A Wolf in Mahora
Chapter 25: Memories to Quarterfinals
I don not own Negima or Naruto
Naruto: Kazumi, Mana, Kaede, Chizuru, Chisame, Chachamaru, Chao, Zazie, Yuuna, Asuna, Theodora, Akira, Haruna, Takane and Evangeline, Misa, Sakurako, Madoka
Negi: Nodoka, Ayaka, Makie, Yue, Ako, Konoka, Ku Fei, Setsuna and, Luna/Shiori, Fuka, Fumika, Anya, Collette, Emily
Italics for thoughts and spells
In the new poll
Kaede 21
Mana 35
Chisame 10
Akira 2
Haruna 9
Kazumi 7
Final results for the poll and as it seems the gun slinging Mana has won this poll with ninja keade coming second and net idol Chisame third. So people that is the order of the next lemons so be on the look out in the future.
New poll up soon too.
XChapter StartX
"Thank you for waiting everyone!" shouted Kazumi as a lot of the audience were red faced at what they were seeing. Both Asuna and Setsuna had been dressed in maid outfits, Setsuna featuring neo mimi "They're the flowers of this tournament, contestant Kagurazaka and contestant Sakurazaki" Kazumi continued.
"Wait just a minute Asakura…!" Asuna was interrupted "Thanks to the appearance of the two incredibly cute high-school girls in maid costumes, the crow goes wild with different types of appreciation!" the crowd were scrambling to grab cameras to make memories of this event but a lot of them felt an unsettling sensation on the back of their necks when they tried to get their cameras ready.
"What's with these clothes?" Asuna asked "Well you guys don't have the pulls like being Last Year's Champion or something so I'm told to make you guys look cute, it's Chao's orders" Kazumi replied with no guilt in her voice. "At least give my tights back. My panties will show of I move around" Kazumi just slapped her on the shoulder "Well that's okay camera's are forbidden anyway and most of the guys look too scared to take a picture for some reason" Asuna blinked and looked to the crowd and saw many men shaking despite being red-faced.
"So what are your thoughts on the match Kaede-chan, Ku Fei-chan?" questioned Naruto keeping the intent to a manageable level. "Certainly it's impossible for Asuna…" said Ku Fei "Hmmm…it's tough de-gozaru, isn't it, even though she worked hard in her trainings de-gozaru."
"That's not necessarily true" said a voice behind them and they spotted Ku:Nel standing beside Asuna who put his hand on her head. She immediately jerked back "Wait a minute what are you doing all of the sudden?" she asked a little freaked.
Evangeline saw the shadowed face and recognised the man "Wha…you're…it can't be…?" she said in disbelief as Ku:Nel cut her off "Fufu…even if I look at you I still can't believe it Asuna-san. You look just like a doll, for you to grow up such an energetic and lively girl, seems like you're also blessed with friends and one…" Naruto whacked him in the head.
"Not one word…" he said getting odd looks from all round "Fine, ruin the fun Naruto why don't you" he chuckled. "Gatou Kagura Vandenburg was right in entrusting you to Takamichi-kun. Don't think about anything, try making yourself into nothingness Asuna-san…you should be able to do it" he smiled as she asked "W…Who are you…?"
"Listen when you receive Negi-kun's magical energy…don't think about anything. Just relax and turn yourself into nothingness, if you do that you should be able t do the same thing Takamichi-kun did earlier." This shocked the girl "Eh…same as Takahata-sensei…? What so you mean? Besides that who are you exactly are you…?" she asked as Naruto put a hand on his shoulder.
"Ku:Nel here is a sparing partner I've met a few time here, he surprisingly give me a good fight although his hobbies annoy me to no end I must say" said Naruto shaking his head. "Even though you contribute to that hobby so much so. I can't be held responsible for my actions when someone provides it in front of my face" he chuckled back.
"Oi you!" shouted Eva "Why are you here right now? Aren't you being sought by a lot of people? And you where did you meet this guy" she asked the two "I get bored so I took a walk and found this guy lounging so we got chatting, also remind me to feed Renji when we get back, Ku:Nel." He nodded "Just make sure he doesn't make a mess, still can't believe he took a liking to you" Naruto rubbed the back of his head "It's a gift."
With that Ku:Nel just vanished into thin air "He disappeared! Who was that person just now-aru" asked Ku Fei shocked "Eva-dono do you know that person?" asked Kaede. "Gu…ridiculous I should have noticed him already, and you are in big trouble" she said glaring at Naruto who looked away tempted to use puppy eye technique on her.
Eva sighed "That person was a friend of that boy's father. His name is Al-…" she was interrupted "Colonel Sanders would be fine, just like the tournament listings state. Like Naruto here just call me Ku:Nel" he said reappearing. Don't screw around with me. Where have you been loafing around all this time? On top of that how much have you told Naruto and why do you know about Kagurazaka Asuna?" she asked flushed.
"He's told me enough Eva-chan, but we each know certain things" both smiled "And as for now it's going to be a s-e-c-r-e-t. Let's leave it at that" they aid together in unison. Eva scolded remembering Ku:Nel's personality as he turned back to Asuna "Asuna-san you want power right now do you not? In order to protect Negi-kun and Naruto right" this caught her attention.
"I'll lend a little bit of my power to you, so that nobody would have to die in front of your eyes again" he said with a sad expression Naruto's face also adopted a sad look remembering the times people had died in front of his eyes too as he left the stage "Good luck Asuna-chan" he said standing by Kaede and Chizuru.
