The answer
Chapter 966 · updated
Roger needed Oden for his knowledge to reach the final island. Roger explained that four red stones marked with inscriptions served as clues to the final island and that the World Government had banned their deciphering. ch. 966, p. 8 He then asked Whitebeard directly to borrow Oden for one year as his last request. ch. 966, p. 9 Oden himself stated that with Roger he could reach the final island. ch. 966, p. 9 Roger Pirates crew members told Oden he was only there because the captain needed his knowledge and would not accept him as quickly as their captain did. ch. 966, p. 13 "You're only here because the captain needs your 'knowledge'..." ch. 966, p. 13 "Please let me borrow Oden for one year, Newgate!! This is my last request!!!" ch. 966, p. 9 "With him by my side, I know I can get to the final island!!!" ch. 966, p. 9 Oden joined the crew after this exchange and the voyage continued with the stated goal of locating the final island.
Where it happens
1 chapter · first raised in ch. 966From the chapter
You're only here because the captain needs your 'knowledge'...
Chapter 966, page 13Please let me borrow Oden for one year, Newgate!! This is my last request!!!
Chapter 966, page 9With him by my side, I know I can get to the final island!!!
Chapter 966, page 9
What this means for the story
Canon settled the fact. The meaning is still an argument.
Make the case for what the answer changes, and bring the chapters that back you — the same evidence that settled the question can settle this one.
- 01Write the claimOne sentence a reader can agree or disagree with.
- 02Cite the chaptersEvery point carries the page it comes from.
- 03Readers weigh itConfidence moves on the evidence, not on votes.