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
The appearance of Mr. 9 and Miss Wednesday is the first hint of the Baroque Works organization, which serves as the primary antagonist group for the next several arcs. While the crew is inside the whale, they