Tsuna and his friends continue to train for the imminent confrontation with the Varia. Tsuna manages to complete the second stage of his training and Yamamoto has learned all he can from his father about swordplay, but Gokudera has yet to master the fighting technique of Dr. Shamal. Meanwhile, two members of the Varia have arrived ahead of schedule and are looking to take out anyone in possession of a Vongola ring!