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Fwoosh!!
As soon as Tsuna finished speaking, a blazing flame erupted from his forehead, similar to when he was struck by the Dying Will Bullet. However, this time, Tsuna was far more composed than before.
——
"Tsuna!!!"
Off to the side, Reborn, who had been calm until now, suddenly looked shocked at Tsuna's transformation. Behind him, Leon, who had been acting erratically, started to squirm wildly, emitting colorful lights.
The others might not understand Tsuna's current state, but Reborn did.
What Tsuna was experiencing was the Hyper Dying Will Mode—the special state mastered by all Vongola bosses. This power only manifests in those with a strong will and unique inner strength.
Reborn wasn't surprised by Tsuna entering this state—he had always known Tsuna had the potential. What truly shocked him was that Tsuna had broken the seal placed by the Ninth Vongola Boss using his own strength, without any external help.
Reborn had meticulously planned everything. According to his plan, Tsuna was supposed to break through the Ninth's seal with the assistance of Leon. But now, Tsuna had entered the Hyper Dying Will Mode prematurely, indicating that something outside of Reborn's control had happened.
The result was clear.
The only variable in Reborn's plan was the appearance of Ace, the investigator from the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce. In other words, it was Ace's training that had enabled Tsuna to awaken his hidden powers earlier than expected.
But Reborn had witnessed the entire training process.
He couldn't understand how such basic physical training could unlock so much latent potential in Tsuna.
Reborn couldn't help but think to himself:
"What kind of training did Ace give to Tsuna and the others?!"
——
As Reborn was deep in thought, Leon, who had been acting crazy, underwent a sudden change.
This unexpected development drew the attention of both Tsuna and Mukuro, who were locked in a standoff.
"Reborn, what's happening to Leo?"
Tsuna's personality had completely changed in his Hyper Dying Will Mode. There was no trace of the weak and hesitant boy he had once been. His tone was calm, serene—like that of a seasoned leader.
Like a king who ruled over everything, nothing seemed capable of disturbing him.
Seeing Tsuna like this, Reborn smirked slightly and responded casually:
"There's nothing wrong. Leon's just excited to see you like this and wants to give you a gift."
"A gift?"
Tsuna knew Reborn well enough to be wary of his cryptic words. And now that he was in this heightened state, his increased intelligence made him even more cautious. But he still looked at Leon with curiosity, a subtle hint of expectation in his eyes.
And then—suddenly—something happened!
Leon, now glowing brightly, shot into the air, his light growing more intense.
Whoosh, whoosh—
A series of multicolored tentacles shot out from Leon, creating a barrier in front of Tsuna, shielding him from any potential attack by Mukuro.
"Oh?"
Mukuro, watching this, made no move to attack. He could have commanded his Pokémon to launch a sneak attack on Tsuna, but as a self-proclaimed "whetstone" to sharpen Tsuna, he chose to wait and see what unfolded.
Time passed.
The glow surrounding Leon grew brighter and brighter, the flashes becoming more rapid. Then, in a flash, Leon's body burst with light, like angelic wings extending across the space.
This phenomenon was known as Leon's Awakening.
The brilliant white light was so intense that everyone had to squint to shield themselves from its brightness. It wasn't until a few moments later that the light began to fade.
Leon, now back to his normal form, weakly returned to Reborn's side, transforming back into his usual lizard-like appearance before falling asleep.
In the sky, where Leon had been, a pair of ordinary-looking cotton gloves suddenly materialized.
"Huh?"
The gloves slowly floated down, landing perfectly in Tsuna's hands.
Suddenly, a mysterious sensation washed over Tsuna. It felt like a connection to his very soul, and in that instant, he understood the gloves' incredible power.
"So that's it."
Still in his Hyper Dying Will Mode, a small smile tugged at the corners of Tsuna's mouth. Without hesitation, he slipped on the gloves.
And then, something extraordinary happened!
The moment Tsuna slipped the cotton gloves onto his hands, they began to transform, as though shifting through an illusion. What were once ordinary cotton gloves turned into a sleek pair of gauntlets in an instant.
The gauntlets were entirely black, outlined with silver accents resembling an exoskeleton. Embedded in the center of each was a round crystal, engraved with the Roman numeral X, symbolizing Tsuna's role as the Tenth Boss of the Vongola family.
"Reborn, tell Leon… I really like this gift."
With a confident smile, Tsuna raised one hand, and a fierce flame erupted from the gauntlet. The heat and light radiated outward, filling the area with intense energy.
"Oh? You can harness the power of flames already?" Mukuro, controlling Hayato, grinned darkly. "Vongola's Decimo… I want your body more than ever now."
Feeling the heat emanating from Tsuna's hands, the number on Hayato's left eye changed to two, signifying the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. Without hesitation, Mukuro pulled several bombs from Hayato's pocket, igniting them in midair and hurling them at Tsuna with full force.
"Let's see how you handle your friend's moves!" Mukuro sneered, enjoying the chaos.
At the same time, Kyouya, also under Mukuro's control, entered the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. With a flash, he launched an attack, twirling his tonfas skillfully and aiming them directly at Tsuna.
But Tsuna remained calm, his expression unchanging. Flames flickered in his eyes as he whispered:
"You're too slow."
In an instant, Tsuna vanished from sight.
"What the—? So fast!" Mukuro exclaimed in shock, his scarlet eyes widening.
In the blink of an eye, Tsuna reappeared behind Hayato.
"You've fought well. Now, take a rest, Hayato."
Thwack!
With a sharp hand strike, Tsuna landed a precise blow to the back of Hayato's neck.
"No way!" Mukuro gasped, stunned by Tsuna's sudden burst of strength. Forced to abandon Hayato's body, Mukuro was left speechless.
