Start up the mobile block.
Ciao-su.
Gokudera and the gang were headed for the enemy base,
but Shoichi Irie started up the mobile block,
so everyone was separated.
Then, Gokudera and Ryohei were in a fight with Lightning Gamma.
Turf top!
Ryohei was defeated.
What?
Gokudera completed SISTEMA C.A.I. as he fought against Gamma.
I'll show you how the Vongola Guardian of the Storm Ring fights.
Always on the offensive!
An endless storm of attacks!
Meanwhile, Tsuna had been captured by the enemy.
Or so he thought.
I want to see a perfected X BURNER. I'll complete it for you.
What?
What's with this guy?
It won't work if you close your eyes.
But I can't even use eyedrops!
You really should hurry.
I'm pretty sure we're running out of time.
Tsuna, everything depends on you perfecting the X BURNER.
Target 122 The Ultimate Swordsman
A dead end, huh?
Crap, the door closed.
This one opened.
Hostile intent...
One person...
Hey! Is someone there?
Something's odd... Contact the command center!
No, no, hold on...
You're... Captain Nicola!
Didn't you leave to check on the strike team?
But as you can see...
Captain Nicola is injured.
We need to get him taken care of.
We wish to go to the infirmary at once.
No, I need to give my report first.
Sir.
We'll need to head in.
Sir! Excuse us! Please.
There are people in black clothes who aren't on our side.
The one I really can't stand is the Phantom Knight.
He was the biggest traitor to the Giglionero Family.
And though it pains me to admit this...
The ultimate swordsman of this age.
This is...
I've been waiting for you.
You're...
You're the swordsman who uses illusions with the Mare Mist Ring...
The Phantom Knight.
Thought so.
I'll be gone for a bit.
But I'll be right back.
Water...
How do you know who I am?
I saw you in Squalo's video.
Weren't you 100th in the 100 battles making up
the "Path to Being the Emperor of Swords?"
You have a connection to the second Emperor of Swords of this era?
Pretty much.
Squalo, is it?
Yes, that's right.
I was his 100th opponent.
Thought so.
And...
I lost to him on purpose.
For the sake of founding the Millefiore.
Phantom Knight and Takeshi Yamamoto have made contact.
Yes.
Gamma appears to be seriously injured,
but he defeated the Guardian of the Sun Ring, Ryohei Sasagawa.
In addition, the Guardian of the Storm Ring,
Hayato Gokudera, is severely wounded.
He's done more than enough.
Yes, losing to Kyoya Hibari was an effective lesson for him.
There's probably more to the story.
Whatever.
He can perform well when he tries hard enough.
The remaining rats are nothing so long as we have the Phantom Knight.
Th-This damn kid's got me...
Damn it...
I can't use my legs...
Turf top...
I-I can't lose here!
Ryohei...
Eek?
Haru-chan, what is it?
Have you seen Lambo-chan and I-Pin-chan?
Huh? I just saw them playing around a while ago.
Is something wrong?
This.
That's the doll my brother gave I-Pin-chan...
A doll of my master!
I'm so happy!
Thank you!
Lucky you!
Lambo-san wants a present too! Gimme!
Gimme a present! Now! Present!
Wh-What are you doing?!
Eek!
Ryohei isn't like Lambo-kun. Stuff won't fall from his head.
Ryohei's a meanie!
Here.
An Italian souvenir.
Yay!
Thank you, Ryohei-san.
I-Pin! Wait up!
Innocent kids.
Where did you find this?
It was on the floor.
Huh?
It was like a treasure to her...
She'd never leave it lying around.
That's what I thought.
Which is why I was looking for those two.
But I can't find Lambo-chan or I-Pin-chan anywhere.
I'll help you look.
Oh, that's right.
Eek? What is this?
Giannini-san gave it to me.
This is a complete map of the Japanese underground base
that is the Vongola's pride and joy.
The construction of this base was done so as to avoid public structures,
which led to its irregular shape.
However, the design incorporated many of the boss's ideas,
which is why there are so many medical facilities, to be safe.
It'll be easier to look for them if we have this.
That's a big help!
This is a big and complicated place.
Let's check this reference room first.
Okay! The search is on!
Yeah, let's go.
Irie-sama.
We have a report from the command center.
What is it?
Irie-sama, the scouts have returned from the Vongola base.
Returned? There haven't been any reports until now?
Kyoya Hibari noticed and destroyed their radios.
I'll switch to Captain Nicola, who's returned.
Irie-sama, the battle with Kyoya Hibari continues.
We've suffered many casualties.
However, we now have the advantage.
It's only a matter of time before he's defeated.
I see.
I suppose that's a satisfactory result when you consider our opponent.
Sir, our morale is on the rise...
Good work. Get some rest.
What is the second report?
Yes, after investigating Moska's black box,
we haven't found any data
to support Spanner's claim that Vongola X fell into the spillway.
What's that?
What did Spanner have to say?!
Well, we can't reach him.
