User blog comment:BattleFranky202/Surume as the new Straw Hat Pirate member!/@comment-1859380-20110818021430

I was thinking something like this too. It was like Surume was in tears when Luffy reminded him that they were friends. I think he'll kind of be a free Kraken yet like Laboon and the Rumbar pirates, will follow the Straw Hats around. I think maybe Surume will hold a lot of respect for Luffy that he'll owe a little loyalty result with some guidance under the sea.

Plus I also think that Surume's friendship in Luffy will be one of the keys that makes Luffy the next Pirate king.