User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 245: The Unbranded Man, Review./@comment-1444793-20110730125059/@comment-4010624-20110731004827

I agree with B j. Remember how Makarov considered Erza for the next Master but dismissed that she's too young for it? If Makarov could have second thoughts about Erza, who's both older, stronger and wiser than Natsu, then I highly doubt Natsu could even come close to becoming Guild Master.

I'm betting the new Guild Master, if Makarov would die, would be Laxus. If for some reason it's not him, I think Gildarts would be wonderful. But I think a lot of people are betting on Laxus.