RETURN TO THE HOMELAND – THE SEVEN GREAT MAFIOSO
The Chiavarone Headquarters, The Secret Room
The secret room is dimly lit, a result of having no windows and the light having not been used in years. A few Chiavarone family members had worked quickly to make the room useable however cobwebs could still be seen on the walls. Spiders were not enough to scare any of the people present in this room however.
Dino stands at the centre of a semi-circle, allowing him a good view of all the legendary figures that had been gathered today. Looking at the people surrounding him Dino begins to realise why his training was dispensable to Tsuna. He wouldn't last more than a moment if he was to fight any of these people.
"Thank you for coming" Dino says in a raised voice, trying his best to project it to all of those who had gathered, "I know we are in a hurry so I am going to make this brief".
Dino took a deep breath to calm himself down, just standing in a room with such powerful people is hard. Certainly they are all capable of retracting their aura so as not to intimidate people but right now they had to keep their auras active to improve their strength. The presence of those auras made it hard for Dino to even breath.
"The aim of this meeting was to gather the most powerful people we could, to organise the core fighting force against the Yakuza, such was the request of our leader, Sawada Tsunayoshi" Dino informs the guests.
"Here today are the Hitman Reborn, Shimon Boss Enma, Varia Commander Xanxus, CEDEF Leader Basil, Vongola boss Tsuna and the newest addition to the mafia's forces Vongola Bana".
Bana looks to all the others who have gathered, 'The way they are looking at me, besides Sawada I get the feeling none of them trust me'. Bana smiles to himself, 'Well I guess that's only to be expected, after all I killed Byakuran and other than Tsuna himself, I could do the same to any of them'.
Xanxus in return is also concentrating on Bana, 'He was created by the Yakuza so it's probably not safe to take him into battle with us, but I know the boss won't keep him away from it. I'll keep an eye on him for now. If Bana is on our side then it's a good thing, I'd much rather be with him than against him'. Xanxus recalls that when the 1st came to save the group who followed the 10th there did seem to be a familial respect between Bana and Primo, perhaps he wasn't so bad after all.
"Dino, why have you brought us here?" Tsuna asks with a smile, refusing to become impatient even when time is so crucial.
"Firstly you are all here representing an official group, except you Vongola Bana" Dino points out, looking to the former boss candidate.
"I…" begins Bana.
"He's part of the Vongola family, that makes him part of my group" Tsuna interrupts before Bana has the chance to say anything else.
The two who fought in the 'battle of the successors' share a smile knowing that they and their followers were on the path to reconciliation.
"That's true but I think it would be a waste to not give that group an important job in the mafia" Dino replies, "To that end I have been thinking about what official role you could play".
Dino continues, "Then I thought about the disappearance of the Vendicare, after they went to guard the Trinisette that left open the job of the mafia police, congratulations on your new job Bana".
"The mafia police" Bana says to himself in surprise.
"With the Vendicare busy elsewhere we were always going to need a replacement eventually, especially now that we have gone public about our powers, do you and your group accept the role" Dino asks.
"Of course we do" Bana smiles.
"Then that changes things, now we have gathered the strongest arcobaleno, the strongest Shimon, the strongest Varia, the strongest of CEDEF, the strongest Mafia Policeman and the strongest Vongola" Dino happily declares.
"I get it" says Reborn as he looks towards his eldest student, "You're gathering the strongest from each group, other than myself that means the leaders. I assume the empty spot is for Byakuran's successor".
"That's right" answers the Chiavarone boss, "The Cervello did say she found Byakuran's successor but I never gave any thought to who it was".
At that moment the door to the room creaked open and Tsuna's rain guardian stuck his head through it.
"It looks like I've come to the right place" notes Yamamoto, "I am Byakuran's successor, the strongest from the Millefiore family".
"Yamamoto" Tsuna exclaims.
Yamamoto walks towards the empty spot in the semi-circle and begins to explain how he has become Byakuran's successor. "The techniques I've been trained in the person who trained me…".
The strongest Millefiore looks to his side, realising that Byakuran wanted his presence to be kept a secret. As the ghost is looked upon by his student, the white haired teacher nods his approval to continue the story.
"The techniques were taught to me by a ghost of Byakuran" explains Yamamoto, "I know that won't be easy to accept but if you think about the techniques I used in the battle of the successors it makes sense. Anyway you don't have a choice right now".
"We're expected to believe this?" yells Xanxus with his arms stretched wide. As Xanxus turns to look at his boss for support he witnesses the calmness in Tsuna's eyes. "I forgot who I was dealing with, of course you all believe it".
Tsuna puts on a serious expression as he straightens his suit, "You may be representing the Millefiore now Yamamoto but don't forget that you will always be a member of the Vongola family, no matter what".
"Thank you Tsuna".
"There's not time to press the issue Dino" Reborn points out, "Just let Yamamoto take the role of the strongest Millefiore".
"Fine" answers the tall blonde as he opens a small box he has been holding by his side. "I have had these created for each of you, they are rings, ceremonious rings to show that you are one of the seven great mafioso".
"These designs have been sent all over the world, should you need help from the army, the police or even the general public just show them this ring and they will do it" explains Dino.