Setsuna and Asuna stood opposite each other on the stage "Here we go master" she said "Okay" Setsuna replied. 'Remember turn yourself into nothingness Asuna-san. The world in your left hand and yourself in your right hand, the world and you are one, yourself is merely the window to…' said a voice in Asuna's head. "Wait a minute; don't just suddenly talk to me in my head. I can't understand all that confusing stuff" she said out loud 'Well I suppose it mean for you to blank out' the voice of Ku:Nel said.
"If it's blanking out, I'm good at that but…" she was interrupted by Kazumi "Now then round 7…Start" she shouted, Setsuna struck first but surprisingly Asuna managed to block the first strike. The two quickly ran by each other trading swings of their weapons: Asuna's harisen and Setsuna's broom "Round 7, the match between contestant Kagurazaka and contestant Sakurazaki, begins with anticipation but…this is…"
Setsuna Shundo-ed to surprise attack Asuna but Asuna managed to block again. Asuna pivoted on her foot, and brought her harisen towards Setsuna's head. Setsuna ducked downward, with her feet on the back. Using the momentum of the dodge, she brought her feet up and kicked Asuna into the air. While there they kept exchanging blows between them the audience watching in awe at their skill level.
"This is unexpected, the maid uniform wearing high school girls are fighting beyond everyone's expectation. It seems that the intensity from the previous matches has not dropped at all" said Kazumi getting into the fight more and more. "It's obvious but the male crowds who are seeing this are applauding with praises! Although some looked scared for some reason!"
"She certainly has gotten better…" Naruto mused "Why does Kagurazaka Asuna seem to have that much physical ability. I'd understand if she trained with you and the others but simply because she's a brute strength baka doesn't explain it!" said Eva incredulously.
"Those are the original talents of Asuna-san" said Ku:Nel appearing again as Eva remembered him ruffling her hair "That's right what did you do to that girl back there?" in a sing song voice he answered "As it…all I did was give her a little push, beside Naruto wouldn't let me doing anything to her" said teen nodded.
"How about this Evangeline…old friend, shall we make a bet? I will bet on the victory of Asuna-san" he suggested. "What? And what is your wager?" she replied "Information about Asuna-san" he said simply. "Hmph…fine it doesn't matter what you did, I can't imagine that girl defeating Sakurazaki" said Eva confident "Then it means that the bet is on right?" Ku:Nel smirked as he started conjuring something "That's right…then in the occasion where the Shinmeiryuu swordsman loses…"
From out of nowhere he pulled out a school one piece swim suit "I will have you enter the next match wearing this school swimsuit" he said chuckling as Naruto laughed at Eva's reaction "Are you ever gonna stop this fetish of yours Ku:Nel?" he turned and smirked "Well you can't deny she would look so cute in this, I'm sure you'd like to see yourself in real life instead of the photos."
"I refuse to answer that for the sake of my health" he said deadpanned as Eva grabbed him by the collar "How much did you see?" she asked "No comment…" was his response "How much!" her eyes now looking threateningly. "Um…enough…" he said a little nervous as she let go.
Back to the fight 'Why am I moving this fast? And this feeling, it's a little bit different from the magic energy that I always got from Negi. With this I can show him maybe…just maybe…' she thought as she turned around "Hey Naruto…!" she shouted catching his attention "Take a good look at me. I'll show you that I can protect Negi and stand by you on your path just like the others next to you" she proclaimed.
This genuinely shocked him as it did many others "Ohhh…could this be a brave love confession right in the middle of the match?" asked Kazumi her eye twitching a little and her tone a little forced. "You're wrong! Damn it in front of the giant crowd again…" she muttered as she suddenly felt a little weak 'Seems your low on gas, can't be helped since it's your first time' said Ku:Nel's voice.
"You again?" she asked 'Now one more time, do what I told you to do earlier' said Ku:Nel in her mind "But I still don't get anything at all…" she tried to say 'It's okay just do it.' With that she took out both her hands "Hmm…lets see how she does with it…" muttered Naruto watching "Umm, magic power in the left hand, Ki in the right hand…combine" when she brought her hands together a shockwave similar to Takahata's was released as Asuna was surrounded in a glow.
"Impossible magic Ki syntheses took Takamichi years to learn at my resort. For her to do that easily…" said Eva in not believing what she was seeing. "It is surprising since it's a high difficulty technique that allows the user to obtain amazing powers by combining Ki with magic and melding one's inner body with the outside. The power obtained by combining opposite powers is incredible just as you imagined" Naruto explained.
"But for Asuna-san who's an amateur at many things she is unable to go head to head with the current Takamichi-kun, but even then she still has a lot of power" said Ku:Nel "And why can that girl use it?" Eva asked worrying that she'd end up in the swimsuit now. "Huhuhu I wonder why" Ku:Nel smirked as Naruto held Eva back from hitting the man "Eva-chan calm down and just watch the match" he told her as she turned to the stage where the two girls were still battling on equal terms.
"Ehh Setsuna what are you wasting time for on the likes of Kagurazaka Asuna. Beat her in 5 seconds, no kill her" she shouted as Ku:Nel stepped in "Evangeline…shall we take the stakes even higher?" he asked "My wager is Nagi Springfield…information on the Thousand Master" he offered as she was caught off guard and her eyes darted from him to Naruto. "What do you think? Will you stay on the bet?" within a second she answered "Of course I'll stay on the bet" she said not realizing she was getting played.
