User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 390: The Story of a Boy, Review./@comment-5036235-20140627173911/@comment-3290324-20140628073313

Fairy Tail isn't like other anime/manga. Mashima has on several occasions used Nakama Magic in lieu of traditional power ups. I don't know what in God's name gave you the idea that Natsu was on Laxus's level, but I can assure you he isn't. And frankly, overpowered MCs are boring. :/