"These rings contain the last pieces of a rare type of crystal, emulating them is completely impossible so you won't have to worry about the Yakuza impersonating you. They are a sure-fire form of identification".
Dino watches as the seven pass the box between them, respectively taking their engraved rings. This old dusty room is hardly a fitting spot for the making of such history but it is best they speak where they are able to keep secrets.
"The seven of you represent our strongest members, therefore the plan of attack will entirely be based around your capabilities, some of which may need to change".
"Tsuna, you have to defeat that man at all costs, so you just focus on becoming as strong as possible as quickly as possible, to that end you can leave if you wish" smiles Dino.
"Good work Dino, I knew I could count on you" yells Tsuna as he leaves the room.
"Yamamoto, your style is already quite unique" deduces the Chiavarone boss, "You can also leave but please make yourself familiar with the Millefiore if you are to be their boss from now on".
"Roger, I was going to do that anyway" smiles Yamamoto as he heads towards the door.
"Xanxus, the way you fight with guns is hard to change, they are a great part of your strength just as they were the 7th's, you may also leave" declares Dino.
"Bringing me all the way here just for that, you sure are cheeky trash" announces the Varia leader as he follows the two before him in leaving.
"So as for the first change, your style has to change Reborn, it's too similar to Xanxus'" Dino sighs, "With your dependence on guns… is there any way for you to change".
"Of course, who do you think you are talking to" the Hitman asks rhetorically, "I can go back to an old weapon I used".
"An old weapon" starts Dion.
"Yes, how do you think I taught you how to use that whip so proficiently" smiles the tutor.
Dino returns the smile, recalling the days when Reborn would scold him for whipping himself instead of his targets, "Then Basil, Enma, Bana, you three are the biggest problem, you all have identical styles".
"I've been focusing on obtaining the ultimate flame" Basil informs the four left in the room with him, "However the 9th has left some of his old staffs behind, I could try using them".
"Please do your best" Dino respectfully asks, "So Enma, Bana, have either of you trained in weapons before".
"Yeah" is the response from the Shimon family boss, "I used a hammer once, I only did it for a bit of fun but it was actually very effective with my style, I will try to pick it up again".
"Thank you Enma, what about you Bana".
"It looks like we could perhaps do with more ranged weapons" Bana notices, now that Xanxus is their only long range fighter, "I could use the bow, a ranged weapon dependent on the strength of the user, however I will need a good bow string".
"I can have some people help you with that, you can have however many resources you need" says Dino inciting gratitude from the newly declared mafia police chief.
"You've done a good job Dino" decides said chief, "I just hope that it's enough to defeat the enemy".
The Millefiore Family HQ
After the invasion of Japan, the Millefiore family had been glad that they decided not to demolish the former HQ. The ability to just walk back in and carry on has already been invaluable to the family.
On the top floor a room is beautifully decorated with chandeliers and old Italian wallpaper. Bookcases line the walls filled with a strange variety of manuals from all over the world. At the end of this room there is a desk with a young woman leaning over it as a result of what she is being told.
"What do you mean you're taking charge, I won't let you just walk in here and do that" Ganma yells at Yamamoto.
"Never mind that Ganma" Yuni calms her most faithful guardian, "You're saying that a ghost of Byakuran is with you right now".
"I've told you tell them I used the technique Yuni showed me, I'm part of consciousness now" Byakuran harshly instructs his host.
"Fine, I'll tell them but it's too confusing if you ask me" Yamamoto replies. To Yuni and Ganma it appears as if he is talking to the air beside him.
"He claims that part of his consciousness has been stored in my brain, he says you showed him the technique Yuni"
"Do you believe this guy" Ganma snorts sarcastically.
"I believe him" Yuni replies.
"Yuni…".
"This is a secret Millefiore technique and the one who taught Byakuran to use it was indeed me" begins Yuni, "But I need one more bit of proof, ask him something for me".
"You can ask him yourself, he's floating right next to me" Yamamoto informs the Millefiore boss he is potentially replacing.
"Why did he form the new Millefiore family that day before the rainbow war, he told me at the time, ask him what he said" requests Yuni.
The ghost chuckles in his usual nonchalant manner, "Who knows".
"You don't know" Yamamoto yells at his master, frustrated that he would be so forgetful at such an important time.
"He can't have forgotten" Yuni declares resolutely.
"Well he didn't say that as such, he said 'who knows'".
Ganma steps back in surprise when Yamamoto says those words.
"That's it" whispers Yuni, "That's exactly what he said that day".
Ganma sighs as he gathers himself. "Well I'm not the kind of man to ignore what has been proven to my face, that guy must be with you, it would explain how you have learnt all these techniques from the Millefiore family".
Yamamoto smiles as Ganma continues.
"I feel that I should challenge you on Yuni's behalf, I believe she deserves to remain the Millefiore boss, however I know that I couldn't beat you".
"Sorry about that both of you" Yamamoto laughs as innocently as ever.
"Let's enjoy a healthy relationship, welcome to the Millefiore family" Ganma says as he shakes Yamamoto firmly by the hand.
"Welcome boss" adds Yuni as she politely bows to Yamamoto.
"Thank you for understanding both of you, I promise I will do my best to represent this family and together, we will play a vital part in the downfall of the Yakuza".