"Huhuhu understood, well then for you…let's add neko mimi and glasses and sailor clothes" he said with a gleam in her eye and Naruto had a small blush hearing this and imagining it "Stop Screwing Around!" she said furious at the man.
"This is the 7th match, contestant Kagurazaka vs., contestant Sakurazaki. An astounding display of attacks and defences; as if both of them were dancing" said Kazumi. Eva was currently lost in thought 'Gu if Setsuna wins in this match, it's my victory and I will obtain information about the Thousand Master. But if Kagurazaka Asuna wins it's my defeat and I'll get stuck having to enter the next match in a ridiculous outfit and in front of him too' she thought with a blush. "Thousand Master…Nagi…" she muttered "Really looking forward to the result aren't we?" chuckled Ku:Nel "Ei, shut up!"
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The fight meanwhile went on between the two 'But how can a normal person like Asuna-san use Kanka? No that's fine this talent of hers is really dependant on the way she's trained…' thought Setsuna. 'Seems like I'm getting a steady flow of power…I don't think I'll be able to beast Setsuna-san. But at this rate I can really show Naruto-kun I am as strong as the others and that I can look after Negi…' thought Asuna.
The crowd continued to gawk in amazement at the battle and Asuna's skill including Takane, Negi Kotaro and Naruto. 'Asuna-san' called Ku:Nel mentally "What is it Ku:Nel-san? I'm in the middle of something right now…" she asked back 'Setsuna-san is still underestimating you, rather she is holding back. If you seize this chance you will be able to easily defeat her right now. Are you listening? Please move according to my instructions…'
Setsuna attacked but Asuna ducked under the swing and attacked back at her right arm before using her right shoulder and diving into Setsuna. This knocked Setsuna down as Asuna stood over her shocking Setsuna as she didn't expect Asuna's moves then again Asuna didn't expect them to be so effective. However Setsuna flipped back on to her feet smiling "Incredible…those movements just now were wonderful Asuna-san" said Setsuna excitedly.
"Eh…wait a…Setsuna-san…that wasn't…" she stuttered as Negi unconsciously channelled more magical power into Asuna distracting her momentarily. Seeing her chance Setsuna went to attack but under instruction Asuna ducked under the blow and struck back at Setsuna. "This is…contestant Kagurazaka with her harisen made of unknown metal is slowing and suppressing contestant Sakurazaki's attacks with her deck brush, will she take control at this rate?" shouted Kazumi as Setsuna was beginning to be pushed back.
"Hey Sakurazaki Setsuna!" called Eva who was currently being held by the back of her dress by Naruto as she tried to throttle Ku:Nel. "As a Kyoto Shinmeiryuu swordsman just like Eishun, how can you not be able to handle an amateur who's only powered up a little? Defeat her now, I will not allow you to lose!" she shouted in fury as she tried to reach for her target of anger.
"No but those movements from Asuna-san are real…" she was interrupted "Don't be fooled it's only because this guy is advising her. Naruto let me go so I can stop him using his telepathy!" she screamed at him as she shook his head "Sorry Eva-chan I can't let you do that and please act your age your embarrassing yourself."
"Shut up and Sakurazaki, if you lose something incredibly embarrassing will happen to me. Anyway win, if you dare lose I will make you feel the same…no even worse humiliation than me and right in front of your beloved ojou-sama" Naruto almost let go as he suddenly had new inspiration for Icha, Icha but knew that Haruna was watching so hoped she's written it down…she had.
"Seems like there's some trouble from the contestant seats. But both the grounds and the match's content are heating up, now who will win" said Kazumi to the crowd. 'Hmm…if possible I didn't want to use Shinmeiryuu techniques in front of this huge audience but it can't be helped. Besides Asuna-san has worked hard to come this far, it'd be rude if I didn't fight seriously now' thought Setsuna preparing to take the battle a step up. 'Now then next…' Ku:Nel began to say "Ah wai-wait a minute Ku:Nel-san!" She stopped him 'What's wrong Asuna-san?' he asked.
"Um…I don't need advice so please stop" she told him 'Why?' he questioned "Because it's unfair" she replied. 'But didn't you want to win this match to show Naruto your strength and prove yourself to him?' He asked her "Geh how did you know?" was his response "Anyway there's no meaning in this if I don't fight with my own strength! If I don't show my seriousness I feel like I won't show him what I want to show him so let me do it myself" she told the man.
'Are you okay with that…? Simply not showing that you can stand by him and not prove that you can protect Negi-kun too?' this question made her freeze as Setsuna called to her "Asuna-san, I will fight you seriously, Shinmeiryuu Ougi Zankuushou San" with that Setsuna released blasts of Ki at Asuna. 'Certainly just like you said there are dangers for both Negi-kun and Naruto. Even I know that Naruto still hides pain, don't you want to be there to help him through it?' said Ku:Nel distracting Asuna again
"Here I come Asuna-san, Ougi…" said Setsuna from overhead readying her broom as Asuna fell down and hit her head on the stage making her eyes glaze over.
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In her mind Asuna saw herself in a forest at a young age with two men one young and one much older. The old man was slumped against the tree bleeding "Yo Takamichi, can you give me a light? This is my last smoke..." the old man grunted. The old man took a drag from the cigarette. "Ah-sweet, go on now, I'll manage here somehow."
The old man turned to the young Asuna and chuckled "What's that young lady? Are you crying? showing your tears…that's a first. Hehe..I'm happy" the young man muttered "Master…" while shaking. "Takamichi…about her memories, erase the part about me will ya?" he asked the young Takamichi, "Wha…What are you talking about master?" he questioned the man "She won't be needing it from now on" he answered.
