Target 180 The Duty of the Guardian of Rain
Takeshi Yamamoto.
Return here tomorrow night.
Huh?
I shall give you another opportunity to receive the inheritance.
You're giving me a second chance?
Th-That's great.
However...
Huh?
If you fail tomorrow's test,
there will not be another.
Keep that in mind.
Y-Yeah...
Yamamoto...
Boss.
Oh, Gokudera-kun.
Yamamoto isn't here yet.
Normally, he'd be at school by now.
Yamamoto!
What the hell were you doing?!
I thought you weren't going to come today.
Oh, sorry.
I slept in.
Yamamoto's really down...
Hey! The bell already rang for homeroom!
Get in your seats!
Oh, sorry!
Bah.
This was on short notice, but we have a transfer student joining us today.
Transfer student?
Come on in.
Yes.
That voice!
It is you, Yuni!
What?!
Oh, Sawada, you know her?
Huh?
Y-Yeah.
In any case...
Everybody give her a big welcome.
I'm excited to be a part of this class.
That was completely unexpected.
You just suddenly showed up at school.
I was surprised too!
You could have told me back at home.
Yes, I was going to,
but Uncle Reborn said...
"If you don't tell Tsuna,"
"we can enjoy his reaction when he sees you at school."
So I didn't.
Huh? What's that supposed to mean?
Wait, that voice was...
Ciao-su.
Don't give me that!
What's going on here?
Don't forget that Yuni is your tutor.
B-But still...
Kyoko, could you show Yuni around the school?
Sure.
Let's go then, Yuni-chan.
Okay.
Now, the problem is Yamamoto.
Ugetsu said that you should know the answer he's seeking.
I did some thinking, but I'm not sure.
But...
Boss?
During the test last night, Yamamoto seemed different somehow.
Like he was in pain...
He wasn't the usual Yamamoto...
I defeated Asari Ugetsu.
So, why...
You fail.
N-No way...
Why?
What did I do wrong?
Yamamoto.
Tsuna.
Uh, about what happened yesterday...
Sorry.
Ah, th-that's not it!
Well...
After seeing you yesterday, it started bothering me...
Huh?
I'm always relying on you too much.
And because of that,
I put unnecessary pressure on you without realizing it.
Sorry.
Tsuna...
Sorry for making you worry.
Huh?
Th-That's not what I meant!
Are you an idiot?!
The boss is trying to cheer you up,
and you just beat yourself up more?!
G-Gokudera-kun!
Sorry, Tsuna, Gokudera.
Thank you very much, Bianchi-san.
It's very kind of you to accompany us.
Much appreciated.
It's not a big deal.
But what business do you have there?
We're going to see Chrome-chan.
Chrome?
She's my friend.
Haru and I made some lunch for her.
When did they become friends?
But I'm so glad you came with us.
We heard that Kokuyo Land had been abandoned.
So we were worried about going there by ourselves.
Yes, it would be dangerous for you to go by yourselves.
Eek?! Really?
Yes, some bizarre people live there.
We have another chance, but what are we supposed to do?
We'll have to analyze the reason he failed his test.
If he failed by winning, shouldn't he just lose?
R-Ryohei!
Moron!
It can't be that simple!
Really?
He said that this was a test of how
we could embody the duty of a Guardian.
Yeah.
The duty of the Guardian of the Rain Ring is to become a blessed shower...
Requiem Rain, that settles conflict and washes everything away.
Settles conflict and washes everything away...
How about you clean up the area after the battle?
That's not what it means!
Are you trying to be funny, Turf top?!
What was that?!
I'm dead serious!
Gokudera-kun!
And Ryohei, calm down!
Sorry.
Huh?
You're all doing your best to think of a way to help me,
and I can't think of anything.
Yamamoto...
Are Sawada-san and the others doing okay?
While it's good that they're back to contemplating
the duty of a Guardian...
Yamamoto's dug himself into a hole.
What are you going to do, Colonnello?
Chrome-chan! Where are you?
Chrome-chan?
Is she not here?
Looks like it.
Eek!
Who the heck are you guys?!
