User blog comment:Fliu/Thoughts on the Reverie Arc and Expectations for the Wano Arc/@comment-29391896-20180619123329/@comment-25400375-20180625160600

I guess it could be argued that Sanji’s role was more symbolic. He saved his entire birth family despite his dislike for the Vinsmoke name and what comes with it, he convinced Pudding to help out and become probably the closest thing he’ll ever have for a real love interest, and I sincerely hope that the cake he baked played some role in the end.