"No…Nagi is gone now Ojii-san too…" cried the young Asuna as she put her hands on his, he simply patted her head "Live a happy life young lady, you have that right" he said smiling. "You can't Gatou-san I don't want you to fie" she screamed as tear fell from her face
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"Zanganken" Setsuna cried slaming her broom down but ended up being blocked by Asuna's harisen-now blade artefact. "That sword again…Asuna-chan you remembered didn't you…" mused Naruto seeing tears in Asuna's eyes, remembering what Ku:Nel had told him. 'A specialised weapon of a Shinmeiryuu swordsman strengthened by Ki sliced in half' thought Setsuna in shock "W-Wait Asuna that one is not…" shouted Kazumi seeing the large blade.
"I…I…I…will…stand…by him…and…be…with him…" Asuna muttered her eyes glazed over lifting her blade over her shoulder "Watch out, get back Asakura-san" shouted Setsuna as Asuna swung down on her "Setsuna" everyone shouted and Naruto was about to rush out to stop the blade but thankfully dodged "Shinmeiryuu Ukigumo Tsumujiissen" Setsuna proclaimed flipping her over into the air and onto the ground in a split second.
"Ah…contestant Kagurazaka is down!" called Kazumi "Commentator Goutokuji-san what was that just now?" asked Chachamaru "It seems like a grappling move from contestant Sakurazaki. I have no idea what it is but it was executed splendidly…really incredible they actually rotated twice?"
"Furthermore this…as if there was a magic trick suddenly there's a giant sword in contestant Kagurazaka's hands. According to the judge it's real and although its an incredible show of techniques this tournament forbids the usage of bladed weapons. There fore…contestant Sakurazaki wins!" Asuna began to wake up from being knocked out "Se…Setsuna-san just now…I…?" she said confused "Are you alright Asuna-san?" she asked while Evangeline was counting her lucky stars that she had won the bet.
"Well how's that? It doesn't matter whether this is a bet or not, it's foolish to think you could win against me!" she said smugly. "Well I'm also just satisfied with seeing your panicked look again after all this time" chuckled Ku:Nel as Naruto was force to grab the back of her dress to keep her from clawing at Ku:Nel's face.
"You Bastard so that was your plan from the start!" she stated acting like Tora the cat would trying to escape genin ninja. "Eva-chan please stop don't give Yurine ideas, and Ku:Nel would have given you the info anyway. Now calm down and I'll let you drink from me later" she stopped her struggling and turned her head to him. "How much blood?" she asked him "As much as you like Eva-chan, and Ku:Nel will tell you something right now right…?" he said to his friend.
"Fine…but for now I will tell you that Nagi is…"
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As Asuna got up to her feet she bowed slightly to Setsuna "Sorry Setsuna-san…I…I…I don't know what happened to be back there…I almost ended up seriously hurting Setsuna-san. I can't believe I did that when he was watching now how can I…? I'm sorry Setsuna-san" she apologised in tears her hands in her face.
When she peaked out she was flicked in the face by Setsuna "Don't be silly Asuna-san, did you really think that something would happen to me with that level of skill" she smiled at her friend reassuringly. "If you thought that would have done something to me, then you'll require more training. And if you're worried about how you look to him you shouldn't worry, just look…" Asuna looked an saw Naruto with a smiling face as he mouthed "Well done Asuna-chan" to her.
"Also don't worry over Negi-sensei we can protect him together no matter what happens. You shouldn't worry about him though I'm sure he can see how strong you are as can I but if you want him to see you more and fight with him you must train more." Setsuna held out her hand "Asuna-san from the feeling of the match just now, if you were to train seriously you will be able to go quite far at least if that's what you wish for Asuna-san" Asuna nodded mumbling "Yeah…"
"…that's right I guess I'm still no good for now…thank you Setsuna-san" Asuna replied taking the hand and shaking "Ooh did friendship sprout from the intense battle? It's a refreshing handshake!" commented Kazumi.
As Asuna and Setsuna came off the stage Asuna was looking round "Eh where's Ku:Nel-san?" she asked "He disappeared again-aru" answered Ku Fei. "Geez there was a lot of stuff I wanted to ask him too" she said to herself "Everything alright Asuna-chan" Naruto asked with concern "Just then in the match I felt like I just remembered something very important…"
"When the sword appeared?" she nodded "Yeah something incredibly important…I can't remember anymore" she said with a tear threatening to fall. He wiped her eye with his thumb "It will come back to you Asuna-chan don't worry, and again well done in the match using that technique is no easy feat, trust me" his words relieved her as she stared into his eyes her mismatched meeting his blue her mouth opened to say something but was stopped by Kazumi.
"Now then we continue into the 8th match…the user of 3D jujitsu contestant Yamashita Keiichi vs.…." it was then Eva thumped Setsuna's chest in thanks"Setsuna, you've done well, you have my thanks and Naruto I'll take that offer after the tournament at my resort okay" he nodded. "Mahora Middle School GO club contestant Evangeline A. K. McDowell!" Kazumi announced as she stepped onto the stage.
"Naruto what happened she seemed different from before…" Setsuna asked him noticing a slight change in Eva's demeanour "She just heard something from Ku:Nel is all" he told her as Kazumi started the match. As soon as it started Eva had sent a punch straight into her opponent's chest knocking the wind right out of him her mind only thinking about the fact that Nagi was indeed alive somewhere in the world. 'Nagi…it's enough to know that you're alive. I'm immortal so I'm sure we'll meet someday before you turn into an old geezer. But I doubt you will still as precious as Naruto…in just a short time he has shown me the same kindness you did and more, when we see you again…we'll make sure to kick your ass for leaving me here.'
