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Plot Overview
Shimon Family (minus Julie) gathered at school rooftop
The Inheritance Ceremony Arc begins immediately after the end of the Future Final Battle Arc. Tsuna and his Family return to the past and are to claim the Inheritance of the Vongola Family. They meet seven new transfer students from Shimon Middle High School who seem to be part of a Family known as the Shimon Famiglia, who are also invited guests to Tsuna's Inheritance Ceremony.
Tsuna and Enma are later attacked by a Hitman with Cloud Flames sent from the Pesca Family to kill Tsuna and to interfere with the upcoming Inheritance Ceremony. Tsuna defeats the hitman easily. Gokudera then calls for a gathering between the Shimon Family and the Vongola Family upon hearing that Tsuna was attacked by rival mafia. Both Families are split into groups to patrol an area to protect Tsuna; however, it seems that the Shimon Family are plotting something else...
Vongola Nono and his guardians arrive in Japan.
The Giegue Famiglia had found the location of the group that was trying to interfere with the Inheritance Ceremony, and as a gift to the next Vongola Boss, were going to take them out; however, they were defeated, and one member states that the female fighter didn't possess any of the Sky, Storm, Mist, Cloud, Rain, Sun or Lightning Flames. He states that the Vongola is in danger and was desperate to warn them, but is killed before he can do so.
Later, in the baseball team's locker rooms, Yamamoto is attacked by Kaoru Mizuno, after seeing a slip of paper with the Vongola crest crossed out. He was later shown at the hospital in a serious condition, after which Tsuna decides to go ahead with the ceremony in order to catch Yamamoto's assailant.
Inheritance Ceremony
Inheritance Ceremony begins
The Tenth's Family arrives at the ceremony and reunites with Naito Longchamp, Dino, and the Varia – except for Xanxus. The Shimon Famiglia is also present, and they are surprised at seeing Yamamoto there and well. During the passing of the Vongola Sin, the Shimon intervene and cause the Ninth to drop the Sin. He reassures Tsuna that it was merely a fake, and that the real Sin was inside a foolproof safe in another room. Just then, Enma reveals that he has broken into the safe and taken the Sin. He drips it onto his hand, which then transforms into a gauntlet. He reveals the story between Giotto and Cozart Shimon, and declares that he will bring the Shimon Famiglia back to its former glory for that. The other six members then get the Sin onto their hands, and reveal their hidden power, said to rival the Vongola's Seven Sky Flames – the Seven Earth Flames.
The Seven Flames of The Earth
Afterwards, Tsuna enters Hyper Dying Will Mode, but before he gets a chance to do anything, Enma uses his powers to crush Hibari, Gokudera, Chrome and Ryohei with ease, also revealing Yamamoto to be an illusion. Enma then proceeds to announce he only hasn't attacked Tsuna to make him experience the pain of Shimon, and breaks the Vongola Rings of Sun, Cloud, Mist and Storm. Tsuna then attacks Enma, causing a reaction on their respective Rings, but he is overpowered. Adelheid then announces that Enma's powers will take seven days to reach full power, and thus Enma is only using a seventh of it, to the shock of both Reborn and Tsuna. After overwhelming Dino and the Varia, and finally breaking the Vongola Ring of Sky, the Shimon take their leave with Julie taking Chrome saying they have date plans.
Talbot arrives
When Tsuna and his family feel helpless, a mysterious old man who seemed to be an acquaintance of the Ninth arrives. He also seems to have known Primo. His name is revealed to be Talbot. Talbot asks Tsuna if he is ready to bring the rings back, even with the risk of destroying the rings. Tsuna agrees to this, and Talbot talks to Ninth, requesting a room to himself. He upgrades the broken rings with the box weapons and Vongola Primo's blood, Penalty. Upon upgrading the Vongola rings, they looked nothing more than rocks. Talbot then says that the rocks have to be injected with an extreme amount of Dying Will. Tsuna, Gokudera, Ryohei and Hibari successfully unlock the powers of their respective rings, bringing forth the Sky Ring, the Storm Buckle, the Sun Bangle and the Cloud Bracelet.
