Kate Kyou Hitome, Tsuna!

by Kimonohi Tsuki

After Bermuda's defeat, Tsuna's life returns to normal, or as normal as it could be. With Reborn still training him for a position that he continues to reject, Tsuna begins his final year at Namimori's Chuugaku. But of course his lazy days would not last long. What is it that Trinisette still has secrets! What did he do in his past life to deserve that!

22. Season 2- Vongola Gift Exchange Ceremony

Kate Kyou Hitome, Tsuna - 2nd Season - Skyfall

By JonaX, Kimonohi_Tsuki

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Season Summary

After Bermuda's defeat, Tsuna's life returns to normal, or as normal as the madhouse he called home and the madmen he calls friends could be. With Reborn still training him for a position that he continues to reject, Tsuna begins his third and final year at Namimori's Chuugaku. Without challenges further ahead, the brunette can finally focus on dedicating himself to his studies, his relationships and surviving his hormones.

But when terrible nightmares keep tormenting Mukuro and Kokuyo Land ends up being destroyed, Tsuna will have to learn to deal with his troubled guardian if he wants to help him. However, Varia returns to Namimori.

Wait! A new special bullet has appeared in the Mafia?!

Dammit

Why does Vongola hide so many secrets?!

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Chapter Summary:

After the chaos of Christmas comes the long-awaited gift exchange. Everything goes as smoothly as expected.

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Notes:

Well then, here we are.

First of all, it is highly recommended that you have read the first season before coming to this one, however, if you want to start from here, this chapter serves as a sort of summary of last season.

A lot has happened in the last few weeks… Really A LOT.

The first that is worth mentioning is that this gigantic chapter had even more things, which we chose to remove to avoid that the chapter did not have more than 60 thousand words, these texts that we wrote, but that are not included in this chapter will be published in stories extras in the reasonably near future, they are identified by a potential 0.

The second thing we should mention is that after we give you a taste of what's to come in this second season, we're taking a two-month hiatus. Yes, we know it's a long time, but we'll rest for a month, and the other two will focus on writing at least a part of the first saga of the second season,
which gives us a good margin between the chapters released and the ones we are writing.

In this final stretch, after so many unforeseen events, we were writing these kilometric chapters that you have seen in about five days, sometimes exceeding twelve hours of work, which ended up becoming completely unfeasible when the kitten of one of the authors had a serious health problem, which he is still trying to solve.

In short, these last few times have been quite difficult and tumultuous, but it is in these difficult times that we remember that many of you may also be going through a lot right now, and come in our history as a port of comfort to forget about your problems, and that motivates us to keep going.

Our intention then is to return in October renewed. However, our country is going through great political animosities, and if something more complicated happens during the election period, we may end up coming back later. We all hope this doesn't happen and we can work in peace.

When we come back, the posts will continue to be three per month, but the day of posting becomes Sunday, in addition there will no longer be a fixed order, the chapter can come out two weeks in a row, as interspersed, but we will do our best to respect three chapters per month, and if this is not possible due to force majeure, we will try to compensate the following month.

To finish and you won't miss us so much for a long time, we have a little surprise for you at the end of this chapter! We hope you enjoy it!

Thanks for joining us in introducing our story, yes, this nearly four hundred thousand word first season was just the introduction, but an even bigger thanks to Ren27 and Escritoriginal, who worked alongside us and made it all possible!

We hope you stay with us, because the real story starts now!

Yours sincerely,

The authors.

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Target 431 - The Vongola Gift Exchange Ceremony

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- Voooooooi! I hope this is important, Bronco, because thanks to this idiotic arranged marriage story, the shit Boss is in a very bad mood.

A tall man with long silver hair was striding through a large and voluptuous mansion, most of the walls, however, were blasted with holes that looked like they belonged to gunshots, apart from dried bloodstains and blast debris, even the countless paintings hanging on the walls looked like only the frames were left.

Beside him, there were two more people wearing a black suit, one with dark hair who was dragging a large piece of furniture with a television on top, and in front of him, a handsome man with wild blond hair, wearing a heavy winter coat under his impeccable pinstripe suit.

- Don't worry Squalo, I'll be quick. - Said the Tenth Boss Cavallone simply with his best confident smile, which only made Rain roll his eyes. - Still, thank you for receiving me so close to Christmas, they told me that you guys prioritized receiving me instead of the Head of CEDEF.

- Don't feel important, the Boss just told me to receive the less irritating Trash.

The blond laughed with grace.

- Coming from you, that's a compliment! Thank you very much.

- Just shut your mouth, don't make me regret it. - He imposed between teeth, then stopped in front of a large ebony door, probably the most battered and burnt-out door in the whole place. - Stay close to me, I don't want to have to spend another Christmas doing paperwork about an ally's death.

- Don't worry Squalo, I can defend myself if I have to. - He put it with his most enchanting smile. - Don't underestimate my charm.

- Stay close. - Reinforced the Rain not at all convinced. - And above all, don't talk about marriage.

With that said, he pushed open the doors that led to a large office, arguably the most destroyed room in the entire house.

The walls were clad in probably reinforced oak, at the back there were two glass doors that probably led to a balcony, somehow they remained intact, although stained with foreign substances that impaired the transparency of the surface, on each side of the passage was a voluminous curtain of red velvet, edged with gold, tucked in a corner. Even the floor was made of exquisite wood. In the right corner was a bench, with some chairs and several drinks behind. On the left side, probably the only painting still intact on the property, which depicted a black vase with some flowers. A few steps in front of the glass doors was a lush iron-legged sofa.

Sitting at the mini bar, a tall man in a green mohawk was stirring his drink with one hand while waving a greeting with the other to the newcomer who reciprocated sympathetically. The Sun of Varia, Lussuria.

Not too far away, on his left side, was a pile of bodies, which Dino honestly didn't want to know if they were alive or not, they were all wearing Varia's fancy uniform, which didn't save them from their fate of being piled into a pyramid and being used as a makeshift Christmas tree, being decorated with Christmas balls by a medium-sized blond man whose hair completely covered his eyes and had a disturbing smile. The Varia Storm, Belphegor, with the help of a tiny figure hidden under a floating hood, hooking one of the marbles into the open mouth of one of the tree-men. Mammon, the Mist.

In turn, in the background, behind the robust red velvet sofa with baroque details in black iron, there was a gigantic man with hair spiky up, an extremely menacing expression. The Lightning, Levi A. Than.

Lastly, completely slumped over the seat with his eyes closed, stirring like the Sun a glass of drink, was the Boss of the Vongola Independent Assassination Squad, his hair shaved on the sides, spiked slightly at the top, where an appliqué that looked like a badger's tail, with a few feathers wrapped around it, fell over her shoulder to almost the height of his heart. He had a bright caramel complexion, where a few darker brown spots could be seen through his half-open shirt despite the European winter.

The Sky of Varia, the Raging Liger, adopted son of the Ninth Vongola, Xanxus.

- Thank you for receiving me, Xanxus. - Said Dino smiling.

The aforementioned lazily opened his blood red eyes, staring at the newcomer without the slightest interest.

- Cavallone. - It was the only compliment he got.

- I hope you're quick Cavallone, because it's interfering with the Boss' fourth daily nap. - Levi imposed with his serious tone.

- Shishishi, you are getting in the way of our Christmas traditions. - Joined Belphegor, slipping one of his blades through his fingers.

- Every minute you make us lose, I'll add a thousand euros to the Cavallone family's debt to us. - Mammon in turn landed on the sofa next to his Boss.

- But my family is not indebted to you...

- Something clearly needs to be changed.

- Come on, come on, don't be so hard on little Cavallone, let the cutie say what he wants~ - Said Lussuria pouring himself more alcohol.

- Ahh, thank you Lussuria… I think. - He added the last one in a low tone, then took a deep breath and followed, looking much more serious and imposing than seconds before. - I have a proposal to make you Xanxus, for that, I need you to lend me your power.

That made Sky-Varia frown, while Squalo huffed.

-…Where have I heard that before?* - Ironized the Rain, rolling his eyes again.

- Where? When? - Dino questioned with genuine curiosity, returning to his accessible posture of seconds ago.

"It's impressive how all the students in that Hitman seem to have split personalities." - Thought the swordsman, his Boss not being in a very different line of thought.

- I don't care. - He said dryly. - Just be direct, we don't have all day.

- Right. - He said going to the television, looking for two controls while his subordinate turned it on. - It took me a while to compile and convert all the videos to a Video Cassette format. - He pronounced while a green background written with white Italian letters appeared on the screen, saying that the following content could not be legally copied. - I was very surprised to find out that you don't have a measly DVD or computer in this huge castle.

- It is useless to spend money on something that will be destroyed. - Said Mammon in a snort.

- Shishishi, I have a video game in my room* that would run, but I would never lend it to a semi-commoner pony like you. - Mocked the Storm with his sadistic smile.

- What the hell do you want to show us anyway? - Asked Squalo losing patience when the green screen was replaced by one of Leon impersonating Natsu, with his expressionless face surrounded by a circular frame as he tried to roar, managing at most to make a click with his tongue.

- I already said, a compilation of some videos, be patient, will start. - He cheered up, putting a hand on his waist.

The tube television screen turned black, only to be gradually replaced by the image of Romário riding a motorcycle, without a helmet, while it was tremblingly recorded by the person behind him.

- What the fuck is this?! - The Rain demanded to know.

- Yeah, I know, I told him that walking without a helmet was dangerous. - Dino snorted. - But Romário can be a little inconsequential at times.

- It's not that, you idiot! - He exclaimed impatiently. - Why are you showing us this?!

The sound of Xanxus' gun latch set off a warning signal at the Cavallone, who immediately stepped in front of the electronic device while waving his hands impatiently.

- Calm down, calm down, it will be worth it, I swear! - He exclaimed, making the other Sky just frown with disgust, his characteristic black weapon with a red X on the sides already positioned in his right hand.

- A motorcycle race? - Offered Lussuria tilting his head confused when two other bikes appeared on the screen when the camera abruptly turned, but due to the helmets it was difficult to know who they were. One of them had a single person, while in the other there was someone else on the ride. - Who are these people? Any family you want us to kill?

- They don't look like a big deal. - Said Belphegor with boredom. - Your family must be even more useless than I thought if they can't catch three mere targets.

- Varia has no reason to accept such a pathetic job. - Finished Levi.

Dino was about to justify himself, especially in the face of the glow of Sky's flames on Xanxus' weapon, which clearly indicated that his time was running out, when Mammon suddenly exclaimed:

- Wait one moment! - He started surprising the other Varia when he quickly flew to the TV as if he was in shock about something, a reaction that was enough to make the Sky finally lower his weapon.

- You know them? - Asked Squalo, subtly pulling the Cavallone away from the TV, and consequently from Xanxus' direct aim.

- Yes. - Mammon said, swallowing hard, which caught the attention of Belphegor who also approached the device to take a closer look.

- I don't see anything relevant. - He put it with disinterest, seeing how what looked like a cape fluttered the back of the one who drove the bike alone.

- How about you lift your hair, Royal Trash. - Ironized Squalo.

Shrugging, the Storm lifted his pronounced bangs, causing Dino to gasp in the corner from never having seen the other blond's eyes before.

- I still don't see anything relevant. - He finished it, to then lower his bangs again. - They just look like commoners to me.

A shot, which missed Belphegor's head by a measly millimeter, thanks to Storm himself who dodged it with a leap to the side, made Dino exclaim in shock, but luckily the blast of flames didn't hit the TV, just the wall behind it, opening a new hole there.

- Get out of the way, you Trash. - Declared the Sky simply.

- Shishishi, sorry Boss. - The Storm simply replied.

- Xanxus! - Cavallone was exasperated. - Couldn't you have just asked permission?

- That's what he did. - Pondered Squalo as if that were obvious.

- But that could have killed Belphegor!

- If it had killed this Trash, he wouldn't deserve to be in Varia.

"They really take this Varia Quality thing very seriously." - Dino can't help but think.

- This is the Trash's Cloud. - Xanxus observed frowning, seeing the figure with the fluttering cloak.

- You still call Tsuna trash after all? - Said Dino in disbelief, but was frankly ignored.

- Oooh, you're right, I would never forget that beautiful little body~ - Lussuria punctuated pouring himself more drink, to turn the dose in one go.

- He's fifteen, Lussuria. - The Sky-Cavallone couldn't help to emphasize.

- I'm an assassin, my love, why do you think I would bother with a limiting like age? Having passion is all that matters~

Before the blond could say anything to defend his former student's integrity, Xanxus just went back to shooting, blasting Lussuria's glass to pieces, under a high-pitched scream from the Sun. Dino just sighed, not scolding the other this time.

"Varia can be truly exasperating, I honestly don't know how Squalo adapted to that." - He thought, casting a side glance at Rain who seemed frankly unperturbed.

- Who cares about that reckless Cloud?! - Asked Mammon with exasperation, surprising more than one by simply dismissing what his Boss had said as irrelevant, even though, he only raised his eyebrow at that instead of being genuinely irritated. - The important thing is who is on the other bike! - With his words the Varia turned their sight to the other biker who had someone on the back. A guy in leather clothes and a purple helmet, while Dino smiled. - That's Skull!

- Skull? - Repeated Squalo, looking at the figure in a new light. - That resistant Ex-Arcobaleno? It can't be, he's grown up, if that were the case you would have grown up too.

- This video must be before the Curse. - Levi put in disbelief.

- VOOOI! But wasn't Cavallone's right-hand man a child back then?

- He also has a beautiful little body~

- Shishishi, this is a racing competition of Clouds then? How interesting!

- That's not the point, Bel! - Mammon exclaimed, only to have a blade thrown at his head, which disappeared in the black hole that appeared inside his hood.

- What does that mean, you Trash? - Asked Sky-Varia impatiently, turning to Cavallone who was smiling in a frankly irritating way.

- It means what it seems to mean. - Dino said simply. - My family managed to reverse engineer my watch that wasn't destroyed during the Representative Battle, and it, coupled with Verde's illusory glove technology, is able to make the Ex-Arcobalenos access their former bodies, for up to a maximum period of 24 hours.

- How were you able to keep your watch? - Asked Levi surprised, although he tried to hide it.

- Well, that-

- I'm sure that Vindice just forgot that you were in the fight. - Provoked Squalo.

- W-what? Of course not! - Exclaimed Dino. - I was just quick to hide my watch when I realized we were losing the fight! It was a precaution in case everything went wrong and my little brother became the next Sky Arcobaleno.

- If you say. - Punctuated Squalo without really looking convinced.

- This video doesn't prove anything, it may just be a montage. - Levi insisted, crossing his arms. - Cavallone's right arm may have just been inserted at the beginning of the shoot.

- You are right! - The Bronco agreed, causing the Lightning to frown. - Romário is not really what proves that this video is current, but who's on Skull's back, look. - He said then pointing to the TV with the control, thus increasing the speed of filming.

So the assassins could see how Hibari suddenly slammed his bike into the other two's, nearly knocking Skull's ride off in the process, forcing the Cloud to make a risky circular maneuver to rebalance his partner, not noticing when both ended up heading towards a cliff.

Skull was still quick to drop the handlebars and hug his mate so they threw themselves out of the vehicle before falling with him, however, the Ex-Cursed could only protect the unknown for a short time as they rolled on the ground at high speed with their sturdy body before reverting to their baby form, until at that precise moment, a ring of dark red flames engulfed them, simply making them floating them down the cliff, at the time Hibari just stopped his bike and watched the scene.

- That is the power of that Shimon, the Flame of Earth. - Immediately noticed Squalo. - There's no way this could be before the curse, let alone a montage.

Just then, still on the recording, an irritated Hibari had turned to the recorders, and at the pathetic sound of screams that sounded like "He saw us, he's coming!" and "RUN, RUN!", the filming stopped abruptly being replaced by several vertical bands of different colors.

- So. - Followed Cavallone, clearly embarrassed by this ending. - This proves that the video is authentic.

- Why didn't you cut that part? - Asked the Rain.

-…I kind of forgot about that part. - He coughed as Squalo rolled his eyes.

- How much do you want for this technology? - Mammon questioned directly, starting to fly in front of the youngest.

- I don't want money, as I said, I want to make a proposal to your boss. - Put it simple.

- And what stops us from killing you and taking it? - Asked Bel, again sliding his blades between his fingers.

- Well, and you think I didn't consider that? - Asked Bronco with arrogance, again changing his posture, resembling more the fame he had as a cunning negotiator in the underworld of the Mafia. - Otherwise I wouldn't have given all the gloves we made to Romário and sent him to Japan. If you even try to kill me, I guarantee you that my right-hand man will know immediately and whoever has the gloves will now destroy them, along with all the information of their creation.

"Now he looks like a student of Reborn." - Thought Squalo, seeing how the Mist gulped at that prospect.

- That's also the reason why I showed this video in the first place, to prove that I'm being sincere, and that the technology I mention really exists without allowing you to have it, after all, nothing would guarantee me that you wouldn't just take it of me. - Then he looked away from Mammon, who was looking downright frustrated, to the Varia leader who was frowning at him. - Xanxus, if you want to know how this technology works, you will have to listen to my proposal until the end. And he can only have it if you accept my terms.

- Who do you think you are?! - Levi exalted himself, making his Varia-ring burn, ready to summon his animal and start an attack.

- Shishishi, the lightning rod is right…

- Lightning rod?!

- You can't just come here and demand things from us like that, Little Horse. - He said, glowing his own ring.

- I have to agree that you were very rude to our Boss. - Joined Lussuria by activating his personal ring.

- Hey Hey! What are you doing?! - Mammon exalted himself, turning to the other assassins. - I won't let you ruin my business like that! - He exclaimed, also getting ready to fight.

- Shit, I'm not going to spend another Christmas doing the paperwork! - Squalo grumbled, however, he didn't summon his flames when he realized that both Dino's subordinate and himself seemed simply unperturbed, while the two Skies present in the room faced each other as if in a contest of wills.

"He seems ready to die for what he came to propose to the Boss." - The Rain noticed, swallowing hard. - "I don't remember when was the last time I saw him like this."

- Just so you know, Xanxus. Reborn has Mammon's glove, in addition to the one belonging to Skull and Verde, if they think about taking me hostage to have them, they'll have to deal with him, or try your luck with the other Ex-Arcobalenos.

- Varia doesn't take hostages, we just execute anyone who gets in our way. - He decreed firmly, raising his gun and aiming directly at the Cavallone's head.

- I thought not. - He put it simply. - So you're just going to refuse to listen to me and prevent one of your own to get rid of this cursed body, even for a day?

- Shishishi, as if we were going to lower our heads because of Mammon, since he's just a commoner! And it's more fun to disturb him as a baby.

- What?! Bel, you damn!

- We wouldn't lower ourselves to your level, Cavallone, because of a Little Shit.

- Little shit?!

- It's a shame to kill such a handsome guy, but you went too far this time, little horse.

And just like that, the animal-weapon of each of the previous ones was present, as well as a murderous intent that just started to leave the room frankly suffocating.

Desperate for the direction of everything, Mammon floated to the only one who could stop all that madness, while Squalo continued to see Dino slightly impressed.

"What could have made him so determined?" - He kept questioning himself.

- Boss, please! - Begged the Mist, stopping in front of the Sky, which didn't even seem to see him, continuing to stare Cavallone in his eyes. - Even if it's 24 hours, maybe with this in hand I'll find a way to accelerate my growth, it's a very good opportunity for me to lose like this!

- And then Xanxus, what's your answer?

- THAT'S OUR ANSWER! - Levi yelled, getting ready to jump in an attack, just like Bel and Lussuria in perfect sync.

Which just didn't happen when, with a single gun butt in the nape of his head, Xanxus took down his Lightning which fell unconscious to the floor after his body rolled over the top of the sofa, a purple mark almost immediately forming where it hit.

It was enough for Belphegor and Lussuria to immediately stop their intentions.

- Proceed. - Decreed the Boss Varia, settling back on the sofa as if nothing had happened. - You said I would have to listen to the end. I'm curious what would give you so many guts all of a sudden, Bronco Dino.

- Oh, Boss! - Mammon said emotional, only to receive a death glare that made him squeal and run to Squalo, who rolled his eyes again.

- Very good. - The Cavallone smiled satisfied. - My proposal, in fact, Reborn's proposal, is that you together with him, be Tsuna's new tutor, he wants you to teach him how to tame his Sky flames, which recently seem to be growing and harming him, as a user of the uncontrollable Flame of Wrath, you are best suited for this role.

"Of course, I should have guessed." - Considered Squalo. - "Only that Brat would make Dino go this far, it seems the idiot really takes this brotherhood thing seriously."

-…Unlike Reborn, I don't think Tsuna is ready to be the Tenth yet. - With that said, he went back to the television again and advanced the recording until it showed a furious Tsuna, yelling at the imperturbable figure of Jaeger. In front of the eyes of Xanxus and Squalo, who could not witness the outcome of the fight as they were mortally wounded and were rushed to the hospital. - You may not believe me, but he is already the strongest among us. - These sayings made the expression of the other Sky frown with anger, but this time he didn't let himself be carried away by the feeling, focusing on the video that showed how Sawada, with the little help of his Cloud and Mist, in addition to the support of those who was clearly an adult Reborn, easily defeating both Jaeger and Bermuda, which five of them couldn't even scratch.

If that wasn't enough, after the Vindice Director's humiliatingly quick defeat, Checker Face had appeared in person and decreed that Tsunayoshi was first in line to become next Sky Arcobaleno.

This post, which should have only the strongest and most skilled of the Mafia who possessed that flame.

- But the great truth is that he still lacks experience. - Dino followed, now moving on to another recording, one that made Squalo open his mouth impressively, seeing how an angry Tsunayoshi took both Gokudera Hayato and Yamamoto Takeshi by the collars of their clothes, burning them slightly, while saying something that sounded too much like a veiled threat.

-...If we were in Italy right now, if I were the boss of Vongola, and two of my most important members were hiding something from me so I could put someone in our family at risk… That would make me furious and I wouldn't be so nice.

- Reborn is adept that experience is gained in practice, but deep down Tsuna is still just a civilian who doesn't want anyone to get hurt, and I'm afraid that his innocence can exact a very high price. No, I would prefer that my brother, for once, could take the least painful path.

- And you think I'm the least painful way? - Questioned the assassin with irony and frank curiosity, leaning forward, resting his arms on his knees. - In other words, do you want me to teach this Trash to be the 10th?

- You must be crazy, Cavallone, if you think the Boss will help train that commoner who took his throne by right. - Put Bel losing his characteristic smile.

- That's the most absurd idea I've ever heard! - Lussuria also joined with clear disgust in his voice.

- Sawada Tsunayoshi stole the Boss' position! - Even Mammon joined the revolt against that proposal. - That's not a reasonable price!

Squalo again was the only one who didn't say anything, just turning to his Boss, who looked like he was about to kill someone, but was still sitting quietly on the couch without ever failing to stare at Cavallone.

- Think of it that way Xanxus. We want you to help create the Tenth that you believe is the best for Vongola, after all, you never opposed the succession of the deceased Enrico because you believed he was exactly what Vongola needed. - Bronco continued with his arguments, like Squalo, noting that despite being angry, the younger one didn't seem close to attacking. - Your future self, I remember a conversation I had with him, I'm sure you must remember too, "If that Trash died, he wasn't the Boss I thought he was, Vongola will be better off without him." With those words, my other self was sure that, like himself, you didn't believe that Tsuna had really died.* At the same time that he recognized that he had become what the family really needed. Am I wrong?

There was no answer, although flames began to ripple out of the Leader of Varia, his eyes practically burning.

- Fate may have taken the Vongola throne from you, Xanxus, but it is giving you a second chance. The opportunity to help shape the perfect Boss so that the Vongola remains the most powerful Family in the entire Mafia. This, above being the Tenth, is what you always wanted, no?

Everyone, except for Dino and Xanxus himself, held their breaths expectantly, especially as Sky Varia rose to his full height, and with the weapon still in hand, walked until he was face to face with the other Boss.

- Let it be clear, Cavallone, that my intention is to kill him. - He decreed in a firm tone, gripping his weapon hard enough for the metal to creak in protest. - But if that Trash survives my training, maybe the Vongola has some space for him.

Even Squalo had his mouth open at that moment, even if in less disbelief than Belphegor, Lussuria and Mammon who seemed to have simply frozen in panic at that statement, as if they had just been told that everything they knew about the world was a complete lie, and everything had lost its meaning.

Because in a way, that's what had happened.

- Trash. - Decreed Xanxus turning to his right arm that was fast enough to close his mouth before he was seen. - Call the old man and let him know we're going to Japan indefinitely.

- But Boss! - Tried to argue Belphegor. - He is only a commoner, he will never be able to ascend the throne of a king like you.

- I was also a commoner. - He said, finally turning away from Dino's face to see his men. - And Vongola made me what I am today, when I finish him, he will either be rotting under the Earth, or he will be the best Boss this family has ever known.

And without further saying, or exchanging words with anyone else, he started to leave the room, it was only when he was out that Dino let out the breath that he didn't even realize he was holding, and then fell with his legs down on the floor.

- Boss! - His man hurried on, finally moving and stopping beside him. - It's okay Boss, you did it, you did very well.

- I really thought I was going to die… - He grumbled with relief. - But I knew that if I stood firm, he would give in.

- Very well Cavallone. - Said Squalo looking at the other with what seemed a slight respect. - If you had that attitude ten years ago, maybe I would have joined the Cavallone Family as you proposed, but. - His expression became serious. - Do you really consider that Brat as a brother? Because calling Xanxus to be his tutor is like putting a death sentence on his head.

- Tsuna has been living with this death sentence since Federico died, he just didn't realize it yet. - Said simply. - Besides, Reborn thinks this is the best way and I trust him.

- Your blind trust in that assassin will still burn you one day, Cavallone. - The Rain declared with an exhausted sigh, running a hand through his long hair. - And you had to propose this shit trip right at Christmas?! I'm going to have to spend another fucking holiday doing travel paperwork!

-...Huh... Sorry? - He offered with sincerity, allowing his subordinate to help him to get up. - Actually, I wanted to ask you something else, I was going to ask Xanxus, but he ended up leaving before I had the opportunity.

-…The answer is no.

- You don't even know what it is!

- You've already ruined my holiday trash, I'm not obliged to help you with anything else.

- B-but it's precisely about the holiday! - He continued awkwardly. - It happens that part of my family went to Japan to celebrate Christmas together with Tsuna and Reborn…

- And why are you still here…? - He asked without the slightest interest, taking his right hand to his waist.

-…Reborn didn't invite me because I didn't help enough in the Representative Battle. - He confessed with regret. - So I would like to know if I can spend Christmas with my best friend…? - He ended with hope.

Immediately Squalo put his hand to his face, completely disbelieving.

- When I think you've evolved, you're showing the same pathetic as ever.

- We accept you. - Said Mammon approaching floating. - If you pay for the entire banquet.

- I don't see a problem, we can even do it in my property! - He remained excited about the possibility.

- Are you an idiot, Bronco?! Have you seen the state of this damn castle?! - Then he turned to Mammon. - And you don't decide anything in that shit!

- Captaaain~ - Called out Lussuria hummingly, carelessly kicking Levi's fallen figure. - What do we do with our friend here?

- Leave him sleeping! One less Trash to take to Japan!

- Please, Squalo! It's Christmas! And it will be fun just like when we were kids.

- Aaaargh, don't remind me of that!

- Hey Luss, will you help me pack? - Questioned Belphegor approaching the Sun, also kicking Levi. - If we don't know how long we're going to stay there, I'll take all my dresses*! And you're the best at folding them without kneading.

- Well, of course, dear! - He announced happily ruffling the youngest's hair. - Although our dear Boss will be able to kill Tsunayoshi in less than a week, so I don't think you need to take them all.

- Preferably he kills him after I get that watch. - Mammon muttered leaving the room with the other two, ignoring Dino's shocked expression.

-…They never consider an option that doesn't involve Tsuna's death?! - He asked exasperated.

- What did you expect? - Squalo said with a snort as he and the Cavallones were the only ones left in the room. - For us, Xanxus will always be the true Tenth Vongola, no matter what. That he agrees to train someone else for this position is simply unacceptable in the minds of all the idiots in this organization.

-...What do you think? - He wanted to know honestly. - Why doesn't it seem to me that he completely rejected that option, as he said, if Tsuna survives, which he will undoubtedly do.

- It doesn't matter what I think. - He decreed firmly, taking a reinforced cell phone from his pocket and starting to type a message. - I will support my Boss, whatever his decision.

It was Dino's turn to huff, with a soft pout.

- Do you ever sincerely regret choosing to follow Xanxus instead of going with me to Cavallone? I'm sure you would have had a lot less headaches now, for example, you could be drinking and celebrating Christmas worry-free.

Before he could respond, however, a glass of liquor was thrown against his head, splattering the cold liquid and shards of glass through his long hair, along with a trickle of blood.

- YOU SHITY BOSS! WHAT WAS THIS?!

- Coyote is here with some Trashs. - He decreed simply with an angry expression, coming from the other side of the hall. - Deal with it.

Squalo growled, however the younger one just ignored him entering the room again, stepping on Levi, to walk to the mini-bar to pour himself another drink and another glass.

- You see?! That's exactly what I'm talking about, you didn't deserve to go through this. - Dino sighed in a low tone helping his friend to remove some pieces of hair. - Now at Cavallone-

- At Cavallone I would die of boredom. - He interrupted him in disgust in his normal tone. - I'd rather deal with this SHIT TRASH BOSS! - He yelled towards the Sky that didn't even turn to see him while drinking.

- Ehem. - The pair then turned to the newcomer, Coyote had a frown, Ganauche hiding an obvious laugh behind his hand, he was a few steps behind the three young people who still didn't seem to have left adolescence. - Captain of Varia, I bring with me two future Bosses of our new allied families, and the younger sister of one of them, who came here hoping to meet the Varia Boss.

At the mention of the "little sister", Squalo's eyes immediately turned to the young girl who looked no more than fourteen years old, had long, lightly curled blond hair and peculiar gray eyes. Just holding a pink teddy bear in her hand which added to her adorable look, her brow was completely furrowed, showing that she clearly didn't want to be there.

"At least this wife candidate seems to have personality." - The Rain considered, then turned to the Storm, frowning as well. - "But that they are resorting to children now is disgusting."

- I'm sorry, my Boss is not interested in meeting more suitors. - He imposed emphatically, crossing his arms. - However, if they came only as future Bosses, I, Superbi Squalo, will take the place of my Boss in the presentations.

- I must remind you, Captain Squalo. - Followed the Ninth-Generation Guardian emphatically and in Japanese, so that the three guests were left out of the conversation. - That your Boss must marry a young woman from an allied family if he still wants to be your Boss. Since the only condition imposed by the Leader of CEDEF, and father of our future Boss, on his son inheriting the family, is that he can marry whomever he wants, this makes the duty of a political marriage fall to the next most important name in the head of the family, who is not yet married.

Instead of words, Xanxus, still not turning around, just showed the middle finger to the eldest, Squalo subtly moved so that the future Bosses and the pseudo-suitor would not see the gesture as the Storm Guardian exalted himself as politely as possible.

- We are fully aware of that, Coyote. - Squalo countered with disgust, closing the door behind him to avoid more shit diplomatic problems. - My Boss always does what's best for Vongola, but the Shitty Old Man has agreed that he will have the last word on who his damn future wife will be, after all, no one who isn't at least at the Varia Quality level is minimally an option.

As the tense conversation continued in Japanese, Dino, who seemed to have been forgotten that was also there, stepped forward, willing to introduce himself to the guests and find a way to assuage animosities.

- Nice to meet you, I'm Dino, Tenth Boss of the Cavallone Family. It's great to meet the future bosses of the new generation of our alliance. - He announced with his best diplomatic smile, extending his hand to a young man with blond hair to his shoulders, and gray eyes just like his sister. - I had the pleasure of meeting the Fourth Boss of the Evocatore family recently.

- Nice to meet you too. - He said simply accepting the gesture. - Our Fourth Boss spoke a lot about you, it is an honor to be able to enter such a formidable alliance as the Vongola, I, Albito, as the future Fifth Boss of the Evocatore Family, will do my best to be worthy of this alliance.

- I'm sure we'll get along great then. - He concluded separating his hands and turning to the youngest. - I always wanted to have a little sister, I must admit that I envy you a little, although my little brother is just as adorable.

- Hello Tenth Head of the Cavallone Family, my name is Rizona. - Said the young girl making a subtle bow with her skirt. - I hope our families get along well in the future…

- I expect the same. - Then he turned to the last guest, a tall young man with pale blue spiky hair, a little long at the bottom, unlike the other two guests in black, he was dressed mainly in white, the same color as the flashy earmuffs he wore. - Forgive me, but I don't think I know you.

- That doesn't surprise me, my family has stayed away from the Italian Mafia for a long time. - The young man replied, without changing his expression. - Currently our main headquarters are located on an island a little further north of Siberia, since our old house on an island in the Mediterranean was destroyed by an earthquake.

- North of Siberia?! - The Cavallone put it with amazement. - How can you family inhabit such a cold and inhospitable place?

At that, the youngest smiled, an icy smile without any warmth or feeling.

- This is not a problem for my family.

- I'm very sorry, gentlemen. - Coyote turned around, still frowning, while Squalo smiled triumphantly. - I don't think it will be possible to meet the Boss of Varia today.

- It's not a problem. - The blue haired young man smiled again, while Albito snorted.

- Yes, everyone in the Mafia knows Nono's son's difficult temperament. - Followed the Evocatore, to which his sister, not the least discreetly sighed in relief.

- I'm sure there will be other opportunities to get to know each other in the future. - Ended the equally future Boss with cold eyes. - After all, our families have a common past.

And without further ado, he began to walk away, his smile fading as soon as he turned away.

-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-

December 25th, Christmas afternoon.

- Why is the Tenth taking so long? - Asked Gokudera with his arms crossed, while he tapped his feet on the ground impatiently.

- Calm down Gokudera, don't you remember what Reborn told us? - Put Yamamoto, in an attempt to calm his friend's restlessness.

- Of course I remember, Baseball Maniac! He said he was preparing a surprise, but that was twenty minutes ago! - He decreed vehemently, as if speaking of an eternity.

Almost everyone who had attended the party the night before were now standing together in the garden, with a few occasional exceptions. Irie's Family had not returned, much to the scientist's relief, as had Hibari, Shamal and part of CEDEF. While Tsuna and all the Ex-Arcobalenos were preparing the "Surprise" inside the house.