Hayato collapsed forward, unconscious. But Tsuna caught him, gently lowering him to the ground before standing and turning his gaze to Kyouya.
"You're next, Hibari."
Without hesitation, flames erupted from Tsuna's palm like rocket boosters, propelling him toward Kyouya at breakneck speed.
However…
Clang!
A long metal tonfa blocked Tsuna's strike just in time. Kyouya grinned, his tone confident.
"This body won't go down so easily!"
Whoosh!
Suddenly, Kyouya swung his other tonfa at Tsuna's face with lightning speed.
Meanwhile, above them, Murkrow—controlled by Mukuro—gathered its strength. Its wings pulsed with energy, transforming into a bolt of lightning that shot toward Tsuna's back.
Sensing the danger with his heightened intuition, Tsuna's eyes narrowed. "I'm sorry, Hibari. I might have to hurt you a little."
In an instant, Tsuna's hands ignited with intense flames. He grabbed Kyouya's tonfa mid-swing.
Thud!
The tonfa collided with Tsuna's flaming gauntlet, but the high-temperature flames quickly warped the metal, bending it out of shape. The heat from the flames scorched Kyouya's arms, turning them red.
Still gentle in his tone, Tsuna apologized again: "I'm sorry, Hibari."
At that moment, flames burst from Tsuna's other gauntlet, propelling him forward at high speed. He slammed into Kyouya, sending both of them flying.
Boom!
Just as Tsuna's attack landed, Murkrow's lightning strike missed its target and struck the ground where Tsuna had been standing moments earlier, leaving a massive crater.
Tsuna, having subdued Kyouya by pinning him to a wall and knocking him unconscious, turned his attention to Murkrow above.
He had been guessing before, but now he was certain: Murkrow's attack bore a striking resemblance to Ace's companion, Growlithe. There had to be a connection between the two.
And though the crow's power was formidable, Tsuna couldn't afford to let his guard down.
However, for now, he had accomplished his immediate goal—rescuing Hayato and Takeshi from Mukuro's control.
He could leave the fight now if he wanted to. But...
This was the first time Tsuna had fully mastered the power of the Hyper Dying Will Mode. He was eager to test his limits, to see just how far his newfound strength could take him.
"Kufufufufu."
As Tsuna was lost in thought, Ken and Chikusa, both under the control of Mukuro Rokudo, let out a strange laugh. Their crimson Six Paths eyes locked onto Tsuna.
"I've underestimated you, Vongola Decimo," Mukuro admitted, now fully understanding Ace's earlier words.
Dealing with Kyouya had cost Mukuro dearly. Even though his abilities gave him the upper hand, Kyouya's fierce resistance had left him injured. Yet, Tsuna had taken down Kyouya in a one-sided battle, demonstrating that his power in this state of Hyper Dying Will Mode surpassed what Mukuro had expected.
"So, this is why Sir Ace has such high hopes for you," Mukuro muttered. "Lucky for me, I've completed my deal."
At that moment, the Six Paths symbols in Ken and Chikusa's eyes shifted to two, representing the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. Even for Mukuro, with his extraordinary mental power, controlling three bodies with such special abilities simultaneously was proving difficult.
This battle needed to end quickly.
"Show me your full strength!" Mukuro shouted through Ken.
Ken shoved a pair of special fangs into his mouth, his body beginning to mutate slightly, taking on an animalistic appearance. Chikusa, meanwhile, spun a yo-yo filled with steel needles, ready for combat.
Above them, Murkrow flapped its wings, positioning itself between the two, as if challenging Tsuna directly.
Seeing this, Tsuna frowned slightly. His sharp intuition warned him that the battle ahead would be intense.
And he was right.
"Shave!" ×2
With a flash, both Ken and Chikusa vanished from Tsuna's sight.
For a moment, even Tsuna's hyper-intuition couldn't track their movements. He instinctively moved backward, but then, an image of Murkrow spitting out strange energy beams flashed in his mind.
"Locked on."
Tsuna instantly realized that no matter how he dodged or defended, at least one of their attacks would hit him. Without hesitation, he looked to his right.
"Here!"
With a wave of his hand, flames erupted from Tsuna's palms. Using the force of the flames, he and Chikusa stopped at the same point simultaneously.
Without a second thought, Tsuna grabbed the two yo-yos Chikusa had thrown.
Sizzle!
The intense heat from Tsuna's flames instantly melted the yo-yos, scorching Chikusa's hands. Tsuna showed no mercy. The flames continued to burn Chikusa's hands, though he didn't scream—Mukuro's control over him numbed any pain.
Tsuna quickly pressed his palms downward, releasing more flames to launch himself into the air.
At that exact moment, a strange beam of light hit the spot where Tsuna had just been. The attack, more spiritual in nature, caused less physical damage than previous ones, but Tsuna knew it wasn't to be underestimated.
Suddenly, a grinning figure appeared mid-air.
Ken, his claws sharp and gleaming with dark energy, lunged at Tsuna.
"Moonwalk!"
"Finger Pistol – Beast Claw!"
Ken swiped at Tsuna with a feral grin, his claws empowered by armament Haki.
Whoosh!
The sharp claws sliced through Tsuna's body as if he were made of air.
Blood splattered into the sky.
Mukuro, controlling Ken, smirked at his success. Just as he prepared for another attack, Tsuna's flames flared, propelling him out of Ken's range.
"That's a powerful move," Tsuna acknowledged, even though blood dripped from his wound. His expression remained calm, his eyes sharp and focused.
His gaze fell on Ken's feet, which were stepping rapidly through the air.
"So this move that allows you to walk in the air is called 'Moonwalk,'" Tsuna remarked. "A pretty nice name."
"But now…"
"It's mine."