A Wolf in Mahora
Chapter 11: The Wolf Meets the Dog
I don not own Negima or Naruto
Naruto: Kazumi, Mana, Kaede, Chizuru, Chisame, Chachamaru, Chao, Zazie, Yuuna, Asuna, Theodora, Akira, Haruna, Takane and Evangeline
Negi: Nodoka, Ayaka, Makie, Yue, Ako, Konoka, Ku Fei, Setsuna and, Luna, Fuka, Fumika
So far in the new poll
All three: 45
Misa: 8
Sakurako: 7
Madoka: 1
Why is it no ones wants Madoka really just saying. Although pretty much looks like that people are going for all three option here that will be fun to right and for Naruto thank the lords for Kage Bunshin or he'd be fecked when it came to lemons.
At the lake district while writing this listening to Hitman Reborn opening…how did I never discover this anime it's awesome except for the stripping part.
I swear the house I'm living in could be used for a murder mystery still I'm happy there wifi here yeah. Will not be showing all of Naruto's new pactios yet only one just so you know and I don not own the anime it belongs to.
XChapter StartX
She couldn't make out the others but only the first one that had Naruto in black jacket, white shirt with black tie and black trousers. On his hands was a pair of metal clad gloves with a blue crystal emblem on the back of the hand. Both hands were flaming, but Naruto picture had a small flame on the top of his head. The card was called 'Erit Moriens'.
'Wow…Naruto looks so strong in this picture but what are the others, I think I should follow the advice though…' Nodoka thought. "What's wrong, Nodoka?" Yue asked as she saw Nodoka hanging around a with an thoughtful expression as she looked into a book she never seen before.
"Ah! Yue!" Nodoka squeaked as she hid the book from her friend. "You were standing there quietly all by yourself, so I thought Haruna had one of her crazy ideas again…" Yue explained plainly.
"Huh?" Nodoka asked as she noticed something new appear in the book. The picture in the book showed a charming Negi on top of an annoyed Yue who had appeared to have a twitch in her eyebrow while the book read, 'Twenty-fourth of April, Thursday. Yue. Yesterday was an extremely troublesome day. Negi-sensei pushed me down right in front of Nodoka while she was sleeping. I can't believe how stupid it all was. And now I have to worry…'
She then slammed the book thinking these thought should not be read but the shock was noticed by her friend. "What kind of book is that Nodoka? It's in Latin no?" she asked noticing the books Nodoka began to panic "Ah…um…this is…" she stuttered blushing.
"Why are you hiding it? Are you ashamed? You shouldn't be so shy…" she asked while Nodoka could only think 'Ahhh, T…T…This book is…this is a very bad book' wondering what she could say to Yue while keeping the book a secret.
Thankfully Haruna then came in kicking the two "Hey what are the two doing just standing there?" she said happily "Hurry up and get ready." Nodoka was thankful for the distraction but Yue just had an annoyed look on her face.
"We're going with Negi-sensei today, right?" Haruna asked already knowing the answer. "Come on, hurry up and change into your casual clothes" she answered for the two. "Haruna, you're way too wound up!" Yue told at her friend bluntly.
"Alright! Everyone has free time today. Now's my chance to hand over the letter…" Negi said happily as he pulled out the letter to make sure it's okay.
"At last," Chamo said happily and Naruto could only nod in agreement; he couldn't wait for this whole damn thing to be over!
"Ara? Where is Negi-sensei?" Ayaka asked as she, Makie, Ako, Akira and Yuuna looked around the lounge. "And, Naruto-nii?"
"Have they left already?" Akira asked 'I kinda wanted to talk to Naruto-kun' she thought. "I was hoping to take a tour of Osaka together" said Yuuna said sighing thinking about her missed chance to kiss Naruto the night before. She wanted to see if she had a chance since despite the kiss Naruto hadn't changed the way he acted around them meaning he hadn't picked out a girlfriend yet.
Ehehe…Escape via-back-exit successful!" Negi cheered as he, Chamo and Naruto hurried out the door and jogged down the street. "I've got to hurry to the Kansai Magic Association's main temple. I can leave Konoka-san to Setsuna-san."
