Ciao-su.
In the midst of his battle with Xanxus,
Tsuna created an original Zero Point Breakthrough.
However, Tsuna's sudden growth made Xanxus enraged.
And what is the secret Squalo, believed to be dead, knows about Xanxus?
You know,
his rage is what gave him the strength to realize his ambitions.
He dodged it!
If Tsuna absorbed that much flame from Xanxus,
he would not be able to merge them with his own and expel it.
No... No way!
For him to overcome Master Sawada's might so easily...
I'll wipe you out!
Tsuna...
What are you going to do?
Is he going to just take Xanxus' flame?
But in such a position, he cannot use the Zero Point Breakthrough!
This is the end.
There's so much smoke, I can't see.
No, look! Someone's there, maggot!
It's Xanxus!
Th-That's...
That's what you get.
Look at his hands.
Tsuna created ice capable of freezing Xanxus' fire;
a technique born for the purpose of sealing Deathperation Flames.
With that, he finally perfected the Zero Point Breakthrough created by the first Vongola.
Meanwhile, Dokuro had been taken hostage,
leaving Gokudera and Yamamoto in a desperate situation.
Hayato and Yamamoto!
This is bad!
They're trapped!
Now we're really in a desperate position...
No one can save them but you.
Shatter the adversity plaguing your Family with your own hands!
Blaze, Sun!
Maximum Cannon!
What was that?
It came from outside!
Y-You okay?
Yeah...
But what the hell was that?
The whole gym's in ruins.
Did that blast come from... It can't be...
You?
Sorry about that.
I couldn't stand the wait.
Target 63 Freezing Flame
The monitor!
Hey!
What happened to Hayato and Yamamoto?
It appears that the gymnasium camera was destroyed.
Was it him?
Yeah.
A blow that destroyed the gym and turned the tables...
Good to see you're okay.
Okay? Why you...!
You could've found a better way to save us.
What if we had been killed in the blast?
Calm down...
Who cares?
We survived, didn't we?
Exactly. What he said.
You're one to talk!
Hey! Hang in there.
How's she doing?
The poison's been cured.
It's all good.
Great, we've got everyone!
Damn it...
I don't even know how much of that was an illusion.
Stupid illusionist...
Honestly.
What a vicious bunch.
Why are you standing around chatting?
We're in the middle of a battle here.
I knew they survived!
I figured that wouldn't be enough to kill those guys!
We've got the girl,
so now there's no reason for me to hold back!
You're itching to go.
You sure you're ready, though?
None of you look to be in any condition to fight.
Shut up!
Get down here!
Idiot.
I'm not wasting my time on you.
We've already taken what we came for.
Those are the Vongola Rings!
Y-You mean...
C-Crap!
Damn it!
I'll get them back!
What?!
It went through them!
Illusions...
That's cheap!
You're not getting away!
Too bad for you.
Buh-bye.
Damn it!
Gokudera.
Sorry.
It's my fault...
There wasn't anything you could've done. Don't sweat it.
At least we managed to save her.
Let's get her looked at.
Yeah.
Boss...
D-Damn you...
A technique which freezes flames...
That is the Zero Point Breakthrough created by the first Vongola.
He can do this.
Now he can seal Xanxus' flames, no matter how strong they are.
The tables have been turned!
I didn't expect the real Zero Point Breakthrough to be like this.
Still, there's something I don't understand, maggot.
What's that?
Deathperation Flames are like a symbol of the Vongola,
but that technique's designed to counter them, maggot.
If the first Vongola came up with it...
He probably knew.
Even if we're bound by strong ties, we're still Mafiosi.
We can't suppress the blood that seeks power.
So, the first Vongola developed this technique because he expected power struggles?
Yeah.
He knew this day would come.
Why?!
Impossible!
How could scum like you master the first Vongola' special technique?!
This can't be called the Zero Point Breakthrough!
You already knew what the Zero Point Breakthrough was.
Those scars...
are proof that you've been hit by a full Zero Point Breakthrough before.
What?!
You can't ignite flames with your fists anymore.
You've lost, Xanxus.
Is that all you have to say?
Don't give me that crap!
This is nothing!
No way...
How's that, scum?
Give up, Xanxus.
If you keep going, you'll be left with much more than the scars Vongola IX gave you.
V-Vongola IX?
What does he mean?
X-Xanxus was hit by Vongola IX's Zero Point Breakthrough...?
Shut up!
I'm supposed to be Vongola X, not you!
X stands for ten!
I am Xanxus,
destined to become Vongola X from the day I was born!
The man whose name has two X's:
Xanxus!
You think I'm gonna bow down to the likes of you?!
No, I'll win!