XBreakX
"Now then all first rounds' matches have finished! Let's view the match results on the special screen!" the display showed who would be facing whom:
Takane D. Goodman vs. Negi Springfield
Setsuna Sakurazaki vs. Evangeline A. K. McDowell
Kotaro Murakami vs. Ku:Nel Sanders
Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze vs. Ku Fei
"The second round of matches will begin after 20 minutes of rest. Furthermore starting from the second round's matches the number of audience would increase as well; we predict some disorders. Although we have prepared some temporary seating, please try to pack together as much as…" said Kazumias Kotaro was getting ready for his match as the floating display changed to show highlights of the previous matches. And Naruto had decided to head over to where Negi was.
When he got there he found that the matches had been recorded and put onto the internet "Hoe, Chisame-chan when id these appear" he asked the girl About 30 minutes ago, it started flowing around. Basically it's the same thing as those images up there, so maybe it's leaked out from the authority side?" he suggested as Negi and Kotaro were whispering between the two and Chisame managed to hear the words being close.
"Naruto what is bad if it gets blown?" she asked her preferred teacher "Well…it's complicated Chisame-can" he said as he let Yurine go over to Chachamaru. "…Naruto you and the brat were really strong back there, I was shocked like most people but truthfully it was too incredible. This whole tournament is simply unbelievable and thinking with common sense is impossible. I have to ask what is the secret to your strength?"
He smiled "There's no secret, just hard work and training Chisame-chan" he said honestly "Really you expect me to believe that what sensei did was real and not a trick of some sort" she said string intently hoping to unnerve him but she was no Anko. "Think what you will Chisame-chan, but my answer won't change and I won't lie to you about it" he said to her 'Hmm…he's not confirming or denying any of what we all saw. Instead he's answering in a way that lets you make your own assumptions which means…'
"Well that okay. By the way Naruto there are some interesting rumours circling around on the net along with those images…Naruto…Magic do you know something about it?"
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The other girls of 3-A were watching the footage f the matches on a laptop "OH dear Negi-sensei what a gallant look…" said an amazed Ayaka as were the rest of the class. The class seemed divided in either watching Negi's of Naruto's match Ayaka obviously was having one of her many 'Negi-sensei' rants, sadly her pactio with him only seemed to fuel her drive with him.
"Looking at Naruto's match only makes me want to see it up close" sighed Akira "Somebody switch with my shift…!" shouted Ayaka. "No way after seeing something like that we want to go too!" rebutted Yuuna as did most of the other girls. Ayaka was tapped on the shoulder "Ah, oh…Zazie-san?"
"…" she said pointing to herself "Eh Zazie-san is will to switch with me?" said Ayaka surprised "Eh really?" said the rest "Is too!" she gave them the thumbs up "…" Ayaka tilted her head "So someone is coming…well it's good that you won't be alone Zazie-san and thanks again." As the others ran off a figure began rising from the shadows, it was Naruto's clone using his shadow pactio.
"You sure you don't want to go Zazie-chan I can handle most things here with the amount of chakra boss gave me" she nodded and kissed him on the cheek "I'm happy here…" she whispered.
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"Hmm…magic I've heard some things about in things like video games or stories why?" answered Naruto to Chisame's question as Negi was panicking in the back "it's nothing just curious is all wit all the chat rooms are saying" she said noticing his way of answering her question again. "Well whatever I'm off to my second match" said Kotaro "Ah yes Kotaro-kun do your best" said Negi to his friend.
"Yeah 'cause you also did your best against that stronger Takamichi-san, I won't lose either. I'll see you iat the finals Negi" he said determined while Chisame noticed a sad smile on Naruto's face while he got on stage. "What's with that look?" he turned to her and whispered "he doesn't stand a chance against Ku:Nel and he doesn't realize it."
"Now then we will begin the 1st match of round 2…alright it's finally starting" announced Kazumi as Kotaro walked to the stage "My opponent is that weird hooded man is it?" he said to himself. Kaede then approached him "Kotaro" she called "Hm what Kaede-neechan?"
"…Don't be overconfident de-gozari, this man apparently has battled Naruto-kun from time to time" she warned him as he laughed it off "Hehe are you concerned about me? Don't worry about it, I've learned a lit from the fights with Negi, Kaede-neechan and Naruto-oniisan at Kyoto" his face then turned to his opponent losing it's joking look.
"I won't get careless, I'm going to use my full strength right from the start, I'll definitely win. You just wait and see fighting Naruto-oniisan, Kaede-neesan" he said with resolve.
"What do you mean Naruto?" asked Chisame "Despite Kotaro being very strong and Negi's close friend, Ku:Nel is my friend and way above his level of ability at the moment" he told her. "Hmmm, so that is sensei's friend, seems like his complete opposite but what is that Ku:Nel guy like then?" Naruto shook is head "One word…pervert but he's still a decent guy"
"You can't be serious…" she asked him deadpanned "When he found out about my book he practically begged me to get them all for him but where sis you get the idea of magic by the way" he explained. As the match began Kotaro was immediately hit by Ku:Nel that sent him flying.
Kotaro managed to right himself and landed on his feet but then feel to one knee 'Gu-…wh-what? My feet is…the Shundo right from the beginning was completely shut our. But only with one hit each to my chin and back…' he thought trembling. "It only gets worse from here…" mumbled Naruto.