"I've got someone looking out for Konoka-chan too," Naruto said causing the two to look at his questioningly "What…I sent a blood clone with about 3 tails worth of power to keep watch from the shadows. I also have a regular shadow clone looking after Yurine back at the hotel"
Negi and Chamo nodded and Negi then took out a map "Where is the main temple anyway?" Chamo asked. "Umm…Hmm…I don't think it's far from here" he said a little sheepishly looking over the map then the letter "I'm sure we'll be able to make up with Kansai once I hand the letter over."
"Will it really be that easy?" muttered Chamo, Naruto put a hand on the boy's shoulder "Come one Negi we'll meet up with Asuna-chan on the bridge like we promised" he told the boy who nodded smiling as the headed for the bridge.
"I wonder where they are?" said Naruto once they were at the bridge but heard a voice call "Negi-sensei, Naruto-kun." Both turned to see Setsuna, Asuna, Konoka, Nodoka (still holding her artifact which Naruto raised an eye to), an excited Haruna and Yue.
"Waaah! Everyone, what cute clothes!" Negi complemented forgetting momentarily they had other important things going on.
Naruto sent mental command to remain hidden just in case of an emergency "You're right, the girls look lovely today. Nice looking book Nodoka-chan" he said making them blush and him chuckle. Haruna then slid next to him "Hey Naruto-kun…mind if I get my own kiss since the others got theirs last night?" she asked with a grin.
"Sorry that was part of a game, I wont deny I didn't enjoy it but a kiss isn't something given out freely like that Haruna-chan, you know that. You have to earn it" he told her making her snap her fingers in defeat. Negi suddenly remembered their current problem and whispered to Asuna, "…Wait a minute! W-W-Why are the others with you, Asuna-san?"
"I'm sorry, Paru saw me leaving," Asuna apologized. "Its fine Asuna-chan, we should have just taken you with us to begin with," Naruto whispered dismissively. "Besides I doubt you cold stop Haruna-chan from finding me if she wants to."
"Naruto-kun, Negi-sensei, you were about to go somewhere using that map, right?" Haruna questioned cheerfully. "Take us along!"
"Eh…Doesn't Group Five have plans for free activity day?" Negi asked hoping they did. "Nope," Yue said simply before taking another sip of her juice. "Negi-kun, let's take a look around together," Konoka said happily while Negi panicked "Asuna-san! Naruto-nii" Negi whispered back fretfully.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry but all we have to do is lose them midway right?" Asuna whispered back "It's out best option" said Naruto as he then found himself being dragged by Haruna smiling as she held his arm "ALRIGHT LET'S GO" she shouted.
The next few minutes Naruto spent chatting with Haruna over what she thought of thee current book and of his own ideas. He was glad that she gave very good feedback while hugging his arm closer since rarely did you find someone who wrote exactly what you wanted but also how decent he was. He didn't push any girl away despite I'm being flocked by them made her hope he was a polygamist.
Oddly enough Naruto would have been entitled to the CRA back home and Konoemon knew this all to well. Naruto himself was actually okay with the ideas due to him wanting a big family…he just wasn't going to blurt that out to anyone, the only one who knew at the moment was Zazie who had pulled it out of him with her interrogation skills after the kissing game incident.
"Waah! Even the area near the hotel is nice!" Konoka said in amazement and Naruto had to agree; it reminded him a little of town he visited when on his journey with Jiraiya. Of course, he was surprised when he saw the picture for Icha Icha in one of the bookstores.
"Yes, the Arashiyama Sagano Area has many places famous for their autumn scenery. It would be nice to come here during the autumn," Yue said.
He decided to pay the store a quick visit "hey there can I ask you a question" he asked the teller "Sure what's up?" he replied. Naruto pulled out his copy of 'Icha, Icha' to the man "How many of these have you sold here?
The teller smiled "Well up in the thousands both men and women can't get enough of it…why?" Naruto shrugged "Just seeing how the republished work I did was selling" the man began to shake and his jaw dropped making Haruna giggle at the reaction.