Following this, Tsuna and his Family—minus Yamamoto and Chrome—along with the Ninth and his Family and Varia, discuss the whereabouts of the Shimon Famiglia's hideout. One of the Ninth's guardians discovers the location of the Shimon base, via the private letter that Cozart Shimon sent to the Vongola Primo, Giotto. Tsuna requests from the Ninth permission to allow him and his Family to invade the Shimon hideout alone. Squalo protests, saying that the current situation is a mafia war – to which Tsuna replies that it is a fight for his friends. Timoteo agrees to let Tsuna and his Family to invade the Shimon hideout, preparing three ships for them.
Tsuna and his Family return to the Sawada household to prepare for the assault. Upon arriving, Tsuna discovers that he received a letter and package from the present Irie, who received memories of the future battles from Uni. The package contained the new headphones created by the present Spanner, who also received memories from Uni.
Arrival at Shimon Famiglia Island
Shimon Island
Tsuna and the others arrive at the Shimon Famiglia's Island.
Vendice appears
They are immediately greeted by the Shimon Family. Enma comments that Tsuna's family arrived faster than expected, and that they made the right choice to come alone, saying the island cannot contain mountains of corpses. The two Families were interrupted by the Vendice, who claim to have come to fulfill the promise between Vongola Primo, Giotto and Shimon Primo, Cozart. Because of Giotto and Cozart's steadfast friendship, the Families are forbidden to fight each other. According to the Vendice, this is the second time this law has been breached, and thusly, the Guardians must battle each other, with the loser imprisoned in Vendice prison forever.
Following this warning, the Vendicare disappear. Without much of a choice, both Families agree to fight. Adelheid explains that they seek only one goal, and Enma explains that the Shimon Family's history is engraved in the island. One by one, the Vongola Guardians must head for the goal, where Enma will be waiting. As Enma and his Guardians prepare to leave, Tsuna unleashes his Vongola Gear, challenging Enma on the spot. Enma smiles, commenting that Tsuna has grown more capable, and that he will await him with bated breath.
Ryohei Sasagawa vs Koyo Aoba
Koyo's Flame
As Reborn, Tsuna and the remaining Guardians traveled to the "goal" they arrived at a huge forest. They eventually encountered Koyo Aoba who attacked with a intimidating wave of flame but left the group unscathed. When questioned by Ryohei, Koyo admitted that his hate for the Vongola surpassed his love of boxing but that he would use it to defeat them. Ryohei however demanded a one on one boxing match, stating this was his pride. Koyo agreed, unleashing a barbed Forest Flame around them to act as the ring. Koyo announces that whoever is forced to his knees first loses but that Flames and foul play were also allowed. Koyo then released an overpowering Flame.
Vongola Gear of Sun
Unfazed Ryohei then activated his Vongola Gear and went into Cambio Forma. Surprisingly Koyo claimed to already know of Ryohei's abilities and the three minute time limit. He went on to reveal that the Vongola had a spy, someone who was greatly disappointed in the family. Remaining composed Ryohei stated that as well as having a new indefinite time limit, his Vongola Gear had other new features. The two then squared off.
Early on in the fight, Koyo seemed to have the upper hand, using his flame to surround Ryohei both restraining and blinding him allowing Koyo to beat him senseless from all angles. As Koyo prepares to deliver another fist, Ryohei unleashes a devastating attack out of nowhere causing a huge explosion that Koyo narrowly avoided. Koyo, seemingly surprised that he still had such strength in him deduced that this was the Vongola Gears new feature. Ryohei then revealed that his new power was to convert the damage to his body into new attacks and that that attack was only at a third of the bangles capacity.
Ryohei's counterattack
Koyo laughed at this pointing out the damage he had already taken. However Ryohei responded by claiming that as he had revealed his power he could fight at full strength. Ryohei then charged at Koyo, avoiding his flame attacks and closing the distance. Koyo responded by unleashing a barrage of punches that Ryohei was only just capable of avoiding. However Reborn pointed out that he was charging his flames by purposefully letting Koyo's attacks graze him. Ryohei then unleashed another blow that sent Koyo flying and knocking off his glasses.
