Millefiore Family
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The Millefiore Family or Millefiore Famiglia ("Millefiore" roughly means "Thousands of Flowers", and "Famiglia" means "family" in Italian), is a fictional Mafia family in the anime and manga series Reborn!.
The Millefiore family takes over as the major antagonists following the Vongola Ring Battles between Tsuna's family and the Varia. After arriving nine years and 10 months into the future, Tsuna discovers that the Millefiore have succeeded in crushing the Vongola, effectively leaving the strongest mafia family in a state of emergency. Following the attack, the Millefiore have begun a systematic elimination of all Vongola members and associates. The family is composed of two divisions, White Spell and Black Spell. The White Spell is led by Byakuran. The Black Spell is led by Uni.
Early history
The Millefiore Family is a newly formed mafia family, as a result of the merging of two separate mafia families, the up-and-coming Gesso family led by Byakuran, and the Giglio Nero jirryo nero (ジッリョネロ)1 Family (Which means "Black Lily" in Italian) led by Uni, which has as much history as the Vongola.
Mafia Conflicts
- Versus Vongola Family
- During the Future arc, the Millefiore Family has launched an all-out war against the Vongola Family. Using the power of the boxes and rings, along with the lack of Vongola Rings in the future, the Millefiore have thus far been successful in eliminating the Vongola. The war began because the Millefiore wants the 7 Vongola rings, as combining them with the 7 Millefiore rings and the 7 Arcobaleno pacifiers would give them ultimate power. This would give the Millefiore Family the power to overtake the Vongola's position at the top of the mafia underworld. They have also stolen many of the Vongola rings, save a few lesser ones and the main ones, in order to take this position. They have already made great progress as many notable Vongola members are missing or dead in the future, including Tsuna.
- They already have 5 of the 7 Arcobaleno pacifiers and presumably all 7 Millefiore family rings. With Tsuna and his family's appearance in the future they have their sights set on their Vongola rings. They have also been attempting to change the ten-year bazooka technology in order to control time and get the rings from a time when Tsuna was much weaker and did not know what was happening. The family seems to have a large picture frame with slots for all of the rings and pacifiers.
Special Weapons and Items
Rings
The Millefiore Family uses seven rings that are said to be on par with the power of the Vongola rings. They are often referred to as the Mare Rings. At first they all belonged to the Giglio Nero family before the merged with the Gesso family.
Byakuran has been shown using the Sky Mare ring. Like the Vongola Sky Ring, this ring differs form the other six in design with outstretched instead of closed wings.
The Thunder ring is used by Gamma.
The Rain ring is used by Glo Xinia.
The Sun ring is used by Irie Shoichi.
The Mist ring is used by Genkishi.
Mosca robots
The Mosca line is made up of top secret defense robots that were originally developed by the Italian military, then sold to the Vongola Family. In the future, the Italian military has sold Mosca blueprints to other families besides the Vongola. The Millefiore Family uses the units for scouting purposes, as well as for the defense of their base in Japan.
The Millefiore's units, the Strau Mosca, do not have people inside of them and can be controlled from a distance via their newly installed charger system called the flame engine core. They are much larger then their predecessors, the Gola Mosca unit. They have 20,000 layers of nano-composite armor that makes them resistant to direct or flame attacks. The units' weapons are also covered in the same armor making them very powerful in close combat. They are also equipped with rocket launchers equipped with different ordinance including tear gas.
The most powerful version of the Strau Mosca is the King Mosca. A Millefiore Family member, Spanner, developed the King Mosca unit to specifically combat Tsuna. The unit is equipped with three flame cores, a chain weapon, and a pair of flame covered swords.
The King Mosca is revealed to have a cockpit from which it can be controlled.
Squads
The Millefiore Family is organized into two groups to distinguish their old families from one another. They are further separated into 18 different squads, each named for a plant or flower. To date, only 6 of the 18 squads have been named, however volume 18 lists all of the squads. Those originally from the Giglio Nero are the Black Spell and have the tendency to engage in direct combat. Those originally from the Gesso family are the White Spell and specialize in cunning battle tactics. There appears to be animosity between members of the White Spell and the Black Spell, resulting in a lack of communication and sabotage by individual squads.