"You're Uzumaki Naruto?" he nodded he pulled out his phone and snapped his picture before he could say anything and typed a message before sending "What did you just send…?" Naruto asked perplexed. "The fan site of Icha, Icha has wanted to know the author of the book looked like for months and here you are so I sent your pic to the sight…can you sign my book please" he did so and the man hugged the book like many did.
"…Oh that's not good…" muttered Naruto "Why Naruto-kun?" Haruna asked "Haruna-chan…who knows how many go on the fan site and all of them now know what I look like, I will more than likely be mobbed by fan girls left and right now" he shivered at the thought.
She made an 'O' sound and turned to Negi still holding Naruto's arm "So where are we going sensei?" she asked. "Do you want me to guide you?" Yue said with her usual un-expressional face.
"Eh…No, um…I was just going that way…" Negi said as he pointed to a random direction and the girls headed in that direction. Negi turned to his partner and urgently whispered, "W…What should we do, Asuna-san?"
"We've got no choice but to try and lose them in the crowd…" Asuna whispered back seriously getting Haruna's attention. "Hey, Asuna, can I ask you something?" Haruna asked hanging off Naruto.
"Hm? What?" she asked the mangaka, "…You're not going out with Negi-sensei, are you?" Haruna asked with a smile causing Asuna to slam her head on a tanuki statue. "That's impossible, this brat is only ten years old you know" Asuna shouted pinching Negi's cheeks.
"S…Sorry, I guess you're right…I guess normal speaking he'd be a fifth grader" she said with a laugh "I don't think age matters, love and care don't really have an age limit" said Naruto sending a glance to Nodoka who was reading her artefact.
"As if…" Asuna said huffing "I'd sooner date you before dating the brat here" she aid before covering her mouth as Haruna got a wicked grin "I had no idea you like Naruto-kun Asuna, but you know you have to get be me and the other first."
"I don't like Naruto, I like Takahata-sensei Paru, you know that" Asuna denied red in embarrassment, Naruto then flicked Haruna's head "No teasing Haruna-chan" she pouted but noticed Nodoka falling behind.
"Hey, Nodoka! Don't just stare at that weird book all day!" Haruna admonished as she got Nodoka's attention. "Hurry up and come with us!" she called. "Ah…Yes!" Nodoka said as she jogged up to them as Naruto took photos to remember this by, with a spar camera Kazumi had given him.
"Hey, there's an arcade over here!" Haruna said as she pointed to a building and pulled Naruto along. "Let's get a sticker photo as a souvenir of our Kyoto visit!" Naruto laughed as she pulled him along "Why not could be fun."
"Sticker photo?" Nodoka managed to finally squeak out.
"That's right! Together with Negi-sensei!" Haruna said turning to the girl as she took her hand and pulled her along.
"Ah eh…" Nodoka stuttered and Naruto decided to pull her along "Come on Nodoka-chan you already confessed, spend some time with him now" he told the girl who nodded not trusting her words right now thinking about being close to Negi.
"Ah, that sounds good, let's take one together, Se-chan" Konoka said pulling the blushing girls arm. Negi saw that Asuna had stayed behind and called out to her "Ah, Asuna-san, won't you take one too?" he asked making her blush "Eh…a photo sticker with me…"
"AA~N just take one Asuna" said Konoka waving her arm "Come on Asuna-chan it'll make for a nice reminder of the trop" said Naruto as she began walking over.
The first picture was of a smiling Negi waving at the camera as Nodoka had been pushed in by Haruna and Naruto. The second was of Negi and Asuna sighing, next came Konoka who was leaning on a blushing Setsuna's shoulder. Forth was Naruto with Haruna leaning on his shoulder as he hugged, the one after was Naruto with Yue and Nodoka the first sipping her juice.
The seventh was Naruto and Negi smiling together with Naruto's hand on his head. Eighth was Naruto having an arm round both Asuna and Haruna both blushing at the closeness. Ninith was Negi with Nodoka and Yue both also blushing with Yue's reduced. The final photo was of Haruna kissing Naruto on the cheek an since she ha done it at the last second he had a funny face from it being unexpected.