Koyo without restraints
However, Koyo revealed that he could now fight at his true strength. Finding his glasses Lambo expressed surprise that he couldn't see through them.
Koyo then extinguished his flame calming he wouldn't need it. Ryohei once again tried to graze the attacks; however a single attack caused him great pain. Koyo then explained that his glasses were designed to limit his incredibly powerful eyesight – and without them he could pinpoint Ryohei's Killer Points – points in the body that change constantly, but are deadly to the person if struck there even with light attacks. Koyo then attacked again causing Ryohei's Bangle to reach sixty percent. However Ryohei noticed Koyo's rushed behavior and jeered at him. This sent Koyo over the edge causing him to attack with flames as well, however, before he could do so, he momentarily lost his eyesight and giving Ryohei a chance to make a direct hit.
Ryohei's body riddled with Killer points
Reborn explained that the overuse of his eyes had caused them to overheat due to Koyo being unable to continuously process the massive amount of information. However despite suffering huge damage Koyo survived the attack and was still able to fight. Reborn pointed out the recklessness of his decision, proving Koyo's determination. Ryohei apologized to Koyo, stating that he must defeat him at full power. The battle then became a race with Koyo trying to take Ryohei down before his eyes gave out and Ryohei trying to stay conscious long enough to charge his flame. Koyo comes out with the upper hand, fatally striking all Ryohei's killer points.
The final clash
With several bones broken in Ryohei's body, Koyo strikes him in the face. However Ryohei used this opportunity to grab Koyo and with his flames at 100% he delivered a catastrophic attack that cleared the whole area of forest in the resulting explosion. As the smoke cleared away, it was revealed that not only Ryohei but also Koyo was still on his feet. Astounded Tsuna and Gokudera tried to comprehend what drove them, to which Reborn resopnded that their pride was beyond what he could have imagined. With both combatants unyielding and unrelenting, they charged at each other, crossing fists once more before succumbing to their injuries and collapsing.
First Key
The First key
After Ryohei and Koyo collapsed, Tsuna, Gokudera and Reborn rushed to their side to provide medical attention. However, the Vendice intervened, declaring that since both combatants lost, they were both to be imprisoned in Vendice. Before being taken away, Ryohei told Tsunathat he knew his pride was there and to find it.
After this, Vendicare gave them a small bag and told them it was the first key that was entrusted by Giotto and Cozart. Along with the bag, the Vendice show each of the members of the Shimon and Vongola Families the memories of Vongola Primo and Shimon Primo. Giotto was shown calling out to Cozart, saying that he dropped his wallet at Paolo's shed. Cozart replied that he intended to drop it because he could not stand to see Paolo and his families starve. Giotto revealed that he and G. also did the same thing, leaving food for Paolo. Giotto, Cozart and G. shared a hearty laugh, introducing themselves to each other and ending the memory.
Somewhere inside a room, Chrome woke up after seeing Giotto and Cozart's memory. She saw a silhouette of a man resembling Mukuro standing by the terrace but it is revealed to be Katou Julie.
The mysterious silhouette of Julie
Chrome asked Julie where she was to which Julie explained the situation. Chrome noticed her trident lying on top of a dresser, and reached out to grab it, is interrupted by Julie, who offers her a new change of clothing, and even offers to help her change. Chrome refused, but Julie was persistent. Adelheid then entered the room all of a sudden, informing Julie of a meeting with the other Shimon Guardians. On the way, Adelheid commented she will kill Chrome once she was of no longer use to them as a hostage. As Adelheid and Julie arrived at the meeting place, they discuss the battle between Koyo and Ryohei, and also the memory given by the Vendice. Julie makes clear that he is uninterested, so long as they win. Julie turns to leave, but is stopped by Adelheid, who told him that it is his responsibility to remain involved with the battle against Vongola. Julie, visibly annoyed, grabs Adelheid's jaw telling her to keep quiet. However, Julie changes his demeanor, cheerfully stating that there is nothing to worry about, as he will help if things go bad.
