User blog comment:Imhungry4444/Let the election begin/@comment-3061966-20110910054654

Only way it will be a new character is if it's a former member of Fairy Tail who holds strong bonds with the heavy weights of the past-- specifically, Makarov, Gildarts, Porlyusica, and Ivan. So unless there's Tsunade equivalent in Fairy Tail waiting to pop up, the master will be one who's someone we already know. Laxus and Gildarts both have the power, no doubt-- Gildarts more so then Laxus. But they have their short comings. Gildarts doesn't seem interested, more into traveling and adventure. Honestly, if he wanted to be master, he'd be it already. I don't have to explain Laxus' issues, they're a work in progress though. Erza lacks the power, and, to me, seems more like a high ranking underling type then the top dog. Mira is too emotional, as seen in the Phantom Lord arc and that's an issue-- leaders have to be able to stand firm. Lol, Natsu-- not gonna happen. That's just how I feel on the matter. Laxus has the highest chance, especially since the old man still wanted Laxus to "inherit his will". Side note: I'd imagine Ivan was once the desired choice to lead Fairy Tail before he fell into the darkness.