All the photos however had a hidden ermine in them as he had tried to sneak on them all. "Hmm? There's something funny about these photo stickers, I wonder…" Haruna mused as she smiled at the shot of her kissing Naruto. "It's just your imagination" Yue told the girl as the group went inside the arcade.
Once inside Konoka spotted them and waved "Negi-kun, Asuna come over here where everyone else is" she said to them. "Sheesh…we come all the way to Kyoto and they want to play at an arcade" Asuna commented at the behaviour of her classmates.
"Ane-san, Aniki this is our chance, just play a game for now an then escape when you see a chance" Chamo whispered. "Naruto-sama said a clone was around but he'll probably stay here to look after Konoka."
Negi nodded "I guess you're right…" said Asuna as they joined Konoka, Yue, Haruna and Naruto by some game machines, Haruna having Naruto sat next to her on the machine…she was a determined girl.
"What kind of game are you playing?" asked Negi "Ah, sorry sensei if I play well at this I can get a limited edition Kansai rare card and my luck seems to be on the up here" said Haruna, thus proving that Naruto's luck can affect those around him.
"It's a game about mages" said Yue pleasantly surprising Negi, "remember the game we were playing in the Shinkansen?" Haruna asked as getting a nod "This is a special edition."
"A game about mages, huh? Maybe I should give it a try…" Negi pondered as Haruna pumped her fist "Alright I've been waiting for this." Yue then handed him a deck of cards "I'll lend you my starter set sensei."
Negi graciously accepted the deck and typed his name into the computer before he started to play the game. There was a stunning similarity to being a real life Mage that he had actually won the game pretty easily. "Ahh! Way to go Negi-kun!" Konoka praised proudly about her roommate.
"Whoa! You're good! Are you really a beginner, sensei?" Haruna asked amazed. "Just what I would expect from a child genius." Naruto just chuckled at this "Nah, Haruna-chan Negi seems the type to study a lot and work hard."
"Mind of I join in?" asked a boy catching everyone attention Naruto took a look at him and felt something 'strange' about him but couldn't place it. "Sure thing" Negi agreed wanting to continue making Naruto smile forgetting the boy since Negi was acting his age for once…by enjoying himself.
"A challenger, will you be okay sensei?" asked Haruna excited for a match up. "Go for it Negi-kun" cheered Konoka "Don't lose to a local kid, show him what Tokyo people are made of" said Haruna as Negi began the match.
Sadly his skills were outmatched by the boys and Negi lost the duel "A~W…I lost" Negi whined "No that was very good for your first time Negi-sensei" praised Haruna "That's right…" muttered the boy.
"You're not bad at all…" smiled the boy "But you've got a long way to go before you become a proper Mage." Negi smiled back "Eh…Un…Thank you" he said back as the boy got up to leave "See you around…Negi Springfield."
"AH, Hey you…don't run away" Haruna called after the boy "Eh, H…How did you know my name?" Negi asked taken aback. "You entered in into the machine when you started playing" he boy said pointing to the screen that read: GAMEOVER Negi Springfield, scored: 102, 679 pts.
"Ah, I see" said Negi realizing his blunder "See ya" the boy laughed running away as Haruna called "Ah, he's getting away."
The boy ended up running into Nodoka as he made for the door knocking the diary out her hands and his hat falling off which allowed Naruto to see what gave him the strange feeling and he straight away told the blood clone to keep an eye on Negi but remain hidden in case the boy faced him.
"Ow, ow, ow…" said Nodoka then noticing the boy in front of her who she thought hair had twitched before he put his hat back on and ran off "Sorry nee-san" he apologised with a grin heading out the door "For seeing your panties" his comment made Naruto face palm at his insensitivity.
"There's something mysterious about that boy…" Konoka muttered her head tilted a bit "He feels like Negi-kun but a bit more like Naruto-kun…" Haruna turned to Naruto then Konoka "Nah you're thinking too hard Konoka. Now let Paru-sama show her skills" she pulled Naruto close in order to soak up the luck.