Lambo vs Rauji
Meanwhile, the Vendice told Tsuna and his Guardians that the seven keys were entrusted by Giotto and Cozart, and, along with another memory, will be awarded upon another loss. Tsuna realized that there will be a continuation of Giotto and Cozart's memories, and as such, decided to follow through with the battles. On the way, Reborn realized that Tsuna still thinking about Ryohei and told him if he gave up now, Ryohei's efforts would be wasted. Tsuna said that he didn’t even know his own pride but Reborn told him that he can figure it out later, for now concentrate only on winning to save Chrome and reveal the truth behind Giotto and Cozart. Noticing that it was almost dark, Tsuna and the others decided to camp. While they were asleep, Lambo was awakened by a rabbit in front of him and chased after it and falling into a pitfall. Tsuna and Gokudera also fell to the pitfall and found themselves in a cave surrounded by rocks. In the middle of the cave, Lambo encountered Rauji.
Lambo vs Rauji Ooyama
Rauji claimed that the dome where Tsuna, Reborn, and Gokudera were trapped held the ceiling up. Lambo still oblivious to the Rauji's intentions tried to get him to play with him. However Rauji refused attacking Lambo in the process causing Lambo to cry and unleash his Dying Will Flames into his Vongola Gear Stone.
Raujis Mountain Flame
The stone transformed into Vongola Lightning Helmet Version X but Lambo quickly took it off because it was too tight for him. Rauji then suggests playing sumo wrestlers with only one rule, the person who fall from the platforms loses. Lambo accepted Rauji immediately pushed him of the ledge. Rauji said that if only they were on the same age and if Lambo is not from Vongola, they would've been good friends. However, once the smoke clears up, Adult Lambo is shown clinging to the ledge, saying that now they are about the same age, surprising Rauji.
Vongola Gear of Lightning
Tsuna and the others were relieved at this but Adult Lambo told them that because of the hit, he lost his part of his past memory. However, looking around the situation, Lambo realized that it's a one-on-one battle. Rauji then explained to Adult Lambo that this is sumo match and only had one rule: the one who falls from the platform loses. Since the child Lambo didn’t have any pride, he allowed Rauji to create this rule. He also explained about his pride and revealed his Mountain Flame, acknowledging Lambo as his worthy opponent. Lambo decided to fight with his pride on the line and activated his Vongola Gear’s Cambio Forma into huge armor for Lambo, which is heavy for him he fell down.
Due to Rauji's mountain flame that allowed him to synchronize with the earth, Lambo was knocked off by Rauji but able to kept his balance from falling. This made
Lambo pushes back Rauji
Lambo discouraged to fight again, especially after being told that the loser would be imprison at the Vendicare Prison forever, he became less willing to fight and began to cry. However, when Tsuna and Reborn claimed that they regretted their decision for taking Lambo with them because he was still a kid, Lambo stated that they were wrong. In his childhood memories, he was happy to be with Tsuna and the others and wanted to grow up to truly become part of them. He then told Tsuna to always take the younger him with him from now on because he wants to be with him and the others.
Finally remembering how to activate Vongola gear, Lambo charged up his flame and draws the iron sand from the battlefield towards him to form Ellectrico Ironhorn and attack Rauji with Ferro Corno Ellectro Shock. The attack not only destroyed Rauji's mountain, but also Rauji's armor and flames and knocked him out of the ring, thus making Lambo the winner of the battle.
Second key
Shimon's past
While everyone congratulated Lambo for his victory, Rauji
The Second Key
began to yell that even though he lost, Shimon will never lose because Enma will avenge him. He explained that Enma is better boss than Tsuna because he protected his families from the ally families of Vongola who killed the current Shimon Family's parents. The Vendicare then appeared behind Rauji and chained him as they gave them a flower that was the second key the left by Giotto and Cozart.
