsu has yet to be reawakened.