Oden begs to join the crew, but Whitebeard is hesitant due to Oden’s wild nature. He sets a grueling test: Oden must hold onto a chain being dragged by the ship for three days in the open ocean.

You can stream Episode 963 on major platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation .

Many fans on Reddit and IMDb praised the high-quality animation of the Oden vs. Whitebeard fight, noting the "insane" visuals and pacing.

Kozuki Oden finally meets Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) when the Moby Dick washes ashore at Kuri for repairs. Their initial clash is so powerful it literally splits the air and sea.