No one had heard from Cloud since she had withdrawn from the party after biting Sky-Vongola, since the doctor was probably still sleeping at some stranger's house. On the other hand, Oregano and Turmeric, according to Basil himself, had their own mission to fulfill, even in the middle of Christmas.

Al last, Romário, who had slept on the shoes of the Genkan at Sawada's house, had to return to Kokuyo to get the gift that had been left at the hotel.

- It's been a while since I participated in a traditional gift exchange for my family, I wonder what Reborn has planned for this year. - Iemitsu questioned himself, taking a hand to his chin, thoughtfully, remaining next to his wife in case everything became intense again, both close to the entrance.

- Coming from that baby, it's sure will be something eccentric. - Byakuran replied to himself, waiting beside his Funeral Wreaths, and the guardians of Giglio Nero, at the other end of the garden next to Shimon, little Bluebell not letting go of his arm at all.

- I would like to know where they got that throne… - Asked Enma to his family pointing at a shiny and golden throne, with the symbol and the name of the Vongola engraved on the top.

The group was purposefully estranged from Iemitsu, preferring to stay close to Tsuna's new brothers, as the Earth felt safer being around a former megalomaniac than the Vongola intelligence leader.

- They're taking too long! - Exclaimed again impatiently the Guardian of the Storm, along with the Neo Primo generation, and the children, were just in the middle of the way of the old Millefiore, and Iemitsu and the other adults of the party, with the Cavallone family right behind them, more close to the wall that separates the entrance of the house from the street.

- Please Smokin' Bomb, don't scream… - Ivan grumbled, massaging his temple. - Some people are hungover here…

- That's not my problem!

- Hahi! They are coming! - Haru exclaimed excitedly, without fantasy this time, pointing at the figures approaching the door of the house.

- Finally!

- This is going to be extreme!

- Everything is extreme for you!

- Calm down Gokudera, calm down, you are very anxious.

- Then it will be SUPER EXTREME!

- SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH!

One shot, however, ended the argument when Lal Mirch was the first to leave, pushing the sliding door with violence, with her trusty shotgun strapped to her back, which did not at all match the purple, almost indigo hat that she wore it on her head, which by the way was the only Christmas item she wore along to her normal clothes.

- Why Lal Mirch is the only one who doesn't need-Ahh!

- Shut up, Lackey.

Behind her, to the surprise, grace and shock of some, came all the other Ex-Arcobalenos, leaving the house one by one in a line.

The strongest of the Mafia simply wore a Christmas hat, each according to the color of their flame, with a bell at the end, just like Lal, however, unlike the military, they wore the complete costume set, loose clothes held by a belt, curly shoes and pointed ears on top forming six perfect elf costumes.

- How cute! - Nana exclaimed taking both hands to her cheeks in front of the adorable scene. - I need to take a picture of this!

- Wait for the main star, Mama. - Put Reborn smiling aside for the satisfaction of the matriarch. - Get out of there, you Useless.

- No! This is humiliation! - Exclaimed the Sky, still inside the house.

- Don't say that, you're adorable Tsuna. - Uni said with her sweet smile.

- Come outside if you don't want to get shot.

- HIIIE! Right! Right! - He finally gave in, walking out with shuffling steps.

Tsuna, of course, was dressed in the classic Santa Claus outfit, identical to the one Reborn had worn the night before, with fake white beard included, he even carried a huge gift bag on his back, tied with a complex tie.

Still completely embarrassed, Tsuna remained still, casting a shy look at all the guests who had different reactions to seeing him, much more positive and delighted than the brunette's low self-esteem could give credit, while Lal Mirch stopped on his left side, and watched him with her classic judgmental gaze.

- Yeah, reasonable.

- How can that be reasonable?!

- Thank you for waiting, you idiots, we took a while because Useless-Tsuna resisted longer than expected. - Said the tutor stopping in front of his companions Ex-Cursed, Skull looking as embarrassed as his student, Colonnello didn't seem to really care, while throwing looks that Lal Mirch simply ignored.

On the other hand, Verde apparently had grown used to the daily humiliation and Uni found the costume simply amusing.

Fon, being last in line, had his usual neutral expression, although a closer look would have noticed a slight tremor in his left eyebrow, which he soon disguised as he saw his student approaching him.

- I-Pin said that master would be adorable! - Praised the younger one, smiling radiantly, thus managing to get an adorable shy smile from the older one.

- Glad you liked it… - It was all he could offer

- When will the humiliation end? - Asked Verde in an emotionless sigh, while Skull, without a helmet, waved awkwardly to Enma who was really enchanted watching him.

In turn, the reactions of the other people in the garden were diverse, Gokudera wasn't sure how to react to yet another peculiar set of clothes from his boss, deciding to cheer him up saying he was amazing like that. Yamamoto, on the other hand, was limited to laughing at one more of Reborn's ideas, while being threatened by the Storm to stop having fun at the Boss's expense.

- You are EXTREME Little Brother-Claus! - Ryohei shouted, causing the bomberman to also turn his attention to the Sun, demanding that he stop yelling in his ear, something that Dino's men also regretted more deeply.

Chrome was smiling at her Boss' other adorable outfit, as she tried to stop Lambo and Fran from continuing to gorge on desserts left over from the previous day's chaos at the end of the party. Fuuta was trying to help her, no longer seeming bothered by the large crowd of people after so many days of choir.

- What a beautiful beard, little brother. - Byakuran said, waving to the mentioned, only worsening his embarrassment. - Funny, yesterday he was the middle brother, and now he's the eldest! Time flies doesn't it, Uni? - The aforementioned, even from a distance, couldn't help but laugh at the comment.

Despite his enthusiasm for the whole exchange of gifts, the other Funeral Wreaths seemed as indifferent as ever, with the exception of Bluebell who hugged her boss's arm tighter, as if jealous.

Enma despite thinking that Skull had been adorable with the elf outfit, he couldn't help but feel sorry for the embarrassment that his best friend was going through, on the totally opposite side, Julie and Koyo openly laughed at how ridiculous everyone was, until they got two punches in the head from Adelheid for the lack of respect, much smarter, Rauji and Kaoru just remained quiet, Shitt P was the only one who looked pleased that, because she was still wearing her Christmas clothes from last night, they were both now matching.

- Hahii! I should have brought my Mrs. Claus costume as well as Shittopi! That way we would be the perfect couple! Don't you think, Kyoko?

- What? Oh yes yes, you are right. - Answered the redhead absently, without failing to see the Sky Claus with a smile.

Bianchi, behind the duo, took pictures of her adorable Reborn, smiling inwardly at the girls' reaction.

Spanner was already bored with all that curling, he just hadn't left leaving his present for Irie to make, because he knew it would result in a severe punishment from the Sun Ex-Arcobaleno, so he just grabbed another one of his endless lollipops and waited, enjoying Gokudera's one-sided argument with Ryohei and Yamamoto. His best friend, on the other hand, seemed to watch the entire costume parade curiously, wondering if this was some Italian custom.

Kusakabe, like Dino's men in the background, only seemed to mourn with the screams and exclamations that only worsened his headaches from the intense night of drinking.

- Ho ho ho, this gift exchange looks like it will be much more interesting than the last one I participated in. - Said Talbot, being the furthest from the groups, a few meters away from Nana and Iemitsu, but close to Tsuyoshi.

- It's amazing how captivating Tsuna is with any costume he wears. - The TakeSushi owner joked with a side smile.

- Why don't you make him the new face of your brand? Something tells me it will be very successful. - Wanted to know the craftsman with a knowing smile, leaving the swordsman with a thoughtful expression to then smile satisfied when he suddenly left with the excuse of "I need to make a call." - Hey Tsuna Claus. - Followed the eldest, succeeding at getting the brunette's attention. - Don't even think about giving me socks, do you hear me?

The aforementioned couldn't help but smile at the artisan's comment, a smile which died when he noticed his father running towards him.

- TUNA FISH! You can't get enough of being adorable! - Exclaimed the leader of CEDEF, approaching quickly to suffocate his son in a big hug, which, by pure reflex, pulled the person closest to him to be hugged instead of him.

In this case, Lal Mirch.

- Release me Iemitsu! - The instructor yelled, punching the patriarch in the face, who flew back to his wife's side, who knelt down to see if he was okay.

- Hiiiie! Please don't hit me too! - Tsuna defended himself, closing his eyes, already waiting for the attack.

Which didn't come exactly as he imagined.

- If you dodge, you will take two. - Said CEDEF punching the Sky's shoulder. - Nice reflex, Sawada, you're finally getting better, but if you do that to me again, I'll kill you.

The smaller one blinked in confusion at the sudden compliment, not even noticing the threat that had come afterward. Reborn, just a few steps from his student, lowered his fedora, smiling slightly.

- Hey! Iemitsu, hug your own woman. - Imposed Colonnello approaching the older Sky, who was helped by Nana to get up.

- You know that Miss Lal Mirch's punch can hurt a lot. - Paced Basil next to the trio. - Be more careful next time, master. - To which the eldest agreed while laughing, not seeming in the least offended by his son's evasion.

Somehow relieved, Tsuna noticed for the first time the huge extravagant throne that seemed to be made of pure gold, which he had no idea how it had arrived at his garden in the first place, but almost two years of living with Reborn only the made him refrain from questioning certain details.

- What are you waiting for? - Asked the Ex-Arcobaleno.

- Do I really have to sit on this? - He asked awkwardly, seeing how all the Ex-Arcobalenos were organized around the exaggerated seat.

- Yes, it is part of the tradition, the Boss must sit on the throne.

- But I'm not…! - He began, but as he cast one more glance at the open crowd that was waiting for him expectantly, or impatiently in Gamma's case, he sighed in defeat. - Okay, just this once…

Then he shuffled over to the golden throne in front of the decorated tree, placing the bag of gifts beside him, as he sat down, ironically, he couldn't help but feel small, and even more ashamed than before, despite the throne being truly comfortable.

And before anyone could say anything else, Lal Mirch placed herself in front of Tsuna, much to the brunette's relief, emerging with a green megaphone with suspicious bulging eyes.

- Very well, then we will start the Vongola Style Gift Exchange, and to prevent another war from happening again…

- HIIIE, has this happened before?!

- Oh yes. - Confirmed Reborn with a side smile, jumping to the right arm of the throne, while Fon jumped to the left. - Christmases in Quinto's time were quite intense. Good times.

- Good times?!

- DON'T INTERRUPT ME, SAWADA! - Lal Mirch yelled into the amplifier, making Tsuna put his hands to his ear in exasperation, while the two Ex-Arcobalenos who accompanied him remained unchanged.

- Hiiiie! Sorry!

- Anyway. - She said, turning to the crowd. - All of you will be divided into groups of your choice, unless you take too long to decide, then I'll throw you wherever I want. Each group can have a maximum of seven people, and if anyone is left over because he's useless, I'll kick him out of this house myself! You have five minutes! Counting... NOW!

With the order declared, a few split up, mainly the Neo primo generation that was too big for a single group, while most stayed where they were because they already had a pre-defined group.

- Don't you think she's taking all this too seriously? - Tsuna questioned in a whisper to Reborn, afraid that the instructor would hear him.

- Would you rather repeat the Bloody Christmas of the Fourth? - He questioned with a fake innocent smile that made the young boy shudder.

- Reborn, stop making up stories, you're scaring him. - Said Fon in his calm tone.

- So it was a lie?!

The Hitman snorted.

- Don't be a spoilsport, Fon

- All of you can stop! Time has run out. - She declared still with the megaphone in hand, making everyone stop to watch her. - Irie Shoichi, Spanner and Kusakabe Tetsuya, do you have 30 seconds to explain to me why you don't have a group?!

The three mentioned, too dispersed among the groups to hide their fault, came forward to respond.

- I-I and Spanner were undecided which group to join, and… - He hesitated nervously under the military's gaze. - W-when we realized, time had already run out. - Next to him the mechanic just shrugged, at least he could leave.

- Most of the groups were full, including I think the Cavallone Family exceeded the limit. - Offered Kusakabe in turn, internally apologizing to Romário for that, even though he wasn't present.

Faced with this, Lal limited herself to sighing and pointing at 5 random members of Dino's subordinates.

- You five are dismissed, disappear before I shoot you. - Ordered CEDEF pointing the shotgun at her back, making the five, ironically, thank her internally for being able to recover from their hangovers in peace, while the others watched them go with envy. - Done, now they are in six useless. Now you three worthless, I'll choose your groups.

- We can't just leav- Spanner began, shutting up immediately as a shot grazed his cheek.

- Is all this REALLY necessary…? - Tsuna Claus asked again, exasperated about how his ex-teacher seemed to have turned the exchange of gifts into military training.

- Lal Mirch likes everything organized. - Put Reborn with simplicity. - You should thank her, or it would become an even worse mess than yesterday's party.

- But the party turned into chaos because of you! - He exclaimed in an outraged tone, only to also shut up when receiving a scathing look from the Military Instructor.

- Very well. - She followed. - Let's name the groups now, First Group: Gokudera Hayato, Yamamoto Takeshi, Sasagawa Ryohei, Chrome Dokuro, Lambo and… Basil, what's the name of the group?

- Yeah, isn't that obvious? We are the Tenth Generation Guardians Group! - Put Hayato with sufficiency.

- Hey Octopus Head, isn't that name extremely big?!

- And technically, from what Reborn told us, wouldn't it be Neo Primo ? - Followed Yamamoto.

- A-and also, not all Guardians are present. - Chrome timidly joined.

- I apologize Mr. Gokudera, but I'm not a Guardian.

- The Great Lambo didn't want to be in that group! The Great Lambo wanted to be with I-Pin and Fuuta!

- Shut up you idiots! It's the Skylark's fault for hating crowds and the Pineapple's not even coming! - He exclaimed impatiently. - And you Stupid Cow, be quiet if you don't want to be blown up! - Ended the Storm to then sigh. - Call us the Vongola Group.

- And why are you in this group, Basil? - Asked the instructor, watching from the sidelines as Iemitsu smiled awkwardly while scratching the back of his head.

- Because the master said he wanted to be alone with the Honorable Mama. - The Rain explained.

- … - Lal Mirch just put a hand to his face, she must have imagined that would happen. - I'll pretend I didn't hear that. Next group, Kozato Enma, Suzuki Adelheid, Shitt P, Ooyama Rauji, Mizuno Kaoru, Kato Julie and Aoba Koyo, name?

- We are the Shimon Group. - Adel said simply, as if she were the true Head of the Family.

- Well, what a lack of creativity of you two, if you want better suggestions you could have asked me. - Mocked Byakuran, ignoring the contrary curses of Storm-Vongola.

- Now it's your turn, Gesso. - Said Lal with disdain. - Third Group: Byakuran, Kikyo, Zakuro, Deisy, Bluebell and Torikabuto.

- Well, of course we're the Marshmallow Group! Do you really think we would call ourselves the Gesso Group? Please, here we have a little creativity.

- Whatever. - That was all the military offered, taking a deep breath so as not to kill anyone.

- Why do groups have to have names in the first place? - Asked Tsuna again, tapping his foot impatiently on the ground.

- It is easier to identify those responsible if there is an attempted attack or assassination. - Explained the Hitman. - In addition to streamlining the identification of corpses later.

- Hiiiie! Is that a lie too?! - He asked turning to Fon.

- Oh no, that's true.

Then Reborn kicked his student's head, almost knocking him against the back of the throne.

- Use your own Hyper Intuition to see through the lie instead of asking others.

- Next, Sawada Iemitsu and Sawada Nana.

- We are the Lion Group! - Exclaimed the CEDEF Boss, who, like his wife, imitated claws with his hands, making Tsuna shrink in shame in his chair with the hope of disappearing.

- Next Group. - Lal Mirch didn't even question anymore, she just wanted to get it over with. - Sasagawa Kyoko, Miura Haru, I-Pin, Fuuta and Fran.

- We are the Fluffy Group! - Sun and Cloud said in unison, raising a joyful I-Pin in the air.

- See? That's a creative name. - Placed the albino boldly, again looking at Gokudera, who with a frown, was already pulling his dynamites, which he hadn't launched yet because he was prevented by Yamamoto.

- Sixth Group: Gamma, Tazaru, Nosaru and Nigella. Name?

- We are Giglio Nero. - Said the Lightning simply.

- She asked the name of the group, not your family, I think someone needs to clean their ears. - Ironized the Gesso.

- What did you say you damned?! - Gamma exclaimed, turning with an angry expression to the leader of the Marshmallow group.

A shot, which the blonde was quick enough to dodge, interrupted the argument.

- You kill each other when this shit is over. - The CEDEF member interrupted the one-sided fight again adjusting her shotgun, while the Lightning tried to offend, but was stopped by Tazaru who signaled Uni's adorable pout not far from Tsuna. - Next Group: Cavallone Family, I know, the name will be Cavallone, let's just move on. - She ended without even letting Michael speak, causing the tall man in disappointment to shrug his shoulders at his companions.

- Eighth and final group: Bianchi, Yamamoto Tsuyoshi and… - She hesitated for a second. - Talbot? - Even Lal Mirch seemed impressed by the diversity of this group, even more noting how the sushiman, who had managed to get back at the end of the separation of the groups, kept a distance of at least one meter from the Poison Scorpion. - Name?

- We are the Mature Group. - Said the Storm.

- And add mature on that. - Talbot joked, smiling his most toothless smile.

- ... - Lal took a deep breath, remembering why it was wrong to kill on Christmas, and then followed. - Irie and Spanner, the two go to Fluffy Group, and Kusakabe, you go to Mature Group.

- What?! - Said the scientist confused. - But Byakuran's group has room for one person and Gamma's for three…

- And the Cavallone group now has a space left. - Joined Kusakabe. - Perhaps-

- You should have considered this before. NOW GO ONCE! - The CEDEF shouted again, shooting to all sides, making several members have to protect themselves as best they could, while Nana applauded the realism of the staging.

The instructor only managed to control herself when Colonnello tried to talk to his fiancée, even getting kicked and flying up the tree in the process.

- Is he okay? - Wanted to know Tsuna worried, but prevented from getting up by Reborn.

- He'll survive. - The Hitman said with indifference. - More importantly, we managed to pass the division of groups without deaths, a feat never accomplished in the Secondo government.

- Hiiie! Stop these gloomy comments!

When everyone was finally in their proper groups, and the organizer was calm again after taking her frustration out on Colonnello, she went on as if nothing happened.

- Now that we're properly separated, let's get started. Vongola Group-

- Oi oi, were you going to start without me? - However, everyone turned to see how Shamal approached a little staggering, drinking a cup of coffee and smoking his cigarette as if there were no problems in the world. - What? - He said looking at everyone confused. - No one died during the division of the groups? This is new.

- See? - Reborn provoked. - I told you.

- The Vongola is simply terrifying. - Grumbled the brunette, to which Fon tried to give some word of support.

- So I didn't miss anything, sorry for the delay, I ended up sleeping on the couch of an elderly lady, who by the way was very kind to me, even offered me a coffee.

- Shamal, I thought you said you wouldn't give Tsuna a gift. - Put Reborn raising an eyebrow.

- Do you really think I would miss this mess? Now, how does this group thing work this generation? Do the worst gifters still have to wear a dress, or did it stay in the Eighth generation?

- What? - It was all that Tsuna could offer turning to the Hitman who just smiled.

- Ah yes, Ottavo had the craziest parties.

Lal Mirch just sighed, regretting the day she entered this family.

- Just choose a group and wait your turn.

"Why can he choose?!" - Thought Irie, and when receiving a sour look from the military he stayed silent, wondering if she could read minds too.

- If I am to choose, I want to stay in Biiiiaaaanchiiii's groooup~ - He said approaching the mentioned with open arms.

Only to be greeted with a Poison Cooking in the face, thus spilling his coffee on the floor.

- What a waste. - Reborn observed with a frown when he saw the liquid getting lost on the floor. - After the exchanges you'll make me some coffee, Useless-Tsuna.

- What?! But I made a whole bottle this morning! - Sky Claus exclaimed indignantly.

- Yesterday's drunks drank it all, and I didn't want to delay even longer the exchange of gifts that you delayed yourself. - The Hitman said decisive. - Then you'll make my coffee unless you want to get shot.

- Hiie! Alright!

- Looks like someone is addicted to your coffee, Tsuna. - Offered Fon in a whisper to the brunette, just smiling innocently when Reborn looked at him. - I heard from Mr. Talbot that the coffee this morning was wonderful.

- Eh? Seriously? AAAH! - He exclaimed, narrowly dodging another shot from Lal Mirch.

- No more side conversations! If anyone else interrupts, I swear the Fourth Generation bloodbath won't come close to what I'm going to do! - Cutted Lal Mirch, making more than one swallow and Reborn smile. So the military took a step to the side, thus opening the way to Tsuna again. - Vongola Group, come, everyone else, wait at your respective tables.

- What tables? - Questioned Yamamoto looking around confused. - Is there anyone left after yesterday?

-…Someone should give me the value of repairing things in the house as a gift… - Iemitsu grumbled at those words, being comforted by his wife.

- Lackey, it's your cue. - Said Reborn turning to Skull, who tired of waiting had sat next to the tree, discussing something with Verde, or rather, being ignored by him while the scientist played with his new cell phone that had a horse eating a carrot as a logo.

- It's time for the Great Skull to shine! - He exclaimed, getting up and going to the big bag of gifts that Tsuna had brought before.

- Hurry up if you don't want to die. - He declared pulling a gun out of his clothes, making Skull more tense as he undid the noose.

- Reborn! - The brunette reproached him. - Why do you have to threaten Skull so many times? Besides, it's Christmas, can't you be kinder at least today?

Faced with these words, the Cloud's eyes shone radiantly towards the Sky, which didn't last long, as it soon had to jump to dodge the Hitman's shot.

- No.

- Reborn!

- I-I achieved! - The stuntman hurried, pulling what looked like ten toy tables out of the bag, as they were almost the same size as Skull, as were several even smaller chairs.

Tsuna was the first to realize what this meant.

- Are you going to do that trick again? - Wanted to know excited.

Skull looked like he was about to show himself to the star of the party, but the unlocking of Reborn's gun was enough warning for Cloud to get the message and run away, holding all the toys piled up around the garden, while enveloping them with his flame, one by one it grew to the size of an adult, large enough to accommodate seven people each.

- The Magic of Christmas is simply awesome! - Nana exclaimed, clapping her hands in delight, although this time she wasn't the only one showing astonishment.

- Cloud Flames are so cool… - Tsuna muttered to himself.

- Don't let him hear you saying that, the last thing the Lackey needs is more ego.

- As if you could say something Reborn. - Colonnello teased, returning to his place, his voice half nasal and with blood running from his nose.

At last, an already tired Skull stopped diagonally to the right of the Throne of the Sky, growing there the last table, destined to place the gifts given.

With that, the eight groups sat at their respective tables, arranging their gifts on or under them, expectant as to how it would all proceed, and what gifts would be given.

- Gokudera Hayato, you are the first.

- YES! It was logical that the Tenth's right-hand man would start, right Miss Lal Mirch? - He put it with arrogance approaching the Vongola.

- Not really, but if thinking like that will make you stop screaming, I'll let it go this time.

- Tenth! I will impress you with my gift and show Mr. Reborn that I am worthy to remain in the family! - Proudly followed the Storm.

- Eeeh?! What do you mean Gokudera? - Asked the brunette looking confused at his tutor, to which Reborn just kept his usual smile.

- Here's Tenth, your gift. - And with that, the Bomberman bent down and offered a small rectangular package, perfectly wrapped, to his boss.

- Why are you acting like this is an offering?! It's just a Christmas present! - The brunette exclaimed, but still took what was offered to him with both hands. - B-but thanks Gokudera.

- Come on! Open it! - The silver-haired one said excitedly.

- Eh? It's okay if I open it now?* - He asked sincerely.

- Of course! You can open it! - Animated the Storm.

- This is an Italian Style Party, you can open all the presents as soon as you receive Useless-Tsuna, unless your Intuition tells you to throw it away or burn it.

- Hiiie! This can happen?!

- Happens more often than we'd like. - Iemitsu replied with an awkward smile, at one of the tables closest to his son.

- Right, I'll open it then. - So carefully unwrapped the package, to come across… - A pen?

- Exactly! This is a Montegrappa brand pen, a renowned Italian brand, tailor-made for the best Mafia Bosses!

- Eeehh… - He said rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. - Thanks…?

- Didn't you like it…?

- No, no! I liked it! it's just… I don't know what to do with something so… Fancy. - He considered seeing all the carving and detail of the fine object that frankly must have cost a fortune.

- It will be useful for when you start doing your accumulated homework. - Reborn said with his smile that promised chaos. - But this is a good pen, you can stay in the family, Gokudera.

- Reborn, what are you talking about? - Tsuna questioned suspiciously.

- Who knows. - The Hitman shrugged.

- Tsuna, you can pass me the gifts and I'll put them on this table. - Uni offered, indicating the table expanded by Skull who was still catching his breath under it. - After all, the elves' job is to help Santa Claus!

The Vongola can't help but smile at his new little sister's adorable attitude, accepting and promptly handing her the gift.

- Lackey, take Tsuna's gift to Gokudera. - Reborn said, indicating the various boxes organized under the Christmas tree.

Skull was about to complain about this function, when the brunette interrupted him.

- Wait! - And when receiving both the look of the Ex-Arcobalenos and a confused of the Storm, he added. - Hmmm I think it's better to deliver the gift of the boys and Chrome all together… - He ended awkwardly.

- If the Tenth thinks like that, I'll be patient! - He said with loyalty. - But if Hibari doesn't-

- NEXT! - Shouted Lal Mirch, losing patience with the first gifter.

- W-wait! But I-

- I said, NEXT. Verde, the lever.

At the mention, the scientist put away his cell phone, a peculiar smile forming on his face, as he promptly donned goggles, then pulled a branch from the makeshift Christmas tree that looked suspiciously like a lever.

- What's that- AAAARRGGG! - Shouted the silver-haired one, when he suddenly received an intense shock, coming from some hidden platform under the floor on which he was stepping.

- Hiiie! Reborn! What does that mean?! There are civilians here! - Said the last part in a lower tone.

- Just a precaution in case someone takes too long. - Lal replied in turn with a half smile. - Get his body out of here. Yamamoto Takeshi, come at once.

- Isn't it better to see if he's okay? - Asked the Sky afflicted, making a move to get up, but being held by Reborn while, with the help of the Guardian of the Rain and the Sun, the Storm was dragged to the table to which he belonged.

- Don't worry, he's survived worse shocks, besides that will guarantee us some peace, unless of course… - Followed the assassin with a dangerous smile forming on his lips. - You want chaos to reign.

- Hiie! No, no! I'm still recovering from yesterday.

- Don't worry Tsuna. - Fon joined. - I will intercede if I see that the shocks are too much.

Tsuna sighed in relief.

- Thank you Fon.

- Spoilsport.

The brunette was about to reprimand his teacher again, when an excited Yamamoto stood in front of him.

- I've never participated in a Christmas gift exchange before, so I decided to choose something more symbolic. - Said the taller one, handing over his gift, looking somewhat obvious, which Tsuna also received with both hands.

- Hey! You don't even need Hyper Intuition to find out what it is. - Joked Colonnello still next to the throne while Tsuna unwrapped the gift, to come across:

- A baseball ball? - Said confused. - But I don't even play baseball...

- It's not just a baseball ball, this is the baseball ball from the first championship I won! It's a sort of lucky charm that I've always carried to every game. - Said Rain with his characteristic friendly smile.

- That's it Takeshi! This is a great gift! - Exclaimed the Sushiman at one of the tables further back, next to the Cavallones, cheering excitedly to his son who was scratching the back of his neck awkwardly. - You better take good care of that ball, Tsuna-Boy! It's very special!

- B-but then I can't accept something like that, Yamamoto! - Refused the Sky Claus, as if to give it back.

- Don't worry, remember that Kyoko, Haru Chrome and I-Pin gave us our own lucky charms?* - He said taking his own from his pocket, just like what Tsuna always carried with him, but with an embroidered baseball ball.

- Are you sure? - He asked, still unsure.

- Of course! Just don't forget to take good care of it, okay? It will make you even more lucky. - He finished smiling at the youngest, who sincerely thanked him for the gift.

- As if this boy needed more luck. - Said Verde in a whisper, still on the side of the fake branch.

- Next! Sasagawa Ryohei!

- That's my extreme name! - Exclaimed the boxer, quickly approaching the place that Yamamoto was quick to leave. - Here it is, little brother! I heard you were in dire need of this!

- Right… - He said with an air of suspicion, as he received the gift wrapped in a completely crooked way. When unwrapping, Tsuna couldn't be more embarrassed, when faced with:

- Underpants?! Why did you give me underpants?! - Asked taking an entire animal-themed collection out of the pack.

- It's been a while since I've seen you walking around in your underwear, so I really thought you needed new ones! - He put it simply. - And it's not just underpants, it's extreme underpants! Look at these figures! - He exclaimed pointing to one of them with drawings of small lions.

- No! One thing has nothing to do with the other! - He denied it with vehemence completely red, where even Fon had difficulty hiding his subtle laugh.

- But Tsu, they are cute! Why don't you try them now? - Offered Nana smiling, while her husband tried in the same way to stifle his own laughter.

- Hiiie! Mother! Not in front of everyone!

- I can help you if you want. - Offered the Hitman, while turning Leon into a gun.

- No! Definitely not! - He ended up handing the package in an embarrassed way to Uni, who just placed it next to the others at the table, also with an amused smile on her face.

"I don't want to walk around like that anymore, further wearing this!" - Thought the brunette, as the boxer returned to his place humming.

- Next! Basil, your turn.

- Excuse me. - Asked politely, to soon stop in front of Tsuna. - My master told me that the Japanese loved this type of game, so I hope thou like it.

"Coming from the things my dad says to Basil, it can't be a good thing." - He thought, as he took the box wrapped with dolphin drawings and opened it.

- Eehh… What is that? a card game? - Asked the brunette looking and turning the deck, noticing the illustration of several ancient Japanese monsters.

- Thou are correct, this is an Obake Karuta*, from what my master said, this is a very popular card game in Japan, so I hope thy enjoy it. - Said the ash-blond with a friendly smile.

"No one has played Obake Karuta for over 100 years!" - He thought exasperated. - "I thought this deck didn't even exist anymore! What has my father been saying to Basil?" - The Vongola pondered, looking strangely at the gift, at Iemitsu who was chuckling softly, as he handed the new package to Uni.

- Did thou like it? - Asked the expectant Rain.

- I Liked it...! But I'd only seen these cards in storybooks… - And then something occurred to him. - Eh… Basil, wait a minute.

And before anyone could say anything, Tsuna ran into the house, making everyone wonder what had happened.

- Hey! Sawada! Come back here immediately! You are not allowed to leave! - Lal Mirch exclaimed watching him disappear through the living room door. - Verde, you only had one job, why didn't you pull the lever as soon as he got off the throne?

- I'm not crazy to do something like that. - Replied the scientist, trembling very subtly, but enough for his companions to notice.

- Are you afraid of the boy by any chance? - Colonnello mocked, while the doctor just adjusted his glasses.

- No, but unlike you, I have common sense. - The Lightning replied, shrugging.

Even Skull looked at the other with a confused expression.

- Do you think something happened, Uncle Reborn? - Asked Uni looking at the Hitman, who like most of the others just stared at the doors through which his student had disappeared.

"I should have had him make my coffee now." - He thought with disgust seeing how his student was already returning with something in hand.

- Sorry for leaving so suddenly! - Said the Sky Claus, approaching the CEDEF apprentice standing up. - But since I didn't know you were coming, I couldn't buy your gift, Basil, so I want you to keep this. - He offered the other a book.

- OH! But would that be…?! - He questioned for the first time not at all formal, as he leafed through the book in hand. - An ancient Japanese book! I always wanted an original! I just loved Honorable Sawada!

- You still call me that... - He noticed, although he couldn't help but smile, sitting down again, in front of all the expressiveness of the Rain in front of the simple present used. - You can call me Tsuna like everyone else. - But thanks to the opposite excitement, the Rain didn't seem to pay attention while returning to the table without taking his eyes off his gift. - Well, leave it for the next time I think.

- Tsuna. - Said the assassin in a slightly dangerous tone. - Did you just give the history book you use at school to Basil?

- Eeehh… Maybe? - And with that, a truly deadly look was made on Reborn's face. - Hiiiie! Don't worry! The school year is already over, next year I will use another one!

- I hope this doesn't make your grades worse, if that's possible...

- Next! Lambo. - Called Lal Mirch, and seeing how the aforementioned just ignored her while wiping his nose, an aura began to surround her in a dangerous way. - Right. Verde, the lever.

The guardians and Basil, without leaving their book, were agile enough to move away from the table as a very dangerous shock coursed through the little Cow's body.

- How far does this shock mechanism go?! - Tsuna exclaimed exalted.

- All over the garden, of course. - Put Reborn as if it was obvious.

However, the attempt didn't seem to have any effect, as Lambo looked confused at everyone.

"Oh, that's right, electricity doesn't work on Lambo." - Thought Tsuna, watching as Lal began to yell at Verde for his incompetence, for which he decided to call his little brother before the situation went wrong.

- Lambo, come here, I have a gift for you.

- GIFT?! The Great Lambo loves to receive gifts! - And with that finally the Bovino runs towards the Sky Claus.

- Hey Tsuna, didn't you say you were going to give the gifts to all the Guardians at the same time? - Asked the sportsman with a slightly furrowed brow.

- Yamamoto is right, Boss... - Chrome said, with a slight pout.

- WHERE IS OUR GIFT, TO THE EXTREME!

Gokudera being the only one not to say anything as he was still unconscious.

- Guys, Lambo is a kid… - Was all the brunette offered in response, as Skull handed him the named gift before they threatened him to do so. - Here Lambo, I hope you have fun.

As he opened his gift tearing the wrapper with several stains, the little Lightning's eyes shone.

- A SWORD! - Shouted the Bovino taking a child-looking spherical sword from the box.

- Isn't it very dangerous for you to give this kind of toy to a child, Tsu? - Asked Nana worried to see that Lambo started to hit the air randomly, almost hitting his pseudo-boss in the process if Fon, with a movement of the air, not dislocated the course of the toy.

Which made the brunette one give the Chinese a confused look.

- Do not worry, dear. - Answered Iemitsu, in turn, his wife. - I'm sure it's totally safe, toys nowadays are all like that. - Still smiling at the way his son took care of little Lightning, clearly trying to make him stop using the famous, and useless, Bovino grenades.

- Tsuna, do you really think that the Stupid Cow will not destroy this toy in five minutes? - Asked Reborn, seeing how the child was now hitting the ground with his sword.

