Life got busier for some months and i drifted away from posting here. I've been lurking though. Still reading spoilers and looking through the threads every now and then.
However i spent too much time debunking arguments about Sanji not having the qualities of a Conqueror while i was active, to not acknowledge now Gaban straight out telling us that he does, and that he must become a King for Luffy to become the King of the Pirates.
And with this
Oda also settles two other extensive arguments i had about the significance of Luffy's words towards Sanji at Whole Cake
and the significance of Robin's statement
single-handedly refuting the "Sanji's strength is not a significant factor" angle.