Ciao-su.
We've all been sent ten years into the future.
There, we discovered that Vongola HQ had been destroyed.
The future Tsuna appeared to be dead.
This world is ruled by the Millefiore Family.
The name of their boss is Byakuran.
Yes, what I seek is the key to ultimate authority:
7³ Policy.
The seven Arcobaleno pacifiers...
The seven Mare Rings, the strongest of their kind,
and the seven Vongola Rings, which hold equal power.
And one of his subordinates, Shoichi Irie,
apparently held the key for our return to the past.
This is Mist.
Curse you!
Ryohei Sasagawa has come to visit!
Hibari, Chrome Dokuro, and Ryohei...
At last, the Guardians have all been gathered.
And the day of the final battle is close at hand.
Everyone's been training to power up. That's all we need to do.
But we're running out of time.
We'll attack the Millefiore's secret base in Japan, Merone Base,
and reach Shoichi Irie!
We have convened here today because
Byakuran-sama has indicated that this base may be targeted.
Consequently, I've received the authority to control this base.
What's that?
He's the boss now?
From this point on, it doesn't matter which squad you belong to,
my orders will be direct and absolute!
Irie is finally baring his fangs.
Any who object may step forward.
That'd be me.
Bro!
I have come per Byakuran-sama's orders.
I will kill any who stand against Irie-sama.
Y-You're...
Phantom Knight!
O-Ow...
Man, and here I thought I was doing well.
Yeah, that was good. I had to get serious for a second there.
Yeah, right. I bet you still weren't trying that hard.
Honestly, you're a pretty tough kid.
Of course. I'm the world's strongest hitman, after all.
That might not be a lie.
But you're so small... When did you train?
Before I was a baby.
Oh, shouldn't have said that.
We'll talk about this after you've finished training.
You've figured out the basics of
how to use your Box Weapon's flames and Shigure Kintoki.
Now, we're moving to the next stage.
I won't be able to teach you any
sword techniques that are more advanced than these.
So instead...
What's up? Looking for something?
Found it.
I'm unleashing this one.
Huh? What is that?
The Path to Being the Emperor of Swords
"The Path to Being the Emperor of Swords"?
Target 99 The Final Trial
"The Path to Being the Emperor of Swords"?
Wasn't the Emperor of Swords the one Squalo defeated when he joined the Varia?
Good memory.
That's right.
The Varia's boss before Xanxus.
Tyr, feared as the mighty Emperor of Swords.
Everybody was sure that the Emperor of Swords would win.
But after an intense two-day battle, Squalo emerged victorious.
And that was when he perfected his current sword technique.
And after the ring tournament,
the second Emperor of Swords made this video to solidify his title.
The second one?
It's starting.
The Terrifying Path to Being the Emperor of Swords First Match VS Ryuun
The Terrifying Path to Being the Emperor of Swords.
First Match.
Versus Ryuun.
What is this?
S-Squalo!
Hey!
You're getting this, right?
What's this?
You're so annoying.
Such a slave driver.
You're on camera.
And so is my gorgeous face!
It's the guy Sasagawa-senpai fought...
The practitioner of Muay Thai,
the Varia's Guardian of the Sun Ring, Lussuria.
Who cares if you're on camera or not, Lussuria?!
You'd better record every second of my beautiful swordsmanship!
I know, I know!
I'll make sure you look fabulous and cool on screen!
Hey!
What's wrong?
You getting scared?
These are videos of the hundred fights
Squalo endured to call himself the Emperor of Swords.
He sent every match to you while you were focused
on baseball and aiming for the major league.
Huh?
So he could brag.
T-To brag?
Of course, that wasn't his true motive.
Squalo has the greatest understanding and appreciation of your swordsmanship.
That's why he was willing to record his secret techniques,
to convince you to follow the path of the sword.
Listen, boy, your swordsmanship ain't bad.
You just need to toughen up.
If you won't make a move, I will!
I'm gonna blow you away!
He's completely focused.
I guess only swordsmen would be able to understand.
I'll come back in three days for a final trial in the sheathed stance.
You'll pass if you can hit me with your sword once.
The rest is up to you.
Kid...
You've been trained by me, the greatest hitman in the world.
Master your sword with confidence.
Right. Gotcha!
Okay!
Tell me your secret after I've cleared the trial.
Yeah, I promise.
Big Tsuna, you're done training for today?
Yeah. I'm exhausted.
Lal Mirch worked me all morning...
And then Hibari-san beat me all afternoon...
Reborn's training was hard...
But the two of them are just as harsh.
Sounds rough.
How's Chrome doing, Futa?
She's stable right now.
And her illusionary organs are functioning properly.
Really? That's a relief.
I wonder what happened to Mukuro?
Big Tsuna...
Ah, I'm beat.
I think I'll eat and head to bed.
Huh?
Yamamoto, what's wrong?
Hey, Tsuna...
Yamamoto!
Are you okay?!
Man, I was so focused on training I lost track of time...
I'm starving.
Oh, same here.
I stayed to train some more after Hibari-san left, and the next thing I knew...
