I’m pretty sure it’s just to establish the monster trio. Then in Enies Lobby came around reinforced it. Now we’ve seen it evolve to the Pirate King and his wings.
Luffy > Zoro > Sanji with varying gaps depending on plot are just how it’s always going to be.
Luffy > Zoro > Sanji with varying gaps depending on plot are just how it’s always going to be.
Sanji calls Zoro slow, Zoro uses his most recent sword to attack Sanji, Sanji dodges and says he could end Zoro right there.
Nami comes and one shots both
Nami >>> Sanji > Zoro
There is actually other moments you could do the same