In chapter 161, all squad captains are seen during a meeting called by Byakuran.
- White Spell Zero Paphiopedilum Squad
- The new defense squad created by Byakuran. Named for a genus of orchid.
- Black Spell 1st Calendula Squad
- Named for a the genus of flowers known as pot marigolds, which are not to be confused with true marigolds, which is led by one of the Millefiore leaders, Uni.
- White Spell 2nd Rosa Squad
- The White Spell 2nd Rosa Squad is under the command of Shoichi Irie. The Cervello appear to be working as part of the Squad with him. Hidden from the other squads, this squad is currently involved in a secret project designed to bring the lost Vongola Rings back. It is unclear what purpose the machine they are maintaining in the Melone base has.
- Black Spell 3rd Aphelandra Squad
- The Black Spell 3rd attack squad is led by one of the family's A rank members, Gamma. They are currently dispatched across the city, searching for Tsuna after the defeat of their captain.
- Black Spell 5th Odontoglossum Squad
- Named for a genus of orchid.
- White Spell 6th Mughetto Squad
- The White Spell 6th Mughetto ("Lily of the Valley") Squad has only been mentioned in passing conversation with Leonardo Lippi, who is supposedly a member.
- White Spell 7th Fiore del Cotone Squad
- Fiore del Cotone is Italian for Cotton Blossom.
- White Spell 8th Glicine Squad
- The White Spell 8th squad is led by one of the family's A rank members, Glo Xinia. The name is Italian for wisteria.
- Black Spell 9th Girasole Squad
- Girasole is Italian for Sunflower
- White Spell 10th Nigella Squad
- Named for a genus of flowers with threadlike leaves.
- Black Spell 11th Viola Squad
- The 11th Viola Squad is currently engaged in an investigation. Four of their B rank members were killed by unknown assailants, believed to be by Vongola's independent assassination squad, the Varia. Viola is Italian for violet.
- White Spell 12th Camelia Squad
- Camelia is Italian for Camellia.
- White Spell 13th Balsamina Squad
- The name may be a reference to flowers of the family Balsaminaceae, or to the common name of flowers in the species Impatiens.
- Black Spell 14th Tulipano Squad
- The 14th Tulipano Squad is currently engaged in a stalemate battle with the Chiavorone Family. Tulipano is Italian for tulip.
- White Spell 15th Dente di Leone Squad
- Named for the Italian word for dandelion.
- Black Spell 16th Rododendro Squad
- Rododendro is Italian for rhododendron.
- Black Spell 17th Aquilegia Squad
- Named for the genus of Columbines (see Aquilegia).
Bases
Main base (Paphiopedilum)
The Millefiore Famaily's main base is located in Italy. It is a giant glass skyscraper that seems a bit higher then any other building near it.
The base appears to have many gardens filled with flowers in it, possibly in compliment to the family's name. There is also a large meeting hall that is filled with flowers. The large wooden meeting table is surrounded by 18 large chairs. There is also a holographic projector in front of each chair. These are used if one member or more of the family can not be physically present at the meeting. Each chair is for the captain of each of the family's 17 squads, and the family's boss.
Byakuran's private office is specially shielded. It has a unique barrier which lets no thoughts pass through, especially any of Mukuro's. The shielding also blocks electromagnetic waves like light or electrical energy.
Melone base
This base is located in Japan, in the location of Namimori station underground shopping mall. The construction began ten years ago (present timeline) and was finished three years ago (from the future timeline). The base has several laser guarded air ducts that link it to the mall.
Shoichi Irie appears to be working on his time travel project here. His lab is filled with computers and a large ring which are all assumed to be related to his project; this area is blacked out on the bases blueprints. The base appears to have access to a bar/club where the family can relax. There is also a complex system of automated radar's that are designed to detect, track, and gauge the Dying Will Flame that is emitted by the Vongola Rings. The base also has a large hospital complex which is used to support injured members. There is also an underground hanger where Irie Shouichi gathers every member of the family after learning of the possibility of an upcoming Vongola attack.
A unique aspect is that all the sections of the base are composed of cube-sections of exactly equal size. These sections are camouflaged in the blueprints and maps of the base. There is at least one empty space on each floor so that the rooms can be moved when required, trapping any intruders if necessary. These sections are controlled by the flame of Irie's Sun Mare ring and channeled through a box. The entire system is routed to a secret control room that gives Irie access to every system in the base.