I'm going to become Vongola X!
Damn you...
Here I go.
Deathperate Zero Point Breakthrough: First Edition.
Stop!
Why...
Why are you...
Shut up!
Don't give me the same crap as that old man!
Vongola IX?
The ice will never melt.
Never?
Is that even possible?
That ice consists of overwhelming negative energy,
the opposite of Deathperation Flames.
Trapped inside, there's nothing he can do,
because light, heat, and any other type of energy will be negated.
Then this match...
Yeah.
Tsuna's won.
H-He did it!
Well done, Tsuna!
Xanxus is in a frozen state, huh?
Yeah.
I assume this is how he slept for eight years after the cradle incident.
I see.
Now it makes sense.
Now...
Spill it all, Squalo.
About the cradle incident eight years ago...
What happened?
You've already guessed it.
He was frozen by Vongola IX.
That's all.
<8 Years Ago>
Hey! What happened?!
Damn! Which organization is it?!
Who are you?!
You're with the Varia, right?
An ally? Don't scare us like that.
Great timing.
Hey, did you see our attackers?
I did.
What?! Where are they?!
In front of you.
Wh-Why would you...
It's a coup d'état!
Our enemy is the Varia!
They've turned on us!
The enemy's here!
Over there!
There's only one!
Make him a pincushion!
Fools.
Become Levi Volt's prey.
R-Run for it!
Lower the barriers!
Don't let anyone in!
Now we can relax a bit.
Wh-What?!
Are you stupid?
You thought this would be enough to stop us?
Fire! Fire, fire!
The second block has fallen!
They've breached the eighth passage!
We've lost contact with the courtyard team.
Send a helicopter to the courtyard!
We're getting Vongola IX out of here now!
Understood!
We must do whatever it takes to protect Vongola IX!
What?!
It was so easy.
This is the supposedly impregnable Vongola HQ, also known as the "Iron Fort"?
Once the boss and Squalo take care of Vongola IX, it'll be checkmate.
Vongola IX! Vongola IX!
Where's Vongola IX?!
I didn't expect you to be so strong...
Old man!
Iemitsu told me not to kill you.
But as the boss, I can't let you live after all these casualties.
I'll end it all myself.
You've finally shown your true nature, old man.
You must've considered me a nuisance.
Now your wish will be granted!
Can you kill me?
Go ahead and try!
But you're the one who's gonna die!
Why?
Why do you...
Shut up!
You should know the answer to that!
I'm just...
I'm just your...
Your...!
Got it?
I know...
So let me destroy you!
Sorry, everyone.
Die, old man!
I cannot...
What is this technique?!
I can't tell anyone that secret...
Damn it!
I couldn't save him again.
But...
Hey!
Let me out of here!
That cannot be allowed.
The conditions for victory must be met.
They have not fulfilled the requirements to obtain the Vongola Rings.
Shut up!
Release me!
Stop it, Squalo!
Don't try to stop me!
Let me out of here!
Cut it out!
Damn it!
Xanxus...
Hey!
Looks like Tsuna's used the last of his strength.
It'll be simple to defeat you now.
Perfect chance.
Th-Them?!
This is bad.
Hey! The match is over.
Let us out of here.
The battle yet continues.
We cannot allow you to leave.
Damn it! Tsuna!
Please stand, Master Sawada!
Levi Volt!
I'll burn you to a crisp!
You're so slow.
Die!
Master Sawada!
Illusions...
You did well to see through them.
But you don't even have enough energy left to crawl.
They were all illusions?
But the illusionist is the real deal.
We can't relax.
Damn it...
What happened to Ryohei and the others?
The tables have turned again.
It's useless.
Xanxus is asleep.
He won't be waking up.
The battle is over.
Are you sure about that?
This is the end?
Don't make me laugh!
This is merely preparation for the ritual to make Xanxus the next Vongola boss.
He will be revived once more...
by these Vongola Rings!
And now what you've been waiting for.
The horoscope for...
...next week!
The best three, maggot!
Lambo-san is here too!
You do this then.
That's right, maggot!
Hold... it... in...
The third sign for next week...
Taurus Baking cookies is lucky!
...will be Taurus.
I decide my own luck.
Hold... it... in...
Number two for next week...
Virgo Spend a little more effort on New Year's cards for good fortune.
...will be Virgo.
All right, boss!
I'll give it my all!
Hold... it... in...
And the top sign...
Capricorn You'll be able to get what you wanted.
...will be Capricorn.
I'll write that in my Book of Rankings!
That was all Lambo-san!
See ya next time!
Ciao-ciao.
Bye-bye.
Next time:
The Truth Behind the Rage.