User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Sorcerer Magazine, Issue 3: March 2012/@comment-67.177.209.211-20120403203124/@comment-4985657-20120403235312

Lucy learned that she loved her father... Erza learned the importance of her friends... Gray learned to follow his own will, not Ur's... Happy learned to stand up for himself... " yes, the things I've noticed more from Natsu over time has been adapting to a more of his leadership role. And every character seems to mature in some way shape or form. I also like seeing the evolution of powers along the way, and it seems like Natsu's power has increased. Idk, i must just be a big fan of dragon slayers.