- No problem, I asked Irie and Spanner to make a reinforced sword in a way that doesn't hurt anyone. - Replied the Vongola.

- Hahii! I didn't know you were a blacksmith, Irie! - Haru exclaimed, impressed.

- But I'm not a blacksmith! - The scientist defended himself, denying it with his hands.

- And you, Spanner? - Asked Kyoko curiously.

- I'm a mechanic. - The blond replied simply.

- I thought the only blacksmith here was the old artisan-smith there. - Pointed Ryohei in a not polite way.

- Ho ho, make no mistake, there is a difference between molding a metal and applying technology. - Talbot explained, watching as the child now ran to the tree to test the durability.

- Correct, what Spanner and I did was-

- I loved it! It's the best gift the Great Lambo has ever gotten! Thanks Useless-Tsuna! - The child exclaimed, cutting off what Irie was going to say, jumping into the brunette's arms and giving him a big hug.

- Glad you liked it, Lambo. - Said Sky Claus, while stroking his little brother's curly hair.

- And what's your gift to Tsuna? - Lal asked, watching as under that fake beard the Vongola smiled fondly at the child.

- His happiness is already a good gift. - Said the teenager simply, making Lal Mirch roll her eyes in disgust, just like Reborn, while Uni, and Fon smiled at the adorable scene. As soon as the hug was over, the little Lightning ran to show his gift to I-Pin and Fuuta.

- Finally. Next! Chrome Dokuro!

The aforementioned, even if shyly, started to slowly approach her Boss overwhelmed with all the attention on her, to Lal's exasperation, giving the brunette time to question Fon of his previous action.

- Why did you deflect Lambo's sword from hitting me? - He asked sincerely. - It's just a toy.

- Oh, Reborn didn't tell you?

- Tell me what? - He questioned suspiciously.

- Those who stand on either side of the Boss in the Vongola Gift Exchange Ceremony are the protectors, our job is not to let anything hurt you, no matter how small the case. - He explained with his friendly smile.

-...Protectores...? - He said with even more suspicion, casting a judgmental look at Reborn.

- What? - Questioned the assassin with fake innocence.

- Chrome Dokuro, where is your gift? - Lal's assertive voice made the Sky turn his attention back to the Mist.

- I-It's up there. - She said nervously, pointing up from Sky Claus.

- What? On up? - Asked confused the brunette, and when looking at the mentioned place, an illusory holly formed on top of his head, making him immediately understand what it meant. - Wait! That is-

And when his eyes turned to Chrome, she was already at his side, giving him a kiss on his left cheek, causing most of the guests to look at the two of them in surprise.

- C-C-C-Chrome?! Why did you do that?! Again?! - He questioned, his face taking on a phosphorescent shade of red.

- I'm just thanking you for the amazing Boss you are. - Said the Guardian with affection, smiling at an embarrassed Tsuna, and returning to her place satisfied with herself for having achieved it.

- Hahii! That's not fair, Chrome! Haru also wants a kiss from Tsuna! Make me a holly too!

- Calm down Haru, this is not a good idea, remember the mess of kisses this late at night? - Asked Kyoko.

- I didn't know your Guardian was so bold, Tsuna. - Said Byakuran smiling sideways. - Does that count as a kiss from Rokudo too? Because I always thought he-

- That kiss was EXTREME! - Shouted the boxer, speaking over the albino.

- I believe you said the same thing last time, Ryohei. - Joked Yamamoto, noticing how Chrome beside him didn't seem bothered by the commotion she herself had generated, which was ironic to say the least.

"I think I was wrong when I thought Miss Dokuro was shy." - Thought the Earth, noticing how his friend still seemed nervous about the situation, while being provoked by Reborn.

- Well, I don't think even your Hyper Intuition could predict this one, Useless-Tsuna. - Mocked the Hitman, while his student just nodded.

- Very well, now that your guardians are done, it's your turn to deliver the gifts, Sawada. - Said Lal Mirch, while his three Guardians approached, leaving the unconscious Gokudera behind.

- Wait! Hibari is missing. - He said making them stop their walk.

- It was impressive that he attended the party with so many people around. - Considered Yamamoto.

- He doesn't seem like the type of Cloud who would do it twice. - Skull joined again already going to get the presents to avoid problems, on the other hand, both Fon and Reborn smiled subtly.

- Hibari isn't EXTREME sometimes!

- But he's up there. - Said the brunette pointing to the roof, making everyone's eyes turn to the mentioned place, leaving some surprised to see the figure of Hibari Kyoya lying there, apparently taking a nap.

Upon noticing the center of attention, however, the Cloud yawned lazily, only to get up and jump to the garden, purposely stepping on top of Gokudera, who finally woke up with a scream.

- Since when has he been there? - Asked Skull surprised, taking his gift too.

- Eh? What are you talking about? He's been on the roof this whole time. - Said the brunette simply.

Something that made Reborn and Fon's smile widen.

- Very well Tsuna, it seems that your perception of your guardians is improving. - Before the Vongola, however, could respond, even without being announced, to Lal's irritation that had to be contained by Colonnello, the Cloud headed towards the Sky.

- Little Animal. - Named the Cloud, looking for something in his left pocket.

- Hiie! You won't hit me on Christmas again, will you? - He exclaimed, waving his hands vehemently, as a precaution, Fon was already assuming an offensive posture, while Reborn was limited to yawning, wanting his coffee more than ever.

Ignoring all the fear of his Pseudo Boss, the president simply took a small purple Box out of his left pocket.

- Eh?! - He exclaimed confused. - The Roll Box? No, wait, they all stayed in the future, they were replaced by our rings…

- Where did this Box come from, Hibari? - Asked Reborn with interest.

- It's a storage Box. - It was the only answer he gave.

- Serious?! - Tsuna exclaimed surprised, seeing the object with a new interest. - But Mr. Talbot told me they were super rare, where did you get this?

- Take it. It's yours. - He said simply, throwing the Box in the brunette's hands.

- What? My? But… - He didn't know what to say, confused, even though the eldest was already turning to leave.

- Wait, you damned, you're not going to answer to the Tenth and to Mr. Reborn where did you get that Box?! - Demanded to know Gokudera with one hand on his stomach by the landing of the other, stopping in his way.

The President frowned, but replied.

- The Cow of the Future gave me this with new tonfas inside and said that the Box belonged to the Wild Animal, I already got the tonfas, so I'm just returning the Box to its owner. - He replied without immuting himself.

"So his Tonfas come from the future, that explains why they resisted both my flames and Tsuna's during our little fight." - Considered the assassin. - "That means they are even more advanced than Alaudi's handcuffs from Byakuran's time."

- Does that mean that this Box belonged to my future self? - Questioned the Sky in turn, seeing the object with some trepidation.

- You should return this to the Boss of that time, no? - Opined Chrome.

- We're not going to see him anymore, are we? And anyway, both are still Sawada Tsunayoshi.

- No, your idiot! You've just created a time paradox! - Gokudera was exasperated. - If Lambo gave you a box from the Tenth of the future, and you give that same Box to the Tenth of our time, ten years from now he may end up giving the Box to our Lambo, who when traveling in time will give it to the another you from ten years ago who is now only six years old, creating an endless cycle, and all of this is only going to happen because you were the one who got the Box for Tenth of the wrong time in the first place, causing the whole cycle, because after all, where did the Box really come from?! Who gave it to the first Tenth? Or did he even get it from another Hibari, from another time that… Aaah! - He exclaimed, putting his hands on his head.

- I didn't understand anything to the extreme!

- I don't care, ask Little Animal or Marshmallow Maniac later, they understand time paradoxes. - He said looking out of the corner of his eye at the albino, who just smiled in response, while Tsuna smiled awkwardly at the confused sight of his guardians and intrigued by Reborn and Fon.

- Ah… I only read about it once… In a book… - He tried to deflect by handing the peculiar but extremely useful gift to Uni to keep.

- We can think about that later, now that all the useful guardians, with the exception of Mukuro, are gathered, it's time to deliver your gifts, don't you think Tsuna? - Asked the Hitman, while Skull already had them in hand.

- Lambo is also useful, it's not his fault he's only six years old. - Tsuna grumbled casting a sour look at his father, responsible for putting the Lightning in this mess, who however seemed distracted with his wife, probably involved in some stupid explanation about what that purple Box was. - But it's alright, Hibari, please let me deliver the gift to everyone before you go.

With that, he took the six small identical present boxes, whose only the names written on each one distinguished them, and which all fit in his open palm.

Curious, the four closest guardians took a step forward, while Hibari watched from afar with a raised eyebrow.

- I chose to buy everyone the same gifts, because I didn't want anyone to think I favored someone else. - Said the last part casting a look directly at Gokudera, who just looked away embarrassed, which allowed him to see how Lambo ran after I-Pin, between the tables, with a toy sword.

-...Where did the Stupid Cow get this?

- I will repeat, the Lambo was the exception because he is a kid. - He put it in a firm but low tone, still enough to make the Storm straighten up immediately, making Reborn smile subtly in satisfaction. - Besides, he wouldn't have any use with what I bought you guys. - This made the guardians' curiosity increase, while each one took their own gift and analyzed it, Tsuna got up and went to Hibari to deliver his.

Chrome having been the only one to have two packages, one with her name, and the other with Mukuro's, she couldn't help but notice that, although they all looked the same, her savior's seemed slightly heavier.

Slightly confused, the young girl turned to her Boss who was returning to his throne, only to receive a wink from him, making her smile and return the gesture, then turning her attention to the others.

- I thought all gifts would be the same. - Reborn whispered so that only the two of them could hear, having noticed Chrome's hand gestures and subtle weight measurement.

- It's not a big deal, I just wanted him to remember that he's also part of our group. - The brunette replied equally quietly, his eyes glowing very subtly in orange, a flash that went out as quickly as it appeared.

All the guardians opened their gifts, expecting what they would receive, except for Hibari, who opened it calmly and indifferently.

His reactions couldn't be more different.

- This by chance...

-...Would be…

-...An extreme keychain?

Asked Gokudera, Yamamoto and Ryohei in that order, the first had won a keychain in the shape of a UFO, the second a baseball ball and the last a boxing glove, Chrome in turn had won a simply adorable owl.

- Sorry for being such a simple gift… - He confessed rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. - When I went to buy gifts with Chrome, I couldn't find anything that suited all of you and that I could buy with the money I had. Then I saw a souvenir shop and these keychains reminded me of what you like best… - He said awkwardly. -…It's nothing like a fancy pen, a lucky charm, ehh… Underpants, or a rare Box, but as Chrome, I wanted to somehow show my thanks to all of you, so…

However, he stopped when he saw Hibari, without saying anything, take his cell phone and clip his yellow canary keychain to it. To then observe the result and smile very subtly.

- Thanks.

That seemed like a signal for the guardians to run off to thank their dear boss.

- T-Tenth, thanks for the gift! Only you to know how much I like U.M.A.s! My pen loses its shine in the face of so much consideration!

- Yes, Tsuna! It's a wonderful gift! This is going to be my new lucky baseball ball!

- I will extremely use this in my boxing matches! Thank you little brother!

- I loved it, Boss! It's so cute, I'm sure Mr. Mukuro will like it too.

A sincere smile formed on Sky Claus' face, this was the first time since they'd met that he'd actually been able to gift his friends, and even though it was something so simple, when they deserved so much more, he couldn't help but feel relieved that everyone seemed to like it.

When Lal Mirch was about to announce the next ones, and the guardians returned to their table talking about how amazing their keychains were, Yamamoto couldn't help but notice how Hibari just walked away without talking to anyone else, not even glancing at Dino's men.

However, when he was about to jump over the wall, their eyes met for an instant, before the older figure disappeared.

- I think I'll go after Lambo and I-Pin, she must be tired of running away from him, it's only a matter of time to fight back. - He said putting his keychain in his pocket and starting to leave too, not really paying attention to what his companions were saying about it.

-.-.-.-

- Then. - Said Yamamoto not being surprised at all to find Hibari leaning against the corner wall where Irie used to hide. - Did you want to talk to me?

- You're smarter than you look, Yamamoto Takeshi. - He said, staring at the youngest with intensity.

- Was that supposed to be a compliment?

The older one shrugged.

- Since you left the house with Tsuna yesterday you seem kind of restless, at first I thought it was because of the crowd, but that's not the case, is it?

Hibari smiled in satisfaction.

- You are an Observer Animal, Yamamoto Takeshi, that's precisely why I have a question for you. - He said walking to the swordsman, stopping beside him. - What do you think of Sawada Iemitsu?

- Tsuna's father? - He named with a frown, letting his true nature show as his gaze turned sharp and deadly as a blade. - I honestly don't like him. Whenever this man goes back to Japan, Tsuna gets very upset, the last few times I called him to sleep at my house*, it helps him relax a little, even if not completely.

- And for what reasons do you not like him?

The Rain snorted.

- Tsuna thought his father was dead, that says enough about their relationship. He clearly chose the Mafia over his son and wife, and that irritates me deeply.

- I can imagine how inconceivable that must be for someone who has that Omnivore for a father. - He just said, staring at the Sawada's roof. - Not everyone is as lucky.

- I know that… - He confirmed with some regret. - That's why I feel bad seeing the discomfort that man causes in Tsuna. - Then he turned to the eldest, who continued to stare at the house where the exchange of gifts took place, his own conversation being muffled by the amount of voices present. - What happened yesterday? You and Tsuna took a long time to return, what did Byakuran want with Iemitsu and what does Tsuna have to do with it?

- You should ask these questions to the Marshmallow Animal yourself, or the Little Animal. This matter is related to the both of them. - He just said, closing his eyes, as if considering. - The only thing I can tell you is that Little Animal and his Carnivore Father almost got involved in a fight yesterday.

- He tried to attack Tsuna again?! - He exalted himself, his expression fierce, turning completely to the oldest one. - I can even understand what happened in the Representative Battle, we were in opposite teams and it was a competition, even so Tsuna barely slept a night because of that.* What's the excuse this time?!

- The near aggression came from the Little Animal. - He said simply, opening his eyes and finally looking back at the taller one who looked genuinely surprised.

- From Tsuna? But… - He hesitated, confused. - During the Representative Battle, he could barely fight him, are you telling me that now he wanted to start the fight, Tsuna, of all people? - He asked in disbelief.

- You are observant, you must have noticed. - Hibari followed, turning completely to the other. - I don't know if it's because of this story of excess flames, but Little Animal is quite volatile in relation to his emotions.

- Shamal said it must be puberty. - Confessed the sportsman, slightly embarrassed.

- That Carnivore only reveals what he knows to Reborn. - Said the Cloud firmly. - And that assassin has already become Herbivore enough to not let anything that affects the Little Animal too much reach his ears, and consequently, ours.

- But you knew about the state of Tsuna's flames. - Yamamoto said in a casual tone, without sounding like he was accusing the older man.

- I know, it's useless to try to hide what happens in Namimori Chuugaku from me, so Reborn had no choice but to tell me. He even told me to keep it a secret.

- And you told Sasagawa and Enma as soon as they questioned you directly. - Punctuated the Rain smiling.

- That Demon in the body of a baby doesn't give me orders.

Yamamoto laughed softly.

- Of course not. - But soon his expression became grave again in a snap faster than a Home Run. - Sometimes I have mixed feelings with him, I still haven't completely forgiven him for having abandoned Tsuna after the curse was broken, even if it was only for a week, that's what affected him deeply, where none of us could really reach him until Reborn came back. His attitudes are chaotic and difficult to predict, it bothers me, because they always affect Tsuna a lot.

- The Hitman can be sneaky, but he is already sufficiently attached to the Little Animal to give him some real harm, or vice versa. - He returned his face to face the Sawada residence. - I doubt the Little Animal could fight the adult form of that assassin as we did, and I have my doubts whether even Reborn could seriously fight his student.

- But you're not as sure as Iemitsu. - Yamamoto concluded with a sigh, his expression turning to frown.

- When that Future Cow gave me the Box at the behest of Sawada Tsunayoshi from the future, there was a note inside. In it, he signed only as "Tsunayoshi".

- Without Sawada.

- Exactly.

- Do you suspect him?

- Yes.

- Do you think he could hurt Tsuna?

- I'm not sure. - He said, crossing his arms. - That's why I asked your opinion about him. I want you to keep an eye on both of them, preferably don't leave them alone at any time. You are with Little Animal all the time, it will not be difficult for you.

- I've kind of been doing something like this since he first appeared, so why ask me something like that so directly? - He questioned frowning his expression.

Hibari smiled again with the younger's insight.

- Because I'll be out of town for a few days, maybe weeks, and you're the best one to keep an eye on that man.

The Rain pondered for a second, it was possible to see in his expression that he was curious about this trip, but he was smart enough to know that the oldest one wouldn't answer that particular question. So he focused on someone else.

- I'll keep an eye on him. However, you said that Tsuna almost fought with his father, what stopped him? - He inquired with his sharp look. - Does this have something to do with you hitting us yesterday with just your left tonfa?

- Attentive as always. - Hibari pondered with satisfaction, starting to slip his school coat, despite being Christmas, from his shoulder, and then lift the sleeve that covered his right arm, Yamamoto's expression opening in shock as he faced the state of his pale skin. - I managed to hold him before things got out of hand, as you can see, that got me some burns.

The swordsman approached, reaching out and almost touching the reddened and wrinkled skin, which had a frankly painful appearance, but that was not all, going up to the shoulder, there was a pronounced bruise mark that alternated from purple to black.

-...Tsuna did this…? - He asked in a thin voice.

- He didn't realize how far his flames were from him, which came out of his hands like the Angry Lion.

- Xanxus?! Can he use flames without gloves?! - He asked in shock.

- Apparently so, but I don't know how safe that is, they looked as wild as he did.

The Rain swallowed hard.

- These burns are irrelevant, before traveling I will force that Herbivore Scientist to heal them. What really impressed me was this. - He said pointing to the horrible bruise. - After Little Animal talked to his father, he was still burning with anger, so I told him to hit me in the arm with all his strength, that might relieve his stress a little.

- Are you crazy, Hibari?! - Yamamoto exclaimed, thanking that, surprisingly, Enma's scream had covered his. - Asking an angry and Hyper Mode Tsuna to do something like that!? You could have lost your arm!

- He wasn't in Hyper Mode.

The younger one blinked, and then look at the bruise with a new perspective.

-…No?

- No. And it was still enough to tear the ligament in my shoulder. That's why I tell you to be on the lookout, Yamamoto Takeshi. - He said, lowering his sleeve again. - I could be wrong about Sawada Iemitsu, he seems like an idiot to me, but that doesn't mean he doesn't love his son in his own herbivorous way, but the main thing is: Tsunayoshi wouldn't bear it if he actually hurt one of his own to an irreparable degree, whatever the reason.

- If he did this to you, even out of Hyper Mode, what chance would I or Gokudera have if he had a new tantrum? - He asked sincerely. - Even though I'm a Rain, I couldn't even stop Natsu alone when he is out of control*, stopping Tsuna would be impossible.

- You don't need that if you don't let it get to that point. - He said, putting his coat back on. - That's why, if you notice that the situation is getting worse, extract information from Reborn even if it's forcibly, regardless of your opinion about him.

- Right. - He said simply, running his hands through his hair in an exasperated way.

- And if you have to use force against Tsunayoshi, trust Shimon's Little Animal, he's probably the one with the most chances to bring him to reason, along with the Baby Demon.

- You're right. - He confirmed with a sigh, to then face the other seriously. - Thank you for trusting me, Hibari, I'll take care of everything.

- Hmm. - Was the only answer he received, already turning to leave, when he came across the small figure of I-Pin showing her shy face through the short wall.

- I think she wants to talk to you. - He smiled with a tired smile. - I'll leave you alone.

With these words, the swordsman returned to the garden, not without first slightly ruffling the little girl's hair and encouraging her to speak to the older one.

- Did you want to talk to me? - Asked the Cloud, crouching on the ground, getting closer to the height of the shy young girl who still remained hidden.

- I-I-Pin have a gift… - She said, seeing her own feet, clearly nervous to face him.

- In that case, I also have a gift for you.

-...Has...? - She asked surprised, to which the older one nodded.

- But you have to come here for me to give it to you.

With her curiosity overcoming her shyness, the little Chinese girl nodded, approaching slowly and in a very tense way, until she stopped face to face with the Cloud.

- You first. - He said with a calm expression.

Trembling, the young girl confirmed, reaching inside her clothes and pulling out a tiny light blue wool cap with white stripes with a pompom at the end, as well as an equally small dark blue scarf.

- Haru teaching me to sew and knit, I-Pin not very good, so I-Pin made it for Hibird...

The guardian extended his hand accepting the objects, and despite the girl's uncertain words, it was possible to see that the pieces were simply perfect.

He smiled.

- It's a great gift, she'll like it a lot.

- She? - The minor asked in surprise.

- Looks like she was female after all, she recently had a lot of baby birds.*

- Oh, the choir! - Hibari nodded. - In that case I-Pin needs to do more, otherwise they might be jealous.

- If it's not too much work, they would be very happy.

- I-Pin strive! - Put it with determination.

- Now it's my turn. - Hibari said, taking the opposite hand to his right arm, then taking off his Disciplinary Committee leader armband, his pride, and then extending it to the smaller one who was watching him in astonishment. - I'm going away for a few days, can you take care of Namimori for me in the meantime?

I-Pin held out her hands to receive the gift, as if it were a rare gem, tiny tears forming in her eyes.

- I-Pin promises!

Hibari nodded, but before he could get up, the little girl kept her gift and then jumped over the wall of a neighbor's house, right after the sound of water, she returned with something in her hands.

A frog.

- Bianchi said that in Japanese "Back" and "Frog" sound the same, so people give frog gifts for people to come back safe*. - She said, extending the amphibian that seemed lost from how it had stopped there.

- That's true, but small animals should be free, don't you think?

The young girl thought for a moment, then nodded, opening her hand and releasing him, which he jumped as fast as he could to go back to the lake he lived in before her hunter change her mind.

- But thank you for your concern. - Then at last he rose. - I will be back soon.

- I-Pin? - Chrome's voice came through the gate, facing the duo.

- I have to go now, Merry Christmas, I-Pin.

- Merry Christmas, Hibari! - She said, taking her gift again and hugging him tightly.

The Cloud just nodded at the Mist and was about to go when she spoke to him.

- Hmmm… Hibari, could you pass me the photo of the Boss you took yesterday? - She asked awkwardly.

The older one stared at her for a second, before smiling very softly and pulling out his cell phone, now with its keychain dangling gently.

When the Cloud finally withdrew, Chrome bent down to take I-Pin in her arms.

- Hibari good and kind man. - Said the smallest blushing, tightly hugging the captain's armband.

-...It is true.

- Embarrassed I-Pin, but I-Pin won't explode, no, no, exploding will spoil the present and hurt Namimori… - Said the red girl like a tomato, but with an expression of intense concentration.

Chrome wasn't sure what the girl was referring to, just cheering her on as they walked back to the garden.

-.-.-.-

- Shimon Group, it's your turn.

Upon hearing the name of his family, Enma felt a little nervous, so he took a deep breath and stood up with all the members of his family.

As they approached, everyone noticed how Ooyama carried a huge bag on his shoulder, the noise of which sounded like several rattles.

Tsuna was curious about what his best friend would give him that could be so big and noisy, he hoped it wasn't an animal, while hoping he hadn't spent too much money, whatever it was.

When they got into position, Enma took a step forward, while Rauji placed the gigantic gift bag between his Boss and Tsuna.

- Kozato Enma, what do you have to offer the future Boss of Vongola? - Lal asked with a raised eyebrow looking at the huge gift.

- I won't be the Boss of anything! And please stop treating gifts as if they were offerings! - The Sky Claus was exalted, immediately trembling when receiving a murderous look from CEDEF. - Y-You can continue.

Upon receiving the signal from his friend, Enma, after two attempts, removed the bow that closed the gift bag, thus revealing numerous:

- Shells?! Eeeh, there are many! - Tsuna exclaimed, noticing the diversity of small shells visible inside the bag, opting to get up and get closer to see them better.

- A few days ago we traveled to Shimon Island to fix some things, it's still a little damaged… - Adel started to speak when Enma got distracted showing the shells to his best friend as if they were children.

- A little?! Are you kidding Adel, there is literally a crater on top of the Island! - Practically shouted Julie, causing Tsuna to scratch his fake beard awkwardly.

- Sorry, it wasn't my intention... - He said awkwardly, remembering the consequences of the battle against Daemon.

- Don't worry, if you hadn't interceded the consequences would have been much worse, but besides that, we also returned to the island because we wanted to find something on it to be able to gift you. - The Glacier continued with tranquility. - And it was at that moment that Enma gave us a suggestion.

- I wanted to give you something very significant, but I didn't really know what… - The redhead started to speak, smiling nervously. - So when I sat on the beach to watch the sunset, I saw the sea bring a little red and orange shell, I couldn't help but think about our families... And the symbol your family carries…

- Would it be like that here? - Tsuna offered, looking and turning over several of the most diverse shells, until he noticed one with a description similar to the one Enma had given him.

- That one! beautiful, don't you think? - Asked Shimon with sincerity, again losing focus, but Adel's cough soon reddened him and made him return to his improvised speech making Vongola smile with pride. - That's why we gathered a thousand shells from Shimon Island, of different shapes.

- Thousand?! Why thousand?! This is too much! It must have been a lot of work… - The brunette put it in disbelief.

- They say that when you fold a thousand cranes in origami, with the thought turned to a wish, it can come true. - Adel explained simply. - We took the shells from our island with that intention.

- I wish that you and I, as well as our families, can be united again as Cozzato and Giotto's families were one day, this is a gift not only from me, but from the Shimon Family to the Neo Vongola Family. - He stated with uncharacteristic firmness, causing Skull to clap in the background, only embarrassing his friend more. - I-I hope you like it.

At his table far away, but close enough to see the entire interaction, Talbot opened a wide smile at the whole scene.

- I… - Tsuna started equally awkwardly. - I'm not sure what to do with so many shells, but it's really a beautiful gift!

- If we had known that you would decorate the tree with plastic shells, we would have given it to you sooner. - Said Shitt P in a teasing tone.

- She has a point, Useless-Tsuna, maybe next Christmas I'll make you decorate the tree with all these shells. - Put Reborn with a chaotic smile on his face.

- Hiie! please no, I'll find a use for them! - He exclaimed, waving his arms vehemently. - And… Well, thank you very much for that Enma, thank you to all of you. - He said with sincerity, making a slight bow in thanks, and then lifting the bag of shells from the floor.

- You can give me Tsuna, I'll make room at the taaahh- Uni couldn't finish, when trying to hold the gift from the Sky Claus, suddenly falling to the ground, with the big bag next to her.

- Princess! - Gamma exclaimed, getting up, but Reborn and Tsuna were already on the side of the Head of Giglio Nero even before he could take a step.

- Uni, I'm sorry, I didn't think it was so heavy! - Said the brunette in exasperation trying to help the smaller one up.

- It's all right. - She reassured letting herself rise. - I just lost my balance, I didn't get hurt. - She continued to cast a reassuring look at the Lightning across the garden.

- Sorry about that… - Joined Enma awkwardly. - We didn't want to hurt Tsuna's new little sister in any way…

The smile that Giglio Nero was simply blinding.

- Everything is fine. - Repeated. - It was an innocent accident. - She said seeing that even Skull and Fon, who were the closest, had approached too. - But I don't think this gift will fit on the table...

- Why don't you use the Cloud Box? - Suggested Skull, addressing the Vongola, who saw the gift to the table. - In addition to testing the present, it is the box with the biggest space of all!

- You're right! You're a genius, Skull! - Sky Claus exclaimed, making the Cloud smile satisfied, until he had to dodge a shot from Reborn. - But how are we going to explain to my mother and Mr. Tsuyoshi in the garden…?

- I think I can help with that. - Julie with a roguish smile went ahead.

- It's true, like the Mists, Julie can distort reality. - Enma cheered up.

- But is it safe to use this having everyone's attention on us? - Wanted to know Koyo frowning, approaching too. - You know, in the end, the little advantage we have over the other families is the practically null information there is about our flames. It's one thing to use it when we're not the focus, and quite another to show off like this...

- You don't have to- Tsuna started, but his friend's hand on his shoulder stopped him.

- Tsuna trusts these people, so we should also trust them.

- Enma… - He said with a grateful smile. - Thanks.

Even Adel was proudly watching her Boss when with a shrug Julie stepped forward, his ring burning, as Fon went to Lal Mirch to explain what they were going to do.

- Very well, we will take a little break to organize the other gifts. You have two minutes to talk to each other in the meantime. But if you step out of line, you will be punished! - She exclaimed, taking her shotgun from her back and slamming it against the floor.

Almost immediately the garden, which was almost absent from side conversations due to Lal's death glare and the promise of a lot of pain, exploded in the most diverse subjects.

- I'm hungry Bya… Will this never end? Bluebell is bored…

- Calm down Bell, soon it will be our turn.

- Come on Bell, I'll take you to the kitchen, there must have been some food left there, I don't think the Boss' brother cares.

- No! Bluebell wants to be with Mr. Byakuran!

- But I'm also hungry...

- Bell, be a good girl and go with Kikyo, you too Deisy, I'll be fine here.

- …

- Yeah, I agree with you Tori, I'd rather be drinking.

- If the Princess has a single scratch, Sawada will lose his life!

-…Don't scream Brother Gamma, my head still hurts from yesterday…

- Brother Tazaru has a terrible face!

- I told you Tazaru, the secret is just keep drinking! Hahaha!

- Where did you get that bottle of drink, Nigella?!

- Idjit! Share this with others and-Aaaah!

- Go back to your own table!

- DAMN WOMAN! So why didn't you electrocute Kikyo and the kids too?!

- This is all so boring...

- Calm down Spanner, and honestly I prefer this Spartan organization than yesterday's chaos.

- I had fun, you being hit by that dish, it was hilarious.

- Hahii! Haru wants it to be Haru's turn soon.

- I wonder who will come after the Shimon…

- Is the little sister Uni really well…?

- Don't worry Fuuta, Uni is stronger than she looks.

- This keychain will look perfect in my collection! I need to buy a bulletproof and explosion proof box to put it in.

- Don't you think that's too extreme for a keychain?

- Of course not! it's the least amount of treatment that deserves a gift from the Boss!

- Mine… I'll put it together with the house keys.

- But what a waste of such a grand gift!

- Isn't the Honorable Yamamoto taking too long…?

- You're right, neither he nor I-Pin came back, I think… I'll take a look.

- Do you want me to go with you, Honorable Chrome?

- Oh, no need, I'll be right back.

- I'm glad that Tsuna managed to buy everything, seeing the amount of people here, it's easy to understand why he worked so hard at the restaurant.

- This boy went from nobody to the spotlight in less than two years, it's impressive.

- Ho Ho Ho, it's as if he had passed from the cloud that floats alone to the great Sky that surrounds us all.

- It's so good to see how so many people like our Tsu, I thought he was so lonely sometimes.

- Don't worry dear, I'm sure that from now on this group will be bigger and bigger!

In turn, the conversation of several was interrupted when the image of the Ex-Arcobalenos and Tsuna wavered, like the horizon on a hot day, and when the image became clear again, the brunette took a box from under the gift table, big enough to fit the Shimon's gift, which Uni, now without any difficulty, fit on the table.

- Well, so this is the Flame of the Shimon in action. - Said Byakuran with interest. - Reality distortion, if I had to guess.

- Hahii, it looks like a mirage!

- Of course woman, what did you expect from the Desert Flame?! I've explained this to you before!

- Gokudera's explanations to Haru were horrible!

- Oh you…!

- Hey! What I missed?! - Wanted to know Yamamoto returning with Lambo in his arms, this one with a bruise on his head, while embracing his sword. The only reason he wasn't crying was the bag of grape candy he had in his hand.

- Why did you take so long, idiot?!

- Haha I did not find Lambo!

Only when Chrome returned too, with a satisfied I-Pin in her arms, just like Kikyo, Bluebell and Deisy. It was that Tsuna returned to the throne with some small boxes in hand.

- Very well you bastards, all be quiet! - Lal exclaimed, shooting into the air, making everyone shut up. - Now we will proceed with the Vongola Gift Exchange Ceremony.

- Did the Shimons give the Tenth shells as gifts just because our family name is Vongola? How pathetic. - Muttered Gokudera crossing his arms, ignoring the furious look of the military.

- Honestly, it's better than a pen he probably won't use. - Mocked Byakuran a little away from the Sky Guardians, but loud enough to be heard.

- WHAT DID YOU SAY?! - Exclaimed the Storm getting up, while the albino just smiled in response. - Your gift was a fucking outfit! Nobody likes getting clothes for Christmas!

- And who said that was my only gift?

- Don't say that, Mr. Gokudera, the Shimon Family chose to give something more symbolic than physical, and shells, coming from the soil of their homeland, is quite significant for them. - Basil said politely, hugging his book as if it were the greatest gem in the world.

- Be quiet Basil! I did not ask you anything!

- Please don't fight! - The Sky tried to calm them down from where he was before Lal had the chance to electrocute the Storm again. - And don't say that Gokudera, I really liked the clothes that Byakuran gave me. - And with that, the Bomberman sat back down with a snort.

- I-Is this my present? - Asked Enma, taking from the brunette's hands a package stamped with several kittens. - The box is beautiful.

- Then I think you'll like what's inside. - The Vongola ended with grace, while his friend opened it carefully so as not to ruin the gift paper, then his compass eyes opened, happy seeing what he had won.

- By the depths of the Earth! It's a Maneki Neko! Furthermore it's yellow!* Thank you Tsuna, I loved it! - The Shimon said excitedly, bringing it closer to his face to see it better.

- It's not just a Maneki Neko, he's also a magnet. - Added Tsuna, making his friend laugh subtly. - I bought this one for you because my grandfather gave me one just like it when I was very little that I played with all the time, but since yours has a magnet, you can put it in your fridge.

- Grandfather? - Asked Nana confused. - I don't remember my dad giving you something like that.

- Neither does the Ninth. - Considered Iemitsu. - And you never got to know my father.

- A-ah no. - He replied, having forgotten for a moment that his parents were there. - It wasn't my real grandfather, it was a gentleman who played in the park with me when I was little. He also gave me a yellow Maneki Neko, which I ended up losing. - He put it awkwardly. -…I think that's why I never managed to make friends until I met Reborn…

- How depressing boy, in the end you manage to be worse than Enma… - Aoba considered, moving away a little when he felt a dangerous aura coming from Adel. - Actually, no, you can't.