Giglio Nero Family Retreat
This base is a small traditional villa hidden deep in the woods; presumably in Italy. This base is where the Giglio Nero family would retreat to in times of danger.
Members
There are only 5 captains of the Millefiore Family that are of Rank A. The family's boss is mentioned to have a rank above A. These six members are known as the Six Funeral Wreaths.
Bosses
- Byakuran
Byakuran (白蘭)
- The First Boss and Leader of the Millefiore family during the future arc. He is originally the boss of the up and coming Gesso Family. He appears to insist that his subordinates call him by his name. His name means "White Orchid".
- He is extremely ruthless in his goals and has nearly exterminated the Vongola Family. He has not only targeted the Vongola family but all of their allies as well. Byakuran has also ordered that not only members of the Vongola Family be killed, but all of their family members, their friends, and everyone who would help them; this is known as his "killing sweep." Takeshi's father was one of the first to fall in this manner. Byakuran is in the middle of expanding his "killing sweep" to include even more people when Tsuna and the others arrive in the future.
- It has recently been revealed that Byakuran has gathered great amounts of information about Tsuna and his family from the past. He has Shoichi Irie researching time travel by analyzing the ten-year bazooka. His plan is to travel to the past to take the Vongola Rings from Tsuna, as they were destroyed in his timeline by the adult Tsuna. He also reveals a large painting inside the Millefiore tower, with three conjoined rings, with slots for all the Millefiore Mare Rings, the Vongola Rings, and the Arcobaleno pacifiers.
- Byakuran wears a Mare Ring with outstretched wings, identifying it as the most powerful of the Millefiore rings, and most likely uses a Sky attribute flame like Tsuna's ring. He later battles with Mukuro Rokudo, who was posing as Leonardo Lippi, Byakuran's would-be new subordinate. He was far more than Mukuro could handle in battle, and uses a currently unknown attack that Mukuro was trying to learn about. He has purposefully hidden what he is capable of in order to gain the upper hand in the war. The final outcome of the battle is unknown, however Byakuran had no use for Mukuro as he did not have a Vongola Ring and their battle in the chapter ended with him about to strike. He later appears and tells Irie Shouichi of the spy (Mukuro) and that he was taken care of. He also warns of the high probability of an upcoming Vongola attack.
- Uni
Yuni (ユニ)
- The Captain of the Millefiore family's Black Spell 1st Calendula Squad during the future arc. Uni is the former leader of the Giglio Nero ("Black Lily") mafia family. The Giglio Nero family has a history as old as the Vongola family. This family is one half of the new Millefiore family, and it's members make up the Black Spell. It is shown that she is a descendant of an Arcobeleno (the keeper of the orange pacifer) through her mother.
- She also bears a resemblance to the previous 8th Vongola Boss, Daniela, though it could purely be coincidence. Gamma once refers to her as "The Princess" which is a title/nickname such as Gokudera calling Tsuna "Tenth", as she is the daughter of the former leader of Giglio Nero family whom Gamma had served.
- Uni was originally kind-hearted and was very fond of Gamma, who served her faithfully. However, after a private meeting with Byakuran that resulted in the merger of their two families into the Millefiore, Uni became cold and emotionally detached. Gamma is convinced that Byakuran did something to her during their meeting.
A Rank
- Shoichi Irie
Irie Shōichi (入江 正一)
- Tsuna had previously met Shoichi early on in the series (chapter 13); Lambo had stumbled into Shoichi's house, so he was forced to deliver the child back to Tsuna's house. Upon his arrival, Shoichi experienced first hand just how crazy things are at Tsuna's home. At the time, Shoichi was a middle school student. However, when Tsuna travels nine years and ten months into the future by way of the Ten-Year Bazooka, he is immediately told by an adult Hayato to kill Shoichi when he returns to the past. Although unknown at this moment, it suggests that Shoichi will do something that will lead to Tsuna and Reborn's death. The future Gokudera also states that if only Shouichi Irie didn't exist, Byakuran would be different.
