The emotional core of the episode is the revelation regarding . After protecting Rebecca for years, it is finally confirmed that he is Rebecca’s biological father . He was originally a legendary gladiator named Kyros , but Doflamingo's subordinate Sugar turned him into a toy.
Knowing the soldier is Kyros makes his future role in the rebellion far more significant.
The episode dives into the "fairytale" history of Dressrosa, revealing it to be a nightmare disguised as a dream. We learn that 800 years ago, the ruled the island and enslaved the Tontatta Tribe . When the Riku Family took over, they established a peaceful, albeit poor, kingdom by treating the dwarves with kindness.
The cruelty of this transformation is highlighted by the "contract" of the toys: because everyone who is turned into a toy is forgotten by the living, Rebecca has no memory of him being her father, even though he has dedicated his life to her protection.