Vongola and Shimon began to witness again the memory of Giotto and Cozart. At some poor town in Italy, Giotto, G., and Cozart arrived at a flower shop that was attacked by some thugs because the owner, Franco, refused to gave them 90% off and all doctors in town were threatened by them and didn't show up. This angered Giotto who stated that he had enough already. Cozart then suggested forming a Vigilante group because if nobody can help them, they have to protect the town themselves with a powerful leadership that no one else beside Giotto who suit for that role.
After they witnessed the memory, they were shocked to find
Byakuran's unexpected arrival
out that it was Cozart who suggested to form Vigilante group that became the core of Vongola Family. Rauji showed his disbelieve but Gokudera interrupted that only a great person will be chosen as Vongola and pointed out that Rauji himself was beaten by one of the Vongola guardians. This angered Rauji and he then asked Lambo if Tsuna is a good boss, which Lambo answered that he never thought of Tsuna as his boss, however, he stated that Tsuna is a great Brother. Before Rauji was taken by the vendicare, he stated that he could never forgive Vongola but he accepted Lambo, said that it was fun. Lambo then turned back to his younger self and Tsuna and the others relieved that he won the match. Back at Japan, at Namimori hospital, Byakuran came to the unconscious Yamamoto on the hospital bed with his wings spread out open.
Later, at Shimon's meeting room, Julie came and playfully said that he heard Rauji was defeated, this made him being scolded by Adelheid. Julie then commented that Kaoru will not fight since he had beat up Yamamoto before ceremony. Adelheid then asked did he get any new information from their spy but Julie replied that they didn’t have any information from him. He then dragged Enma to drink some coffee with him so he able to relax. In a different room, Julie then revealed that he actually get some information from the spy and told him about CEDEF being the key of the past of their ancestor and showed him a picture of Tsuna's father, Iemitsu. This enraged Enma even more and Julie convinced him that Vongola Primo was a cunning man and already to planned all this from the very beginning and told Enma to sees Vongola as absolute enemy, which Enma agreed to.
Vongola Gear of Storm
Tsuna, Gokudera, Lambo, and Reborn continued their way to Shimon's hideout and reached a deserted, run down town. When they checked the town, they heard a voice from one of the houses that turned out to be Shitt P who writing her homework. When Gokudera called her, she just ignored him until he called her by her preferred name, "Shittopi-chan" and she finally responded Gokudera's call. She then challenged Gokudera to fight one-on-one with her which he agreed to. When Gokudera was about to tell her his pride, she cut him off and instead revealed his pride herself that Gokudera's pride was being a subordinate of Vongola tenth, which Gokudera admitted. At this, Shitt P commented that Gokudera is weak and revealed her pride is fighting for herself. Gokudera then summoned Uri and revealed his Vongola Gear, creating the revival of his former title, "The Smoking Bomb."
Hayato Gokudera vs Shitt P.
Gokudera and Shitt P. decided that the rule of the battle would be simple, popping balloons within the limited time of five minutes. When the battle started, Gokudera unleashed his Rocket Bombs but Shitt P. was able to melt them with her ring power and grappled Gokudera. She said that she
Shitt P.'s weapon
loves everyone including him but she loved herself the most . She then popped one of Gokudera's balloons using her high heels as well as melting the earth beneath Gokudera using her Swamp flame, which ferments inorganic object and organic object. .
Gokudera uses a bomb to escape the swamp
Gokudera used his Air bomb to escape. Shitt P. then said that his heart that only lives for Tsuna is brittle and normally he didn't even try to look past Tsuna's facade, saying that Tsuna is completely ignorant. Shitt P. began to reveal Tsuna’s faults, which all made Tsuna shocked but admit that she was right and thought that Gokudera probably became disillusioned.
Uri Bomb
However, Gokudera asked is that all and pops one of Shitt P's balloons, making them equal. Gokudera told her that he already knew all those no good parts of Tsuna that Shitt P had mentioned. He stated that he didn't care about it because that was only one side of Tsuna and Tsuna that he think about, the tenth Vongola he respect greatly that has nothing to do with Tsuna. Gokudera then prepare to attack again, to figure out which one is stronger between him and her.