"I shall be your opponent" said Yue with a twinkle in her eye "Alright I'm gonna grab all the limited edition Kansai cards" Haruna declared pumping her fist with Yue agreeing with a "Yes" while Konoka cheers for them both.
Naruto sent a shooing motion to Negi and Chamo "Aniki, now" Chamo whispered seeing Naruto's sign" Asuna glared at Chamo "Why are we leaving him behind" she said annoyed a little looking at Naruto with Haruna.
"Naruto-sama will stay and look after Konoka from what I can tell, my guess is that the clone will follow us" he replied as Negi nodded. Asuna huffed and turned to Setsuna "Ok, Sakurazaki-san we're leaving Konoka to you and Naruto but keep your eyes on him too" she said as Setsuna nodded "All right please be careful you two" she said.
Asuna and Negi ran out of the arcade "Alright, let's get that letter delivered and stop these annoying things happening Negi" said Asuna smiling "okay Asuna-san" replied Negi running along side her with Chamo hanging from his shoulder.
Meanwhile the boy ran into an alley and turned to his employer "I knew it. His last name was Springfield, but the other nii-san felt strange to me" he said happy. "Heh…so it's true…he's the son of the Thousand Master…he will be a worthy opponent…" said the woman who tried to kidnap Konoka.
She stood beside Tsukuyomi and Fate "Huhu…you little brats…I'm going to pay you and the hottie back for what you did before" she said holding a charm and a large demon behind her with a seal on its head.
While with Negi and Asuna, it turned out they had two tails Naruto's clone and a hiding Nodoka "Negi-sensei, Asuna-san…where are they going…?" she asked as the clone thought about it and decided to let her follow them as her ability to mind read may come in useful.
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"Sorry about making you come with me, Asuna-san" Negi apologized to the girl as they stood in the empty compartment on the train.
"That's right…Why is an ordinary middle school student like Ane-san agreeing to help us? According to Asakura Nee-san, she has a strict anti-kid policy…" Chamo questioned aloud before he released a slight perverted chuckle. "Don't tell me Ane-san is in lo—mmph!"
Chamo was cut off when Asuna's finger blocked his mouth with an angered expression. "What kind of rubbish are you spouting now? Would a normal person let a ten year old kid walk into a dangerous situation by himself?"Asuna asked.
"Exactly why I snuck along for the ride" said Naruto appearing and making the other two jump in fright "Naruto-sama…you're the clone right?" said Chamo. "Yeah the original thought someone should be with you just in case Asuna-chan is having trouble" he said smiling.
"T…Thanks…Naruto" said Asuna glad that Naruto was with her…I mean them. Not long later the three were on a large path that had a sign saying 'Kagabiko Sanctuary', "This is the headquarters of the Kansai Magic association…?" noted Negi.
"It looks a lot like the Fushimi Shine…" Chamo commentated "All we have to do is hand the letter over to their leader" said Negi as a magical glow appeared near Asuna "Huh?"
A chibi Setsuna then appeared surprising Asuna "Kagurazaka-san, Negi –sensei are you alright? Wait how are you here Naruto?" asked the chibi. "Advanced clone" he answered before Asuna pointed at her "W…What the heck are you?"
"S…Setsuna-san?" Negi said surprised "Yes this technique is similar to the body spitting technique. It lets me communicate with you, I was worried about you so I came to see how you were doing…please call me chibi Setsuna-san" she said with a bow.
Asuna sweat dropped at the chibi as she sat on Naruto shoulder I'm pretty sure the leader of the Kansai Magic Association is in these mountains somewhere…They don't welcome Mages from the East like Negi-sensei and Naruto, so please watch out for traps!" she warned. "You're taking my role!" Chamo yelled angrily as he tried to scratch Chibi Setsuna only for her to whack his paws away each time.
"Please stop that," Chibi Setsuna said annoyed."We don't know what those people who attacked us the day before are up to…" making them nod "Understood chibi Setsuna-san, we'll be careful" said Negi pulling out his staff.
