User blog comment:Relikz/Chaotic Rumors/@comment-1454981-20111012174142/@comment-3061966-20111012223515

Well there's the strong chance of Ivan killing Makarov. Why do I say that? It's a son who wants to get even with his pops/former master, it's the perfect death almost if Mashima wants to be dramatic. I think Laxus is better suited to be master when things wrapping up, giving him proper time to fix his faults and move on from his past "jerk***" days-- also that way he can get proper panel time and fight.