- Very well, now that we're done, let's retire so that the Ceremony can continue. - Said the Glacier with the intention of driving his family out of there before they made a scene.

- Wait! - But everyone stopped in front of the sudden exclamation of the brunette. - I also bought gifts for all of you. - He said indicating the other small packages in his hands.

- But why? We spoiled your Inheritance Ceremony. - Started Rauji scratching his cheek.

- Because of me, Takeshi ended up in the hospital… - Kaoru said in an extremely low tone.

- We kidnapped your Guardian. - Put Shitt P looking at Chrome out of the corner of her eye.

- And in the end, Ryohei was arrested by Vindice. - Added Koyo, remembering the despair it was to be pulled by those chains.

- In the battle against that demon, all your bones were broken, despite how crazy that sounds. - Julie contributed, feeling a shiver ran down his spine for having personally witnessed this.

- Why do you think you owe us something? - Finished Adelheid with a raised eyebrow, curious about the Vongola's answer.

- Well, you are Enma's friends, so I think that makes us friends too. - That was all the brunette offered, causing the Shimons to look confused at each other, while the Earth just smiled beaming at the way his friend treated his family. - So… Here it is, I hope you like it too. - He said, stretching his hand with the other small packages.

So each Shimon took one and opened their respective gift, and again like Tsuna's guardians, their reactions couldn't be more different.

- You gave me a cactus keychain? - Asked the Desert in disbelief.

- Don't complain Julie, that's rude. Check out my keychain, it's from a mini sumo fighter, doesn't it look like me? - The Mountain tried to cheer up his friend by showing off the keychain of a little sumo fighter with his legs apart.

- I got a corn keychain. - Mizuno said, looking more closely at the small vegetable he had won.

- Well, yes, I remembered that time we dressed as vegetables for you to lose your shyness.

- Thanks. - He said in a sincere whisper. - This will help me to deal with crowds better.

- Wait, is that a tree keychain? - Asked the Forest surprised. - Couldn't you give us less stereotypical gifts? Because- However, he couldn't finish his sentence when he received a not even discreet elbow from Suzuki.

- Shut up Koyo, it's rude to complain about a gift they gave you. - She put it harshly, then returning her attention to her gift. - Although I would like to know Sawada, why did you give me a wallet? - Asked the Glacier analyzing the penguin-shaped wallet.

- Oh, when I went to buy the keychains, I didn't find any that represented a glacier, nor anything like an ice cube, so as you work with money, I thought a wallet would suit you. - The brunette one explained awkwardly.

- It's true, and my old wallet was a little worn, and I see that this one is in excellent condition, it even has a snowflake stamped on it. - She put it with grace seeing the symbol on the back. - Thank you Sawada.

- So? How am I? - Asked the Swamp, stealing everyone's attention by wearing pink bunny ears over her Christmas hat.

- It looks very good on you Shittopi. - Enma replied, seeming to be the only one not to question himself about Sky Claus' eccentric gift.

- Why did she also get something different? - Affronted Kato with a raised eyebrow.

- It's just… When I went to buy the gifts, I didn't find anything like a swamp, and I didn't know what Shitt P like…

- Please call me Shittopi, we already exchanged gifts, we are almost brothers.

- Oh, okay… But please, no more brothers. - Said the last part in a whisper. - Then later that day, I remembered I had these ears, and I thought they matched you.

- Own, how cute! I remember when I gave these ears to Tsu when he was 3 years old, he was so adorable! - Commented Nana openly, automatically embarrassing her son.

- You're right dear, I even remember the little ears getting too big on our little Tuna! - Complemented Iemitsu smiling like his wife.

- Mother! Dad! Stop it! - The brunette exclaimed, hiding his face with his hat. That was exactly why he wanted to get rid of those ears.

- How come I never saw that in your room? - Asked Reborn, internally regretting the lost opportunity to humiliate his student.

- I hid it very well so you would never find it!

-…It was inside your pillow, wasn't it?

- Eeeeh… No…?

- Don't worry, Vong- say, I can call you Tsuna now, can't I? - Asked the Mrs. Claus, purposely twitching her ears.

- Ah, but of course, actually, all of you can call me Tsuna too. - Offered.

- I don't see that being appropriate, but if it's your will. - Accepted Adel.

So the Shimon advanced to their table, allowing the exchange to proceed.

- Is it serious that the person sitting on a solid gold throne gave us keychains? And I thought that our family would finally- However, like Aoba, Julie couldn't finish his sentence, as he was punched in the back of his head by Adel, causing his hat to fall to the floor.

- Now I'm Mrs. Easter. - Shitt P said to herself, showing her ears as much as she could to everyone.

Lal Mirch only took a moment to see the groups before deciding.

- Group Gesso. Come on.

- Hey, call us by our awesome name, okay? - Asked Byakuran looking at the instructor without getting up. - Repeat after me, Grou-p Marsh-mal-

- Come soon before I shoot you! - Exclaimed the soldier woman, losing patience.

- Okay okay! Calm down Miss CEDEF! - Said the Gesso raising his hands in surrender, and like the other Funeral Wreaths, he got up and went towards Tsuna Claus.

- Did you buy something extra for big brother Tsuna, Bya? - Asked a curious Uni, seeing how the albino had nothing in hand.

- As our little Ex-Arcobaleno would say, who knows. - Placed the Sky-Mare mysteriously, dodging a shot from the Hitman.

- Don't steal my sentences. - Said firmly.

- Hiie! Reborn, stop shooting my brother!

- Hey! Telling an assassin not to shoot anyone is like telling a mafioso to pay tax. - Joked Colonnello, leaving Tsuna confused by the comparison.

- It's so cute to hear you talking like that, Tsu~

- Tsu?! - He repeated, blushing at the nickname.

- Of course~ That's what Mama calls you, and that's what I'm going to call you from now on. - He said in a firm tone that demonstrates that it was not a point of discussion. - Don't you think it's ironic that my little brother, dressed as Santa Claus, is getting presents? Where we come from is usually the other way around~

- Enough of the bullshit Byakuran, you start, what do you have to offer Sawada?

- Always direct, don't you. Well, as yesterday when we spent our first day as brothers together, our little Sky was desperately wanting to communicate with his friends to let them know he was fine~

- I-I wasn't that desperate!

- So I thought… Oh! How is it possible that, at the doors of 2006, a teenager as loved as him doesn't have a cell phone?! - Dramatized the albino, taking the back of his hand to his forehead, and the other to his heart. - Can you believe that? a teenager without a cell phone? It's like living without Marshmallow! It's just so-

- Go straight to the point if you don't want to be shocked. - Lal Mirch interrupted him, signaling to Verde, who promptly had his hands on the lever.

- Alright, alright. - He gave in. - Reborn, that's your cue. - Said Byakuran extending his hand to the aforementioned.

- Reborn? - Tsuna repeated confused, turning to the tutor.

- What do you mean? - Asked the Hitman with indifference.

- Well, the cell phone I gave you yesterday, come on, give it to our little Santa Claus. - He cheered, making a hand gesture for him to hurry up.

- I threw it in the trash.

-...Did you throw a cell phone in the trash?! Wait, were you going to give me a cellphone?! WAIT! DID YOU THROW MY PHONE IN THE GARBAGE REBORN?!

- Who throws away a new cell phone? - Asked Byakuran taking a hand to his waist.

- Me.

- Ex-Arcobaleno, I lent it to you yesterday just to give you the photo, that was my gift. - Imposed the albino crossing his arms, letting out his dangerous smile, in addition to a slight murderous aura that made the brunette shiver.

- I don't mind. If it's that important to you, take it from the trash.

- Oh, but you really are a despicable little thing, at least you should-

- That's it, Verde, the lever. - Lal Mirch interrupted him again, and following the order, the Lightning activated the device.

However, to the surprise of only a few, Byakuran spread his wings and flew upwards, escaping the shock.

- Oh dear, he's flying! - Nana exclaimed, impressed. - Again!

- No honey, those are wires, look at that. - Iemitsu lied pointing to the sky, making his wife impressed with how thin were the lines that held his wings, while the Gesso was gracefully kept a few centimeters off the ground to avoid future problems.

- Stop shocking people! - Tsuna exclaimed, making Verde release the lever as if he had been shocked this time. - Thank you Byakuran, and sorry about that, later I will look… In the trash. - He put the last part with a certain distaste.

- You won't do it, it's inappropriate for a Mafia Boss. - Lal imposed, hitting her shotgun on the ground with force. - That's what Skull is for. - She said before Gokudera could offer to do the same.

- What!? - The little one was about to complain but stopped as soon as he received a scathing look from the military.

- All right, Tsu, but next time, tell your tutor not to throw away what isn't his. - Said the last part casting a nasty look at Reborn, who frankly ignored it. - Your turn Kikyo.

- Right, Mr. Byakuran. - And then, the Cloud went towards Tsuna with a reasonably large box in hand. - Before you ask, no, that's not your gift. It's this one. - Then the green haired one extended his hand showing six seeds.

Tsuna blinked without understanding, then Kikyo ignited his ring, and enveloped them with his Cloud Flame as if it was magic, the seeds grew quickly until they became six beautiful distinct flowers, then from his pocket he took an orange sash, securing them with an impeccable tied sash until they formed a perfect bouquet of flowers.

- But what a beautiful magic! - Nana exclaimed wondered.

- Hey Takeshi, you didn't tell me that Tsuna was friends with a circus troupe.

- Aaah… Well…

- EH?! - Tsuna exclaimed louder than all the others. - I didn't know Cloud flame could do that!

"Multiply and enlarge spike balls, expand the size of a motorcycle, grow your muscles, propagate gymnastics tapes, and now bloom seeds! I thought only Mists were the most versatile." - Thought the brunette, listing the feats he had witnessed.

- That's it! Clouds' rules! - Haru exclaimed in the background, still sitting, making Kikyo turn around and smile subtly in front of his flame companion's excitement.

- It's a nice trick, my friend. - Praised Skull letting out a resounding whistle.

- It's not a trick, it's called art. - Said the Cloud, throwing his hair back, and then approaching Tsuna. - Here, brother of the Boss, a gift that symbolizes the good intentions of Gesso with your family from now on. Each flower represents a member of the Funeral Crowns, their names are: White Lily. - He started to name, pointing to each one of them. - Bellflower, Desert Rose, also known as Pomegranate Flower, Common Daisy, Wild Hyacinth and Wolf's-Bane. - He end up allowing the brunette to take the bouquet.

- That's… - The Vongola started sincerely speechless. - The flowers are really beautiful. - Said the Sky Claus feeling their aroma.

- Kikyo, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Wolf's-Bane poisonous? - Asked the Gesso casually.

- HIIE! POISONOUS?! - Tsuna exclaimed, desperately throwing the bouquet into the air, which the Sky-Mare caught in the air without difficulty.

- Yeah, like I said, it happens more often than we'd like. - Commented Iemitsu with a sigh. - But it's good to know that your reflexes are up to date, Tuna Claus!

- I SAID THEY WERE NOT TRUSTED! THEY TRIED TO POISON THE TENTH! - Gokudera yelled, getting up, startling and almost deafening Chrome who was beside him.

- Calm Octopus Head. - Ryohei said, pulling him back to his seat. - If the little brother is poisoned, the big brother here helps him!

- That doesn't make me any calmer… - Finished the Bomberman, crossing his arms, now paying even more attention to the movements of the Gesso Family.

- I beg your pardon if I frightened you, brother of the Boss. - The pseudo-botanist spoke again. - But although the Wolf's-Bane is really poisonous, there is no risk if it is not ingested, its use is even medical.

- He's right, Tsuna. - Reinforced Fon with a smile. - They are safe, just keep them out of the reach of children, just in case.

- Ah… Eeeh… Sorry about that then. - Lamented the brunette scratching the back of his neck, embarrassed.

- Although we had our disagreements in the past, or future in case, I want you to know that my Boss' feelings are sincere. - He continued in a low tone, allowing only Uni, Reborn, Tsuna and Fon to really hear him, while making a long bow. - And as the right-hand man of the Gesso Family, I put myself at your disposal, the same as the Uni's, for whatever I can.

Definitely he didn't know how to respond to that, as the three Ex-Arcobalenos beside him smiled at those words. However, it didn't seem that the older one really expected an answer, for as soon as he rose, he withdrew with the same grace with which he came.

After the impeccable gesture of the right arm, the other exchanges were at least random, who followed was Zakuro, simply throwing at Tsuna a practically finished bottle of sake, which, somehow that not even the brunette understood how, managed to catch it in the air before it hit him on the head⁰.

Soon it was Bluebell's turn who seemed really jealous of all the attention her Boss was giving her "new little brother", yet she assured that she would give the best gift of all, which according to her, was the best movie of all, in the In this case, Little Mermaid, a title that Vongola only knew because of a game⁰.

Deisy approached shyly next with a box nearly a third of his size, that was the time he'd heard him speak the most, giving the Boss' new brother an Action Figure of a rhinoceros man that the kid boasted he liked, coming from a comic book series that even said that it had inspired his Asura Box⁰.

As much as he insisted that the Funeral Wreaths stop calling him "Brother of the Boss", none of them bothered to consider the request, especially the children, at least he hoped Deisy and Bluebell would get along with Lambo, I-Pin and Fuuta now that they would live in Japan too.

When it was finally the last member's turn to approach, things became more tense.

The aforementioned Mist, in an extremely ghostly way, approached Tsuna, who gulped in front of the eccentric presence of the Guardian of Byakuran, never having known if the other was human or not. He wasn't quite afraid of him, but the figure caused him some apprehension, even more so with his Hyper Intuition telling him that what he wore on his face was more than a mask.

In a way, it reminded him a little of the cold sensation he felt when he was around Vindice, not avoiding wondering if the other was an Undead too.

Fon didn't look too comfortable either, subtly putting himself on guard, even Reborn had lowered his fedora by slipping his finger subtly across the trigger of his gun.

Torikabuto, without saying anything, extended his hands as he expelled his flames through his ring, thus invoking something that surprised Tsuna, but not for the right reasons.

- Eeeh?! Is that a tuna? And why is he so big?! -H e asked surprised seeing the fish that was almost half the size of the "man" in front of him.

- Don't question, just accept. - Said Lal Mirch, wondering internally if this mask was still drunk, even without knowing how that was possible.

- But there's no way I can hold it, it's an illus- But he stopped when Torikabuto could simply put the tuna in his lap, surprising the brunette for being able to feel the weight of the fish, finally noticing something.

- Ah, it is coated with Lightning Flames, just like you did in our fight. - He considered remembering the attack of Sea Serpents that the Gesso's Mist had used against him.

The Mist Guardian just nodded, a little staggering.

"And also like Talbot did this morning." - He thought, casting a glance at the old man, noting how he put a finger to his mouth, as if discreetly asking for silence.

- Don't forget Tsuna, it's not just an illusion, it's an illusion made with love! - Byakuran exclaimed with a smile, while the brunette one looked at him confused.

- But what am I going to do with a solidified illusory giant tuna?

- … - And without saying anything else, Torikabuto returned to his position.

- You can make a lot of sushi with this fish! - Exclaimed an excited Tsuyoshi.

- Dad, I don't think it's good for that… - Considered Yamamoto, also noticing that it was an illusion.

- Just a tip little brother, don't eat that. - Advised Byakuran, heading towards his Funeral Wreaths, as he heard a "I would never eat that!" of the exasperated brunette who got up to put it on the table, not wanting to knock Uni down again. - But if you want a suggestion, it would make a great stuffed fish in the wall~

- All right, Sawada, it's time to deliver your presents. - Said Lal Mirch with her arms crossed, while Skull delivered the gift with the name of Byakuran to Sky Claus.

- Just by the packaging, you can tell that it's a super duper hyper special gift for your big brother~ - The Gesso joked, as he received the gift wrapped in blue paper with several wings prints. - Oh, and I already know what's inside~ - He finished squeezing it.

- Yeah, as I didn't know you and Uni were coming to spend Christmas with us, I had to buy your presents at the last minute, and I really didn't know what to choose. - The brunette placed with a hint of sadness, while the albino opened the package. - So I tried to choose something with my Hyper Intuition, although the result was kind of obvious…

- Well, don't be like that little brother, even though I already know what it is, I just loved it! - He exclaimed, finally showing a gigantic pack of marshmallows. - Do you have any idea how many hours I don't eat one of these?

- Eh…

- Exactly, many hours! I was already low on blood glucose. - He said while opening the package, already starting to eat them happily. - This is what was missing from my life, you are the best little brother anyone could ever want! They even have strawberry filling~

- You are exaggerating…

- No no, I'm not, when the older brother receives a gift from the heart, he must-

However, he was unable to finish his sentence as he dodged a shotgun blast from Lal Mirch.

- You are taking too long! Sawada, if you have any more gifts for the other Gesso, give them now before I lose my temper even more. - Decreed the instructor with irritation.

- Hiie! Alright! - Exclaimed the scared brunette, and then turned his sights to Byakuran's guardians. - I made some Tiramisù for gifts too, do you all accept?

- I don't see why not. - Kikyo said simply, while the others just nodded in confirmation, even Torikabuto.

- I'll get them, they're in the fridge, I just need to- And he also had to dodge a shot.

- You stay here. Skull, get them now.

The Cloud promptly headed towards the house before getting shot too.

- And if you take too long, you die. - Reborn put it in a serious tone.

What made the biker run as if his life depended on it, bringing, with all the care in the world, five pots of Tiramisù, distributing to the five members of the Funeral Wreaths, for then Tsuna to explain how they should open and apply the powder cover.

- Impressive. - Said Kikyo, taking off the spoon on the side and appreciating like a lord.

- It's eatable. - Zakuro uttered, simply devouring the dessert without even using the cutlery.

- Yaay! Bluebell loves sweets! - The Rain exclaimed, getting dirty quickly.

- It's very good, Boss' new brother. - Deisy expressed with a huge smile on his face. - It's good to know that the Boss' brother can cook.

- N-not for that, I had a LOT of help… - He admitted, casting a look at Kyoko, who smiled back at the brunette one, making him blush in the process. From the corner of his eye, he could even see Reborn's arrogant smile in front of the good acceptance of the sweet that the assassin also ended up helping to make.

Seeing the Funeral Wreaths' appreciation, his gaze fell on Torikabuto whose mask was completely smeared with dessert.

- Yeah, I think he liked it. - Byakuran joked, making a sign for his guardians to return to the table, while tapping the cloak of his Mist.

- Finally. - Lal sighed in relief at having gotten rid of the most irritating ones. - Next. Giglio Nero Group.

-...This Torikabuto. - Fon started in an extremely low tone, so that only Tsuna and Reborn could hear. - His presence worries me, even though I have a certain habit with Mists.

- Even I still haven't been able to find out for sure what he is. - Reborn admitted staring at the back of the huge figure. - What do you, or rather, what does your Hyper Intuition think, Tsuna?

The younger one pondered for a second, it was still a little strange that Reborn would ask him these things, even though in the last few weeks he had gotten more used to using his intuition.

- A kind of undead controlled by the mask. - He considered reflecting on his own reactions to the other, not noticing the expressions of interest of the other two. - The mask, it shouldn't be different from Daemon's watch.

- In that case, the corpse would just be the means for the Mist to still inhabit this world, it makes sense. - Agreed the Chinese. - Although it is quite disturbing.

Facing this, Tsuna shrugged his shoulders a little awkwardly.

- I don't think I have the morals to talk about the Mist Guardian of others.

- At least you admit it. - Ironized Reborn.

- But honestly I don't feel any real danger coming from him anymore.

And perhaps it was brunette's irreverence on the subject, although he was always very trusting with his former enemies, but his comment was enough for both Ex-Arcobalenos to soften their stance towards the new family.

- What do you have to offer? - Asked the instructor looking directly at Gamma.

- I hope it's a better name. - Mocked the Gesso supporting his chin with one hand, and eating marshmallows with the other.

- Shut up you crazy megalomaniac! - Shouted the Lightning, turning towards the albino.

- Crazy, Ex-megalomaniac. - He corrected.

- So at least you admit you're crazy. - He provoked.

- But of course, of madness I understand very well!

- Shut up you two! - The CEDEF interrupted, with her sight still on the blond. - Unless you want to be shocked too, Gamma.

- But isn't he a Lightning? - Tsuna asked confused.

- Gamma is not the same as Stupid Cow, Useless-Tsuna. - Reborn said simply, making the Ex-Millefiore frown not knowing whether to feel happy or offended by it.

- Just because he's a Lightning doesn't mean he's immune to electricity. - Verde complemented. - Not everyone is equal to your privileged Guardians, Tsuna.

The scientist soon regretted what he said when he received a sidelong glance from Fon and Reborn in his direction, belatedly realizing that this was the first time he had called the brunette by his "nickname".

He even expected that from Fon, having clearly threatened him if he took advantage of the innocence of the one his apprentice considered her brother.

However, he couldn't help but feel a shiver run down his spine, exasperated to realize that this also seemed to bother the Hitman.

"By Da Vinci's beards! The world's best assassin is truly becoming an overprotective father! Shamal is totally right in his analysis." - He thought, casting a look at the Doctor, who pathetically looked like he had been crushed by a huge block of ice, which he suspected came from a failed attempt to flirt with the Glacier Guardian.

On the other hand, Skull had been smart enough to go get more Tiramisù before they threatened him again, since he knew from the conversations at the party that the Gesso and Giglio Nero had arrived together the day before.

Ignorant of the actions of the Ex-Arcobalenos, Gamma questioned an impatience Lal Mirch.

- And why can't the Princess be in our group if she is our Boss?

- Because she is in the Arcobaleno Group, who will be the last ones of the party. I thought this was obvious.

- But the Arcobalenos don't even exist anymore!

- Gamma, it's alright, Uncle Reborn asked me if I wanted to participate and I said yes!

- But princess…!

- Even though I'm not their Boss, I feel united to each of them, is it wrong to want to spend Christmas with all of you?

- Give up Gamma, no one can resist that adorable little sister face~

- Shut up and stop calling her that!

BANG

- Let's go with it or I'll kill you!

Tsuna could only watch as Lal shot the blond while Uni tried to calm the situation, it was strange that he wasn't the reason for the shots or one of the targets.

"Gamma from the past looks a lot like Gokudera." - He thought seeing that all the major's irritation was based on the treatment of his princess. - "Will Gokudera one day also be calm as Gamma of the future was?" - Then he glanced at his guardian, who at that moment was shooting a death glare at Kikyo who blatantly ignored him as he wiped the dirt on the faces of his companions, with the exception of Zakuro. - "Yeah… I don't think so."

Tsuna was about to get involved in the discussion when Gamma finally calmed down, signaling for his companions further back to come closer. Tsuna just then noticed that the two tallest guardians were holding a huge box with two other boxes on top.

- What do you two think you're doing? It's just one gift at a time. - Decreed the instructor who looked like she was about to explode, despite her fiancé's attempts to calm her down.

- Our gift is divided into four parts, and we will deliver them at the same time. - Said Gamma without ceremony.

- Hey! But I only see three boxes. - Said Colonnello using Falco to fly and observe better the gifts.

- Calm down my friend, soon you will see. - Offered Nigella, who seemed a little wobbly carrying the huge box.

- How did you manage to bring all this with you on the trip to Japan?! - Asked Tsuna surprised, purposely not mentioning the details of the escape.

- Your father apparently talked to Nono, and he offered one of his jets to bring our other companions and the gifts that had been left behind. - He explained curtly.

- My father… - He repeated, casting a glance at the blond who smiled and gave him a big thumbs-up. - Wait… - Then he turned to Reborn. - You didn't tell me you had invited them!

- They never got around to answering if they would come. - Decreed simply.

- That idiot Byakuran attacked the Iron Fort before we could do that!

- I understood... - He said simply, he should feel relieved that his father kept his word and Nono apparently gave up on keeping the chase to Byakuran, but something, his Hyper Intuition told him it wouldn't be that simple.

- Whatever, I'll start. Sawada-

- You didn't mean, little brother Sawada~?

- Shut up Byakuran! Stop interrupting me! - Thundered the Lightning angrily, while Sky-Mare just shrugged.

- VERDE!

With a startle, the scientist triggered the device on Byakuran, which because he was flying sitting down instead of actually using the chair, the shock ended up hitting Zakuro.

- Ehem, moving on. - He continued as if it was nothing, to the brunette's exasperation. - Sawada, even though you are a Boss…

- I'm not a Boss!

-...You are an idiot and a child...

- HOW DARE YOU SPEAK LIKE THAT OF THE TENTH!

- LET ME FINISH THIS SHIT! - He exclaimed to the Storm without turning around. - Argh, anyway, we decided to give you this gift to see if you mature a little. - The Lightning ended, taking the first gift, the longest and thinnest, delivering it to Sky Claus.

- I hope it's nothing inappropriate Gamma, he's only 14 years old. - Said Reborn.

- Of course not! - The Lightning exclaimed blushing, as Fon coughed in embarrassment.

- Eh… Okay? - The brunette just said without really understanding, limiting himself to opening the package. - Wait, that's… - He started confused seeing the wooden object.

- Exactly, a pool cue, from the best brand ever. - Gamma said arrogantly.

- Hey! But you can't play pool with just the cue. - Colonnello said as if it were obvious.

- It's my turn! - The little Nosaru exclaimed excitedly, taking the medium-sized box and handing it to the brunette, who soon opened it.

- Billiard balls…? - He put it still confused, taking one by one, the most diverse colors and numbers.

- Let me guess, is that big square thing over there the table? - Said Lal Mirch, completely spoiling the surprise.

- Hey! This was my turn, sister! - Tazaru huffed, but retreating when receiving an irritated look from the military.

- But why are you giving me these things? I don't even know how to play! - Said the Vongola looking at the four without understanding.

- My time has come! I'll be your billiards tutor! - Nigella exclaimed excitedly, pointing to his chest.

- EEHH?! What?! Why do I need a billiards tutor?!

- Why, for learning to play, of course! - Replied the Cloud with grace.

- Like I said, maybe this will help you mature a little.

- Frankly, how does billiards help someone to mature? What a disappointment Gamma. - Reborn put in, despite looking at the table with slight interest.

- Don't say that Mr. Reborn! See, then I started playing pool, my beard grew! - Tazaru exclaimed, smiling at the Hitman.

- Really? - Asked Skull hopefully.

- Of course not. - Said the Storm laughing loudly.

- But where are we going to put this?! - He said seeing the size of the box in which the table should be. - Definitely doesn't fit here at home!

- We can arrange space! - Said his father excited.

- Tsuna is right, dear, the table is very big… - Nana replied, seeing the object.

- But darling! It's a pool table! - He insisted childishly.

- You don't need any more distractions in your work, Iemitsu! - Lal exclaimed irritated, hitting her shotgun on the ground. - Let's get on with it, you find out where to put this crap later, Sawada!

- Tell the truth Gamma, you only brought this because you wanted to continue playing billiards here in Japan. - Asked Uni with her fatal pout as her guardians placed the gifts on the table.

- O-of course not princess! I just wanted to give something useful to Sawada!

- Congratulations Gamma, and I thought that Gokudera's gift was horrible. - Mocked the albino, finishing eating all his marshmallows.

- WHAT DID YOU SAY, YOU DAMN! - Shouted in unison the Storm and the Lightning. The Gesso frankly ignored them as he noticed that there was something very interesting inside the package.

- Eehh… Thanks for the gifts, all of you. - Thanked Sky Claus trying to prevent the shocks from starting again. - Uh, Skull-

He couldn't even finish his sentence, and the Cloud approached him with four pots of Tiramisù.

- Finally you are becoming a decent "Errand Boy". - Ironized Reborn.

Skull opened his mouth to grumble, then closed it again with a weary snort.

- Sorry about that, Skull. - Said the brunette with sincerity accepting the gifts.

So, Tsuna distributed it to everyone, again awkwardly.

- Sorry to give something so small in comparison…

- Stop blaming yourself so much big brother! - Uni exclaimed to the Lightning's disgust. - A meal made with love has great value, right, Gamma? - She ended with a slight warning tone.

- Y-yes, that's delicious. - Pointed Gamma, offering a piece to Uni, which she politely declined.

- Brother Gamma is right! Is very good! - Nosaru agreed, clumsily eating his portion, dropping chocolate powder everywhere, despite Tsuna's explanation on how to open it.

- Reminds me of the Tiramisù I used to eat in Italy as a child, congratulations brother of the Boss, you have a future in the kitchen! - Tazaru said with a nostalgic air.

- Don't call him that!

- But he is my brother, Gamma!

- But Princess…!

- This is the best sweet I've ever had in my life! Thank you very much Boss' Super Big Brother! - However, Nigella's reaction was the one that caught his attention the most.

- It's not for that much… - He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. - I had a lot of help and…

- But I LOVE Tiramisù! It's my favorite dessert! - He exclaimed, approaching the supposed boss, and to his complete shock, hugging him even still sitting on his throne.

- HIIIIE! - He exclaimed disconcerted, not knowing what to do against the reaction of the person he didn't even know, at his side Fon and Reborn watched with raised eyebrows. - A-alright, a-alright! I understood! Please release me!

- You are the son I never had! - Tears rolled from his eyes, with such emotion, and it took the help of Gamma and Tazaru to get their crying companion away.

Exceptionally, Gokudera didn't yell at this, casting a glance at Yamamoto, noting that he was also uncomfortable seeing the Cloud of Giglio Nero interacting with his Boss, and couldn't help but remember how in the future they both had seen him being killed in cold blood by Baishana*, at a point too late to intercede.

- I apologize for Nigella, Sawada, he's a little… Emotional. - Justified the Lightning, while the Cloud continued eating and sobbing beside him.

- It's just that Nigella loves sweets. - Explained Uni happily.

- He's clearly drunk. - Lal put on in disgust, noticing a small canteen sticking out of his pocket.

- He's not drunk! - Defended Tazaru. - He just-

- I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, BROTHER! - Shouted the Cloud hugging the Storm, starting to cry on his shoulder.

- Okay, maybe he's a little drunk...

- Today is the best day of my liiiife!

- He's completely drunk. - Said Gamma putting a hand to his face. - To avoid a hangover, this idiot has been drinking since this morning. - Then he turned to Uni. - Forgive me Princess, I'll teach him a lesson after the Gift Ceremony.

- Please do not do that! - She exclaimed in exasperation. - It's Christmas Gamma, and we have many reasons to celebrate. Besides, drinking is a Mafia thing, right?

- Aahh…

- Only after 20 years, Uni. - Reborn intervened. - Until then stay away from any drink.

The young girl blinked, then smiled.

- If Uncle Reborn says.

Gamma let out a resounding sigh of relief as he dragged his companions away before they did another embarrassing thing, surprising himself that Byakuran didn't gloat as he passed him, apparently focused on something he showed to his right arm.

- Eh… What just happened? - Tsuna questioned in turn, still awkward for the whole scene.

- Drinking can have a strange effect on people. - Offered Fon simply. - One must always drink wisely.

- Let's continue now. - Lal huffed wondering why she had accepted that. - Next: Group… Lion.

Fon immediately noticed how Tsuna tensed up when his parents made a move to get up, still talking over the pool table with the military woman losing patience with her boss.

Before the Chinese, however, could ask if he was okay, since not even Torikabuto, who brunette himself thought was an undead, had brought such a nuisance, Reborn said:

- He's just your father Tsuna, there's no reason to act like that.

- I know, it's just that I had a disagreement with him yesterday… - He started awkwardly. - And we didn't speak directly after that.

- He doesn't seem bothered in any way. - Pondered the Storm seeing how Iemitsu practically danced to escape Lal Mirch's shots while Nana laughed at the "joke".

- Yes… - He swallowed, not quite sure. - From what Gamma said, he kept his word about talking to Nono, but… I still feel uneasy about all this.

He didn't have much time to ponder the matter when his parents were finally able to get closer thanks to Colonnello's help. Tsuna began to wonder if his role in this exchange of gifts was basically to prevent his fiancée from killing someone.

Probably.

- Hey! I think we'd better do it differently this time. - Offered the Rain taking the place of Lal Mirch who entered the house to take a break from all the idiots in that garden. - Sawada, do you have something for your parents?

- Well… - Tsuna started awkwardly without facing Iemitsu, turning to Skull. - Just for my mother, since I didn't know my father was coming.

- Ah! But I would love one of the sweets you're handing out! - He placed happily extending his hands while the Cloud was looking for the gift for the matriarch. - Looks like a delight! I want to know if you cook as well as your mother!

- How did you make them, Tsu? - Asked his mother, evidently worried. - You know I don't like you messing around in the kitchen, with you being so clumsy, you could end up hurting yourself! Remember that time you broke an egg that-

- Mother! - He interrupted a little exasperated. - I know I'm a disaster, b-but… I think if I keep trying, I might get better eventually. - He put on trying to sound steady, even though his voice was hesitant. - I was bad at a lot of things before I met Reborn and all these people here, but I think all of them, somehow, made me a little better person. - He finished casting a glance at the other tables, seeing how so many smiled at him, how many people were here for him. - I want to keep improving, for all of them…

Reborn couldn't help but smile at those words, slightly hiding his face under his fedora, even Fon was smiling, though he hadn't known brunette in a long time, he could tell that a moment of trust like this was rare, one that realized how valuable he was to other people.

- It's not that I don't want you to get better, Tsu, but there will always be things we're bad at, no matter how hard we try. - She offered. - But don't worry dear, Mom will be here to cook for you!

The brunette opened his mouth, but then closed it again, his shoulders slumping slightly.

- Maybe you're right, mother… - He put it without much enthusiasm.

- Well, don't be so worried, dear! There's nothing our Tsu can't do, in fact I feel like our little one was born to deal with fire! - He exclaimed excitedly, just getting his son to see him exasperated by the double meaning.

-…Tsuna, the present. - Reborn remembered with his face still hidden, making the youngest only then realize that Skull was holding a small gift towards him.

- Ah yes, yes. - He put disconcerted. - Thank you Skull. - He said taking the package from the Cloud that gave him a strange look. - Well, mother, it's funny that you bring up this subject. - He put it without real humor stretching the present. - I bought this thinking about the great and only cook in our house.

The matriarch smiled excitedly, opening her pink present, only smiling more when she saw what was inside.

- A beautiful pair of kitchen gloves, I loved it! - She exclaimed, beaming at the pink object with a beautiful seven embroidered on it.

Without further ado, the mother approached the youngest one, and like Nigella before also hugged him, but unlike the drunk, the brunette reciprocated, even if embarrassed.

Which only got worse when she, before separating, gave him a kiss on his cheek.

- You know I only say that because I care about you, right? - She cheered seeing him with affection.

