While the crew is inside the whale, they discover its stomach has been modified to look like a giant outdoor setting with a house on a small island. Here, they meet Crocus , a mysterious old man who lives inside the whale.
It establishes the sheer scale and bizarre nature of the Grand Line, where even the "wildlife" can be the size of a mountain. One Piece Episode 62
This episode kicks off the and introduces several long-term elements: While the crew is inside the whale, they
