TV Special
Description
Reborn, the World’s Strongest Hitman, is tasked with molding Tsunayoshi Sawada into the Vongola Famiglia’s future leader. Cursed as an Arcobaleno, his infant form conceals the power of a seasoned assassin, marked by a Yellow Pacifier. Rare glimpses reveal his true physique—a tall, lean adult—projected in shadows or promotional art.

As a baby, he sports black spiky hair, piercing eyes, and a black fedora with an orange stripe, alongside Leon, his shape-shifting chameleon companion. His signature black suit, red shirt, and necktie contrast with elaborate disguises, like Master PaoPao, deployed to manipulate allies such as Ryohei Sasagawa.

Confident and cunning, Reborn wields a razor-sharp wit and comically ruthless methods, pushing Tsuna through harsh trials to unlock his potential. Though mischievous, his schemes strengthen bonds between Tsuna’s guardians, from Hayato Gokudera to Takeshi Yamamoto. Initially resigned to the Arcobaleno curse’s permanence, Tsuna’s resolve later fuels his defiance of fate.

A master strategist, Reborn combines Sun Flame techniques—like the organ-numbing Chaos Shot—with clairvoyant intuition, anticipating threats and orchestrating complex maneuvers, such as positioning allies to shield civilians. Leon adapts as both weapon and tool, morphing into items like the Reverse One Ton Mallet to disrupt enemy Flames.

Reborn’s past reflects fury toward his cursed existence, leading him to erase his records and embrace fatalism. Tsuna’s influence reignites his will to fight, driving his participation in the Representative Battle of the Rainbow to shatter the curse. Post-victory, he clings to a replica pacifier, a vestige of his Arcobaleno legacy.

Beyond Tsuna, he mentors Dino, molding the Cavallone Famiglia’s clumsy heir into a leader by exploiting his reliance on subordinates—a tactic reflected in Dino’s partnership with Enzo, Leon’s turtle offspring. Across conflicts with the Varia, Millefiore, and Simon Famiglias, Reborn evolves from Tsuna’s tutor to the alliance’s linchpin, deploying contingency plans and coordinating battles.

After Tsuna rejects the Vongola throne, Reborn temporarily withdraws, only to return as his guide toward becoming Neo-Vongola Primo. This final arc cements his shift from a cursed enforcer to a visionary shaping the Famiglia’s destiny alongside his protégé.