User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 452: The Prelude to the Final Battle, Review./@comment-1153699-20150915213648/@comment-3290324-20150916172437

Blocking his attacks doesn't = overpowering him. And I believe Ajeel would know better than August or anyone else how much damage he can/can't take. It is his body after all. :P Now, if Natsu is going to defeat Ajeel solo (I really hope this isn't the case, however) and without bullshit, then it's obvious that Laxus is stronger than him. However, at this moment making any judgments on the Spriggans is premature. I for one have high hopes for them.

That sounds beyond horrible. It sounds completely and utterly horrendous, which is why I want the fights against the Spriggans to be group efforts and well thought out attacks rather than full on fights.

And far as your "fodders" comment, me and you completely disagree on Gildarts, Laxus, and Jellal's power levels so no sense beating a dead horse. :P But Fairy Tail doesn't have to win alone. There are plenty of other guilds that could provide assistance, after all.