The Nightblaze Pirates (also called the Smiling Thieves) are a small cew from all over the blues led by the notorious master-thief and mischief maker Vulcan T. Smiles. Every member of the crew is very skilled in their trade and are all recognised as thieves extraordinaire. The crew see each other in the same way an army does, a trusted friend. To join the crew a bounty of 5 milllion or higher is needed. The crew sails on a sea train that makes use of the captain's hardening powers.