"You're called Kotaro-kun? Although it looks like you want to fight with Negi-kun in the finals it seems like I won't be able to grant you that wish" said Ku:Nel to Kotaro "as of right now you're not eve close to my level or even Naruto's" he told him.
"How straight-forward nii-san you don't have a lot of friends do you?" said Kotaro putting up a front "Actually Naruto is a good friend of mine, Kotaro-kun" he said back. "Hmph whatever, I you never can tell if I'm no match for you…" he said using Shundo while Natsumi and Chizuru looked concerned from the side.
"Until you try!" he shouted using several shadow clones to attack Ku:Nel. But Ku:Nel was able to block and dodge all of Kotaro's blows with ease seeing as Kotaro's clones were afterimages "There it is people…the rumoured split body technique" said Kazumi as Kotaro continued to try and hit Kotaro who managed to score a hit 'Got it, his right arm'. Only to find it was a clone "No I saw it coming, you should've realized that right from the very first hit as well" he spoke down to him.
With that Ku:Nel hit Kotaro square in the chest lifting him from his feet and making his spit come out, Ku:Nel followed with a palm smacking Kotaro back down to the ground, bouncing off into the water. "Ahh against the rumoured split body technique contestant Ku:Nel hit with a flash of his palm and another person was blown away..." said Kazumi in shock.
Chizuru, Natsumi and Negi were all worrying about Kotaro seeing the attack 'He's strong...is this really onii-san's level too it's overwhelming. This is bad I really might lose...wait what the hell am I saying? Don't get all spineless, lok at Negi...there's no way I can give up in a place like this...' thought Kotaro trying to think of a counter move.
'I can't give up, I made a promise with that guy, Inugami...Shikkuu Kokurouga' with that Kotaro summoned his dog spirits to aid him in battle before Shundo-ed holding a ball of shadow energy in both hands. 'Garyuu, Inugami-ryuu, Rouga Sou-shouda' with that he thrust the ball into Ku:Nel but it appeared to have no effect on him as he smiled. "That was a pretty good attack just now but..." Kotaro's eyes went wide 'No way, it should've been a direct hit. What is this guy?'
Ku:Nel once again slammed him down to the floor "It's over...I'm heading to the first aid room to wait for him" said Naruto walking off. "Well...you're still young, please don't get discouraged, the differences in our power. Naruto has had a life time to get strong and had to sacrifice for it too" said Ku:Nel down at Kotaro.
"Damn it...H...He won against Takamichi-san...I can't...in a place like this...I won't lose in a place like this..." said Kotaro as his claws began extending and his hair going white. "I made a promise with him...i'd meet him at the final... I'm..." but before his transformation was complete Ku:Nel waved his hand and Kotaro was pushed down by an immense force of gravity.
"Hmmm...Naruto said you had a beast form, good thing he warned me. If something like that came at me in a place like this I'd have problems dealing with it" said Ku:Nel sighing I relief. "What a powerful strike...contestant Murakami is..." Kazumi began to announce "But that straight-forward spirit...I'm very pleased to see that. Ii feel safe now with you and Naruto by Negi-kun's friends. Although you still need more training" he then advised Kotaro.
"Huhu from my experience the type of you, after getting beaten completely once should be able to make powerful growths afterwards. I'm looking forward to a healthy growth from you as is Naruto, Kotaro-kun" with that said Kazumi announced him the winner and he walked off stage.
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In the infirmary Kotaro was just opening his eyes and found that Chizuru, Naruto and Kaede were beside his bed Are you awake Kotaro-kun?" Chizuru smiled as the boy jerked up "Huh? I...T-The match?" he looked at Naruto and Kaede "...Did I lose?" he asked.
Before he could answer Chizuru began fixing his blanket "Kotaro-kun did well. I didn't expect you to be that good; I was really shocked. Come one, lie down for now and get some rest..." however Kotaro pushed her away with a look of sadness and disappointment in his face before grabbing his jacket and running off. "Kota-chan!" called Chizuru but Naruto stopped her running after him and turned to Kaede.
"Kaede-chan...take care of him please" he told her she nodded "No problem de-gozaru and good luck in your match" she said heading off after the boy. "Chizuru-chan...what you said was the wrong thing for Kotaro" he told her "What, why...?" she asked worriedly. "It's because he's a fighter and like me doesn't like to break promises, the fact that he couldn't keep his with Negi and you telling him that was okay hurt him more. Like me he doesn't like to fail and you reminding him didn't help."
She put her hands over her mouth "i...I was just trying to help...i didn't mean to..." he brought her into a hug "Chizuru-chan...you are a natural caring person, so don't feel bad. You just need to see this from his eyes and not your own...some people just see things differently than you. Now don't get too upset Kaede-chan will take care of him and he'll be back to normal in no time."
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So you're in a place like this de-gozaru?" said Kaede finding Kotaro on one of the rooftops "How are your injuries?" she asked. "I'm fine now...all these bandages, she's exaggerating it Chizuru-neechan..." Kotaro replied sadly "That's only because she's worried about you de-gozaru like Naruto-kun is" she told him.
"...I lost to Negi...I lost to Naruto-onii-san and Kaede-neechan too...i lost today too...I wonder if I'm just weak..." he mumbled. "...everybody is weak de-gozaru, that's why they also become stronger" she said plainly. "That's wrong! Don't talk like that chibi Yue. I...can't do anything except fighting yet...if I'm no good to fight anymore all that talk about being able to match him becomes nothing.