He smiled at that, even if faintly.

- Of course, mother…

- I want to hug my little Tuna too! - Added Iemitsu making a childish voice, which only made his wife laugh and walk away giving him space.

- Hmm… Dad, about the sweet, sorry, kind of the last ones already have an owner. - He put it really awkwardly. He knew he'd forgotten someone in his damn accounts, he just didn't expect it to be his father, he didn't remember listing his name or the gifts that Reborn assured him he could deliver later, like Varia's. - Sorry I don't, uh... I have nothing to give you right now, but as soon as the gift exchange is over, I can-

- Don't worry about it, Little Tuna~ - His father replied without seeming really upset about it, ruffling his hair under his hat, which made the smaller one frown in disgust. - After all, your father came here by surprise, but as the Vongola Code says we always have to return a gift.

-…Does the Vongola have a code?!

- And I already gave you my present. - He continued dedicating a wink to the minor. - I have an idea of what you can give me!

- And what would it be…? - He wanted to know a little afraid, his Hyper Intuition stirring.

- A whole day, just you and me! A true father and son day! - He ended his radiant eyes as a shiver ran down the brunette's spine.

BOOOOM

- WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM, BASEBALL MANIAC?!

- Haha, sorry! It's just that Lambo dropped one of his toys and I tried to give it back to him.

- WHAT KIND OF IDIOT CATCHES A GRENADE BY THE PIN?!

His father, at a really enviable speed, was already on his mother's side, as she tried to understand what had happened.

The table of the Vongola Group had simply turned over and was partially burned, apparently its members had nimbly used it as a shield when they noticed the weapon about to explode.

In turn, the closest table, which was the Gesso Family, was easily defended by a barrier of Byakuran Flames, which limited the blast area and damage.

-…But what was that? - Asked Nana.

- A meteorite must have fallen on their table, dear!

- Oh, this is dangerous, is everyone ok?

- Meteorite?! - Tsuna exasperated in a low tone, this was even worse than Ryohei's excuses, in fact, they were just like Ryohei's excuses.

Having saved by the bell, taking advantage of his parents' distraction, Tsuna turned to Reborn, who raised an eyebrow at his student's exasperation.

- Reborn, please, I don't want to have to spend a whole day with my father!

- And why do I have anything to do with it? - Asked the Hitman simply with his usual neutral expression.

- You are my tutor, if anyone can say I don't have time, it's you! Please, please. - Practically begged.

- Don't make that face at me, Useless-Tsuna, a real Boss doesn't beg.

- But a father and son day would be the most uncomfortable day of my life! I'll end up exploding!

"Perhaps literally." - He thought to himself.

- He's your father, Useless-Tsuna, you can't hide from him forever.

- I do all my homework without complaining, I run with Ryohei every day, I even go back to training with Basil all the time if you want! - He continued exasperated. - Please!

- If you're so apprehensive about it, why don't you just tell him no? - Fon suggested pitying the youngest one.

- I just can't, I'm not good with negatives...

- You were always effective in denying things to your father. - Followed the irreducible assassin. - You're not going to convince me by saying you'll do things I'll make you do anyway.

- But I don't have a gift for him, and I can't say no with my mother seeing it, she's going to insist that I go!

- ENOUGH WASTING TIME IEMITSU! - Lal's scream made him jump as the instructor slammed the sliding door open and shot his father again. - Receive a gift or return to the table!

- R-right, right! calm down, Lal! - He chuckled, turning to his son with a smile. - Your friends are pretty destructive, huh?

- You have no idea, father...

- So, about our big day together? - He continued hopeful.

-…Ah… Y-yes, I… Huh… - He started nervously, unable to miss his mother's excited expression about it. - I can-

- He can not. - Reborn interrupted him, lowering his fedora. - Your disaster of son is weeks behind with his homework, not to mention he's about to start extensive retraining, among other things he's promised other people. His schedule will be full for a while.

The expression on the Tenth Sky's face was comical to say the least while Fon hid his smile behind the wide sleeves of his clothing.

"This is the second time that Reborn gives in to Tsuna's will as far as I know, but it's still impressive." - He considered with grace. - "Although I'm afraid of what it will cost later."

-...Ah, I see… - He was clearly disappointed as his son tried with all his strength not to sigh in relief. - Well, I won't interfere with your education then…

- B-but I'll give you a present later! - He hastened to say, unable to help but feel guilty.

The Vongola Lion opened his mouth to say something, but Lal's patience had already reached her limit, forcing the eldest to dodge more bullets and return to his place at the time his wife encouraged him.

As soon as the pair were on their backs, Tsuna sighed discreetly, letting his weight spill over his seat.

- Tired out? - Fon wanted to know with sympathy.

- I love them, but… - He sighed again, then turned to the assassin. - Thank you very much, Reborn.

At last, the Hitman raised his fedora, a smile that promised chaos on his face that sent a shiver down the teenager's spine.

- Just know that it will be expensive, Useless Tsuna, you will not have the right to complain in front of the new tortu- I mean, training that I have thought for you.

- Hiiie! You were going to say torture!

-…He must really hate his father, if he'd rather make a deal with a demon than spend a day with him… - Skull considered in a low tone from behind, along with Verde and Uni who had watched the scene in silence.

- That says a lot about their relationship. - Agreed the Lightning.

Uni in turn watched her brother's seated figure with a worried expression.

- Group… - Lal followed, satisfied after punching her Boss for having escaped her shots, which was tearfully answered by Nana. - I can't believe I'm going to say this… Fluffy Group, come on.

And with that call promptly the first diverse group approached, composed of Kyoko, Haru and I-Pin who walked beaming towards Sky Claus, Irie and Fuuta followed more shyly behind, while Fran and Spanner didn't seem the least bit interested in all that.

However, what most caught the Vongola's attention, also causing Fon's eyebrows to rise with curiosity, was the fact that the little Chinese girl was holding tightly in her hands something that suspiciously looked like the armband of Namimori Chuugaku's President.

- I-Pin, where did you get this? - Tsuna asked directly seeing his little sister, the Storm at his side sharing the same doubt.

- Hibari gift! - Exclaimed the smaller one excitedly.

- EEEH? Hibari gave you this!? - He questioned in disbelief, not only for Hibari to give someone else a gift, but above all for entrusting his pride to someone else.

- Yes! I-Pin takes care of Namimori! Whoever hurts Namimori, I-Pin punches! - She exclaimed, giving small hits in the air, turning towards the crowd of the Ceremony, thus calling the attention of the others to her peculiar gift.

- Is that Hibari's armband?! - Exclaimed Gokudera in shock.

- Ah yes, Hibari gave her the sash. - Informed Chrome.

- HE DID WHAT?!

Another one in complete shock was Kusakabe who watched the little girl in disbelief.

- Does that mean she's our captain now?!

- Quite surprising, don't you think? - Commented Bianchi placing her hand on her chin.

- Did he say anything to you when he gave you this? - Wanted to know her master.

- Hibari needs to leave, so trust I-Pin to take care of Namimori!

"Leave?" - Fon thought worriedly.

- Is he going to travel or something? - Wanted to know the apprehensive brunette. - Did he tell you why?

- I-Pin doesn't know. - She said, shaking her head.

- HOW DARE THAT BASTARD LEAVE THE CITY WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE TENTH!

- Calm down, calm down Gokudera, he must have his reasons…

In turn, Tsuna followed with a frown.

- I have a bad feeling. - He put it in low tone, so that I-Pin couldn't hear.

Immediately Fon felt his heart hold tight, it was well known in the Mafia that a Vongola's foreboding always anticipated the worst.

- Don't worry. - Said Reborn in turn. - Dino goes with him.

- Eeeh?! Dino? - He put surprised.

- Yes, just so he doesn't do anything stupid.

- So you knew about this trip. - Said Fon frowning.

- Of course, my job is to train the entire Neo Primo generation, knowing what they're getting into is essential. - Responded like it was nothing.

- But Namimori safe while I-Pin takes care! - Reinforced the little one with confidence and Tsuna couldn't help but smile in front of that despite still feeling bad about this trip.

- I'm sure you do, I-Pin. - He still cheered her up.

- Kyoya is very attentive with children, but it's always nice to see that civilized side of him. - The martial artist followed, disguising his discomfort, willing to talk to Cloud later. - I'm sure I-Pin will do a great job. - He ended while the Chinese girl nodded confidently.

- Very well then, let's start with you I-Pin. - Said CEDEF with a little better humor for the fiber of the child, without batting an eye threatening all the mafiosos in that garden.

- Actually, I think Fuuta could come along too. - Suggested the brunette one, making his other little brother blush even more if the attention they had wasn't enough, but even so, he promptly followed until he was in front of Tsuna Claus, next to I-Pin. - Can you please take their presents, Skull?

However, Cloud was ready again, already having all the named gifts in hand, handing the Sky two boxes of different sizes.

- You can't keep inverting the delivery order, Sawada! - Lal exclaimed, while Colonnello swallowed, after all he had proposed just that.

- They're children, they don't have to give me anything. - He replied, making the instructor snort. - Thank you, Skull. Here, I hope you two like it.

Both did not take long to open their gifts and the reaction was immediate.

The little Chinese girl got a giant Gyoza plush, which was almost half her size, which she promptly tried to eat, to which Fon, with grace, explained to her that it wasn't real food. Fuuta, in turn, observed wondered a Japanese copy of the book "The Little Prince", his puppy eyes, this time sincere, showed how much he liked the gift, Tsuna was limited to smiling seeing how both showed the gift to each other⁰.

- Now it's our turn. - Fuuta started with a gleam in his eyes, which I-Pin reciprocated with a nod.

Like Lambo before, the small pair of children threw themselves into the arms of the eldest, returning the gifts with a tight hug that Tsuna, awkwardly, promptly returned.

- Hahiii so cute! - Haru exclaimed, taking her cell phone and taking a picture, which only made the brunette more embarrassed.

- Tsuna is a love with children. - Followed Kyoko, even Uni was smiling.

- Haru also wants a tight hug! - The Cloud exclaimed as soon as the trio separated, but stopped when she saw the youngest's confused expression.

- Right, right, everyone loves Sawada Tsunayoshi, now let's get on with it before I throw up. - Lal mocked with a snort. - You continue Sasagawa Kyoko, unless Sawada wants to call both of you too. - She ended when she saw that the brunette clearly looked about to say something.

- Eh? Do you also know how to read minds, Lal Mirch?

- You're an idiot, Sawada! - Shouted the CEDEF. - You two, go at once before I shoot him!

- Hiiie! Why me?!

To avoid this, the two walked quickly towards Sky Claus, both with gifts in hand.

- I didn't find anything with their name. - Commented Skull with empty hands.

- Ah yes, it turns out that their present will be a little different. - Tsuna replied, who seemed to have a decided look, although his fake beard didn't help at all.

- Merry Christmas Tsuna! - They both said in unison, offering their gifts at the same time.

- Thank you very much, Kyoko, Haru, and Merry Christmas too, I apologize for the confusion at the party, we could barely talk... - He said, seeing his tutor sideways, who just smiled in response.

- Hahii! Don't worry Tsuna, it was all so much fun!

- Yes, Haru is right, it's been a while since we had such an exciting party!

- Yes… You are right. - He said strangely tense, instead of his usual shy self when dealing mainly with Kyoko. - Okay, I'll open it now.

When unwrapping the gifts, Tsuna couldn't help but be surprised, and sketch a genuine smile with what was inside, with a hint of exasperation.

- Haru made a study plan for the next year for the love of her life! I want Tsuna to do well in all subjects!

- I hope this planning helps improve your pathetic grades, Useless-Tsuna. - Mocked the Hitman.

- Reborn!

- As for me, before leaving home, I made a big obentô, I don't know if you already had lunch Tsuna, but still I hope you like it!

- Thank you so much girls, even after everything that happened, you still worry about me. - He put smiling awkwardly to both, who blinked awkwardly at the comment. - When I wasn't even sure if you two would come to the party… - Then he sighed, his shoulders slumping slightly, as did his tone. - About the training…

- Oh yes. - The redhead started. - We were going to announce who we had chosen as our new tutor when you arrived, but so much happened that we couldn't. - Completed Kyoko with simplicity.

- Then we will say it now! - Continued Haru expectantly.

Both looked at each other and nodded in determination, then took a step forward and to the complete confusion and embarrassment of the brunette, each took one of his hands and thus easily lifted him from his golden throne.

- We want you! - They said in unison.

- Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh?! - He exclaimed in shock.

- THIS IS MY BOY! - Iemitsu cheered up by clapping his hands, which only made the situation even more awkward, soon taking another shot from Lal as a consequence.

- T-that's not w-what you're thinking! - He replied totally red, but with enormous effort tried to swallow the feeling, and question both. - But I thought… That you were mad at me, especially you, Haru.

- Haru apologizes… - The Cloud began with a serious face. - Kyoko and I talked and Haru realized that she was being stubborn, Haru was barely listening to Kyoko, and because of Haru our team wasn't working.

- But it's my fault for not being more firm, especially when I realized that being harsh with us in our training was hurting you… - Kyoko followed, equally serious. - You started to try to push us away, already anticipating our rejection…

- It's true that Haru was angry at how severe Tsuna's training was, but Haru would never hate him for that! - Reinforced the Cloud. - Haru was just frustrated by just failing and continuing to be a hindrance, and that frustration made Haru blind, only making it worse.

- Seeing your fight against my brother and Hibari, or Reborn's fight with the boys, we realize that you guys are on a completely different level, and if we want to continue together, we have to accept that our training won't be easy!

- That's why we decided that we will not complain anymore, and accept even the most dangerous training with our heads held high!

- And for that we need the strongest and best professor of all. - Kyoko finished out with her radiant smile.

- I'm confused… - The brunette admitted, still embarrassed. - Do you want to be trained by me or by Reborn?

- This time I understand your confusion, Useless-Tsuna. - The Hitman put in with an arrogant smile. - But they're talking about you.

- Eeeeeh?! But I'm definitely not the best, much less the strongest!

- Seriously, you need to review your self-esteem, Vongola. - Spanner grumbled, putting his hands in his pockets, taking one of his faithful lollipops in his mouth.

- But I'm serious, I couldn't even win the test against Hibari and Ryohei, or make you two understand what I wanted to teach you without causing a huge mess...

- Even the best professor can't get very far without the support of his student. - Fon joined. - Fifty percent of the work will always belong of those who learn.

- And now we are willing to be the best students ever! - Haru continued engaged.

- Not falling easily into lies will be a good first step. - The Hitman countered by lowering his fedora. - Bianchi didn't even have difficulty to convincing you two that Tsuna's test was invincible.

- Reborn! - The brunette said exasperated, and seeing the confused expression of the girls sighed. - Sorry, this was supposed to be the last lie I'd tell you… - He started awkwardly. - I was the one who asked Bianchi to comment that I was purposely giving you a difficult test to make you give up training, I wanted to see if you trusted me to be sincere in giving you a chance or not.

- So my sister only said that because the Tenth asked?! - Followed Gokudera dissatisfied.

- And you fell completely Hayato~ - Bianchi hummed. - For a right arm you still need to improve your anticipation of your Boss actions. - She finished making the young brother lower his head in shame.

- I said that didn't make sense, the Boss is not like that... - Joined Chrome.

- It's true, Tsuna has a good heart after all. - Agreed Enma.

The brunette was completely embarrassed by this, but no more so than the Cloud.

- Haru is sorry for distrusting Tsuna. - She put it with a look of guilt. - Haru promises to trust her love much more from now on!

- About that, I think then I can give my gift now. - He continued this time staring them straight in the eyes. - My gift is the truth.

- Hahii? What does Tsuna mean by that?

- If you are so determined to always remain on our side, then you two need to know everything. What happened between us and Enma's family. - Those mentioned fidgeted uncomfortably, but didn't object. - About the Arcobalenos, about Vindice, Kawahira and Trinisette, I'll tell you everything, and even if I can't tell you everything right away… - He kept thinking about Byakuran and Neo Millefiore's plans. - There will be no more lies between us.

The two watched him in surprise for a while, then smiled beaming.

- That's all I wanted, thank you so much for being honest with us, Tsuna!

- Haru won't distrust Tsuna anymore! You can tell Haru everything!

- Thank you so much girls, you are the best. - He replied, noticing that he felt lighter, as if a weight had taken off her shoulders.

- Hahii! Tsuna! What's that on your head?! - Exclaimed the Cloud pointing up.

- I won't fall for that again, Haru. - Said the brunette handing the gifts to Uni.

- Damn it! Haru almost made it! But Haru will still get her kiss!

- It looks like you're finally a little less useless, Tsuna.

- Thanks, I think… - He said as the girls finally let him go and allowed him to sit down again.

Haru was already moving to make room for the others, but stopped when she noticed that her friend was still standing in the same place.

- Can I give Reborn's gift too? - Asked Kyoko looking at Lal Mirch.

- No. - She said.

- Yes. - He said.

- Perfect! - She exclaimed, going to her table to pick up one of the many gifts she had brought.

- Reborn! Wait your turn! - Exclaimed CEDEF, glaring at the Sun Ex-Arcobaleno.

- I don't wait anyone. - He said with emphasis, making the brow of the instructor frown, and the metal of her weapon creak under her hand.

- Here it is! - She announced handing her gift to the Hitman, who unceremoniously opened the box, revealing something that made the assassin's eyes sparkle for a moment, while a subtle smile was painted on his face.

- Coffee? - Tsuna was the first to ask, seeing the golden container in Italian letters.

- It's not just coffee you idiot, it's Italian coffee beans. Qualità Oro Lavazza, an excellent coffee brand. Thank you Kyoko, this is definitely a good gift. - Such comment made the other Sol smile radiantly, making a slight bow and returning to her friend's side. - After this group is over, you will make my coffee immediately, Tsuna. - He decreed in a clear tone of threat that made a shiver run through the youngest's body.

Fran was next, being called by a Lal pleased by the girls' posture, and woken up by I-Pin, as he was sleeping standing up.

The little Frenchman accepted a bag of sweets as a gift, in exchange tossing the Vongola an unwrapped tea-cup, and then returning to his table as if nothing⁰.

- Wait a minute… - He noticed after a while better analyzing the object. - This is already my tea-cup! Can I receive something that is already mine?

- If you accepted yes, you should have been smarter, Useless-Tsuna. - Ironized the Hitman. - Fran is smart, he has a bright future in the Mafia.

- Stop trying to drag everyone into a-

- Next! Irie Shoichi! Come here if you don't want to get shot! - The instructor interrupted, already cocking her weapon.

Irie's exchange was arguably the most exasperating for Lal Mirch, the redhead's gift being the pathetic promise that he wouldn't dabble in time travel anymore, while the brunette gave him one of his used games, a Metal Gear Solid one, specifically the number 3. Which not only made the Sun-Nerd euphoric about his plot, but even made the Sky-Marshmallow approach the throne again⁰.

- Your turn is gone, go away!

- Well, Miss CEDEF, besides flying it seems I have to have four fairies in the bottle to survive your little patience.

- So you really like video games! - Tsuna exclaimed with that sentence, rising from his seat to face the duo. - That was a reference to Zelda, wasn't it?

- SAWADA! GET BACK TO YOUR PLACE IMMEDIATELY!

However, to the military's surprise, the brunette ignored her completely just like the other two.

- Ooown, look at his little face Sho, it's almost as cute as Uni's, if my other me had seen that, he would have given up on world domination.

- WHAT? - Exclaimed the redhead in shock.

- It's no use Lal, Tsuna loves video games. - Commented Reborn to see how the fury of the instructor increased.

- My patience is over, I already let this geek talk go too far! Verde, pull the lever! - Exclaimed the CEDEF, making a hand signal for the Lightning to activate the mechanism.

- Wait! Tsuna's gift will brea-

However, before Byakuran could lift his friend or Verde could put on his goggles, Fon quickly ate a Gyoza kept in his hat, activating and launching his Gyoza Ken in the direction of the Spanish scientist himself, which in turn, flew off at a high altitude, then crashed to the ground, hitting and breaking several branches of the Christmas tree on the way, ending up with leaves, various shells and animal ornaments attached to his green hat.

- I apologize Verde, I think I exaggerated. - Portrayed the Storm. - But the gift would break if you electrocuted him.

- I despise you so much, Fon… - He clenched his teeth, standing up.

- Thank you Fon. - He thanked him quietly with a sigh of relief, which he swallowed at the sight of Lal Mirch's murderous expression. - Hiiiie! Irie, Byakuran, ww-e better continue.

The redhead, hugging his gift tightly, nodded and then joined the girls, Byakuran, on the other hand, kept floating in front of the brunette.

- Before I go, I want to thank you for the wonderful gift that I ate everything~ - He said, dodging Lal's shots.

-...That's great, but no need to thank me again, it's just a packet of Marshmallows...

- It's not just a Marshmallow Pack, it's an a-ward-win-ning Marshmallow Pack! - He finished showing a paper to Tsuna, which Fon and Reborn approached to read too.

- EEEEH? A free year of Marshmallow?!

- Sounds real to me. - Analyzed Fon. - Looks like you got lucky.

- Luck has nothing to do with it. - Reborn countered. - Tsuna, didn't you say that you had chosen Byakuran's gift using Hyper Intuition?

- Yes, but… Do you think it has something to do with it?

- Intuition can tell you which is the best choice among several options, so it's possible. But we would need to test to be sure.

- The shell rule never made so much sense~ - Byakuran hummed

- Shell rule? - Tsuna questioned, confused. - What is it?

- It wouldn't be funny if I told you, it's more chaotic if you find out on your own. - And despite the tutor's sadistic expression, he didn't really feel a bad feeling about it.

However, a shot, which passed too close to Byakuran's head, definitively interrupted the conversation.

- I better go before Miss CEDEF gets angrier, but first…

Without Tsuna having time to react, Byakuran took his plump cheeks in his hands and kissed each one of them.

- Grazie mille Don Vongole~

- WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! - Shouted the youngest one, deafening more than one, and muffling the reactions of Gokudera and Haru.

Smiling at the reaction he got, Byakuran just flew to his place, leaving behind the stunned Sawada, who fell on his throne with a dry sound, then turned to his tutor, putting his hands to his flushed cheeks.

- Don't tell me this is also a Mafia thing?!

- Actually it is. - Reborn said with a smile when Spanner was finally able to approach. - Although we don't do it that much anymore, you'll have to get used to it.

The brunette just grumbled inwardly before the mechanic spoke to him, also without having anything in hand.

- Give me your headphones.

- Eh? What?

- Don't demand his gift before delivering yours. - Said Lal Mirch.

- But I'm not going to gift my headphones! He did it, but...

- It's not that, lend me your headphones, I'll do some updates on it, software change, voice and language options, that stuff.

- Ah... Alright, then I'll- However, he couldn't finish his sentence, when he felt something cylindrical fall in his lap, noticing that Reborn had thrown the coffee pot while looking at him with a assassin expression.

- My coffee. Now. - Demanded the strongest Hitman in the world, cocking two pistols in his student's face, making him stand up with a squeak. - Make good use of this and take some gifts inside.

In his haste the brunette only grabbed what was closest, Zakuro's bottle, his own tea-cup and Reborn's coffee.

And with that he stumbled into the house, almost dropping the bottle as he dodged a shot by Lal Mirch who needed to take her anger out on someone.

-.-.-

Tsuna took a deep breath when passing through the room and entering the inner corridor of his house, all the sounds of the crowd in front of the new pause were muffled.

He had never noticed how thick the walls of his house were, or was it simply Lal controlling the level of conversations, maybe a mix of the two.

Anyway, it was a relief, after a while he had gotten used to dealing with so many people, but he still understood why Hibari hated crowds, although he had affection and gratitude on some level for everyone who was there, they could be quite exhausting together.

Many when separated too.

He arrived in the kitchen lost in thought, putting his cup away, absently holding the nearly empty bottle beside him as he picked up the tea-cup.

"I'll try to heat up the coffee as Mr. Talbot instructed me, it should be faster." - He thought this time not going into Hyper Mode, instead, once the Italian powder and water had been placed, he closed his eyes and concentrated to summon his flames into his palm in normal state.

It was as if his hands had turned into a stove burner, from the center of both hands a small flame appeared, thus starting to heat the water in the teapot he was holding.

"Reborn always tells me I'm wrong in the amount of heat, and that the water boils too fast leaving the coffee watery. That might work better this way." - He considered while thinking of his gifts, and the expressions of those he gifted. - "I think it would have been easier if I had just given Reborn coffee too, instead of the crooked thing I did…"

It didn't take much more than a few minutes for the water inside the Italian teapot to begin to rise, and the smell of coffee invaded the room. Although he didn't like the drink he had to admit it smelled pleasant.

When he finished and put the hot drink in the bottle to take back to the garden, he stopped for a second and decided to make himself some tea.

He was pouring water into the kettle into the sink when a shot in the garden made him startle, thus knocking the sake bottle over beside it, which overturned and spilled the rest of the contents into the kettle with water.

Without noticing this little accident, he looked out the kitchen window, seeing how, for some reason, Gokudera was standing with dynamite in his hands and Gamma in front of him, literally letting go of sparks.

"It's impressive how Gokudera can fight with everyone he doesn't like." - He thought with a sigh, going to heat the water again with his bare hands. - "I wanted him to get along better with others."

Once the liquid seemed to be at the right temperature, he added the contents into his tea-cup along with the tea, after washing it as he wasn't sure where Fran had been with it, and waited for the infusion time while watching as Yamamoto held the Storm and Tazaru the Lightning.

Perhaps he had really gotten used to the chaos, because once the drink was ready, he proceeded to drink it calmly as he saw Lal shooting at the two, Bianchi approaching and taking off his "disguise" causing his brother to fall to the floor, while a Uni's disgruntled pout turned Gamma to stone faster than if he had used his Sky flames.

"Strange, this tea tastes different, reminds me of my childhood." - He considered, absently drinking the last few sips.

However, the sound of the now-empty cylindrical bottle of sake rolling into the sink and clattering into it nearly made him gasp, assuming it was Lal rushing him, quickly gulped down the rest of the liquid, and not bothering that it was boiling, he grabbed the coffee bottle and ran to his room to get his headphones.

-.-.-

He walked back to the garden at a brisk pace, wearing his headphones, while holding the thermos of coffee in one hand and a cup in the other, which he promptly handed over to his tutor.

He went to Skull and took the last gift from that group with him, then took off his headphones and gave it to Spanner, seeing out of the corner of his eye how a grief-stricken Gokudera and exasperated Gamma seemed to have "peacefully" returned to their seats.

- Thank you, and now let's see what I won. - Said the mechanic with his neutrality, opening the gift received. - Sweets.

- As I know you like lollipops, Spanner, I bought a box with several different flavors, what do you think? - Asked the brunette, while the blond took one of them to his mouth.

- Not bad, they say Japanese sweets are eccentric, but this one at least seems normal to me. - He replied with a shrug. - As soon as I finish fiddling with your headphones, I'll probably have tried all the flavors, so I'll tell you what I think.

- Oh… Right. - Said the brunette one without knowing if that meant that the update would take time or if the mechanic devoured the sweets at the same speed as Byakuran.

Whatever the reason, the Fluffy Group eventually withdrew, and with a snort Lal looked around the garden to decide who would be next.

While waiting, the Sky sat down again, and then turned to his tutor, who was already serving himself, and asked:

- How's the coffee, Reborn? Is Kyoko's coffee really that good?

The answer was not immediate, making the brunette blink as he realized that the Sun seemed to be taking its time to enjoy his drink.

Reborn first smelled the coffee, which brought old memories back to him, memories he thought were long lost in his mind, he wasn't sure exactly where or when they were from, but he could tell they certainly came from somewhere in Italy, from a coffee he'd tasted a long time ago.

He pushed that out of his mind and took a small sip, willing to let his taste buds assess the taste, no doubt he could feel an absurd difference from the previous coffees his student had made since he learned so he could make Tiramisù.

One more sip, longer, slowly appreciating the taste, there was something different this time, but he strangely couldn't tell what it was exactly, was it the coffee beans? No, the coffees that were in the Sawada residence were also imported and of first quality, no, there was something else, something that brought a feeling of comfort to his body, even greater than expected when enjoying a hot drink in winter.

Another sip, more pronounced, turning his gaze to his student who was waiting for the expectant answer. He could lie, he could say he could get better, he could just say that he was fine, he could even not give any answers, however, as if his mouth had a life of its own, the words just came out as a subtle smile painted on his face.

- Congratulations, Tsuna. You got it. It is perfect.

TUM

- Fon, are you okay?! - Asked Tsuna worried, seeing the side of the throne where the Chinese had fallen suddenly.

- Ah… Yes, sorry, I just lost my balance… - He said awkwardly.

- Hey! What do you mean "perfect"? - Colonnello approached with a frown, jumping on the arm of the throne beside the Sun. - You never say that nothing is perfect, let me experiment this thing.

- No. - The Hitman's answer was emphatic, as he took out a pistol and placed it on the soldier's head. - I know you're one of the drunks who drank all my coffee this morning. That is mine.

- Hey! Okay, okay! - He exclaimed, raising his hands in surrender. - But for you to know, it was your other student's men who did it.

- Hiiii! Don't need it Reborn! I did a lot!

- Leave him, he gets in a bad mood when he doesn't drink coffee in the morning. - Lal pointed out, who, however, had a raised eyebrow.

- And when he's not in a bad mood? - Verde grumbled, still pulling ornaments of his hair.

- But the veteran is right, Mister Reborn never says that something is perfect! - Countered Skull.

- All of you are exaggerating. - Decreased importance Reborn rolling his eyes.

- The last time I heard you saying something was perfect, you were talking about Luce's cookies. - Fon joined, returning to the arm of the chair.

- My grandmother's? - Uni blinked in surprise.

- Aaah yes, those cookies were delicious! - The Cloud cheered up.

- Lal, don't you think these idiots have already wasted a lot of time? - The Hitman demanded, putting his weapon away, only to see that his student was staring at him in a mixture of surprise and happiness. - Don't show off, the secret of good coffee is never to neglect its preparation.

- I'm just surprised at how different the coffee beans Kyoko bought is, we have to thank her better later, and if we see where she bought it we can get more. - He followed, unable to disguise the slight blush at the direct compliment. - Glad you liked it, it's amazing how she always gets it right!

"No, it wasn't just the Italian coffee beans, there's something else." - Pondered Reborn, pouring himself more coffee while Lal Mirch shrugged and continued with the exchange of gifts.

- Whatever, next, Cavallone Group. That useless Romário still hasn't come back?

Instead of any one of the members getting up, all, despite the hangover, took a deep breath in an enviable sync, and then said in unison:

- ROMÁRIO!

Several looked confused to each other, looking for the mentioned, even those who didn't know him, while Reborn and Bianchi, had a knowledgeable smile on their lips.

- I AM ARRIVING…! - Exclaimed the mentioned in an extremely distant tone.

A loud sound filled the surroundings, a deep, low-pitched sound that grew louder by the second, enough to make shouting necessary so that those in the garden, even those sitting side by side, had to shout to be heard.

- Is coming from the street! - Skull exclaimed excitedly, jumping beside Fon with his eyes narrowing. - Let's see!

- NO ONE IS AUTHORIZED TO LEAVE! - Lal yelled impatiently.

- HAHII! MISS LAL SAID WE LEAVE?!

- WE ARE GOING TO THE STREET EXTREMELY!

- NO YOU IMBECILE, I SAID NO ONE CAN LEAVE! - Followed on the megaphone-Leon, which suspiciously seemed to be lower.

- EVERYONE LET'S EXTREMELY SEE! - Being impossible to compete with Neo Primo Sun Guardian, those present obeyed what he said, to the fury of the military who threw Leon back to his owner, who had an innocent look.

-…Shall we go too? - Tsuna asked a little unsure seeing how the guests were huddled on the short wall of the house to see what was happening outside.

- Sure, so you can see your gift in action.

- My gift? - He repeated uncertainly, but already getting up.

Reborn promptly climbed onto his right shoulder, and to his surprise, Fon went to his left. Still, the two babies didn't have a truly relevant weight, so he just moved on.

- Here, Tenth, I saved a place for you! - Exclaimed Gokudera loyally, having, of course, a gap between him and Yamamoto on the wall.

As he approached, the brunette blinked in shock.

Romário was moving from one side of the street to the other at a truly amazing speed, but what really caught the Sky's attention was what he was riding.

- A MOTORCYCLE?! - He exclaimed in shock.

The vehicle went around the corner and back around, its rear wheel leaving a trail of blue flames that burned on the asphalt even as it passed.

- Hahii! This is so amazing and dangerous! - Haru exclaimed.

- That's nothing! - The Brazilian without a helmet yelled, then drove to the front of the house and began to turn the vehicle in perfect circles, the trail of flames circulating on the asphalt leaving no room for doubt. - Now the grand finale!

With these words, he reared the bike leaning on the front wheel, still making circles, to the madness of the audience.

- I had no idea that Dino's security was so good! - Exclaimed Nana in awe.

- You learn a thing or two by being the Boss' official driver. - Joined Iemitsu.

At last, the bike returned to its normal position, only to rear up again, this time stationary, under the rear wheel, staying long enough under the blue flames that they enveloped the wheel in an almost supernatural air.

Shouts of "WOW" filled the audience until the mafioso finally stopped, right in front of where Tsuna was.

- I arrived! - He started getting off the bike -...With your gift, the Boss' little brother! - He finished pointing from the brunette to the bike.

- EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHH?! MY GIFT? - The Sky Claus screamed, almost falling to the ground, being supported by Enma who appeared behind him.

- Yes! - Confirmed the Brazilian, to then open the rear compartment of the motorcycle and from there take out a helmet with Tsuna's name in hiragana, surrounded by orange flames.

- Not bad friend! - Skull exclaimed excitedly, jumping on Earth's head.

- It's great to hear a compliment from an Ex-Arcobaleno. - He admitted humbly scratching the back of his head with one hand and stretching his helmet to a shocked Tsuna with the other. - This is our Boss' gift. - Romário followed, his companions positioning themselves around him. - A Honda NSR Rothmans, the same bike you used in the future*, only ten times faster because it's a flex model, courtesy of our private motorcycle factory, with scientific help from Giannichi, Giannini's father.

- EH?! But… But… I… WHAT?! Why did I get a motorcycle?! - Tsuna exclaimed, still unable to process what was happening. - Dino has a motorcycle factory?!

- Yes, luxury cars too, and armored cars. - Added Romário proudly. - Although it is a motorcycle, as I said, it is special. - Then he approached to speak to the brunette without the civilians listening. - She can be fueled by gasoline and alcohol, but mostly by flames! The more flames the user has, the faster she can go, our boss has reached 300km/h, for sure you can go even faster!