- Shoichi is now part of the Millefiore Family and is captain of the White Spell 2nd Rose Squad, and one of the six A rank members in the Millefiore. He is revealed to use the Millefiore Mare ring of the Sun attribute. It seems that Byakuran and Shoichi have a somewhat close relationship; Byakuran calls Shouichi "Shou-chan" and seems to trust him the most. He is currently involved in some very important research for the family. His project has been revealed to be research about the ten-year bazooka and time travel, however it appears to be very top secret and few others in the family know about it. In chapter 153, the box which was given to him in the past to return to Lambo can be seen on his shelves.
- Irie in chapter 172 is seen talking with Byakuran and predicting that the Vongola family is going to make a huge-scale attack on the Millefiore base, then showing his true self. He then takes over the entire base from both Black and White spell squads, and they are now under his command. During the attack he is very concerned with the safety of the contents of his research lab. When Irie begins to realize that Tsuna's group is winning, he uses his own box weapon. Irie's Sun-attribute box is connected to a special terminal in his lab, that when activated allows him to 'control' the base, moving the cube-shaped rooms and completely rearranging the base's layout.
- It is yet to be shown how, why, or even when Irie became a member of the Millefiore family but in chapter 191 he appears to have great pleasure in trapping the Vongola Guardians. He also seems to hold a great deal of animosity towards them.
- Gamma (γ)
- Gamma is an A ranked member of the Millefiore Family, who commands the 3rd attack squad of the Black Spell. Gamma's wields the lightning flame and specializes in electric-based attacks. A laid backed man when relaxed, he is merciless in battle. His interactions with Shoichi Irie shows he has little to no respect for members of the White Spell. According to Lal Mirch, Gamma is responsible for wiping out many of the allies of the Vongola Family.
- While searching for Kyoya Hibari, Gamma runs into Hayato Gokudera and Takeshi Yamamoto, and proceeds to battle them. Even though they both cooperate and fight side by side, they are no match for Gamma. He questions them about the rumors of the Vongola 10th Boss' return. Before he's about to finish them, Kyoya Hibari appears and appears to kill him after a short battle.
- Gamma later reappears alive in Chapter 172, arguing with Shoichi Irie in a hanger bay, though they interrupted by Phantom Knight who has come under Byakuran's orders to protect Irie. When Tsuna's group infiltrates their base, he is sent with Tazaru and Ginger Bread to guard the base's control room. However, when Shoichi began to move the cubes of the Melone base, he runs into Gokudera and Ryohei. He defeats Ryohei, but is stopped by Gokudera as he attempts to deliver the finishing blow. His rematch with Gokudera is more difficult, and both sides fight to a stalemate.
- Gamma asks Gokudera if the Vongola can defeat Byakuran. It is revealed that Gamma has a deep hatred of Byakuran and members of the White Spell. Gamma fights for the Millefiore because Uni, who Gamma cared for, is one of its bosses.
- Gamma is the wielder of the Mare Lightning Ring, a ring equal to the power of the Vongola's Lightning Guardian Ring. He can use his lightning attribute flame to hover in the air as well as create electromagnetic barrier that can defend against physical and flame-based attacks. He carries a billiard cue which he uses with his main box weapon, a series of electrically charged billiard balls. Gamma also uses an animal box weapon, in the form of two foxes made of lightning, which can be enhanced using a third box that unlocks their full power.
- Glo Xinia
- Glo Xinia was first introduced during a Millefiore family meeting, transmitting from a remote location via hologram while hunting down the rings. At the meeting, he appears confident and quick-witted, catching on to Byakuran's plans almost instantly, where others at the table do not catch on so quickly. According to Byakuran, his inappropriate methods have caused him to clash with Shouichi in the past.
- Glo Xinia is a captain of the White Spell's 8th Wisteria squad and is the holder of the rain Mare ring which is equal in strenght with the Vongola rain ring. Byakuran trusts his strength enough to send him out in retaliation of a possible appearance of the Varia. During this, he encounters the younger Chrome Dokuro, recently brought to the future by way of the ten-year-bazooka, in the abandoned Kokuyou Healthy Land building and proceeds to explain to her how he had defeated the future Mukuro and caused her future self to retreat.
