From the start, no, but after so many times and so many incredibly strong enemies dispatched by Natsu alone, you'd think the hierarchy would feel different.
Yet it feels just like the beginning of the series. It exemplifies pretty much what is wrong with Fairy Tail; nothing. ever. changes.
Besides the occasional new crew member.
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