With that said, he handed the helmet and keys to Enma, who had squeezed in beside the brunette, much to Gokudera's silent displeasure, as Tsuna still looked shocked and didn't react to the offered object.

- Your maneuvers were incredible, Mr. Romário! - Said Yamamoto excited.

- THAT WAS EXTREME MR. MAFIOSO! - Ryohei exclaimed.

- Haha, Thank you, thank you. And the motorcycle is very sturdy too! She even resisted your Cloud guardian!

-...Why did she have to resist Hibari? - Wanted to know the confused Neo-Sky.

- Aah, it's a long story. - He laughed awkwardly. - The important thing is that she is still safe!

- But my son is still a underage.

- Don't worry, honey, it's a toy motorcycle!

- Wow! But it looks so real! Toys these days are really impressive.

-…My mother is right. - The brunette added, swallowing hard, in a low tone so the matriarch wouldn't hear. - How am I going to use this? Even though I learned to drive, my license was in the future!

- Wait, wait, Tsuna…! - Started Enma until then dumbfounded seeing the helmet and keys together with Skull. - Do you know how to drive motorcycles?!

- Well, yes… We had to learn to get some advantage in the fight against the Byakuran of the future.

- Tsuna and his friends entered with a lot of style, I was almost jealous~ - Said the semi mentioned, approaching floating with his legs crossed.

-…Who uses a motorcycle in a fight?!

- Oh, don't worry about it! With some help from Mr. Hibari has already falsified a new identity! So you can ride it whenever you want!

- Hiiiiee! WHAT?!

- But that is not all! - Joined Ivan, opening the rear compartment of the motorcycle again. - We also have a gift for the Boss' little brother.

- It will suit the motorcycle quite well, although it is probably a little big now, as teenagers grow, it will soon be perfect. - Followed Michael excitedly.

Then Ivan took what was clearly a dark brown coat from the trunk, with voluminous beige plumage at the neck.

- It is made with the latest technology against Flames. - The Brazilian continued with a wink. - In addition to offering you protection as a real armor. And the most important! It matches our Boss', being a darker version and with internal pockets!

However, Romário's spirits faded a little as he watched as Vongola-Sky observed the outfit with a frown, even Iemitsu, Yamamoto and Gokudera seemed uncomfortable.

-…Did something happen? - Asked uncertainly.

-…That outfit… - Started Gokudera, hugging his arms.

- Yes, without a doubt it is very similar… - The Rain agreed. - Although it doesn't have all those seams and amendments...

- What's the problem? It's a really cool coat! - Enma exclaimed, not understanding what was the discomfort of others

- Sorry, Romário. - Offered Tsuna, the clothes having taken the shock of the previous gift. - It's just that we've seen this outfit before.

The aforementioned blinked confused.

-…What?

- Aaah! This coat is really cool! Lambo wants! - The Exclamation of Lightning, made the three guardians tremble slightly.

- Yes, without a doubt, we've seen it before...

- This is the same coat the twenty-five-year-old Lambo wore when he was summoned by the ten-year-old Bazooka in the Battle of the Rings. - Finally Reborn explained with his fedora down. - Only in a much less shabby version.

- That this coat also exists in this time, means… - The brunette began, swallowing hard.

- Not exactly. - Said Byakuran with a rare serious face. - This time cannot be the same as that Lambo, or even like the one you traveled, because many things and discoveries have already altered the course of this timeline, however, this does not mean that some things, even if small, continue to occur. In other words, this coat is harmless, and it is not a bad omen.

- Yes, I think you're right, thank you Romário. - He thanked, accepting the gift, although he still felt sick to his stomach.

"That puts an end to any doubt that I had died at that time..." - He thought with slight exasperation seeing the clothes closer, extremely large for his size, almost like an overcoat. - "Even if we are in another time, I don't know if I'll have the courage to use this ever."

- Okay, enough with all this litany! Let's get back to exchanging gifts, NOW! - Lal Mirch yelled, shooting into the air, making more than one jump and run back to his place.

-.-

Dino's men were already at their table again, with the addition of Romário this time, tasting their Tiramisù, some even with tears in their eyes from the taste, when Lal finally called out the last named group.

- Next, Mature Group. - Lal Mirch was direct.

The last five members walked towards the Sky Claus, with Tsuyoshi walking as far away from Bianchi as possible, Shamal staggering, Talbot further back extremely slowly, and Kusakabe in all his usual posture despite the previous day's drunkenness.

- Very well, you start Bianchi.

- Right. - The aforementioned just approached, smiling suggestively at her supposed lover, a small package in hand. - Here Tsuna, my dear had already informed me at the beginning of the choir that you would wear this outfit today, so I brought you something special~

- It's nothing poisonous, is it? - Asked the brunette shakily, receiving the gifts swallowing hard. - I-it's not food is it…?

- Well, but you know me so well! Of course it's food.

- Hiie! I do not-

- A true Boss does not refuse any gift. - Said Reborn cocking the gun with one hand, drinking his coffee with the other, and before he could argue, the smallest added. - Accept Bianchi's gift soon if you don't want to get shot.

The Vongola wasn't the least bit sure, taking the perfectly packaged gift, the fact that the wrapping paper was purple with several skulls did nothing to lessen his fear.

Only to come across an innocent box of cookies, which didn't seem to melt or be covered in bugs or maggots.

"...Not that it means much, when we worked together on TakeSushi, Bianchi was also able to make normal looking food." - He thought casting a look at the owner of the restaurant who was watching the Poison Scorpion's gift with both hands on his stomach.

- It's a western Christmas tradition. - Followed the Storm. - Santa Claus always gets cookies and milk left by children hoping to get a gift.

- Hmmm… Thank you Bianchi. - He thanked her uncertainly, stretching the pot so that Uni could keep it.

- Well, what a shame, come on, eat at least one before guarding~ - She offered with a hand gesture.

- Bianchi is right, she made this gift with all her passion, it would be rude for you not to eat. - Said Reborn smiling aside.

- Eeeh… I-I think I'd better eat later… - He continued doubtful.

- Is that what your Hyper Intuition tells you to do? - Asked the Hitman with interest.

- What? - His tutor's question made him blink, and then he went back to analyzing the pot in his hands. - No, not really, since I got the box, I haven't felt anything strange… - Besides the fear naturally generated by Poison Cooking, of course.

- Then just eat. - It was the Hitman's suggestion.

Again the brunette swallowed hard, staring at the innocent-looking box.

- Let me eat first, Tsuna. - Offered the martial artist jumping on his side of the seat.

- Eh? But…

- Don't worry, Special Gyozas are also a type of Poison Cooking. - Fon put it simply, taking a cookie from the box. - So if it's poisoned, at most it will only give me a bad heartburn, I can deal with it.

"It's true, when Haru and Kyoko ate I-Pin's Gyoza, Bianchi told me the same thing." - Thought the brunette, seeing out of the corner of his eye how the Storm was frowning.

- You don't have to meddle in this, Fon. - Reborn replied, sharpening his gaze. - Let Useless-Tsuna experience it on his own.

- Well, but as one of the protectors of the Gift Exchange Ceremony, it is my duty to remove any problem from the one sitting on the throne, that even includes suspicious food. - The Chinese continued, observing how Reborn remained unchanged. - Thanks for the meal. - And then he ate a piece.

- And then…? - Asked the brunette expectantly as soon as the eldest swallowed.

- No, there's no poison, they're just ordinary store-bought cookies. - Offered simply.

- So you two were just trying to scare me! - Exclaimed the Vongola pointing accusingly at Bianchi and Reborn.

- We just wanted to see your pathetic expression after you ate and found out you were just being paranoid, thanks for being a spoilsport, Fon. - Said the Sun Ex-Arcobaleno to the one mentioned, which just smiled. - You should trust your Hyper Intuition more, Useless-Tsuna. - He continued, hitting him on the back of his head, making his head go forward a little.

- Well, I can't say that it wasn't entertainment to see Sawada desperate. - Put Lal Mirch with a slight smile on his face, making the same just sigh tiredly. - Now, are you going to give the gift to Bianchi or do we move on to the next one?

Exhausted from Reborn's mind games, Tsuna just grabbed Skull's next gift, a small box, as Fon returned to the throne's arm.

- Here Bianchi. - Offered the young one, while she took it quietly.

Upon opening, the young woman was not surprised to also receive a keychain, in her case a scorpion, very similar to those that the Guardians of Sky and Earth received.

- So you're insinuating that Bianchi is on the same level as a guardian? - Ironized Reborn, pouring himself more coffee.

- No! There is no such thing as a level! It's just that… I was in doubt about what to give Bianchi, and when I was buying the keychains, I saw a scorpion one, and I couldn't help but think that Bianchi would like… - Said the brunette scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

- I liked. - She said, watching him more closely. - From now on whenever I cook, I'll take this keychain with me for inspiration, and to remind myself that I must constantly put maximum passion into food~

- Congratulations Tsuna, you just made Poison Cooking more powerful. - Reborn joked, to his student's exasperation.

As soon as the gift was guarded by Uni, Tsuna approached Skull to tell him something, while Lal called the next person.

- Next! Shamal.

- Oh, are you asking me on a date~? - Said flirtatious the doctor, dodging a dangerous shot coming from Lal and another from Colonnello. - Hey, take it easy! Don't know how to appreciate a good joke?

The couple just huffed angrily, waving their weapons at an exasperated Verde, warning him that he could activate the shock at any time.

Without lingering, the Doctor simply tossed a used box of bandage into the brunette's lap, who regarded the gift with a raised eyebrow.

- Eh… Well… Thanks… I think.

- Feel more than grateful, because I only give gifts to women, but, since today is Christmas, I'm feeling charitable, capisci?

- And to think that you would gift some man who was not Gokudera. - Provoked the Hitman.

- Don't worry my little devil, I also have a little gift for you. - Replied the Mist taking a ball of paper from his pocket and throwing it to the assassin, who caught it in the air without difficulty.

- What would this be? - He asked without unwrapping the ball, which fit in his hand.

- The infirmary bill, more specifically the wall you broke yourself. Have fun paying. - He mocked, taking a cigarette to his mouth.

- You know I'm just going to burn this, don't you?

- Of course, but it was worth the try. - He shrugged, taking a lighter to light his cigarette.

Guarding the "gift", Tsuna handed the eldest the Tiramisù pot that Skull came bringing from the kitchen.

- Candy too? What if your gift is this gleaming throne? It would help me pay off all my debts… Or at least half of it. - The doctor joked, looking at the seat with a hand on his chin.

- But this throne is not mine! - The Sky Claus exclaimed.

- It says "Vongola" on top of it, Vongola's Brat.

- That doesn't mean it's mine!

- All right, Vogola's Brat, give me the candy then. - He shrugged, accepting the smaller's gift, opening the pot and starting to eat. - Yeah, it's good, but it would be better if a beautiful woman fed me in my mouth~

- Like the Matrona? I remember you saying her sweets were the best. - Commented Reborn in a casual tone, almost making Shamal choke.

- Shut the fuck up you garden elf! Don't even think about talking about it. - He exclaimed angrily, turning to his table with firm and irritated footsteps.

Tsuna just blinked confused in front of the interaction.

- Who is Matrona?

- Maybe one day I'll tell you. - It was the only answer the Hitman offered.

- Next, Yamamoto Tsuyoshi.

- That's me. - Said the sushiman approaching Tsuna, carrying an obentô in his hands. - Hey Takeshi, watch carefully your old man in action!

- Your father is funny, Takeshi. - Kaoru commented casually looking at his friend, who beamed.

- I had a gift planned, but I changed my mind, so this one is a bonus! - He said handing the obentô that clearly had sushi to the brunette. - And now my new gift from this bizarre western party is: A contract.

- Contract? - Repeated the confused Vongola. - Like an employment contract? I don't know if with the back of school I'll be able to continue delivering sushi. - He said thinking about the likely study marathon that Reborn should be planning.

- Much better than that! I've already calls to some people, I still need to settle some details, but as soon as I have a formal document I'll send it to you through Takeshi, it's about 50% of the profit generated by the brand new Namimori's Reindeer logo! Tsuna, my boy, this idea of yours to deliver sushi wearing a reindeer costume was just brilliant, the customers loved it, the city just doesn't talk about anything else, it's an image too strong not to be explored. - Exclaimed excited the sushiman.

-...Eeeeeeeeh?! - Shouted the youngest surprised. - Is it that popular?!

- Are you joking? An acquaintance of mine even wants to make little reindeer toys, and people insist that he become the new mascot of the city, and since none of this would be possible without your idea, it's only fair that you keep 50% while I take care of all the bureaucratic part of the business, I'll just need you to pose for some photos and eventually attend some events.

The brunette blinked, decidedly not knowing what to say about it.

- You don't have to answer now. - He ended with a friendly smile that was too reminiscent of his own son. - I'll send the documents first and then we'll talk better. That's what I said, Tsuna, you have a future in the business world! - He finished, ruffling his hair under the mentioned's hat, slightly embarrassing him, although he was starting to get used to the gesture.

- Eeeh… Hmm, thank you Mr. Tsuyoshi. - It was the only valid answer he found, to then take the eldest's gift with Skull.

- Let's see what you gave your Ex-Boss. - The civilian joked, and when he opened his gift, the older man raised his eyebrows in surprise. - Is that a Tengu Mask?

- Oh yes, I didn't quite know what to give, but when I passed a mask shop, I saw it. - The brunette explained, while the sushiman put on the same mask with grace. - They say it wards off evil spirits and brings good luck, I thought it would be good for a restaurant…? - He said a little insecure.

- It's a great gift! I always wanted to have one as a child. - He said in a muffled tone still with the mask on his face. - Thank you my boy, customers will love it! Maybe we can make two pets, The Reindeer and the Tengu of Namimori!

So, the swordsman returned to his table, not before exchanging a few words with his son, who for once Lal didn't rebuke, when Tsuna threw his back against his seat, slightly stunned.

-...That was weird.

- In fact, it is quite common for the Boss to receive business proposals at these ceremonies. - Reborn informed, smiling sideways. - Congratulations Tsuna, you just closed your first deal. Even though I expected it to be something less licit, it's a start.

- Hiiie! What do you mean?!

- You are the only one who in less than a month manages to go from Namimori's Monster to Namimori's Reindeer. Really Tsuna, you never cease to amaze me. - Said the Hitman finishing his fourth cup of coffee.

- Hiiiie! I told you to stop calling me that! That wasn't me...! I mean, it was a scarier me from the future! - He exclaimed, Uni kindly took the sushi obentô and placed it with the others present.

- Next! Kusakabe Tetsuya. - Called Lal, making the mentioned approach with a small box in hand.

The exchange with the second-in-command was, most likely, the most peaceful and normal of the entire Ceremony, the eldest presented him with a hair gel, a certain J Ultra Hard Gel, which he himself wore on his voluminous topknot. And even though he informed him that his spiky haircut was natural, the quiet man insisted he keep the gift, if only to try out new hairstyles.

Comically or not, the brunette's gift to the one who had helped them so much in that alternate future was also hair related. More specifically a nightcap, huge, white, with some rose petals on it, which the man seemed to like from the smile.

And so with a final bow the right-hand man returned to his table.

-...It would be so much easier if everyone was like that.

- Kusakabe is a pretty calm man, the perfect balance to work with someone like Kyoya. - Fon considered calmly.

- It is true…

- Finally, the last person of the groups, Mr. Talbot.

The aforementioned approached with very slow steps, until he stopped in front of the throne of the candidate to be the Vongola Neo Primo with his toothless smile, which the youngest returned with a smile.

- Merry Christmas again my boy. I'm not a man of many poses, so my gift will be a free fix for any weapon, ring, or box you have in your possession. - He put it simply, making Tsuna think for a moment, trying to remember if he had anything that needed a repair.

- This is an excellent gift. - Reborn came forward. - Mr. Talbot's prices are often astronomical.

- Ho ho ho, that's because I use the best materials! Besides, my dear sheep only eat the best too!

- How about the ring Lancia gave me? - Pondered the Vongola. - It saved my life when I fight against Byakuran, and he's been broken ever since.*

- Lancia from the Flaminia Family of Northern Italy? - Talbot said with interest, putting a hand to his chin. - Could it be his deceased Boss' ring?

- Ah, yes… - It made Tsuna uncomfortable, after all, Mukuro had been the perpetrator of the murders. - He gave it to me the last time we met.

- Ho ho ho, I'm not surprised that this ring protected you, this is a very special ring I made for an old companion of mine, as far as I know, one of his descendants founded the Flaminia Family. - Considered the craftsman. - Parvento is a difficult little fellow, but his successors have a good heart.

- Did you simply craft all the rings?! - Exclaimed Tsuna in disbelief, after all, he had confessed at the party that he was responsible not only for the rings of Trinisette, but also the Earth rings at the request of Giotto and Cozzato himself.

- Ho ho ho, only the most special ones. - He replied without an ounce of humility. - And this is one of them, although it doesn't reach the level of the Trinisette or even the Earth rings, the oriental white dragon that decorates it symbolizes death and rebirth, the Melo Melo pearl that the dragon surrounds was my master touch! One of the best Sky rings I've ever made, without a doubt. - He finished confirming with his head.

- Is it a Sky ring?! - Said the brunette in shock.

- Why do you think Lancia gave it to you? - Inquired Reborn beside him. - Precisely after the Battle of Skies, not only was it his way of thanking you for saving him, it was also his way of telling you that you were worthy of victory, a worthy Sky.

- I-I never thought of that… - He put in awkwardly, making a mental note to thank the other more properly when they saw each other again.

- It would be my pleasure to fix it for you. - The old man ended. - No doubt it will be in good hands.

With that, Skull offered him a box with the artisan's name on it.

- Oh, before, I have another gift for you, in this case of my friends that I mentioned yesterday! - He said, taking his hand to his neck and taking from him a necklace with a small dark mirror decorated on the tip.

- What?! N-no! I can not accept it! - He exclaimed in shock, knowing what that object meant after the little adventure they had that morning.

- What friends would those be? - Wanted to know Reborn in front of his student's exaggerated reaction.

- My sheep, of course! - Explained the multi-flame as if it were obvious. - They say sheep don't recognize themselves in the mirror, but if they recognize people, they take a step forward! My little ones love to stare in the mirror and see what appears on the other side.

Reborn said nothing to this, well known in the Mafia was that the ancient craftsman was eccentric in person, and a lover of his sheep.

- I can't accept something so important! - Tsuna continued insisting in turn, but simply ignoring the Sky's refusal, the gentleman placed the object on his lap.

- Like I said, it's not a gift from me, so you'll have to deny it to them. - He said walking away. - And, when will come visit me to do this, you can bring me the ring.

Tsuna sighed, realizing that it was useless to argue with the eldest, taking the object in his hands and staring at the dark surface, it could be his imagination, but the reflection he saw there didn't look anything like him, more similar to another person in a top hat, but as neither Reborn nor Fon said anything, he just handed the object to Uni while taking a gift from Skull.

- This gift was not actually something I bought, or even something that is really mine, in fact, if I could I would just like to destroy it. - He said, handing a small package to the eldest, with an unusual serious expression on his face. - But my intuition seems to tell me that this is a bad idea, so I believe that you are the best person to take care of it.

- Talking like that you make me curious. - The artisan joked, taking the box and opening it, revealing a small cylindrical object that fit in the pocket. - Well, well, is this what I think it is?

Then he felt around the purple object, until he found a button that made it expand in size, thus giving rise to a large bazooka.

- The Tenth will give the ten-year-old Bazooka?! - Gokudera exclaimed in shock, being the first to express the surprise of many.

- HEY! THIS IS MINE!

- T-tsuna! Are you sure about that?! - Irie joined in exasperation.

- I'm nobody's boss. - sAID Tsuna firmly. - But I feel responsible for Lambo. This bazooka has already proved to be very dangerous, I don't feel comfortable with him playing with something like that, we never know what might be happening on the other side, and he's only six years old. - He reinforced, while Iemitsu, who also seemed a little surprised, explained in his own way to Nana why everyone seemed euphoric with the purple toy.

- It's curious that you're giving me this, I of all people. - Considered the craftsman moving the time travel weapon from side to side. - Let's say that I have a curious relationship with the future since I had contact with Trinisette for the first time.

- But Tenth, what if we need that other guy's help. - The Storm tried to ponder, without revealing too much to the two civilians present. - Or if we need some information that only he has?

- You already got all the information you wanted last time. - Tsuna countered, frowning slightly, making Ryohei, Yamamoto and Gokudera shrink slightly in their seats, remembering the scolding they had taken for abusing the bazooka's powers a few weeks ago. - The best thing we can do is deal with our own time, in our own way.

- Don't worry, I'll take good care of this little thing here. - Said the craftsman, pushing the device button again and shrinking it to a pocket size. - You're right when you say that time travel is not something to be trifled with, although it won't take long for your Lightning Guardian to grow up and the cycle to reverse, being taken to the past and replaced by your child version.

- All the more reason not to complicate things further. - The brunette said in a sigh.

- Very well, I appreciate your trust in me. - He said with his toothless smile. - After all, Sky that colors everything, you are already the guardian of many things to have to worry about this one more.

The brunette blinked in confusion at that phrase, but the old man didn't really seem willing to explain himself as he slowly walked back to his table.

Still, the Vongola took a deep breath, again throwing himself against the seat of his throne, trying not to pay attention to how Gokudera, Yamamoto, Ryohei and even Haru tried to distract Lambo so he wouldn't get his bazooka back.

- Relieved? - It was the voice of Reborn beside him.

- I should have done this a long time ago...

- Lambo wouldn't have had a chance against Rauji if you had done that.

- Even so…

- And we wouldn't have met the chaotic and terrible Monster of Namimori.

- Hiiiie! Stop this!

- All right, now that we're finally done with this shit, it's time for the Ex-Arcobalenos. - Lal announced with his own sigh of relief. - Now you trashs, all come forward to finish the first stage at once.

- She looks like Squalo talking, or Xanxus… - The brunette grumbled in a low tone, and only then really considered what she had said. - Wait! Stage?! What do you mean?!

- Hey! A self-respecting Vongola-style gift exchange has three stages! - Colonnello exclaimed, stopping along with Lal with three gifts in hand.

- Don't worry and just enjoy. - Put Reborn jumping from the throne, just like Fon to join the others. - At least while you still can...

- HIIIE!

- Stay quiet! - Shouted Lal Mirch making the smallest swallow his exclamation dryly. - So as these idiots anticipated, let's start the last official gift exchange of the Vongola Ceremony. Skull, you go first before I change my mind.

- Yes! - He exclaimed, celebrating with a hand gesture and jumping to the front of Tsuna, This time with the present itself. - Great Skull's gift will be the best.

- Of course, the one who will give the worst gift should go first.

- Of course not! The Great Skull will deliver the-

- Hey! Go at once! - Colonnello yelled, kicking the little Cloud, making him hit the Vongola logo on the back of the throne, and then fall dizzily into the brunette's lap.

- Are you okay? - Asked Tsuna, who just like Uni, felt sorry for the little biker.

- I'll survive… - The stuntman replied, getting up and returning to the ground, as if nothing had really happened. - Now Sawada Tsunayoshi, it's time for the Great Skull's gift! - He placed it with sufficiency, handing for the Sky Claus a medium-sized package.

- Eh… Thank you. - He said awkwardly, taking what looked like an album without any packaging. - What is it?

- It is not obvious? It's a photo album of the Great Skull! A worthy gift for the next Vongola Boss.

- Uh... I... Thank you?

- And not only that, it is autographed by the very man rejected by death itself! Myself!

Before Tsuna could say anything else, Reborn and Colonnello spoke again.

- Congratulations Skull, you won the worst gift ever category.

- Hey! And here's your reward!

In a very agile movement, the assassin and the soldier were already in front of the stuntman, to then hit him with a double punch so strong that sent the Cloud flying, hitting the tree behind the throne.

- Skull! - Enma was the first to exclaim, seeing that his friend was stuck in the tree. - Hang in there! I'll get you out of there! - He shouted running towards it, starting to very awkwardly climb it, Tsuna just not joining him because Lal's scary look stopped him.

Adelheid couldn't help but bring a hand to her face, so ashamed of the scene her Boss was making, and then speak:

- Enma, use gravity.

- Oh it's true! I forgot!

- It's impressive how your friend can be more pathetic than you, Useless-Tsuna. - Said Reborn, along with Colonnello returning to his place.

Tsuna just sighed, putting the gift aside now that Uni was no longer there to help him, wondering internally what he would do with this album, when at last Enma managed to rescue his friend, bringing him in his arms, Tsuna was able to offer his own gift which the same Cloud had left near the throne.

- It's been so long since I've received a gift… - He said almost in a whisper, making both Sky Claus and Earth feel slightly bad for the stuntman, who unceremoniously ripped the small package completely apart. - I don't believe it! Are those car stickers?! - Exclaimed the biker happy, taking a card with several stickers, mainly of fire. - They'll look amazing on Great Skull's bike! Thank you Santa Claus!

- I'm glad you liked it, honestly I didn't know what else to give you...

- Don't worry buddy, that was an excellent gift! The Great Skull will put these stickers on his helmet! - He ended up satisfied, Enma taking advantage of this cue to walk away with the baby in his arms, while the Cloud excitedly showed him all the stickers.

- Is a child. - Said Reborn, Lal and Colonnello in agreement with a nod.

- Are you going to let him just go away…? - Tsuna asked with slight suspicion.

- Let's just continue, he has already fulfilled his role. - Lal Mirch replied as she and her fiance approached the throne, the baby balancing as he carried three boxes while Lal held only one.

- Wait, wasn't it just one at a time?

- I make the rules, so I can break them. - The military replied decisively, leaving no space for questioning. - Also, we bought these gifts together.

With that said, the two offered a box each to the brunette at the same time, who received them with some difficulty, noting that they seemed heavy, but managing to lift them.

- What is it? - He asked curiously opening the packages.

- Very well Sawada, I see you can pick up two dumbbells of 50 kilos each. - Said Lal Mirch watching as the other unpacked the gifts. - We thought we'd give you this after you've given the Tomaso butler a little taste of what happens when you mess with a Vongola. Looks like we'll have to give a heavier dumbbell next year.

-...Are you sure this is fifty kilos? - He questioned, not wanting to think about the little disagreement he had with Mangusta, seeing that the weights seemed heavy, but not as much as the instructor boasted.

- Are you doubting me, Sawada?!

- Hiiiie! No, no! - He said exasperated, putting the presents on the floor.

- Hey! Come on! Open the next gifts. - Offered Colonnello, as he and his fiancée delivered their last boxes.

This time the packages appeared to be light, yet he opened the first one with some trepidation.

- A book? - Asked the brunette, noticing that he had received a thick hardcover copy, with an old look, although it seemed well taken care of.

- A book on military tactics, the basic book given to COMSUBIN recruits. - Lal replied proudly, crossing her arms.

- Hiiie! But I don't want to join the army!

- Hey! You never know when you might need it, also, this is the book Lal gave me when I joined COMSUBIN myself. - Said the military man seeing his bride sideways, who just looked away trying to hide her blush. - Then take care of it, Sawada!

- For such an old book, it's even preserved. - Provoked Reborn. - I bet it took a lot of work to erase all the scribbles made by a passionate idiot that talked about his teacher, didn't it?

- S-shut up Reborn! Just open the last damn present! - The Rain exclaimed, also trying to disguise his embarrassment.

- Another book, looks like a manual…? - Tsuna asked, leafing through the small book and not understanding anything that was written.

Not least, since it was in Italian, as was the book on military tactics.

- Exactly, a manual for disarming bombs. - Lal Mirch replied proudly.

- Hiie! Why do I need to know how to defuse a bomb?!

- Hey! And why wouldn't someone need to know how to defuse a bomb? Even more so having a Storm Guardian like yours.

- I WOULD NEVER HURT THE TENTH!

- Eh… - He didn't know what else to say in view of the amount of exotic gifts he received, but on second thought, this was probably a good idea, considering his family. - Thanks.

- Nice gifts. It will be useful in the next physical and mental classes I have prepared for Tsuna next year. - Said Reborn with a smile that promised chaos.

- Now our gifts, we don't have all day, Sawada. - Ordered the instructor, taking her shotgun again from her back. - You better have bought something for us. Because you owe us a lot!

- Hiiiie! Of c-course, h-hope you like it… And please don't shoot me if you don't like it! - Begged the brunette handing a gift to each one.

Lal was the first to open it, frowning immediately.

- Did you give me hair clips?

- Y-yes, it's because-

- Are you implying that my hair is messy?!

- HIIIE! No! No! I just…! Please do not kill me! - He exclaimed, closing his eyes expecting the worst. Only to open them shortly after confused by not getting hit by anything.

- It's not so bad. - Said CEDEF without her hat, now with two clips holding her bangs, leaving her eyes visible. - I will accept your gift, Sawada.

The younger's relief was frankly palpable.

- Hey! You look very pretty, Lal. - Praised Colonnello. - Even more than it already is!

- Shut up, idiot! - Shouted the instructor kicking him right in the belly, making him also hit the Vongola symbol, but unlike Skull, he did a backflip to fall in front of the brunette instead of in his lap. - Well, let me see what I won. - He continued like it was nothing, getting up and opening his package.

- Sorry, I didn't know what to give you either...

- Hey! A military sash! - Said the Italian stretching his gift, which had light and dark blue stripes. - It looks sturdy, and I like the color. Thank you Sawada, your gift was not rubbish!

- Eh… You're welcome? - He didn't know what to say in the face of this pseudo-praise.

- How am I Lal? - Asked Colonnello, wearing the sash over his cap, showing off as Falco lifted him into the air.

- You look like an idiot. - Was all his fiancée said, rolling her eyes.

- Hey! That means you liked it! - He teased laughing, while the couple walked away between insults.

- I think it's my turn. - Said Fon approaching, to then take something out of his pocket, a beautiful red envelope. - For you.

- Money? - Questioned the brunette opening the elaborate package.

- It's actually a ticket to hot springs in Fukuoka, it's valid for up to three years, and it's for you and ten other people. - The Storm replied with a soft smile.

- Oh, thank you Fon. - Thanked Tsuna awkwardly, he had never really thought about taking a tour like this, but it was undoubtedly one of the most normal things he had received this afternoon.

- No problem. - The Chinese replied with a soft bow.

- Here Fon, I hope you like it. - Returned the Storm, handing over his own.

The Chinese man opened the gift with the calm he possessed, a subtle smile playing on his lips as he saw the contents.

- Green tea, very good, I think in those days that I was at your house, it was clear how much I like teas, isn't it? - The martial artist joked, taking the package in his hands, while the brunette one just scratched the back of his head awkwardly. - My favorite tea is Oolong Tea, but this green tea Genmaicha comes right after that, thank you Tsuna.

- Serious?! I adore this green tea too! And I discovered yesterday that Hibari likes him too. - This comment made Fon smile with grace.

- It's just like Kyoya to like a bitter tea, now coming from you I think it's a little peculiar.

- You three just don't know how to appreciate a good drink. - Said Reborn while drinking his coffee.

Fon, in turn, bowed in thanks, then walked away.

- Couldn't you give a teenager a gift instead of one for an old man, Fon? - Asked Verde arrogantly as soon as his companion stopped beside him.

- Well, then what's your gift, Professor Verde? - Replied the martial artist without ceasing to smile.

- Just observe. - He said, opening the box he was bringing, taking out a laptop on which he began to type.

- Hey! What do you think you're doing Verde? It is Sawada who must open the present!

- Like I said, just observe.

Again everyone started to hear a sound coming from the street, but this time, the vehicle was loud enough to see without anyone having to leave their seat.

- Boss! We brought what you asked for! - Exclaimed one of Verde's subordinates, Tras, jumping on top the van to be seen by everyone.

- That's it! Tell them, Tras! - Cheered up his partner Parenza, supposedly on the steering wheel.

- HIIIIE! A van!? - Said Tsuna in shock.

- I didn't know gift exchanges could be so exciting! - Nana exclaimed animatedly.

- What?! Are you really going to give me a van?! - The brunette continued in shock, who no longer knew what to do with a motorcycle, let alone a van. - A van, really?!

- It's not just a van, it's a super tech van, a complete intelligence center controlled by this laptop. - The scientist explained arrogantly.

- If it's controlled by a laptop, then why are there two people driving the van? - Wanted to know Skull, finishing pulling branches from his hair, being on Enma's lap who also had leaves scattered on his head.

- They're not piloting, the idiots just wanted to participate. - The Lightning snorted.

- We hope you like the gift, Tsuna! - Followed Tras, rubbing his hands together.

- That's it! It's all for you, Tsuna!

- Why do even the pathetic subordinates of Verde, who tried to kill you in the past also call you "Tsuna", Useless-Tsuna? - Asked Reborn frowning, making both Sky and Lightning sweat cold.

- O-oh well, that's because… - The scientist began nervously, even though Fon viewed him with suspicion. - So we kind of-

But, fortunately or unfortunately, his explanation was interrupted by a shout from I-Pin.

- Lambo bad! - Exclaimed the Chinese girl, seeing how Lambo was apparently bored with the eternal exchange of gifts that weren't for him, and still frustrated that his bazooka had been given to someone else, so the Lightning had returned to pester the young girl with his toy sword. - Leave I-Pin alone!

- Gyahahaha! Bow before the Great La-AAAAHHH! - Nor could he finish when the young martial artist hit him with a kick that made him fly and hit his head on the wall.

- Children, don't fight. - Nana scolded, about to get up.

- Don't worry honey, Lambo will be fine. - Calmed Iemitsu, preventing her from getting up in case something went wrong.

Which definitely happened.

- To… Ler… Ate… Huh…? - When looking for weapons in his hair, the little one only found a few grenades and some candy, which only increased his frustration. - Lambo's bazooka… BUÁAAAA! Die! - He cried, throwing all his grenades in different directions.

- HAHII! This is dangerous! Watch out!

- EXTREME LEFT HOOK! - Ryohei yelled, hitting at least three, making them fly and then explode.

- Oh, so there really are fireworks at Christmas?

- That's right dear! Aren't they a blast?

- Well done Sasagawa! - Congratulated Yamamoto, throwing his own share of grenades using the own Lambo's sword.

- Hahii! There's one coming our way! - Haru exclaimed pointing up.

- Run! - Exclaimed Irie about to hide under the table, however Byakuran was faster, flying to the grenade and with a kick launching it in another direction.

- No one will hurt my new brother-in-law~

- I AM NOT YOUR BROTHER-IN-LAW!

