User blog comment:ChiroSamai94/One things that's been bothering me.../@comment-4132693-20110718235344

All three of them grew in strength. This is evidenced that they all took down the pacifistas without much qualms. Before the 2 yr time skip, they were not able to do so. Luffy and Sanji using special techniques, in my opinion is a way to have the job done quick and effective. Zoro did the same to however, he used his katanas.