User blog comment:B214/Volume 21 info & spoilers/@comment-24.113.129.70-20160416024525/@comment-24.113.129.70-20160416091513

Thank you very much guys. That really helps a lot.

Although it kinda makes me realize just how weak Issei is without his sacred gear. In most of his fights (after vol. 5), Issei usually BOOSTs his power 8-10 times. That's enhancing himself to be 256-1024 times stronger than his base power. Don't get me wrong, I'm impressed that he can handle that much power, and he worked hard to get there.

I just think that if he can train to increase how much he can enhance himself, why not focus on permanently increasing his base stats? You know, like how Vasco Strada has "Sairaorg-like" strength even though he's an old man. It just seems like a more effective and efficient way to get stronger.

Just imagine... If Sairaorg, or someone with strength equal to him, had the Boosted Gear. The sheer epicness makes me shudder.