He treid that hard, stood up and beat Takamichi-san yet...I...I've become weaker" Kotaro was in tears as he said this "If he stops paying attention to me one day...what will I do...?" his whole body was trembling asking this. "Naruto-kun and Negi-bouzu aren't like that" she said as he began to stomp off "Shut up, you sound as if you know everything!"
He then found himself restrained by a black chain from Kaede's pactio "You're not the only one who lost Kotaro, Naruto-kun has offered to train you along-side me starting next week if you'd like" she offered.
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"We have had confirmation that contestant Ku Fei will be able to fight in the next match with contestant Naruto so will both contestants please get on stage" said Kazumi as the two walked on stage and got into position and stance.
"Ku Fei-chan...you have an option here, do you want the same level as Kaede or do you want higher...it's your choice" he offered as Ku Fei hummed to herself before putting a smirk on her face. "If I'm battling a true Goken master I want as much as I can get so higher please" he nodded waving his hands over his arms muttering "25%"
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"Match 2 of the 2nd round...Begin!" shouted Kazumi as Ku Fei charged at Naruto only to find him in her face faster then she expected before narrowly dodging an uppercut to her chin. She countered attempting a sweep but he flipped back and away from the kick before rushing forward with his elbow forward.
"Konoha Kaigansho!" he shouted hitting Ku Fei square in the chest making her split up split from the heavy blow. But she quickly got to her feet "Up already, you're as tough as my friend if you weren't knocked out by that" said a smirking Naruto "Still hurt-aru" she feinted a punch going for a kick to the head.
He grabbed her foot swinging her round then up into the air where she adjusted herself and came down with an axe kick which he blocked but left a small crater in the floor from the force showing the crowd both his strength and hers. "This is unprecedented, contestant Naruto is fighting on par with contestant Ku" said a gawking Kazumi as she and the rest of the crowd watched the two go back and forth.
All of Ku Fei's fans were speechless seeing their leader battle the teacher with difficulty in even getting a hit in. As Ku Fei tried a flying kick Naruto sidestepped but Ku Fei smirked as she landed and spun on her heels trying to get under is guard but Naruto was prepared as he suddenly vanished appearing on the other side of the stage and Ku Fei went down having been hit several times at once.
"I...It can't be...contestant Naruto is able to move as fast as contestant Negi in his previous match and combined his attack it to hit contestant Ku all at once" announced Kazumi as Naruto looked back to a downed Ku Fei her eyes closed most likely knocked out.
"Sigh...guess she wasn't ready" he said to himself as walked over to her only to find a palm on his chest "You let your guard down Naruto-aru" like Mana the back of Naruto's outfit was blown off from the internal attack making him gasp in pain.
XBreakX
"Hmm...he let her do that de-gozaru..." said Kaede said to Kotaro as they watched from the roof top "What makes you say that?" asked Kotaro. "Naruto-kun doesn't let his guard down unless he knows it's over...i think he let her get the hit in, plus it won't do much only a brief moment of pain then his healing will take care of it de-gozaru."
"Wow...onii-san is amazing, are you sure he'll train me?" she nodded "He will trust me de-gozaru" she smiled.
XBreakX
"Looks as though contestant Ku has managed to get her fist hit on contestant Naruto and a heavy one at that, what will he do now?" said Kazumi to the crowd watching as Naruto took a breath and stretched his back. "Ouch... Ku Fei-chan that hurts you know but good job getting the hit in" he giggled "Well I wanted to do a lot of damage but it didn't seem to do much-aru"
"In that case lets continue, but I did think of a way to finish the battle stylishly" he smirked which she returned "Right, let's show our best" she said as their fists met in the middle causing a shockwave and the sound of cracking the echo through the shrine "Broken again?" Naruto asked "Its fine for now" she answered.
"Good, I'm glad we get to fight like this Ku Fei-chan. You are a great example of how people can improve themselves with hard work and determination, a living embodiment of my old friend" he said making her rub the back of her head. "It's nothing-aru."
"Shame this has to end though..." he muttered as he slammed his fist down on the stage making the whole thing shake unbalancing Ku Fei as he prepared his final move putting his hands in a unique hand sign and many felt the pressure build in his fists and moved out of the way of where the attack would hit.
This may be a reduced version but..." he pulled his hands back "I'll show the second most powerful move of Goken..." he jumped into the air something the audience didn't expect and pushed forward with his hands "Afternoon Tiger!" the air around Naruto released forward toward Ku Fei.
"Oh that's not good-aru..." she pulled as much Ki as she could into her fists and released at the tiger shaped air pressure descending toward her causing an explosion of pressure all around the stage knock most people over from the force of the attack.
XBreakX
"What the heck was that...he made a tiger in the air...that's amazing" said Yuuna watching the match as did the other girls of 3-A, "I hope Ku Fei-san is okay" said a concerned Ayaka as she felt the pressure pass over them.
"Naruto-kun really is something to be able to beat Ku Fei though" said Sakurako "Good thing he won though or else he might not make it to the gig later" added Misa. "What do you mean?" asked Akira "Naruto said he'd be joining in for our concert seeing as he has such a great voice" explained Madoka.
"Wait Naruto-kun is singing again?" questioned Yuuna getting nods "Please tell me you still have tickets...?"
XBreakX
As the dust of the attack cleared the audience could see the result of the attack, the stage had been decimated...again and Ku Fei was unconscious I the arms of Naruto. "Oh it seems as though contestant Ku has been knocked out, I begin counting" Kazumi stated as she counted down.
