Same with Laxus, he didn't land and effective hits on mystogan either. They were matched in their fight. I just rewatched the fight.
Laxus' statement is more valid because he judged purely based on power and logic. While others judge based on things like hope, feeling etc; which Laxus considered stupid back then.
Makarov thought freaking Natsu can challenge Laxus LMAO
Except Laxus was casual against Erza. Red pants Erza will 2 or 3 shot Laxus?




. Yeah, we saw that against Hades.
Laxus didn't win the round against Mystogan.
Laxus never finished the round against Erza, she left after Laxus casually stopped her angry attack.
Makarov considered only those available to him, and narrowed down to Erza, Natsu and Gray ..he wasn't even confident about them lol. He didn't consider Mystogan or Gildarts because they never show up.
Yeah, they all slept didn't they? Only Makarov and Laxus can stay awake in his hax. Wonder why?