Unsurprisingly, the grenade kicked straight at Gamma.

- WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING YOU DAMNED! - Shouted the blond, using his Lightning flames to change the direction of the thing again.

- Bravo, bravo~ - Applauded Byakuran on top of Giglio Nero's table, making Gamma's brow furrow even more.

- What are they throwing back and forth is a grenade?! - Exclaimed Tsuyoshi seeing the object coming towards him, and before Yamamoto could even act, Bianchi made her move.

- Poison Cooking! - Without hesitation, she threw a poisoned cake at the object, which made it melt immediately and fall to the ground useless.

- Wait one moment! Did you use poison to melt the gunpowder in the grenade?! - Asked Kusakabe, who, like Tsuyoshi, was in disbelief.

- The young man with the pompadour is right miss, you could have given me that cake! - Talbot grumbled, making the young woman smile in wonder and then came up with a pie that almost made Tsuyoshi vomit.

- Your guardians are truly destructive. - Said Verde with a sigh, adjusting his glasses. - I'm glad none of them hit my-

- SHIT! ACCELERATE THIS THING, PARENZA!

- IT DOES NOT WORK! I DO NOT CONTROL THE VAN! AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DRIVE!

The scientist couldn't even finish his sentence, again, when a single "innocent" grenade simply rolled on the ground, not being immersed in the deadly volley of the mafiosos, stopping beside the vehicle's front wheel.

In a matter of seconds, a large explosion formed, promptly being extinguished by Yamamoto, Basil and Romário, leaving only the rubble and wreckage along with two burned ones, Tras and Parenza.

The motorcycle, which had also been caught in the explosion, on the other hand, was completely intact.

- NO! MY VAN! MY GIFT! MY MONEY!

- Hey! But this van was crap, to be destroyed with just a single grenade, even more a Bovino grenade.

- Do you have money to build a technological van, but not to make it sturdy? You are pathetic Verde. - Accused Lal Mirch.

- Well, at least no one was hurt.

- You're right, Fon. - Uni agreed, looking at Gamma's table. - Bya! That move was amazing! - Praised the princess, making her Lightning look angrier at the Gesso who just smiled innocently.

- Now that that trash was destroyed, what's your gift to Useless-Tsuna? - Asked Reborn with a satisfied smile.

- Here… - Said Verde violently throwing the notebook he used before in Vongola's lap.

- Haa… - Tsuna started, happy with the present, but still confused by all that mess. - Thanks…?

- Just give me my present… - He said in a miserable tone, stretching out his tiny arm.

- Ah, about your gift Verde, I kind of had a problem. - Tsuna started, making the one with the glasses raise an eyebrow in response. - I wanted to buy something electronic, but everything was so expensive and my money was running out, so I chose to give you Tiramisù, okay? - He ended awkwardly.

- Why didn't you give me the bazooka then?! - He said exasperated. - I'd have a much better use for that thing than- Then he faked a cough as he watched the brunette's expression sour at the likely insult to Talbot. - Whatever, I'll call Skull to ta-

- No, you'll get it yourself, Verde. - Reborn interrupted him, seeing how the Cloud looked like an idiot showing the stickers to all the members of Shimon, with only Ooyama, besides Enma, looking remotely interested.

- What?! That's Skull's job. - Said the Lightning without hesitation.

- This is your punishment for being an idiot, going to a Vongola-style gift exchange with such a flimsy gift is asking for at least one punishment, and as I feel generous today, we'll start with getting your own gift.

- Start?! What do you mean by that?!

- Now you have 10 seconds to go get it before I shoot you. One, nine…

- YOU DAMN! - Verde yelled, and then ran into the house in a hurry, managing to avoid a shot that ended up hitting the wall.

- REBORN! - Tsuna exclaimed to which the Hitman just smiled innocently, while Iemitsu just sighed as he knew he would have to pay for it.

- Now it's my turn! - Uni exclaimed happily, passing by an exasperated Verde to get to the brunette. - Here it is!

It was a large package, which the eldest took with a smile, noting that it was quite light.

- It's a traditional gift in my family, I hope you like it, big brother! - She said excited.

Not yet used to being called that, the brunette smiled awkwardly, opening the gift to see the huge and extravagant hat that he had seen the smal girl wearing before, with black and orange details, however, instead of the symbol of Giglio Nero, there was a small embroidered fish. And if that wasn't flashy enough, there was also a small lion plush attached to the end.

- I made the tuna embroidery myself! - She exclaimed happily pointing to the detail. - Now the lion was Bya's idea. Did you like it?

- Yeah… - He started not knowing what to say in front of the huge hat that, like many gifts he received today, had no idea what to do. - Definitely different.

- HOW DARE YOU DISREGARD THE PRINCESS' WORK!

- Gamma, don't be rude!

- Princess, the least he can say is that it's perfect!

- You embroider very well. - Said Tsuna focused on praising something concrete in that gift not to upset the smallest, much less Gamma.

- Oh really? - She asked with her eyes shining.

- Yed. - He replied smiling. - Thanks for the gift.

The young girl smiled truly beaming at this, which finally stopped her right arm, which, however, choked when, like the other children and the housewife, the girl threw herself into the brunette's arms in order to hug him.

- Thank you so much for everything, I'm having a lot of fun! - She announced happily as soon as they separated, leaving the eldest red of embarrassment.

- I-it's nothing, I'm glad you're enjoying it. - He put it awkwardly as the little girl walked away with her sweet smile. - About your gift, do you know what I bought, Uni? - He asked curiously.

- No, when we were at that clothing store, Byakuran asked me not to see which gift you would buy.

Tsuna smiled at the older man's considerate gesture, and then extended the penultimate gift.

- I hope you like it. - And so, she did it, like Fon, careful not to spoil the packaging.

- How beautiful! A summer hat! - Exclaimed the Ex-Arcobaleno beaming, putting her gift immediately on her head, over her cap. - Thank you big brother!

- Hey! But it's winter. - Colonnello said as if it were obvious.

- It's just… - He started again awkwardly scratching the back of his head. - I needed to leave a reserve of money for other gifts that I will give later, and the summer session was on sale.

- All right, I don't mind. - Said satisfied the young girl outlining the white accessory with a long brim, complete with a sash with flowers. - I just loved it!

- Very well, Reborn, you are the last one. - Lal finally announced as the youngest one hopped away happily.

- Hey! It's obvious he's last, Reborn is always last in gift exchanges.

- But of course, the best always comes last. - He said arrogantly, approaching the throne of his student, who swallowed hard, especially when he saw how the smaller one was putting his hand in his pocket.

- What will you give me…? - He asked fearfully. - Please don't be anything dangerous...

- Don't worry. - His smile widened, and to the brunette's surprise, it didn't make him feel bad this time as he took, like Fon, a paper from his pocket. - My gift to you, Useless-Tsuna, is twelve hours of rest.

- Ehh…? Wait, what do you mean?

- Twelve hours without insults, beatings, or lessons in any way, in other words, twelve whole hours without the Home Tutor Reborn wanting to make you the next Vongola Boss. - He finished with sufficiency casting a side glance at his companions. - What do you think?

- It's only this? - Asked Verde scornfully, returning from home eating his Tiramisù. - It even seems like-

- IT IS WONDERFUL! - The brunette suddenly exclaimed, hugging the paper as if it were the most precious thing in the world. - Thank you very much, Reborn! I will use this time wisely! - The student pronounced happily, making his professor's arrogant smile widen even more, much to Verde's dismay.

- Uncle Reborn also has his gentle side. - Uni commented with a smile, while the others just looked at Tsuna in disbelief.

- Well, here it is, Reborn. - The brunette said calmer, handing the last gift to his tutor.

- Let's see what you bought, Useless-Tsuna. - Responded Reborn starting to open a rectangular package.

- Ah… About that… - He started uncertainly. - I talked to Bianchi about it, and she advised me to give you something that couldn't be bought, so… Well…

- What is it? - Asked the Sun, taking out of the box something crooked and rectangular, with drawings around it that he suspected represented the twelve signs of the zodiac, although it mixed Western and Chinese, unless the Rabbit represented the Virgo sign and the Dragon the Libra.

- It's a picture frame… - Tsuna said awkwardly. - Bianchi told me that you like these things, although I never saw you talking about it.

- You confused astronomy with astrology, didn't you?

- Eeeehhh… - He was smart enough not to confirm, while the Ex-Arcobaleno continued to face the present.

It was horrible and crooked, clearly handmade by the youngest, in addition to the terrible design on the frame, it was badly cut and badly glued, in some parts even being able to see the dry glue underneath.

He turned the frame from different angles, looking for something that was well done, but there wasn't, it was a complete disaster, worthy of what was widely known as Useless-Tsuna.

Further back he could see and hear how Colonnello was laughing at what he had won, Lal had a hand on her face, while Fon and Uni were the only ones who smiled at the work the brunette had gone to.

- You're right Tsuna, I could never buy something like that. - That's what he offered in front of the younger's nervously expectant expression. - It screams "you" from all angles.

-…This is bad? Did not you like it…?

For the first time the Sun took his eyes off his gift to stare at his student. It took him a few seconds to consider the answer, he wouldn't admit it, but the gift had caught him off guard, never in his glamorous and bloody life had he gained something so…

Homemade, childish, poorly made and unique.

- I will arrange a place to put it. - He wanted to laugh at the comical expression of the brunette in front of his sentence, which only intensified when he smiled slightly. - Your artistic skills need to improve, but that doesn't mean I didn't like it. - The latter added when he saw the confused expression of the other.

- Serious?! I think it's the closest I'll ever get to a "thank you", isn't it? - Asked the Sky awkwardly, while his tutor just smiled.

- Yes.

- To his father he didn't give anything, but to Reborn he gave something so sentimental, when I say that- However, Colonnello couldn't finish his sentence, as he dodged a shot by the Hitman, which passed dangerously close to his jugular.

- Quiet, imbecile soldier. - He announced hiding his expression under his fedora. - Lal Mirch, let's go to the second stage.

- Well done. - The military turned to everyone. - PAY ATTENTION YOU IDIOTS! We completed successfully and without deaths. - She continued, ignoring the "Hiiie" of the brunette. - The first Gift Exchange Ceremony of the next Vongola Boss. - And again ignored him insisting that he was not a boss. - Now we will go to the second stage, the exchange of gifts between the guests. If you've bought a gift for someone useless besides the future Boss, the time to gift is now. You have 15 minutes!⁰

Tsuna took a deep breath when, after the instructor's words, the crowd got up and started getting involved in a loud, scattered and confused exchange of gifts.

"Finally it's over." - He thought to himself, shrugging his shoulders, even though his Hyper Intuition stirred saying that this wasn't the end yet.

- How do you feel, Tsuna? - The sudden question came from Reborn, making the young boy turn to his tutor who still had his gift in his hand.

- How do I feel? - Repeated the student, slightly confused.

- Yes, for having fulfilled your mission. In addition to having managed to gift them all, or almost. - He scoffed, tilting his head towards Iemitsu, who used a fake holly to kiss his wife, the comment plus the sight made the brunette blush awkwardly. - And still received several gifts, most useless, but they are still gifts.

- You're right… - He agreed, removing his fake beard, and smiling openly and with affection for all those present. - It's strange, a few weeks ago when you went back to Italy, I thought I would just go back to being that lonely and friendless boy, but these last few weeks have shown me how wrong I was, not even the girls gave up on me! - He said in disbelief seeing how Kyoko and Haru, along with Ooyama and Ryohei, gave sweets as gifts to the children. -…But even though many gifts are… Strange, I don't know, I kind of feel a little special, because so many people care about me somehow.

- You are special Tsuna. - Uni announced with her characteristic sweet smile. - And everyone here cares about you, each in their own way.

- Thank you Uni. - He said, returning the smile.

- Let's take advantage of this break to eat these sushi. - Colonnello said, using Falco to pick up the obentô from the table.

- This gift is not yours! - His fiancee scolded him.

- Hey! But Sawada doesn't care, right? I'm sure he's been eating sushi every day since he started working at that restaurant.

- That's true… - He sighed. - All of you can eat.

- Can I get one? - Skull asked, approaching with a thread of hope.

- No, you don't get paid to eat. - Reborn replied categorically.

- WHAT?! BUT I AM NOT PAID AT ALL! AHHH! - He yelled when he had to dodge a sequence of shots, practically dancing in the process.

- Reborn!

- Uncle Reborn, this is evil!

The Sun just snorted as Sky-Giglio Nero took the little Cloud in her arms.

Despite disapproving of how he treated the Cloud, when he saw that his tutor was mentioning participating in the scattered exchanges, he called out to him, making him turn to face him again.

- Reborn… - He hesitated. - Thanks again for not canceling the party.

This made the smaller one huff.

- Cancel a party when all the guests are already in town? Who do you think I am, Useless-Tsuna? The Ninth?

And without further ado, he withdrew with a smile, seeing how his student was chuckling at the comparison with the Inheritance Ceremony.

Being now alone on the throne, with only Colonnello and Lal at the gift table while they ate and discussed, in precisely that order, Tsuna let his gaze roam around the garden.⁰

He saw with amusement how stupid and skittish Gokudera was when talking to Yamamoto, only to appear nervous when dealing with Shitt P, something that even Reborn approached to provoke.⁰

Despite everything, he felt that the Japanese-Italian was slowly becoming more open and receptive to others, the proof of this was when Shamal approached, both giving each other a gift, and even for Bianchi, that seemed to be something that left her pleasantly surprised, even though the poor pianist ended up on the floor upon receiving his poisonous gift.

"To think that we would end up being friends..." - He thought to himself, remembering how on the first day of school Gokudera had kicked his chair and then tried to kill him, claiming that he would be the Tenth in his place if that happened. - "Thinking about it, I never asked him because I thought he would be the Tenth, if the title is consanguineous."

His gaze then turned to Yamamoto, who was chatting excitedly with Kaoru exchanging gifts too, even though the Shimon had almost killed him months ago.⁰

"Not that I can say much." - He considered seeing how Tsuyoshi was the next to approach his son, both displaying identical smiles. - "It's funny how the two look alike, I don't see myself like that with my father."

The thought made him turn to the Sawada couple who were approached by Reborn who was handing something to an astonished Nana, while he didn't need to listen to the conversation to know he was teasing Iemitsu.⁰

"Although my mother is happy when he is here, I hope he leaves soon." - He sighed, forcing himself to think of something else, having his attention taken by Fran who seemed to give and get something from Chrome, he just hoped he hadn't stolen hers too, and then the illusionist would just walk away alone. - "On the other hand, I wish Mukuro had come, I'm sure that would have made Chrome and Fran very happy."

Screams rose through the garden as Ryohei and Aoba seemed to argue, until they were stopped by Kyoko who wanted to give her brother a gift, and even from a distance Tsuna couldn't help but feel sorry for the Sun when receiving kitchen gloves from his sister, who surely thought that were for boxing.*

"Ryohei and Kyoko are the ones I think have changed the least since we met." - He thought with grace. - "I honestly think it's better this way, although both can get to be equally extreme."

Leaving the disappointed boxer behind, Kyoko proceeded to exchange gifts with Haru⁰, but for once, something caught his attention more than the girl he liked. Enma gave gifts to all Shimon, which seemed to be a Christmas card, on the other hand, the redhead embarrassedly tried on a comic reindeer sweater from his Glacier Guardian⁰.

It filled him with happiness to see his friend getting along with his family like this, unlike the little internal conflict that had been generated by the Pole Knocking, he hoped their relationship would only improve from now on, although the punch that Adel gave Julie after receiving her gift⁰ told him that the Shimon were not very different from his own family.

He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow as Talbot approached the chaos to deliver something to the Earth, a round black object that looked strangely familiar to him and had left the pseudo-boss thrilled.⁰

Even Yamamoto seemed to have something to do with the craftsman, looking serious, while Talbot laughed and searched for something in his mysterious cloak.⁰

"Mister Talbot can be strange, I wonder how he became friends with Vindice, or even how they met..." - He considered turning to the gift table, where Reborn had now moved to tease Colonnello about the gift he was giving his bride⁰. There on the wooden surface he saw something in the mirror. - "How does he expect me to use this if I'm not a Cloud? Even though I think I saw Bermuda's face in it..."

Before re-approaching his student, Reborn was approached by Skull who nervously offered him a gift, which the Sun evilly just burned out without even opening it.

- Why are you so mean to him? - He couldn't help but ask when the Hitman sat back on the arm of the throne.

- Because he's my lackey. - He decreed simply. - It's part of a deal we made not long after we met.

- Deal? - He blinked confused. - Who would accept such a deal?!

- Someone who needed the best help. - Said with sufficiency. - My prices are expensive after all.

Tsuna frowned at that, but couldn't really ask any more as he was startled by a scream from Gamma, noting that, unsurprisingly, he was arguing with Byakuran as they both exchanged gifts⁰, or teasing, while Uni tried to separate them.

- Why can't they get along? - He asked slightly exasperated. - It's obvious that Byakuran doesn't intend to do any more harm to Uni.

- It's not that simple, Useless-Tsuna. - Followed the assassin with a slightly thoughtful expression. - Even in other times, Byakuran was the one who, countless times, killed Uni while Gamma couldn't do anything. The pain of losing someone you love without being able to do anything about it is not forgotten overnight.

Tsuna blinked, his Hyper Intuition trying to tell him something, but being as vague as ever, making him limit himself to seeing how the Sun Ex-Arcobaleno watched without really seeing Spanner and Irie's exchanging gifts, further away from the others, trying not to get into any fights.

On the other hand, the fact that Fon had re-approached the throne as well, after speaking to his dear apprentice⁰, indicated that the time for exchanges was running out.

- Reborn dear~ - Said Bianchi approaching with a package in hand. - Here it is, my gift full of passion~

- Thanks Bianchi. - Said the Sun by unpacking it.

- Uh… What is this? - Tsuna asked confused, to see that instead of food, the Storm had given an apparently glass box to her pseudo-lover. - Is it some kind of shelf?

- It's a protective box you idiot. - Rebutted the Sun, punching the material with a closed fist. - Seems pretty sturdy.

- After we talked, I imagined that Tsuna would give something handmade to my love. - She explained giving a wink to the brunette who smiled awkwardly at being so predictable. - So I rushed to order this box to protect your gift. It is proof of Flames, fire, shots, poisons, explosions, punches, swords, Mists, and many other things!

- Hiie! Is all this really necessary?!

- Yes. - The two said in unison without any hesitation.

- B-but it's just a picture frame made of cardboard!

The poison assassin shook her head.

- Never underestimate a gift made with love, Tsuna.

- Thank you very much Bianchi, it will be very useful. - Reborn followed with a smile, to soon receive a kiss on the cheek full of passion.

- ATTENTION YOU IDIOTS! - Lal Mirch's sudden scream almost made the brunette fall off the throne. - The time is over! Time to talk about the one who won the competition!

- Competition?! - Exclaimed almost everyone in shock.

- Nobody told me this was a competition! - The Sky intervened.

- But of course it's a competition. - Reborn replied with his characteristic smile. - The Vongola Gift Exchange Ceremony always needs a winner. Now Lal will choose someone impartial to decide who gave you the best gift, and following precise criteria we will find out who the loser is.

- Hiie! Will there be a loser too?!

- Frankly Useless-Tsuna, after almost two years you should already know how these things work.

- Mister Talbot! - Followed the military. - You will decide who is the winner.

- I don't think I fall into the "impartial" category, but thank you for choosing me. - The old man replied, slowly approaching the front of the crowd and stopping in front of the throne, while the guests and Ex-Arcobalenos returned to their previous positions before they got a shot, maybe two. - Do I need to make a speech?

- No, just choose, according to your opinion, who gave the best gift to Useless-Tsuna and the reason. - The Hitman explained simply.

- Okay, that's very easy. The one who gave the best gift was Kozato Enma! - He exclaimed, hitting his cane on the floor. The redhead, at the moment he became the center of attention, had his face completely dyed red, in a tone even stronger than his hair.

- WHAAAT?! - He exclaimed in complete shock. - How is this possible?!

- Red-haired idiot number three is right! - Bluebell exclaimed, puffing out her cheeks. - Bell who gave the best gift!

- Red-head idiot number three?! - But he put that aside for now, standing up when receive a scathing look from Adel. - He just got a motorcycle! A cell phone, even a laptop and a pool table! How can mine be the best...?

- Kozato Enma, as simple as your gift was, I could feel on my skin all the affection and consideration imprinted on each shell, and the meaning coated in your words, for a moment, it was as if I were in the presence of Giotto and Cozzato again… - He stopped, taking a deep breath, his voice breaking slightly at the end, Tsuna started to try to say something, but Reborn stopped him by shaking his head. -...Therefore, my congratulations, young boy, for me, Talbot, you gave the best gift of all.

- Now, clap your hands before I shock you all! - Ordered Lal Mirch, making everyone, even Verde, obey immediately after the emotional speech.

- I'm glad Gokudera is passed out, I think he'll be very angry when he finds out he wasn't the winner. - Joked Yamamoto next to his fainted companion, Ryohei, Chrome and Basil nodding in agreement.

- Now we will announce the loser, which is the one who didn't give any gifts to anyone other than the future Boss. - The instructor announced, causing many to gulp.

- Is that really necessary? - Tsuna asked again.

- Of course, in the Mafia the subordinates also need to have a good relationship with each other. - The tutor replied simply.

- But nobody here is my subordinate!

- From what we could observe, the one who didn't give any gifts, and therefore is now considered the shame of the Neo Primo Generation is: Aoba Koyo!

- WHAT THE FUCK?! - Exclaimed the Forest, getting up. - But this is absurd! My gift was with the Shimon Family!

- You are an idiot? And no, you don't have to answer. - Ironized the instructor. - The gift to Sawada doesn't count because it was mandatory, now, you didn't even give any gift to Sasagawa Ryohei…

- She's right, Koyo! WHERE IS MY EXTREME GIFT?!

- Shut up Ryohei! In the end your "gift" to me was rubbish!

- Not even, in the fifteen minutes of the general exchange, we saw you giving gifts to any of your family, that's a shame. - Followed Lal crossing her arms.

- But I wasn't the only one who didn't give a gift to anyone other than Tsunayoshi! I didn't see those guys gifting themselves either! - He pointed to the tables of Cavallone, Giglio Nero and Gesso, in response Byakuran just waved.

- The Giglio Nero and Gesso have a force majeure reason for not having more gifts, it's impressive that they brought something to Sawada, no matter how bad their gifts were.

- Hey! Don't say that Miss CEDEF~

- Shut up Byakuran!

- But the Caval-

- They have already given gifts to the Ex-Arcobalenos in advance.

- What about that baby with the green hair?! - Asked pointing to Verde.

- Verde provided the material for the Cavallone gift.

- When did I do that?!

- B-but I...

- You lost Aoba Koyo. - Reborn finished with an expression that promised chaos. - Now, as punishment, the loser will have to be the winner's slave for a whole year.

- WHAAAAAAAT?! - Enma and Koyo shouted together, while their relatives blinked in surprise at that.

"It's the same punishment as the costume competition." - Thought Tsuna, remembering that Chrome, thankfully, had chosen just one day instead of a whole year. - "Will Enma do the same?"

- I refuse! In the end-

- In the end, it's a great punishment Reborn. - Adel interrupted decisively. - I will take care of him carrying out all of Enma's wishes from the first day of next year.

- ADEL!

- I'm counting on you, Suzuki Adelheid. - Confirmed Reborn to Aoba's dismay, and Kozato's disbelief. - And now, the winner's prize. - With that said, Fon and Reborn jumped out of their seats, making the Sky Claus blink in confusion. - Useless-Tsuna, get up from the throne too.

Without understanding the brunette stood up, while shocked looks passed from the golden throne to the assassin, even Adel and Aoba's discussion had stopped for them to pay attention.

Julie had even woken up from Adel's knockout, looking greedy.

- Finally! The throne-

- That's it, you're all dismissed. - Said the assassin casually, then walked into the house.

- WHAT? You weren't going to give us that throne?! - Questioned the Desert in disbelief.

- I never said that. - He replied with a shrug. - I just told Tsuna to get up to take his gifts inside, that's all.

Almost all the guests looked at the Hitman with exasperation, while the brunette sighed.

- I was already expecting that…

- Gyahahaha! Reborn is running away! - Lambo mocked putting the candy he had won in his hair, and then took his sword and jumped on the assassin who is now backwards. - SURPRISE ATTACK!

However, with a single punch, without having to turn around, Reborn not only broke the sword in two, he also sent Lambo flying towards the wall of the Sawada Residence.

- Reborn! - Tsuna scolded, as usual to be ignored.

- But how?! This toy wasn't supposed to break so easily! - Exclaimed Irie in shock.

- I said it would break sooner or later. - Commented the Hitman like it was nothing.

- To… Ler… Ate… - The little Bovino started, trying to hold back his tears.

And Tsuna definitely didn't need Hyper Intuition to know what would happen next, he didn't seem to be the only one, because as soon as he had risen from the throne, Iemitsu began to subtly lead his wife, Haru, Kyoko, I-Pin, and Fuuta to inside as Talbot, who strangely seemed to be talking to someone on an old cell phone, followed.

- Perfect. With that we will now move on to the last part of the Vongola Gift Exchange Ceremony: The Absolute Chaos. - Such a comment sent a shiver down the brunette's spine, seeing how Lambo seemed to search for something in his hair to no avail. - Bianchi, Basil and Lal Mirch, put the gifts inside before they are destroyed. Now the rest. Good luck. - And with that the Hitman headed towards the room, being followed by the nominees and Colonnello, while Fon climbed the tree to watch.

Tsuyoshi was the only one who blinked confused, not understanding why everyone looked so tense all of a sudden.

- To…! Ler…! Ate…! - Lambo, remembering that he no longer had his bazooka, and had already spent all his grenades, looked like he was about to burst into tears.

- Uh… Lambo. - The Vongola tried to calm him approaching, even though his Intuition screamed for him to move away too, but soon he was stopped by Ryohei. - Brother?! What are you doin-

- Tsuna! Stay away from the Lambo, this is how Octopus Head and I got EXTREMELY knocked out in the future!

- But we can't let- However, his words died in his mouth, as he noticed several sparks coming out of the Lightning's hair.

- BUUUUÁAAAAAAA! EVERYONE! DIE! - With a scream, lightnings started to come out of his afro, thus activating the Helm of the Lightning that covered his head, now that his hair was empty, and consequently invoking his huge bull, Gyudon who threw a fierce look at everyone still present in the garden.

-...Is that a bull?! - Asked Tsuyoshi with disbelief. - Where did that come from? Is it some other circus trick?

- Well, that sounds dangerous. - Byakuran commented with his fox smile, then cracked his fingers. - Kikyo, take Deisy and Bluebell into the house, I'll protect Uni.

- But Mr. Byakuran- Tried to argue Bluebell, but the Cloud placed a hand gently on her head, indicating that she obey, making her cheeks puff childishly, still letting herself be carried along with the little Sun to a safe place.

Tsuyoshi watched, in great surprise, the chaos and how everyone seemed to want to flee from the place, and then turned to his son who ran to his side.

- Takeshi, what is all this?

- I think you better get out of here, father. - Suggested his son with a tense smile, as the bull began to accumulate electricity.

- But what about you Takeshi?! - He asked, confused. - Why did a bull appear from that child's helmet?!

- I'll explain later! - He exasperated, pushing his father towards the living room of the house. - Go now!

- GYUDON! KILL EVERYONE! - With the order given, like a bull in a bullfight, the animal ran off trying to hit everyone in the garden.

- HIIIIE! PROTECT YOURSELF! - Tsuna shouted with all his strength, already putting his hands in his pockets.

He was quick to put on his gloves, thanking once for his paranoia for having put them in his costume pocket, to then rise in the air pulling Chrome with one hand, which was quick to grab whoever was closest to her, just in case, Ryohei.

- THIS IS EXTREME!

- Princess! - On the other hand, Gamma screamed running towards the young girl, when random lightnings dispersed from all sides, in a desperate attempt to save her.

However, when he was just a meter away from her, the young Giglio Nero was simply lifted into the sky.

Byakuran had been faster, catching Uni in his arms and flying before an attack could hit her, hitting the blond instead.

- Gamma! - Exclaimed the Ex-Arcobaleno while Byakuran took her out of the attack zone. - Please help him Byakuran!

- He will be fine, Lightnings may not be immune to electricity, but they are quite resistant, I know that well. - Joked the Gesso watching as Gamma tried to get up.

- P-princess! - He said staggering, but managing to stand.

- Brother Gamma! WATCH OUT! - Tazaru, Nosaru and Nigella exclaimed together, when Gyudon ran towards him, hitting him squarely and making him fly away on the horizon.

- See, Uni? He became a beautiful star~

- It can not be! Let's go after him! - Nigella guided, while the others followed him in the direction that the blond had disappeared.

- Byakuran! - Tsuna exclaimed flying alongside the albino. - Did you see Irie and Spanner?

- As soon as they saw that huge bull, the two already ran to their houses. They run really fast~

- TSUNA! THIS WAY! - Both turned towards the scream, Enma, who was in the center of a small fortress made of ice, surrounded by a swamp moat, small mountains and surrounded by several leaves that danced around it, ready to cut anything that came in his way.

- Your friends are very creative, aren't they?~ - The Gesso mocked.

Without hesitation, they both headed flying towards the makeshift fortress, whose protection made way for them as they approached. Yamamoto quickly picked up an unconscious Gokudera and took him with him.

- What the fuck?! - Aoba exclaimed in shock, falling to the ground in fright when Torikabuto slipped inside as well.

And when they all entered, and the ice structure was about to close again, Skull managed to enter with a dangerous somersault.

- I-I got it! - He exclaimed in surprise.

- Thank you Enma, you saved us. - Thanked the Sky by landing with Chrome and Ryohei and exiting his Hyper Mode.

Enma returned the smile, while taking Skull in his arms.

- It's great to know that my little brother has such good friends~ - Commented Byakuran, who released Uni, while both smiled at the redhead who just blushed.

On the other hand, Tsuna turned to Yamamoto, ignoring for a moment the disaster outside.

- How is he? - He wanted to know, approaching his friend passed out, now lying on the floor.

- The usual. - Replied Yamamoto. - If we give him time, he'll end up waking up alone.

- This will take a long time. - Said Shitt P kneeling beside him. - But I know of a method that will wake him up.

Very carefully she took his face between her hands, gently caressing the Storm's lips with her thumb, then distributing strong slaps on each side of him face.

- AAAAHH! BUT WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?! - He yelled, already getting ready for the attack, until he noticed who was responsible. - Shittopi? What are you doing?

- Waking you up, so you can help with that. - She said, pointing to the outside of the transparent fortress.

- Wait! Is it Stupid Cow's bull?! That bastard is using the Vongola Gear! He must have gotten all the trash out of that hair for this damn helmet to fit! TENTH!

- I'm here Gokudera… - He said, slightly deaf by the other's scream. - We need to find a way to stop Lambo… - And seeing Storm's expression he added. - Without hurting him.

Meanwhile, outside.

"I need to get out of here." - Thought Verde, taking a device from his fantasy, which turned into a balloon that began to rise, but before he managed to escape, a lightning hit him squarely, causing him to fall right in front of the bull. - "Ay no, Pamplona not again, please!"

- DIIIIIEEEE!

The huge Lightning's bull got up on its hind legs, intending to fall with all its weight on the scientist, who with a jump at the last second managed not to be crushed by the Box Weapon.

As fast as he could, he summoned his Flames to protect himself, thereby trying to flee between the animal's paws, which was useless when the animal now got on its front paws and kicked the little scientist.

Even defending himself with his own flames, he was still thrown hard against the tree, knocking all the decorations down, but even with that, Fon remained calm still on one of the branches.

- Are you okay down there? - He asked with a smile on his face, to which the scientist just gritted his teeth.

- I hate Christmas… - He replied, before falling to the ground.

However, after direct damage, sparks were emitted from the lever, indicating that it was experiencing a short circuit.

- Why does this always happen at Vongola parties? - Shamal huffed angrily, taking cover behind an overturned table. - I should have just run away like those Cavallone when this shit started.

However, his eyes have turned to something worth staying for.

- What…? Is it breakfast time already? - Zakuro woke up with a yawn, seeing all the chaos of people inside an ice fortress, the lightning coming from an uncontrolled bull, and others coming from the shock system on the ground. - Can't the people of this house know how to make a party that doesn't end in persecution? - He asked himself taking his Box. - Asura-

- DIE! - Lambo yelled using his bull to hit the torso of the Storm, like Gamma, making it fly away.

- Now it's two stars~ - Byakuran joked again. - Would Zaku be a red star?

- Bya!

- Adelheid, please open the protection. - Asked Tsuna, returning to Hyper Mode, while the flame on his forehead began to flash, indicating his intentions. - I'll stop him.

- NO! - Shouted in perfect synchronization Yamamoto, Gokudera and Ryohei, jumping on the brunette's back, knocking him down in the process.

- This idea is extremely bad! You already have excess flames, accumulating more like this can hurt you!

- I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I agree with him Tenth! It's dangerous!

- They're right, Tsuna! You might end up having another fever!

- You didn't have to take me down! - Exclaimed the Sky under the human pile. - But we can't just leave him like that, he'll end up destroying the house! And my mom, Kyoko and Haru are inside!

- Damn Baseball Maniac! Why don't you use your Flames to calm that thing?!

- I can't. - He said getting up like the others. - I'm out of my Vongola Gear.

- WHAT?!

Still outside, Kusakabe had hidden behind the old table of the Mature Group, trying to find a way to escape.

- KUSAKABE, BEWARE! - It was Tsuna's scream.

The Vice President was unfortunately not quick enough to respond, with the bull hitting him and sending him, along with the table, towards Namimori Chuugaku.

- Well, at least that way he'll be able to spend the rest of Christmas with Hibari. - Yamamoto joked, scratching the back of his head.

- Watch out Yamamoto! Shock from below! - Alerted the brunette, to the swordsman's surprise, seconds before the shock system collapsed for good.

Adel's concern, on the other hand, was different.

- Where's Julie?! - She wanted to know, looking from one side to the other.

- Julie said he went to do something important. - Answered Kaoru.

In turn, the Desert, using its mirages, had managed to go unnoticed by everyone, especially Gyudon, managing to reach his goal: The throne.

"Finally, with this we will be rich!" - With that thought in mind, he placed a hand on one of the arms of the seat, wondering how he was going to carry this thing, only to find he had company.

- Hey, you're one of the Shimon. - Shamal said without interest, noticing how he and the Desert had the same idea. - You better get away, boy, I saw this beauty here first.