What do you mean?!
Wake him up and make him explain this situation!
We're already on it, sir.
But his room is empty.
Wh-What did you say?
What do you mean, Iris? Ginger Bread?
It sure was a surprise...
This base was built like a puzzle.
Save the sarcasm for later.
Where's Spanner?
He's most likely somewhere inside the base with Vongola X.
It's also possible that he's hiding the boy.
Are you suggesting that Spanner's betrayed us?!
We plan on searching for him and the Vongola boy right now.
You'll give us permission, won't you?
I'll take your silence as a yes.
What should we do if Spanner has changed sides?
Feel free to dispose of him if he resists.
I'll inform Byakuran-san.
You're the real leader in this, boss.
Are the contacts in?
Y-Yes, somehow...
Okay, let's begin.
You have a Deathperation Pill on hand?
Yeah.
Well, Tsuna?
My vision is blurry.
I'll take some time to tune it up.
How long will it take?
Twenty minutes should do it.
That's too long.
Can't do anything about that.
Reborn, have you heard from the others?
No, there are reception issues keeping us out of contact.
We can only pray that they're safe.
Guys...
Hang in there.
You lost to Squalo on purpose?
What are you talking about?
Do you wish to know?
Hey, aren't you in trouble, Squa?
Hey!
Stop looking around and film me!
Yes, yes! That's our Squa-chan!
This will give you your 100th victory!
There had better be a celebration party waiting!
Don't worry about that.
Show us your stuff!
Hey, Phantom Knight of the Giglionero.
The next strike will finish you!
Squalo was no match for me,
but I feigned defeat to accomplish my objective.
Feigned...?
Oh, are you just a sore loser?
I'll handicap myself twice.
First, I'll grant you an advantage in terrain:
Artificial rain that benefits Rain.
And, I will fight with my bare hands.
What?!
You aren't going to use a sword?
It's my way of showing you respect.
Respect...?
Vongola Guardians have been the bearers of great tradition and status.
I must restrain myself for this to be considered an official duel.
You're not taking me very seriously.
Come.
This hostile intent...
It hurts more than the kid's...
This guy is the real deal.
Not good...
We've searched all over without success...
Shall we tell Reborn-chan and the others?
Yeah, but they seem to be busy.
Eek?
A piano?
It's Bianchi-san.
It doesn't seem like the right time to approach her though.
It doesn't look like they're here.
What are you two doing?
Um...
Have you seen Lambo-chan and I-Pin-chan?
Hmm?
No, I haven't.
I see...
Sorry to disturb you.
Take this!
Brat!
Why...?
Why are you so...
Like I said.
The Vongola resolve is no small thing.
We aren't fighting as individuals here.
We're fighting as the Vongola Family, centered around the boss!
Medical Room #1
The intensive care unit?
Looks like somebody's using it.
The passage to Hibari-san's base is up ahead.
Yeah...
So much has happened to Tsuna-kun and everyone else in this time.
Oh?
Huh?
Isn't this Lambo-kun's?
Th-That's right...
I'll never give this up!
You're right! It definitely is!
Why is this here?
Scared?
No.
Excited.
That's why I want to fight you as a swordsman.
I'll force you to draw your sword...
with my Shigure Soen Ryu!
Your talk will be for nothing.
We won't know until I try!
Shigure Soen Ryu Stance 1:
Battering Rain.
An impressive thrust.
But it's just like Squalo's swordsmanship.
A mere child's trick.
Starting today, it's "Master Pao Pao's Pao-Pao Drifting Interviews."
What?! Why?!
Where did Haru go?!
Eek?!
Huh? That voice was...
Ha-Haru!
This isn't "Master Pao Pao's Pao-Pao Drifting Interviews!"
It's "Haru's Haru-Haru Dangerous Interviews!"
We don't really have a choice.
Since you're today's guest.
Who is this Master Pao Pao anyway?
Come on...
Anyway, why am I the only one dressed like this?
For the drifting part.
Don't you have a houseboat fetish?
Eek! I do not!
I just found that a houseboat struggling to sail against the waves
reminded me of Tsuna-san.
I don't get it...
Tsuna-san is meant to be a houseboat instead of
an Antarctic research vessel or a submarine!
I can't tell if that's a compliment or an insult.
Okay, if you could have any wish granted, what would it be?
Anything?!
Yeah.
My dream is...
Your dream is...
To be with Tsuna-san...
...on a houseboat, while watching fireworks
and enjoying all-you-can-eat tempura!
You still came back to the houseboat!
All right, I'll grant your wish.
It's beautiful!
That's just a sparkler.
And this isn't a houseboat...
We're on a limited budget.
What about the all-you-can-eat tempura?
That's all for "Master Pao Pao's Pao-Pao Drifting Interviews."
See you again next time!
Pao!
We'll be back to "Haru's Haru-Haru Dangerous Interviews!" next week!
You're gonna ignore me?!
Next time:
The Emperor of Swords' Teachings.