- He takes an almost sadistic pleasure in fighting and takes joy in explaining to her that her fighting methods are obsolete, while fighting with a box of the rain element, a riding crop, and an owl covered in the Dying Will Flame, later revealed to be playing host to Mukuro. His remarks during his fight with Chrome are often inappropriate, alluding to her supposed sexual prowess and his preference of her future body type. After his battle with Chrome and Mokuro he is hospitalized with severe injuries and a broken jaw, but it is later discovered that he planted a tracking device on Chrome. A doctor is later finds out that Glo Xinia knows where the Vongola HQ is by finding out that he was moving his eyes to tell Irie of the information he has. He also appears to know of a traitor within the Millefiore Family but due to his injuries, cannot tell Shoichi the information he has.
- His name refers to the Gloxinia (or Shinningia) flower.
- Genkishi (Phantom Knight)
- Genkishi, also known by the title 'Phantom Knight', was sent under orders from Byakuran to protect Irie, the leader of the 2nd White Spell Squad. He is a powerful swordsman who carries four swords (two on each hip), and is rumored to be as powerful as Gamma. Genkishi returned a special box weapon to Gamma that had been in the possession of Uni, containing the full power of Gamma's lightning foxes. A flashback during Gamma's fight with Gokudera, revealed that Genkishi's defeat by the Second Sword Emperor, Squalo was a factor that led to the Giglionero Family joining with the Gesso Family. Genkishi is the holder of the Mare Mist Ring, and according to Gamma is a 'traitor' to the Black Spell. Genkishi later admits that he intentionally lost to Squalo in order to force the Giglionero to become a part of the Millefiore Family. During the Vongola assault on the Melore Bass, he encounters Yamamoto and 'handicaps' himself by fighting in a water-filled room suited to Yamamoto's Rain attribute and only fighting with his bare hands. When the fight begins after he was forced to draw his sword he is shown to be able to cast illusions of body parts or exact clones of himself with this he is able to hold all four blades at once. It seems that his illusions are real to some extent, because one of his illusion was able to hold one of his swords.
B Rank
- Spanner
Suphana (酢花° (スパナ))
- Spanner is a member of the Black Spell. He belongs to the family's tech department and is responsible for the creation of the family's Mosca. He has a large tattoo on the side of his neck. While others don't trust him because he is a Black Spell member, Irie considers him a good friend, as it is revealed in chapter 189 that the two have known each other since they participated in an international robotics competition together in high school. He was told by Irie to locate and eliminate Tsuna. After Tsuna defeated Spanner's King Mosca, Tsuna was knocked out (due to the reckless use of his X Burner technique). Spanner appeared to have killed Tsuna with a gunshot, but later reported Tsuna as missing to Irie. In reality, Spanner had taken Tsuna captive to his workroom. When Tsuna asked why he was still alive, Spanner responded that he has a great love for all things 'Japanese'. He comments that he designed all his Mosca using the 10th Vongola Boss (Tsuna) as a 'template'. Spanner then reveals that he is fascinated by Tsuna's X Burner technique, but notes how it is still imperfect. Spanner then states that he wants to see its full power and will help Tsuna perfect his move, much to Tsuna's surprise. Tsuna is then more shocked when Reborn appears in Spanner's room and Spanner's reaction suggests that he has been expecting him.
- He has since finished the contacts he intends to use to complete Tsuna's X-Burner and is waiting for him to ajust to them.
C Rank
- Tazaru (S-TZR)
Tazaru (タザル)
- Tazaru is a C++ ranked member of the 3rd attack squad of Black Spell. He is first seen with Nosaru, attacking Lambo, I-Pin, Kyoko Sasagawa, and Haru Miura, but is defeated by Tsuna's Hyper Dying Will. Currently he has been sent with Gamma and Ginger Bread to guard the bases control room.
- His special box creates a dark scythe and he also uses one of the Vongola's storm rings (with a purity of C).
D Rank
- Nosaru (S-NSR)
Nosaru (ノサル)
- Nosaru is a D ranked member of the 3rd attack squad of Black Spell, and is Tazaru's subordinate. He calls Tazaru "aniki" (older brother), indicating he has a high respect for Tazaru or he may possibly be Tazaru's younger brother. While attempting to kill Lambo, I-Pin, Kyoko Sasagawa, and Haru Miura, he is defeated and disintegrated by Hayato Gokudera after the latter is able to activate his special box. Like Tazaru, his special box creates a dark scythe and he also uses one of the Vongola's storm rings, but one with a purity of D.