It's unusual for us to have visitors.
It's been a while.
Eek!
Who are these people?
It's fine. Don't worry.
Could you be Chrome-chan's friends?
We came to see Chrome-chan.
Chrome?
What business do you have with her?
We brought some rice balls.
We thought that Chrome-chan might be hungry.
Rice balls?
Eek!
They're not for you.
Chrome ain't here.
Huh?
She went out?
She hasn't been back since she left the day before yesterday.
Where'd she go?
Beats me.
She ran off without telling us anything.
I'll let her have it when she comes back.
The day before yesterday?
The day we returned from the future...
Asarigumi
This won't do...
But I don't know what I'm supposed to do.
Yamamoto...
Takeshi!
Brought you a little something.
How about taking a break?
Dad...
Looks great!
Thanks!
Takeshi, what's wrong?
Huh?
You've been cooped up in the dojo the past few days.
O-Oh.
There's just something I need to do.
I see.
I'm not going to interfere with something you decided for yourself...
But Takeshi, what's with the look on your face?
That's not like you.
Dad...
Dad, I don't know what to do.
No matter how much I think, I'm completely blanking.
When that happens, Takeshi,
it's not an issue of what you should do.
It's an issue of what you want to do.
Dad...
Yeah.
Whoops.
This is a busy time for the restaurant.
I'm gonna head back.
You'd better finish all of that.
Yeah. Thanks, Dad.
Sure thing. Cheer up.
What I want to do...
Why don't you finish me off?
That's because we aren't fighting for
the sake of taking away people's lives.
Colonnello, sorry about yesterday.
I sent you flying with that hit.
Do you know why I tried to stop you, maggot?
Huh?
If you haven't figured that out, you have no chance today.
Why? Tell me.
Don't use me as a crutch, maggot.
This is something you need to figure out by yourself.
Use the time you have left to think long and hard about the answer.
I'll be waiting at the shrine, maggot!
Yamamoto.
Guys.
You're late, Yamamoto.
Did you figure something out yet?
Bastard!
Wait, Gokudera-kun!
Boss...
Sorry, Yamamoto.
I've been thinking this whole time,
but I couldn't find an answer.
And Asari Ugetsu even said I should know the answer.
Tsuna...
But there's one thing I've realized.
I can't stand seeing that painful look on your face.
The usual Yamamoto always smiles at us and goes, "Now, now,"
no matter how panicked the rest of us are.
That's always been really comforting.
I'm not entirely sure,
but if that look on your face is because you're pushing yourself too hard,
I want you to stop.
Tsuna...
Tsuna.
Sorry. Looks like I really made you worry.
Yamamoto...
Takeshi Yamamoto, are you ready?
Yeah.
It seems I have no choice.
Tough it out now, Yamamoto!
Win the right to inherit his power!
Yamamoto...
Here I go.
Scontro di Rondine!
Yamamoto!
Did he get him?!
No, not yet.
Huh?
He used his four swords to block Yamamoto's attack.
A fine technique.
Not so bad yourself.
Kojiro!
Cambio Forma!
Frozen Rain.
Special Stance 11.
Beccata di Rondine!
Hey! He blocked it!
He used thrusts to counter that intricate frozen rain.
Yamamoto... You're amazing...
Torrential Dance.
What?!
Ugetsu is multiplying!
What's going on?!
He's created a torrent of Rain flames...
To use as a screen that serves to mirror his image.
Now, what will you do?
Defensive Stance 2.
Surging Rain!
Yamamoto's done some thinking.
He's countering Ugetsu's Rain flames
by using Surging Rain to extinguish them from below.
Well done.
In that case...
Kuzuryu Riverfall.
This attack is...
I'll get him this time!
It's not an issue of what you should do.
It's an issue of what you want to do.
But if that look on your face is because you're pushing yourself too hard,
I want you to stop.
Huh?
He stopped his attack?
What's wrong, Yamamoto?
That will do.
Huh?
You gave me those openings on purpose?
You finally figured it out, maggot.
Of course.
A swordsman of your caliber
wouldn't keep using an attack that leaves your back open.
