User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 452: The Prelude to the Final Battle, Review./@comment-26451407-20150916094940/@comment-26451407-20150916103945

How sure are you that Laxus and Gildarts are stronger than the other Spriggans? Brandish's feat was impressive enough to put her above Laxus and Gildarts. There is no evidence to suggest that Laxus and Gildarts are above them. Just pure baseless speculation.