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The "Consulenza Esterna Della Famiglia" (Italian for "External Advisors of the Family", or CEDEF), founded by the 1st Generation Vongola Cloud Guardian, Alaude, has grown to be the external advisors for the Vongola Famiglia. The CEDEF is a secret intelligence organization independent of the Vongola. Its headquarters is disguised as an ordinary business's building.
The members of CEDEF are members of the Vongola Famiglia that remain outside the direct control of the main Famiglia. They hold very little power during times of peace; however, they become a very important part of the Famiglia during times of crisis because, at such times, the CEDEF leader becomes the Vongola Famiglia's second-in-command.
They also have as much voting power as the Vongola Boss when choosing the Famiglia's next Boss. If the Vongola Boss and the leader of the CEDEF disagree on who the heir will be, the CEDEF leader has the power to split the Vongola Rings and send their half to the candidate of their choosing. The next heir is chosen when the half Vongola rings are reunited after a battle between the candidates.[1]
Members
Oregano indicates that there are 6 members of the CEDEF, not counting Iemitsu or Basil.[2] The known members of the CEDEF are:
References
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