[A punch and then a hug, eh? Sanji is... perhaps more startled than he should be, but the response is still immediate -- embracing the other teen with both of his arms, a smile finally breaking free.]

Didn't I tell you to stop putting yourself down so much?

You're here, aren't ya? And I'm happy you won't die! Shit, I know Akechi would be, too.

Even if it's selfish making you face this after we're gone, knowing you're safe is the only comfort we have left.

[A soft squeeze, even as blood drips down to his shirt]

We'll be back. And yeah -- I'll introduce ya to the crew.