F Rank
- Leonardo Lippi
Reonarudo Rippi (レオナルド・リッピ)
- Byakuran's subordinate. He is F ranked, and is assigned to the White spell's 6th Mughetto squad. He is called Leo-kun by Byakuran. In chapter 167, after seeing him in a video recording, Shoichi realizes that the Leonardo Lippi he sees is not the one who Shoichi had recommended to Byakuran previously, supposedly a 60 year old man. Therefore, he concludes that the present Leonardo is an imposter and the traitor that sent Glo Xinia to Kokuyo Land. The depicted Lippi is actually Guido Greco under Mukuro's illusions, and used to infiltrate the Millefiore headquarters.
Other
- Dendro Chilum
- A hulk of a man, Dendro is left at the base during the attack to guard it. He is known as the top lancer and a member of the family's heavy assault infantry. He is very proud and sure of himself as he attacks without thought to his actions. He once skewered his entire squad when he was positioned behind them. He has large cannons on his shoulders and has a lance box weapon.
- Once Tsuna defeated him with ease he summoned his boar box weapon and attempted to destroy Tsuna. He failed miserably and his current status is unknown. The bulk of his failure stems from the fact that although he had a powerful box weapon and a large flame his flame was not very pure. According to other members of the family he was outraged at being left out of the attack on the Vongola base and periodically fired off his box weapon in the hanger in anger.
- His name is a reference to a particular genus of the Orchid family.
- Unknown (formally Ginger Bread)
- A young boy who wears a wizard's hat and cape, with stars in his eyes. Lal Mirch asks if he is Ginger Bread; he calmly states that he doesn't go by that name anymore, and then proceeds to reveal the death of two Arcobaleno members, Colonnello and Viper. He first claims that his attacks are derived from sorcery, but later reveals them to be based on spiders with sun flames. He can use the spiders to make walls of webbing and, if he managed to attack beforehand, inject eggs into a person's body. He may then give a signal for the baby spiders to burst out of the person's body, effectively killing them. Strangely when Lal Mirch defeated him his body was revealed to be actually a doll.
- The (presumably) real Gingerbread has been sent with Tazaru and Gamma to guard the bases control room. He is a member of the White Spell's 8th Squad.
- Baishana
- Baishana is a member of the 7th White Spell Squad. He has been nick-named the White Massacre. He dresses in Arab clothes, wears a turbant and has a flying dying will flame carpet. He has necklace of box weapons all around his body, making him particularly dangerous since at the present point only two of these boxes were revealed. Irie is concerned about his guarding his research lab as he and his box are very dangerous. He weilds a Tsuchinoko box weapon as his main weapon, but also used a stag beetle box weapon in his fight against Ryohei.
- He attacked Nigella and his box weapon because he believes that the White Spell are superior to the Black Spell and their old ways. He is defeated in chapter 189 by Ryohei after Ryohei punched his Tsuchinoko so strongly that the whole snake was thrown at Baishana.
- Nigella Seabankul
- Nigella is a member of the 9th Black Spell Squad. He is called the Deamon Bear user in reference to his box weapon. He is bald and has several tattoos on his face and body. He left for Irie's research lab of his own accord and was killed by Baishana.
- Iris Hepburn
- Iris is a member of the White Spell's 12th Squad. She has an afro and looks like a stereotypical blaxploitation female hero. She is currently going to defend the computer room from the Vongola attack.
- Fressia
- Fressia is a low ranking member of one of the Millefiore's White Spell Squads. He is currently leading two other White Spell members into the site of Tsuna and Spanner's battle. He is currently looking for Tsuna and his ring under Irie's direction.
- Nichola
- Nichola is an older member with a mustache of one of the White Spell squads. He lead the attack on the Vongola base. He appears to return with news of a Millefiore victory, but it is revealed to be an illusion and really Chrome in disguise. His current status is unknown. He is refeared to as capain but it is still unknown if this refears to an entire White Spell squad or simply the team sent to the Vongola base.
References
Other sources
- Various Katekyō Hitman Reborn! manga chapters and anime episodes.