As she did Naruto was looking over the unconscious Ku Fei and saw that she had several bruises and possible internal damage, her own Ki blasts had made it so the amount of damage was reduced, luckily since the attack was the reduced version as well it meant that she would be fine.
"...Ten and contestant Naruto has advanced to the semi-finals" Kazumi announced getting cheers from the crowd for such an amazing display even Ku Fei's fans albeit it saddened by their leaders defeat were cheering for the show of good sportsmanship Naruto displayed.
"We will have a short intermission before the next match as the stage gets replaced once more...is it me or is that happening a lot today?" said Kazumi as Naruto walked off stage to get Chizuru to heal Ku Fei he popped her down in the tent by the competitor stand.
"A little overboard don't you think?" asked Eva "No not really she'd be happy facing that attack for most that's a one hit kill move if I wasn't holding back and she didn't defend herself" he told her as Chizuru came over smiling and heading into the tent "maybe but you managed to break the same arm again" she accused.
"You're not worried about your class mates are you Eva-chan?" she went red in embarrassment "Of course you...you...never mind" he chuckled at her response at her sat down and began to take his destroyed jacket and shirt off.
"Wh-What are you stripping for?" she said as her face and many others went red "Ku Fei-chan's move destroyed the back of them so I have to change" he said as if it was obvious as the audience and students were treated to see Naruto top-half naked form, Eva only one of many to get a slight nosebleed.
Pulling out a scroll Naruto unsealed a skin tight black shirt which left nothing to the imagination and let him move easily in a fight but momentarily holding his hair as he pulled it out the top of his shirt. "Wonder if I should get it cut...?" he mumbled "No...it looks nice" said Eva as h turned and saw her blushing face "Well if you like it then I'll keep it Eva-chan" he smiled down almost making the poor vampire for critical level for blushing.
XBreakX
"Wow that was some move there" commented Yamamoto at the side "Yeah but that extreme move is also very dangerous and a double edged sword" commented Ryohei. "Turf top is right, that move put a lot of stress on his muscles which would have left him unable to move once it was done but like Reborn told us he isn't a regular fighter" Gokudera explained.
"Kufufu...i doubt our own Sun guardian could stand up to that even with his gear" chuckled Mukuro "Honestly Mukuro I think your right... I'm not sure my X Burner could manage to stop it" mused Tsuna. "I preferred the other move really he showed me despite all my assault when he used that move I could get a bite on him" said Hibari.
XBreakX
When the stage was rebuilt Kazumi began to announce "Now that we are ready the 12th match we have contestant Negi Springfield vs. Contestant Takane D. Goodman.." it was now Negi rushed down the stairs and Ku Fei came out from the tent the crowd cheering seeing her looking healthy. "Naruto-nii..." Negi called "Hey Negi everything alright?" he nodded everything's fine Naruto-nii but that match with Ku Fei-sensei was amazing, do you think you can teach me that move?" he asked excitedly.
He shook his head "Sorry Negi but that move is too dangerous, only a few could even think of using it without consequence" the boys face looked disappointed "but that doesn't mean I can't teach you other things eventually okay" he nodded now happy.
Chamo then hopped onto Negi's shoulder and Negi told him about how images and topics about magic were being dispersed around on the internet but before they could discuss it more there was a call of "Negi-sensei!"
He turned to see Takane in the cloak Naruto had given her before "The time for me punish you has finally come" she said with a smug smile but quickly blushed seeing Naruto's form and remembering whose cloak she was wearing.
"Hey Takane-chan you okay?" he asked "Yes...t-thank you Naruto-sensei. I'm f-fine and from yours and Negi-sensei's match truthfully I was shocked by yours skills and willpower. But that's that and this is this as I shadow user Takane will bring out my most powerful close range battle mode and confront you seriously!" she proclaimed.
"Um Takane-san actually there's some trouble on the internet, so maybe you shouldn't get too serious and use any fancy skills..." Negi tried to warn. "I will not listen to your excuses Negi-sensei...please get serious!" she told him as she felt someone tap her shoulder and saw Naruto smiling "Good luck Takane-chan and don't hurt Negi too much alright" she nodded before rushing to the stage.
Naruto turned back to Negi "Do your best Negi, and I'll see you in the finals okay" the boy got a serious look forgetting the internet situation as he went on stage "Naruto-sensei what was Negi-sensei talking about?" asked Mei.
"Someone is trying to reveal magic on the internet" he told her watching the two on stage get ready "T-T-T-That means..." she stuttered "Yeah a lot of trouble for Negi, Takane-chan and you. However don't worry Negi and I will take care of it" he reassured the girl.
"Naruto-sensei, sort about one-sama, she nice but she can only look straight ahead once she has decided on something" Mei bowed as he chuckled and ruffled her hair "It's nothing to worry about Mei-chan. I know Takane-chan is a nice girl but just leave it to Negi..."
"Now then 12th match...FIGHT!"
XChapter EndX
Ahh...cliff hanger no jutsu a great technique of a fan fiction writer, hope you all enjoyed the Ku Fei fight this chapter, tried to make it believable but again fighting scenes not my strong point.
Next chapters may take some time as laptop in for repair...so many viruses...like a zombie invasion on my laptop...the horror...THE HORROR.
I digress also sad to say but my other two stories are being put on hiatus for now due to the fact I can't think of anything to write for them at the moment but a new poll will be up to decide my next xover one of which is a collaboration of ideas from one of my reviewers.
Hope to read you reviews soon bye.