The Ghost ship sailed the misty waters of the Grand line. Vladimir Barbat, the newly appointed shichibukai, was at the helm as one of his crew drove the ship towards it's destination. Pulling out his scope form his pocket he opened it and peered through it as he looked at the horizon. "Things have certainly gotton interesting these past few weeks. That's why I decided to find us a base, and with the WG supporting us now, I think we can finally stake our claim in the Grand Line" he said as he spoke to the helms man. "Aye Captain, but why here of all places" the man asked. Vladimir closed the scope and smiled as the man referred to thier destination, Kuraigana Island. "Kuraigana Isalnd is an island of endless night, and mist which works to our advantadge. Now it also has numerous tombs for my zombie army, as well as a castle and numerous emplacements for defense. Finally it isn't ruled by the Government so anything we do and anything to control it is sanctioned by them. I will extend my privilages as one of the 7 warlords to my crew, you all got me this far so you will all recieve the benefits I get" he explained. After speaking the deck of the ship erupted into cheers and applause as everyone on the deck started to cheer, "Barbat, Barbat, Barbat, Barbat!"