The techniques that I've been using
were all developed on the spot as I was fighting you.
Huh?
He came up with those amazing techniques on the spot?
That's one crazy fighting instinct.
Why?
I wasn't worthy of your true strength?
That's not it.
It was a test to see if you would strike a defenseless person.
After all, I never said that we would be fighting.
Huh?
I wish for you to show me your resolve as a Guardian.
A real fight?
That's more like it.
So that's why you looked confused.
I was attempting to show you my weapon,
but then events took an unexpected turn.
So that's what happened...
And at the time, you were focused on cutting down an enemy.
And you were prepared to betray your own heart and deal a fatal blow.
What would that accomplish?
If you, the Guardian of Rain, were to run dry,
the bond which ties your companions would become brittle and crumble.
I see...
That's why I failed.
But I truly enjoyed our exchange today.
I could feel your honest feelings.
I had a lot of fun experiencing
how strong you were every time we crossed swords.
Oh, we get along well!
Th-They're buddy-buddy now.
That would be Requiem Rain, which settles conflict
and washes everything away, maggot.
Takeshi Yamamoto.
I deem you worthy of my inheritance.
You sure?
I can entrust you with the position of Guardian of the Rain Ring.
And I was surprised to learn
that you have already mastered the art of wielding four swords.
I now offer my power to aid you in guarding Vongola X.
Bring out your Vongola Box, Yamamoto.
Huh? O-Okay...
It should serve you well when the situation is dire.
Thanks, Asari Ugetsu.
Yamamoto!
You did it, Yamamoto!
Man, don't make us worry.
Yamamoto, this is great!
Yeah.
Colonnello, sorry about all the trouble I caused.
You did well.
Good job, maggot!
Thanks.
You understand now, right?
The inheritance of the Guardians isn't focused on brute strength.
Each element has its own method of testing.
So there's no point in getting worked up beforehand.
Yeah.
Say, I have a favor to ask.
Huh? What?
Can we huddle up?
It doesn't feel right otherwise.
Huh?!
Why?!
Your test's already over!
Why not?! Let's do this!
Huh?
Bring it in!
Vongola! Fight!
Yeah!
Seriously, I can't believe you gave him a second chance.
You've always been a softie.
Indeed.
What's so funny?
No, I was remembering the past.
They greatly resemble us.
Huh?
Seriously, it took you two chances to pass.
You're too damn soft!
Yeah, you're right.
This isn't the time to be laughing!
At least you received your inheritance...
What's the problem?
Let's celebrate to the extreme!
Damn it! Let me go, Turf top!
Now, now. Gokudera. Ryohei.
Yamamoto...
I'm so glad.
I wonder who's up next.
Monster Tamer Tsuna!
Tsuna and Elder Rebo set out on a journey to
Danger
collect monsters for the sake of defeating Blood-sucking Hibarin.
Upon reaching an abandoned factory outside town, they found...
There it is!
A monster!
An automaton that was secretly developed by a mad scientist.
Now then...
Uh, why are you taking out Mon-Mon Candy?
Monster power has been sealed within.
So if we feed it to a monster that can no longer move...
To the extreme!
Automaton Ryohei
Whoa! He moved!
To the extreme!
He's going berserk!
This monster has exceptional power.
He wants to shake your hand in return for bringing him back to life.
Huh?
Oh, a handshake.
You should have said something.
Ow!
Friends to the extreme!
Ow! Ow! Ow! Lemme go!
I wasn't the one who helped you anyway!
It seems that this automaton is unable to control his strength.
Could you stop analyzing the situation and give me a hand?
But don't worry.
He will soon run out of power.
Ah, I'm saved...
And so, the automaton with freak strength, Ryohei, joined our group.
So heavy...
Why do I have to carry him?
To be continued.
Next Episode
The next succession test is for Lambo.
It'll take place at the amusement park.
The first-generation Guardian of the Lightning Ring, Lampo,
doesn't seem very interested in the test.
Something feels wrong about this.
That guy might be responsible.
Next time on Reborn:
Furious Bolt of Lightning.
Watch like your life depends on it.
See you next time!