Gokudera then said as he rushed to Shitt P. that he still don't like himself because the right-hand man that he aiming for is far higher up than the current him. He then launched his Rocket Bombs that Shitt P. was able to melt again. However, Uri then attacked Shitt P. from behind and popped the last of Shitt P's balloons, making Gokudera as the winner.
Third Key
The third key
Cozart decides to help Giotto
The Vendice then appeared and gave the third key which turned out to be a letter. The flashback showed that Cozart received a letter from Giotto that told him about the Vongola family that had grown so big that even the police couldn't interfere. However, Giotto worried because many people feared Vongola and the biggest war ever will coming up soon and request for Cozart help. After reading the letter, Cozart decided to help Giotto and said he will come soon. After this flashback, Shitt P, commented that because Cozart fought for Giotto and betrayed by him, she
Enma arrives to fight Tsuna
decided to live for herself. She was bullied by others and after some time she assured herself that she was right to act as an induvidual. She then called Gokudera an UMA, much to shock the other but also said that he is interesting and she wished to know more about him. Tsuna then interrupted stating that he will save Ryohei and also other Shimon guardians that were being imprisoned in Vendicare, much to the shock of the others and even Tsuna himself who wondered why he said that. However, Enma then came and said it's none of his business and intended to help Shitt P but Vendicare still took her with them, saying that they won't let anyone interfere. Before being taken away, Shitt P said that Enma is kind and she glad she joined Shimon. Enma then unleashed his Shimon ring power with teary eyes, blamed Tsuna for the lost of his friends and everything precious to him. Adelheid and Julie arrived at the scene. Adelheid tried to stop Enma but was stopped by Julie who said that they should let him go. Enma then declared that he will defeat Tsuna right here and right now.
Tsunayoshi Sawada vs Enma Kozato
Tsuna clashes with Enma
Tsuna and the others were shocked by Enma's sudden declaration. Adelheid tried to convince Enma to stop because it's not the time yet to defeat Tsuna. However, Enma was no longer able to control his anger and shouted at Adelheid, saying that he is not a kid anymore. Due to the lost of his three of his guardians, he blamed Tsuna entirely of this fact. Tsuna, who at first stuttered by Enma, became angered too as he thought of Enma made his friends suffered and entered Hyper Dying Will Mode, saying that what Enma did was not different. Enma became more enraged and intended to crush Tsuna like he did at Inheritance Ceremony. However, Tsuna, who wore his Vongola Gear, was unscathed. The two clashed without any of them at advantage nor disadvantage.
Enma prepares to kill Tsuna
When they stopped, Enma began to insult Giotto and that Tsuna was no different than him. Tsuna defended Giotto after this insult, reminded Enma of the memories from the Keys. Enma laughed at this and said that Tsuna was unfair; he will always be Vongola as proven by the crest on his gloves. He also said that Tsuna hoped too much, wielding the Vongola crest and hurt many people and then saying don't want to succeed become the boss, which Tsuna countered that he didn't mean to hurt people, he only wanted to use his power to protect his friends. Enma, however, accused Tsuna of being a fraud and a liar like Giotto. He then revealed that Tsuna’s father Iemitsu Sawada was the one who killed his family shocking Tsuna into returning to his normal mode. Enma pointed out that he didn't want to believe what was not favorable to him with teary eyes. Enma took this chance and grabbed Tsuna by his neck, stating that he will never forgive Tsuna until he killed him.
Invitees
Host
Vongola Famiglia:
Vongola Decimo & Guardians
Nono's Guardians:
- Coyote Nougat
- Brow Nie Jr.
- Schnitten Brabanters
- Visconti
- Ganauche III
- Bouche Croquant
Varia:
Other:
Chiavarone Famiglia:
Shimon Famiglia:
Trivia
- All new characters aligned with the Shimon Famiglia have red eyes.
- All of the Ninth's guardians have names related to desserts.
- Xanxus is the only Varia member who did not come to the Ceremony.
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