User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 357: The Nine Demon Gates, Review./@comment-5036235-20131025182146/@comment-3290324-20131025195705

Few things. Firstly, Laxus isn't stronger than a Wizard Saint. His win with Jura was what I like to call Plot Magic. Secondly, me not thinking that Laxus is going to win this has nothing to do with his strength. It has to do with timing. What kind of villain that is as important as a member of the Nine Ghost Gate is introduced and then beaten immediately after that? What purpose would that serve the plot? Thirdly, there are plenty of other Mages who could beat Tempesta if Laxus couldn't. Let's not over-exaggerate. ;)