- Do you want to do it the hard way? - Said the one in the hat with his ring blowing, while the doctor took a capsule of a Trident Mosquito from his lab coat.

Both getting distracted enough with each other, not to notice that Gyudon was coming after them, launching his lightnings at the golden throne, immediately electrocuting them both, and then hitting the seat full, smashing it completely and throwing the three to the other side from the neighborhood.

Once inside the Fortress…

- The best thing is to make him spend his flames until his Box disappears. - Advised Ooyama. - That way he won't get hurt either.

- Like a bull run? - Suggested Byakuran. - A lure goes in front, and makes him run all over town until he gets tired.

- But that could hurt people on the street!

- Not if we use illusions, Boss.

- I already know! - Enma exclaimed, his eyes beaming despite the situation. - I go with Tsuna on his motorcycle, calling Lambo's attention for him to chase us, and I use my gravity to push away anyone who tries to get close!

- This is a great idea, Enma! - Animated Skull.

- I will never allow this again! - Adel countered.

- We won't allow you to be a bait either, Tenth!

- But I've been the bait before, have you forgotten? - He joked, hiding the fact that he had almost died that time. - I think it might work... If we all work together.

- I can use my aerial vision to spot anyone approaching~

- Bya, I want to help too!

- You can use your charm to convince people to change their route.

- And Torikabuto can-

- LEAVE THAT CRAP OUT OF IT!

- It's an EXTREME plan!

- You can't be serious! TENTH! - Gokudera pleaded watching as his Boss took the motorcycle's helmet and keys that had been with Enma after the shock of the Lambo of the Future's coat, while Skull took one out of his pocket and expanded it to Enma.

- Come on Gokudera. - Animated Yamamoto. - We have to make way for the Boss!

- I'm not-

- Enma, I don't accept that!

- Adel! He's coming this way, you always tell me to make decisions, so let me do it!

- Come on Adel, this will be amazing. - Shittpoi joined, lowering her goggles.

Frustrated, the Glacier obeyed, opening the passage, Tsuna is front in Hyper Mode holding Enma, flanked by Gokudera and Shitt P on one side, Yamamoto and Kaoru on the other, who dissipated the rays that came from the sides, while Byakuran did the same in air.

Gyudon paced the yard, destroying more and more of the lawn and wall of the house, with Lambo angry and tearful on his back.

-…I know I'm going to regret this a lot…

- HHHHHHEEEEEEYYYYY! LAAAAAAMBOOOOOO! - Ryohei yelled, almost deafening Koyo next to him. - I EXTREMELY DOUBT YOU CAN HIT US!

- You don't have to tease him that much! In the end, we'll end up electrocuted!

- Just get his attention, Koyo. - Ooyama insisted, taking a bag of grape candy from his pocket. - Come get it, Great Lambo!

- LAMBO WANTS! - The kid screamed in his cry.

- NOW ADEL!

As the Lightning approached, an ice ramp made him go over the boxing duo, until he stopped on the street, but none of that mattered to him, when he saw Enma holding another package, sitting with his back on the back of Tsuna's new motorcycle, while it was already positioned on the handlebars.

-…I hope I still remember how to pilot it…

- Don't worry! - Skull exclaimed in his lap. - Just follow my instructions!

- Boss! - Announced Chrome, appearing along with Torikabuto in an illusion. - We'll cover you, good luck.

- Hereee, Lambooo! - In turn, using Natsu-cape, Enma shook the fabric from side to side, until capturing the animal's attention.

- He noticed! - Gokudera exclaimed, standing next to the wall with Yamamoto, Shitt P and Kaoru beside him.

With a nod, the Sky took a deep breath, and then closed the viewfinder already in Hyper Mode.

- Let's go.

So he started the engine, quickly reaching a high speed, leaving orange flames eating the asphalt along the way, while his friends helped him, together, all over the road.

- In the end it all worked out. - Reborn commented with tranquility, jumping over the destroyed short wall, seeing his student disappear on the sunset horizon, being chased by a runaway electric bull.

Fon, having descended from the tree when the plan began, joined the Hitman in observation.

- I think so, those who were left knew how to cooperate.

- You call that "it all worked out"?! - Said Verde exasperated, with his hair spiky more than ever, and slightly singed. - Menudo lío de mierda would be much more appropriate!

And Reborn shot the scientist, and then took another sip of the coffee he had brought with him, while enjoying the screams on the horizon.

-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-

- I'm here. - Fran announced, dragging his feet until he reached the largest hall in Kokuyo Land, where on the usual worn-out sofa was the fallen figure of Mukuro, eyes closed while listening to a CD player. - I said I arrived, Master.

No reaction, to which the child huffed in frustration, approaching with apprehensive steps to then snatch the device from the other Mist's hands, or at least try, because without even opening his eyes, Rokudo stopped him by holding his arm before he approached.

- I thought the Master hadn't heard me...

- I don't need to listen to you. - He declared taking off the headphones and turning to the other with a frown. - I just need to feel your flame, today especially you stink of Sawada Tsunayoshi.

The Frenchman even sniffed himself at the comment, making the older man roll his eyes.

- That's not what I mean. I say I can feel traces of his flames on you. - He said as if it was obvious, sitting correctly on the sofa and facing the smallest. - I wonder how Xanxus will react to knowing that his future subordinate walks around with the flames of another Boss…

- You are very sensitive to that Tuna, aren't you?

- You can say we have a connection. - He replied with a mysterious smile. - Which is natural coming from what will be my future body.

- If you say so, Master. - He said without really minding, handing out a package to the eldest. - Here, your Boss and future stinky body sent you this, Chrome said that she will bring the gift of the Stray Dog and Four Eyes later.

- He's not my Boss. - He imposed decisive.

- You just called him Boss.

- A Boss, not my Boss.

- But what about those earrings that you- He couldn't finish, having to bend down so as not to be pierced by the eldest's trident.

- Shut up Fran. - He decreed picking up the small package in hand.

- What a way to wish Merry Christmas…

It was the Guardian's turn to snort.

- I've been through the six realms, reincarnated six times, I've been to hell and back. - He continued in a steady tone, his special eye changing shape as he spoke, giving the whole thing an unearthly air. - I don't celebrate something like-

- Okay, whatever, where are Ken and Chikusa? - He asked already leaving. - Don't tell me you sent them shopping on Christmas Day? But what a lack of consideration…

It took all of the Mist's self-control not to throw Sawada's gift at the smaller one's head, which wouldn't be very efficient anyway given its size and minimal weight.

Instead, he decided to just ignore him in order to open his gift.

- By the way, it must be a keychain, that's what your Stinky No-Boss gave to all the other guardians. - Revealed the little one, already on the way out of the room, and disappeared through the passage when a trident flew towards him.

- Insolent. - He grumbled as he finished opening it to see that, in fact, he had won a small owl keychain. - Frankly, Vongola needs to try harder if he thinks he can buy me with just that.

He was about to toss the box into a corner when he noticed something else, a small note around something square. He unwrapped it and read it.

"Mukuro.

It's been a while since we've seen each other, I hope you are all well. Chrome told me that Fran's training has been very tiring and that you've been very busy, but still I hope we can see each other again soon, I'm sure that would make Chrome very happy too.

Sorry for the simple gift and please don't tell others I gave you two gifts!

Tsuna."

- He wrote three exclamation points, he is still a child. - He scoffed, unwrapping the second package. - And his handwriting is just awful, don't surprise me that his notes are so simple-

However, he stopped when he saw that, even though it had been broken and folded into a square to fit in the small box, he was holding a Ghana-branded chocolate bar in his hand. His favorite.

-...He gave me chocolate... - He put in disbelief, a sincere smile painting his lips. - How did he know it was my favorite? This is definitely something from that Arcobaleno…

He left it aside, then set out to enjoy his gift alone, before Fran knew it or Ken and Chikusa returned from shopping.

"Perhaps I really will give you the air of my grace in return for this gift." - He thought, throwing himself back on the couch.

Maybe Christmas wasn't so irrelevant after all.

-.-.-.-.-

- I called at a bad time...? - He wanted to know nervously as he heard screams and thunder on the other end of the phone line. - There seems to be a storm where you are.

- Ho ho ho, don't worry about it. - The old Monk Douji laughed in response. - It's just a bunch of old spirits from the past enjoying the new life opportunity they've gained together!

Mochida Kensuke blinked at the hallway wall where the phone was in front of this comment.

The old monk was always strange, even when he met him as a child, when he had some problems with the supernatural, he always made these mysterious comments as if he thought he would understand them.

As when he said, on the day he turned ten, that: The morning mist, the day the Sun illuminated the icy sky, would guide him again to the bosom of his family.

Until today he had no idea what that meant, his father, still alive at that time, has just laughed and told him to trust the old man, as he always knew what he was saying.

"Actually Keny, sometimes I think he can see the future." - He remembered his voice after the cryptic message. - "One day he told me that the rain would protect me from the hurricane. I never understood it well, but when my best friend saved me from a typhoon when we were apprentices, his style seemed so perfect, it was as if he had become one with the falling rain! I'm sure that's what he was talking about."

He didn't know which was more absurd, that his father believed it was possible to see the future, or that someone could actually cut a typhoon with a sword.

- But why did you call me so suddenly? - The lord's voice spoke again. - I don't think it's to talk about the weather.

- Oh no, no sir, it's about that cursed ring I ended up touching that day...

- Which was a huge irresponsibility on your part, young man.

- I-I know… - He sighed wearily. - Omedetou has been telling me this at least seven times in the last three days alone. That's why he told me that if I felt something strange I should- He interrupted himself hearing even more screams on the other end of the line. - Are you sure it's all-

- Yes, other people who had direct contact with Trinisette went through strange changes in the past, in the body, in the soul, sometimes both. I even heard of someone who ended up possessed due to the influence of this power.

- What?! But your apprentice said the spirits in the ring were harmless!

- "Harmless" is a strong word, but yes, Solte is right, they don't hurt, at least not for the real ring bearer, which is not your case, you shouldn't have taken it from the young Sawada Tsunayoshi, much less without his permission.

This made the younger one gasp.

- How do you know that I took the ring without him knowing?! - He questioned, eventually confessing to his little crime.

- Because young Tsunayoshi went through a war to get it, he wouldn't give it to someone like that easily. - He explained as if talking about the weather. - But that doesn't matter anymore Kensuke, what I want to know, in order to do my job, is: What reaction are you experiencing?

The other didn't respond right away, changing the support of his foot, looking away at the wooden floor of his house.

- I'm seeing spots, it started this morning… - He decided to be direct. - Colored spots, but I don't see them all the time, only when I'm around some people… - He hesitated. - Sometimes it seems like a kind of aura that surrounds them, with the colors of the rainbow.

- Hoooo, this is interesting, and new… - The monk considered. - I don't remember hearing something like that in a long time.

-...Is there a cure? - He wanted to know worried, squeezing the phone tightly.

- I'm afraid not, but don't worry, I'll teach you how to deal with it, who knows, maybe we can take advantage of it?

- How can something like that be useful?! - He questioned dissatisfied. - It's just awful and-

He did not continue, this time due to a noise in his own house, more precisely, on his doorbell.

- Sorry Mister Douji, I have to answer the door.

- No problem my boy! Talk to you later, Merry Christmas. - And the call was ended.

The Kendoka sighed, returning the phone to the device, to cast an angry look toward the door.

- I hope it's important.

With that said, he went to the front door, opening it, surprising himself to find two people he had never seen before, one skinny looking, while the other had a chubby frame. Both had scattered red hair and black eyes with a design as peculiar as the Useless-Enma.

If that wasn't weird enough, the pair wore long black capes and pointed witch hats.

"These idiots must have confused the holiday, it's not possible." - He thought with exasperation.

However, what drew the most attention in the pair were the spots that circled them, a strange mix of yellow and black. Not to mention that he sensed something very wrong coming from both of them, as if they were missing something.

- A great good afternoon, new neighbor. - The thinner one started with a friendly smile. - My brother and I just moved in next door and we promptly came to greet you~ My name is Ginger, and my brother's name is-

- Moved? - He interrupted, surprised. - But the house next door wasn't even for sale!

- It's just that we made the former resident an offer that he couldn't refuse. - Said Ginger with a smile that made even the last strand of Mochida's hair stand on end for some reason. - Hope we get along well from now on!

Even after the brothers had already withdrawn, he thought for a moment as he headed towards the bathroom to shower, before it got too cold, the Kendoka just couldn't get them out of his head.

-…They were particularly strange. - He said to himself as he tried to fit his broken door in search of some privacy. - They looked kind of…

"...Dead? You are more interesting than I thought if you could see that with just one look, not even the heir of Giotto's will could be that accurate..."

He blinked, once, twice, three times, looking from one side of the bathroom to the other, but there was no one, he was totally and completely alone while his brothers played in the bedroom and his mother slept.

And then his eyes slowly turned to the mirror, and his soul almost left his body as he realized that, instead of his own reflected image, what was in front of him was a taller figure, clearly adult, with long blond hair, blue-gray eyes, and a peculiar red tattoo on his forehead.

"...Well, well, it seems that you already discovered me..." - Commented the reflection, while the Kendoka looked at him in complete shock. - "...How conducive, to meeting a ghost like me on Christmas afternoon, reminds me of a passage from my favorite book…"

- W-what, h-h-h-h-h-how, w-w-w-w-w-what are YOU? - He finished in a scream pointing to the mirror.

The mysterious figure smiled.

"...The question is not who I am, but who I was. Woe is me, I wear the chain I forged in life, under the leadership of my family, I made it link by link and yard by yard…" - He said, as if reciting something. - "...You can call me Quinto, my dear friend, can you imagine the weight and length of the chain you bear...?"

And Mochida Kensuke's reaction was the only one expected in this kind of situation.

Simply fall to the ground and faint.

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The curtains rise with a drumbeat in the background, revealing a blue backdrop, an empty leather armchair on the left side, and a huge hand-scrawled sign at the top that reads…

Haru's Haru Haru Interview: Dangerous!

Haru: Exactly what you read!

She comes jumping from the ceiling, landing on her left knee, with her right leg extended.

Haru: Ouch! Falling like that hurts…

Reborn: Looks like you already started this with a disaster.

He descends calmly on a platform in the center of the stage, which looks more like an open cage, and jumps to the armchair.

Haru: Haru can't help it! Haru is very excited and nervous!

Small tears form in her eyes.

Haru: Haru promised she'd come back and she's finally here! It seems like yesterday that Haru did the last interview for this show, and Haru couldn't even ask our last interviewed a question!

Reborn: Not that it matters, he was useless after all.

Irie: Mr. Reborn! Please, don't say it!

He also emerges from the small platform, coming from outside the stage.

Haru: Hahii! Irie, what are you doing here? Are you our interviewed today? Does this mean that Haru will be able to ask the questions she hasn't asked before?!

Irie: A-actually I-

Reborn: No, actually our guest is another useless one from the future, Irie is only here as a reference to our last show, because on the internet people love references.

Haru: Hahii! And this is an important fact that Haru almost forgot to mention! Now Haru's Haru Haru Interview: Dangerous has gone from a TV show to an internet broadcast! It's an exciting change!

Irie: Yes, the Internet is more and more present in people's lives and-

Reborn: The truth is that the show was crap and none of our sponsors wanted to continue paying for a television time.

Haru: Hahii! The truth hurts!

Reborn: From now on the Haru's Haru Haru Interview: Dangerous it can be seen on the Japanese platform Nico Nico Douga and on the western YouTube.

Haru: But Mr. Reborn, what is YouTube and Nico Nico Douga? Haru never heard of it!

Irie: That's natural Haru.

He take a cell phone to check.

Irie: It's December 2005, Nico Nico Douga wasn't invented until 2006 and YouTube isn't very popular yet, but my future self left me a note saying it has a lot of potential.

Haru: HAHIII! THEN IT'S FUTURE THINGS?!

Reborn: And although you think our last show was yesterday, in fact, next Monday, the 11th, it will be thirteen years since we left the air.

Haru: THIRTEEN YEARS?!

Irie: It's even longer than the ten-year-old bazooka… I wonder what the world will be like in that time! I hope it hasn't been conquered by some new megalomaniac...

Reborn: That's probably the only thing that hasn't happened in the meantime.

Haru: But Mr. Reborn! How is it possible that our last show was thirteen years ago when Haru is still fourteen!

Reborn: It's the magic of the internet.

Haru: Is that the only explanation?!

Reborn: Yes.

Haru fell to the ground completely disappointed.

Irie: Don't worry Haru, time travel is really confusing...

Reborn: That brings us to our first guest, Irie, step forward.

Irie: Huh… Right.

He left the platform, only to step on another that through a spring launches him away under the cry of "AAAAAAAAAAAAAH"

Haru: Hahiii! Mr. Reborn! Who put it there? And why did you do that?!

Reborn: I put it up, of course, with a little help from Spanner, in case anyone gets in the way of this program disaster.

Haru: Hahiii! Mr. Reborn is cruel!

Reborn: Also, Irie has already accomplished his mission here today.

Haru: And what was his mission?

Reborn: Cause nostalgia, nostalgia sells. Now enough of the ramblings Haru and start the interview.

Haru: H-hahii! O-Okay Mr. Reborn, don't lose your temper with Haru!

She cough, clearing throat.

Haru: So our first guest is the dangerous, uncontrollable, costume-stealing, Namimori's Monster!

The platform descends, revealing a tall figure wearing a Namahage costume, torn around the legs and eyes.

Namimori's Monster: I don't know if I'm happy with this presentation, do you have to call me that…? But I think I'm honored to be the first guest.

Haru: Haru is unhappy that her first guest is a thief! How could you steal Haru's costume?!

Namimori's Monster: …Huh, sorry? I ended up catching it on the spur of the moment…

Reborn: Haru.

He lowers the fedora in a menacing tone, making the young girl shiver.

Reborn: Be professional and stick to the questions.

Hahi: H-hahi, y-yes sir. Haru has a lot of questions for this thief!

Reborn: Actually, due to your inability to ask decent questions in our last season, they will now be chosen by our fans. The method of choosing the questions will be explained at the end of the program. Production, hand the questions to the presenter.

Bianchi: With pleasure Reborn dear~

She comes in with a long black dress with a semi-transparent fabric at the shoulders. Hands a paper to a surprised Haru.

Haru: Hahiii! Bianchi, where did you get that super dangerous dress? It looks so expensive!

Bianchi: Reborn dear gave it to me for Christmas~ Now it will be my stage outfit.

Reborn: A gentleman only gives the best to his lover.

Bianchi: Aaaah~ Reborn dear~

She picks him up and showers him with kisses, while the assassin just smiles.

Namimori's Monster: …It always ends up like this. And Haru, aren't you going to ask the questions…?

Haru: Hahiii! It's true, Haru got distracted with all the passion! Well done Namimori's Monster-

Namimori's Monster: …Are you really going to call me that until the end of the interview?! Actually I'm-

He is interrupted by a kick from Reborn, who jumps from Bianchi's arms to hit the guest, who dodges in a quick movement.

Reborn: Hey, good reflexes, looks like your tutor knew what he was doing.

Namimori's Monster: …

Haru: HAHII! Why did you suddenly attack the guest, Mr. Reborn?!

Reborn: Because he was about to break our contract.

Haru: ...Contract?

She shakes her head without understanding, while Reborn sits back down, Bianchi sitting on the floor beside him and offering him coffee that no one in the production knows where she got it from.

Reborn: Yes, our legal department will explain about it.

Natsu: Gaaaao!

The little lion cub enters, wearing a little suit, with a contract in its mouth.

Doesn't want to be called Namimori's Monster: …Natsu is your lawyer?!

Reborn: Yes.

Doesn't want to be called Namimori's Monster: How can that work?!

Reborn: He's cute enough to discourage anyone who wants to sue us.

Doesn't want to be called Namimori's Monster: That doesn't even make sense!

Haru: Of course it makes sense! Natsu is adorable!

The guest sighs, Natsu walks over to Bianchi and gives her the contract, then leaves the scene.

Bianchi: Translating what Natsu said, we are not allowed to answer questions that anticipate crucial plot information, at least not directly.

Reborn: That means direct questions like "Who is the mysterious and amazing man in the suit and the fedora?" will be dropped, but of course, if our fans were smart in their questions, they can get around this clause in the contract.

Haru: Hahii! Mr. Reborn! Are you encouraging our audience to help us break the rules?!

Reborn: Of course, we're in the Mafia after all.

Doesn't want to be called Namimori's Monster: ...In other words, I can't reveal my identity to Haru directly because that would be a direct breach of the rules?

Reborn: Exactly, it seems that ten years have brought some intelligence to that hollow head of yours.

Namimori's Not-Monster sighs, shaking his head.

Haru: So he's a mysterious and unknown thief! This is so exciting!

?: Are you seriously going to leave me with a question mark now?! If I can't reveal my name, at least call me Hatori.

Haru: Is that your secret name when the Namimori's Monster carries out his incredible and dangerous crimes?!

Hatori, former "?" and Namimori's Monster: W-what? N-no, of course not.

He refused, clearly nervous even under the costume.

Reborn: You're still a terrible liar, Namimori's Monster.

Namimori's Monster: I-It's Hatori!

Bianchi: We better continue, we have time.

Haru: Hahii! You're right!

Then she coughs again to clear her throat, looks at the paper with the questions, and reads the first one.

Haru: Our first question was sent by: Escritoriginal from Mexico. Hahii! Mexico?! This is so exciting! They say that the beaches there are beautiful!

Hatori: Yes, that's true.

Haru: But he has a strange name, Escritoriginal, what does that mean? It must be something exciting in Spanish!

Reborn: It's normal for people to use false names in the Mafia, isn't it Hatori?

Hatori: J-just ask the question Haru, I don't have much time either.

Haru: Okay, his question is, "How tall are you?" Hahii! Actually Hatori seems quite tall!

Hatori: Hahaha, do you think so? Well this one is easy to answer! I'm 1.80. I grew up mostly after fifteen, but I grew even after I was seventeen.

Haru: Hahii! It's actually quite high!

Hatori: By Japanese standards, yes, but among my friends, it's not so much, my best friend, for example, is 1.81! I still can't believe he has surpassed me by a centimeter...

He exclaims slightly annoyed, with a small snort.

Hatori: But at least I'm not the smallest of my family anymore, I'm more or less in the middle now.

Haru: Hahii! So Mr. Thief has a family full of tall people!

Hatori: ...I'll return the costume, okay? It might take a while, but I will return it.

Haru: How long?! Haru loves her fantasy!

Hatori: ...Ten years?

Haru: HAHII! TEN YEARS?!

Reborn: Haru, continue the interview, any way Yamamoto already gave you another costume, remember?

Haru: Y-yes, but…

She takes a deep breath, regaining her posture, her eyes gleam with determination.

Haru: You're right! Haru has to be professional! The next question is from Ren27 from Syria, another exciting place! And that person asks: "Who is Tsuna for you?"

Hatori: …Is this for real?

Reborn: The fun of our show's new format is that fans don't know exactly who will be interviewed when submitting their questions. Which makes this sort of thing happen.

Haru: That sounds so mysterious! But do you think Hatori knows Tsuna?

Reborn: Who knows. In fact, this question has already appeared on my show, when I interviewed Useless-Dino, Belphegor and Hibari, but honestly I'm curious about your answer, Hatori.

Hatori: …Very well then, let me think for a while…

Namimori's Monster stops, as if pondering a moment, and then responds.

Hatori: What I think of Tsuna is that he is a very insecure person, who constantly lives with the fear of being abandoned by things that happened in his life in the past, personally I think he should try to get to know himself more, maybe so learn that him don't have to be afraid to show who him really are, even if it may cause a little confusion, chaos and destruction, his family will still love him no matter what.

Haru: Hahii! How profound!

She exclaims, wiping a few tears with a handkerchief that the production doesn't know where it came from either.

Haru: Looks like you really know my future husband!

Hatori: Yeah… You can say yes.

Reborn doesn't say anything, just lowering his fedora, Bianchi smiles.

Haru: So let's go to our last question! Again from Escritororiginal… Hahii? Is it worth two questions from the same person?

Bianchi: In our inaugural program we prioritized the people involved in the production of this work and who allowed this program to come back on the air, so given the level of contribution it can ask two questions.

Reborn: It's important to make subordinates happy, it helps them to be a little less destructive and more obedient.

Hatori: It's true.

Haru: Hahii! Then he is an important person! His second question should be important too! His question is, "Do you have a nose?"

Hatori: …

Reborn: …

Bianchi: …

Haru: …

Hatori: Yes, I have.

He says opening the tear of his costume a little, showing a small thin nose and slightly red.

Haru: …Is that kind of question valid? Although it is a very pretty nose!

Hatori: Thank you!

Bianchi: Maybe our companion thought that the interviewed could be the Boss of Vindice?

Reborn: It's a valid consideration, and so is the question, so it's time to wrap up the show.

Hatori: …It was less dangerous than I thought it would be…

?: WAIT!

Someone appears running, stopping in front of the guest with glowing eyes.

Gokudera: I have a question! Mr. Hatori, in your time you became the Boss of Von-

He couldn't finish when someone fell on his head, with weapons in hand.

Hibari: Wild Animal, let's fight.

Hatori: Kyoya! I thought we were done with this.

Hibari: No. Fight.

And without further mincing the Cloud advances towards the Monster, who dodges it with the utmost ease, even if in the process the platform's chains have been destroyed.

Haru: HAHII! Our new scenery!

Reborn: These things aren't new, they're recycled from our previous season, so technically it's over ten years old.

Hibari continues forward, Hatori dodging, which ends up destroying the show's nameplate and background setting, revealing part of the show's production that started to run out.

Ryohei: I said it would be an EXTREME comeback!

Yamamoto: Hahaha you're right, Sasagawa!

Gokudera: THAT DAMNED ONE IS GOING TO PAY ME FOR THIS!

Nervously, Haru steps in front of all the destruction.

Haru: L-let's stick around today at Haru's Haru Haru Interview: Dangerous! See you next time!

?: WAIT A LITTLE, BABY!

Haru: HAAAHIIII! ANOTHER PERSON HAS APPEARED!

Someone lands gracefully in the middle of the stage, then stands up and brushes his hair back.

Haru: And who is this guy anyway?! Haru forgot!

Lussuria: Don't worry dear, we'll get to know each other better soon.

Reborn: He's here to explain our contest rules.

Haru: Contest?!

Lussuria: Exactly my dear, I'm the host of Lussuria's Luss Luss Interview: Dangerous, the Great Lussuria! You guys have done a good job so far, but everyone knows that this job would only be perfect with the arrival of Varia Quality!

Reborn: Let's go Lussuria, we only need ten minutes of content to monetize the video.

Lussuria: Sorry dear, if it's not to shine I won't even leave the house. Very well my loves, let's get to the announcements first! Our fans who send us the most beautiful comments will have the right to choose the next guest to be interviewed! And those people are: KeiSana from AO3 and Dailaz from Spirit Fanfics! Congratulations, you two were so sweet!

Haru: Hahii?! So there will be two interviewees?

Lussuria: No honey, here comes the fun part. The chosen names must contact our production and tell us who they want to be the next guest. So our explored and unpaid producers will draw which of the names will be chosen~

Haru: But couldn't the chosen ones break the rules and talk to each other and agree on a single name?

Reborn: You're right Haru, you're starting to think like a mafiosa.

Hatori: DON'T SAY THAT LIKE IT'S A GOOD THING!

Exclaimed the distant Namimori's Monster, still dodging Hibari, with Yamamoto, Gokudera and Ryohei trying to help him.

Lussuria: Of course they can cheat honey, like Reborn said, we're in the Mafia after all! The chosen names can chat in secret and combine a single name, and more! They can even make their choice public to other fans, helping them direct their questions, or even reveal a false name to confuse you.

Reborn: That's what this show needed, a little chaos.

Lussuria: But of course the chosen ones might be seeing us on different platforms and on top of that they lived on different sides of the globe, being able to communicate and conspire together can be an interesting challenge~

Haru: And who can send questions? You said there would be a contest.

Lussuria: Very well remembered! But please just call me Luss, as you know, our show will be taking a two month break…

Haru: HAHII?! TWO MONTHS?! But we just got back!

Lussuria: In the meantime, we will give several clues to our internet users through this Link: /works/36318928/chapters/90544204, using these clues or not, those who want to participate in our program have three options: 1. Writing us theories about what they think will happen in our lives in the future.

Haru: Hahii! How a fortune teller?!

Lussuria: Something like that~ 2. Trying to predict what the next seasons theme will be. And 3. List at least ten unanswered mysteries that have appeared. Don't forget to also put the name you prefer to be called in the comment, your country of origin and which of the three options you chose.

Haru: This looks truly exciting!

Lussuria: Yes, yes~ And internet users with the most well-founded ideas, whether they are right or not, will be able to choose at least one question to the mysterious interviewed. And even if you are not good at theories, but comment with passion, you can still be selected as one of those who will choose the next guest, it is simply Win-Win.

Bianchi: What if no one sends anything…?

Haru: Hahii! Don't be pessimistic big sister Bianchi!

Lussuria: In that case we will choose again someone from the production, or an active member of the Discord platform.

Haru: …Is this something else from the future?

Reborn: Exactly.

Lussuria: Well done, loves! Here's our first tip!

A huge poster descends from the top of the stage, insured by a small figure in a black hood.

Mammon: I don't get paid for this...

The poster says:

I'm a Believer | Piano Man | Stronger | Lemon Tree | Feeling Good | It's Been a Long, Long Time | Safe & Sound | Let's never stop falling in love |
History Has Its Eyes On You | Облака | Via con Me | Tempo Perdido | Kein Zurück | La Liste | 夢望斷 | ラフ・メイカー | 独立女子であるため

Chrome | Skull | Fon | Shamal | Bermuda | Xanxus | Kyoko | Hibari | Secondo | Bianchi | Reborn | Ryohei | Mukuro | Lambo | Tsuna | Gokudera | Yamamoto

左から右へ、右から左へ

I testi sono importanti

Divirtam-se!

Haru: Hahiii! It's a lot of information! And in many languages! What does that mean?

Lussuria: But that's exactly what our beautiful fans have to find out, after all that's already the clue~ It wouldn't be funny if it was easy~

Haru: But Haru is confused, Haru needs one more clue! How will those who follow our program understand and participate in the competition if not even the presenter understands?

Mammon: You can always pay us to have your question read.

Haru: HAHII! Is this even an option?!

Reborn: Who knows...

Hatori: Reborn! You can't just extort-

PUUUFF

A cloud of pink smoke engulfs everything, and in place of the costumed man, a teenager appears, passed out on the floor.

Gokudera: TENTH!

Haru: Hahii?! How did Tsuna end up here?! He doesn't look good… Don't worry Tsuna! Haru will wake you up with a kiss!

Gokudera: GET AWAY FROM HIM, WOMAN!

Ryohei: EXTREEEEME!

Yamamoto: Hahaha you're right.

Hibari: Humph.

Reborn: I think you'd better end the program, Lussuria, we've already run out of time.

Lussuria: Oh~ Well done dears, thank you for seeing Lussuria's Luss Luss Interview: Dangerous! Participate in our contest, leave your lovely comments down below, don't forget to subscribe to the channel and leave a loooot of like~ See you in two months! Kisses from Luss!

Haru: Hahiiii! DON'T STEAL MY PROGRAM!

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Notes:

* Who said this before was Tsuna, in chapter 389, page 16, when he came flying and entered the window of Varia's hotel room, asking Xanxus to lend his strength so they could fight together against Vindice.

* In one of Reborn's artbooks, we can see Belphegor and Mammon playing video games in the prince's room.
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* In chapter 324, page 14, Dino from the future arrives at the Vongola base, and in the next chapter, he just doesn't show any reaction to seeing Tsuna, but when he sees Reborn he "gets emotional" saying he thought he would never see his old tutor again, so why didn't he get emotional to see Tsuna too? In theory, only Hibari and Irie from the future knew that Tsuna wasn't dead, so thinking it makes sense that Dino, like Xanxus, he didn't believe that the Tenth from the future had really died.

* If you look at the drawing on the second note, you will notice that in Belphegor's room there is a dress, in addition, we can see that in Arcobaleno Filler, he impersonates a girl, Hime, apparently this is a habit.

* In Japan it used to not be common to open gifts like this, even nowadays it is normal for some to ask for permission to do so.

* Obake karuta is a Japanese card game. The game was created in the Edo Period and remained popular from 1910 to 1920. The game is one of the earliest attempts by Japanese companies to categorize legendary creatures, label them, define them, and later put them on the market.

* Both times that Iemitsu appeared in the story, Yamamoto was bothered by Tsuna's condition and called him to sleep at his house.

* Complementing the previous note, when Tsuna, Reborn, Gokudera and Yamamoto went to sleep, in chapter 364, page 9, Tsuna seemed too tense, not being able to sleep, and this seemed to make Yamamoto dismayed.

* In chapter 234, pages 8 and 9, Basil tries to use his Dolphin to try to calm an out of control Natsu, however, only Basil alone was not able to stop him, Yamamoto needed to help on pages 12 and 13 with his Swallow to get Natsu back into his box.

* In chapter 406, page 12, when showing the situation of the hospitalized, we see Hibari surrounded by several birds identical to Hibird herself, and which seemed to be her baby birds.

* 'Kaeru' is the pronunciation of both "frog" and "return" in Japanese, so it is believed that a gift of something from a frog is believed to ensure a good return for the traveler to his home.

* The Maneki Neko, also known as the Lucky Cat, is an Asian sculpture believed to bring good luck to its owner. The Maneki Neko come in many colors and Yellow is known for bringing friendships and relationships.

* In chapter 185, on page 15, when Gokudera, Yamamoto and Ryohei from the future were at Melone base, they end up witnessing the end of a conflict between Baishana and Nigella Beabankul. In the anime Cloud summons his Demon Bear and tries to resist, in the manga the trio just see him dying without a fight.

* In the anime's Choice, the characters get around using futuristic flying motorcycles, in the manga, they literally only use motorcycles, and we see them in chapters 232 and 233, and they all exist in real life. And a detail, it's funny to think that Ryohei also learned to ride a motorcycle, and ended up not even participating in Choice.

* This ring was given by Lancia at the end of the Varia Arc, in chapter 136, page 4. This ring appears again in the final battle against Byakuran, in chapter 277, we see on page 11 that Lancia's ring saved Tsuna's life, being damaged in the process.

* When Ryohei is hit by Nageki Dan in chapter 45, page 9, he reveals that until today Kyoko thinks he practices boxing in his underwear and kitchen gloves. That's probably why she was never really surprised by Tsuna walking around in her underwear.