You're working hard.
Y-You think so?
You're also...
Let me go, you fool!
Freak! Let me go!
Seriously, let go!
Gokudera-kun?
Oh, boss.
What's wrong?
Y-Yeah...
I was trying to return this thing
to his box without giving him any Deathperation Flames...
It is really not used to him...
The cat must be playing with you.
You call this playing?!
Won't he let go if you feed him?
It won't return to the box if I do that!
Don't meow at me!
Let's go eat dinner.
Yeah.
Yes!
Not you.
Gokudera-kun!
They're playing together.
You call this playing?!
Here you go.
Sorry to trouble you so late.
It's okay. We already ate with Lambo-kun and the others.
We just had to heat this up.
Food tastes better hot!
You're always welcome!
Eat as much as you want!
Thanks, Kyoko-chan, Haru.
This is great!
Nothing beats filling your stomach after a good workout!
Hey! Don't eat mine!
You're also eating, huh?
This is really good!
How's it look, Giannini?
There's been an increase in the number of Millefiore in Namimori.
I don't know what happened,
but they're searching for us even harder.
We have tough security at the six entrances to this Vongola base,
so they won't have an easy time finding us.
No, sooner or later, they'll find this place.
It's a matter of whether they find us first,
or if Tsuna and the others finish up and attack them first.
Over here! Come catch me!
Lambo! Wait!
No way!
Wait!
What is it?
You're too slow.
Your current speed is not enough to fully utilize those gloves.
You still haven't reached a level that will allow you to properly fight.
You'll die at this rate.
Here.
Too much of your attention is diverted to switching between Deathperation Flames.
It leaves openings.
One more time.
Shouldn't you get going?
Reborn.
Aren't you in charge of training Tsuna in the morning?
He's finished basic training.
It'll be faster for him to learn the rest through actual combat.
I've left that to Hibari.
What about you? How's it going with Yamamoto?
There's nothing more for me to teach him.
Yamamoto should be able to handle himself.
That only leaves Gokudera...
There's no need to worry.
He's on the right track.
You shouldn't push yourself too hard.
You're in a great deal of pain.
You won't make him happy by hurting yourself.
Hey, kid.
Doing roadwork, Ryohei?
Yeah, they seem to be working hard too.
I can't fall behind.
How's Lal Mirch?
Leave her alone for now.
Okay!
I'm running to the extreme!
Hayato...
Bianchi-san.
It's already that late?
Is it okay?
Yes, Hayato is trying to get through this on his own.
There's nothing for me to do.
Medical Room #1
I don't specialize in this area,
but a doctor I knew used to say that you should always stay calm.
Yes...
He was a hopeless man, but his skill was undeniable.
Ah, okay? Relax.
Right.
Try to remember what happened at the time.
Yes.
Where did everybody go?
It's boring when I have no one to talk to.
No, everybody's working hard.
I'll throw my all into cleaning!
Clean! Clean! Clean!
Eek!
Oh, it's a kitty.
That's right!
I have snacks!
Want some?
I'm so glad that I found somebody to talk to.
I can finish work faster in a lively mood rather than working in silence.
No good.
It's different somehow.
The Terrifying Path to Being the Emperor of Swords!
Seventy-eighth match!
Versus Samuel!
Here I come!
Hey!
That all you got?!
Attacco di Squalo!
How's that?
Oh my. Over so soon?
There's still more to come!
Bring it!
Hi! How you doing, Guardian of the Rain Ring?
Is this video giving you any motivation?
Squalo was all worked up about convincing you to focus on the sword.
And he said he'd just love to fight you again.
Hey!
Shut your yap.
Listen up, sword boy.
You're the only one who's ever defeated me.
Don't think you can get away with that.
I'll beat you one day!
You'd better not lose to anyone else before then!
That's if you think your Shigure Soen Ryu is invincible!
Squalo...
Okay!
Once more, from the top!
My Shigure Soen Ryu...
Thanks for the food!
It isn't healthy to eat so fast.
Sorry.
Yamamoto...
What was that?
Okay!
Well?
This is D Team.
The search team is moving from point 102 to point 103.
We still can't find them after this much searching...
They must be using especially ingenious camouflage.
Are they merely hiding,
or are they planning something?
How is Glo Xinia doing?
He's conscious, but it'll be a while before he can move around.
What about his 8th Squad?
They're on standby under the vice captain.
Do you want them to join in the search for the Vongola base?
I believe the vice captain of the 8th Squad is...
No, forget it.
Have them remain on standby.
Certainly.
Notice! Notice! Notice!
Don't waste my trick!
Let Irie know!
The Vongola base is...
These people are all so worthless!
Why don't you notice?!
Do you think I, the great Glo Xinia, let myself be defeated without doing anything?!
You're...!
Well, I guess that's good enough.
Hibari-san...
The rest is up to you,
Tsunayoshi Sawada.
Do your best to complete it.
Shigure Soen Ryu...
Special Stance 10:
Scontro di Rondine!
Scontro di Rondine
You pass.
Next time:
The Night Before the Raid.