"I don't know how much use it'll be but I'll bring out that fan too!" Asuna said as she pulled her card out. "Alright! Adeat!" Asuna called and her Enis Exorcizans appeared in her hands while Naruto pulled out his own pactio "Adeat" the gauntlet from a couple nights ago appeared on his hand "I'm sure together we'll be fine Asuna-chan."
The three quickly hid behind one of the pillars for the gate to make sure no one was there. Not seeing anything, the three humans took off running while Chamo rode on Negi's shoulder and Chibi Setsuna flew towards them.
"Let's go!" Negi cried as he picked up the pace. "YES!" Naruto, Chibi Setsuna and Asuna cried together, but it seemed everything was quiet. "Nothing is coming out…" said Asuna suspicious "I can't feel any strange magic here" replied Negi T…this is going well isn't it."
"Just be careful they could be suppressing their magic" said Naruto "Well then lets cover the rest in one go" said Negi charging ahead with Asuna following. "Ah! Please don't drop your guard, you two!" Chibi Setsuna cried as she and Naruto came from behind.
None of them felt the hidden magic that was suddenly invoked all around them and after a while Asuna fell over out of breath from the running.
"These stairs go on forever! I…I'm actually tired for once," Asuna panted out as she fell to her hands and knees. "We've been running for thirty minutes now…" Negi noted tiredly. "C…Could this be…?" Chibi Setsuna suddenly asked herself worried
"We've been caught in a loop barrier" Naruto said walking to the left and coming back from the right "I doubt we'd be get out by flying too" chibi Setsuna realized what it was "This is an infinite time-space spell. We're currently inside a looping field that extends in a sphere for 500m around us in other words we're trapped within the Thousand Gates"
"What are we going to do?" Asuna asked nervously. "I've got no idea," Negi said stumped. "It's because you two kept running ahead," Chibi Setsuna berated and the two looked down in shame. "We can try to find the source of the spell…if it's a charm I can rewrite it so we can get out with my artifact" said Naruto giving them some hope.
The monkey woman watched the foolish Mages and friends happily. "Looks like they've totally fallen into our trap…He really is a brat after all," the monkey woman said condescendingly as she pet her giant spider. "We'll just let them rot here, since there's no escape. All you guys have to do is sit here and watch them."
"That's so boring…" the hated boy from the arcade said lazily. I hate boring plans like this…It's not like they're really powerful or anything," he continued not seeing any strong guysin the group or so he thought. "I like face-to-face confrontations better!" he would get what he wanted soon.
"You just keep quiet and do what you're told ok?" said the woman jumping down "Tsk…this is no fun" the boy muttered.
"So Naruto what does that artefact actually do" asked chibi Setsuna admiring the gauntlet "Well chibi Setsuna-chan it allows me to summon an element to help me but only one at a time, unless I'm placing one on someone else. It also can draw up special seals that I can use to negate or suppress powers in others if I can grab them but nothing permanent" he explained.
Chibi Setsuna-san…Naruto-nii, c…can't the real Setsuna-san or Naruto-nii come and help us?" Negi finally asked. "I…I'm sorry, but the enemies are after Ojou-sama too, so I can't leave her side…" Chibi Setsuna said apologetically. "I'd have to dispel in order to tell him and you'd all be left alone if I did that" the clone answered.
'This is bad…' Asuna thought as she squeezed her legs together and began to fidget. 'I need to use the toilet!' The group watched the girl worriedly as she began to shake uncontrollably. "Asuna-san?" Negi asked nervously, but Asuna's only answer was to run screaming.
"Uwah!" Asuna screamed unable to take it anymore. "Ah! P…Please calm down, Asuna-san!" Negi screamed as he hurried after the panicking girl. "Asuna-chan stop and wait for us" Naruto called after the girl.
"Aniki, ane-sen Naruto-sama get a hold of your selves" shouted Chamo chasing after the triad. "Negi-sensei and Asuna-san…where did they go?' thought Nodoka as she stood in front of the gates where the three other had gone.
There was now however a sign in front of it "Huh? No entry? I should look somewhere else…" she said but heard a call for help. "Negi-sensei…?" Nodoka asked until she realized it came from her book, Diarium Ejus.
Quickly she opened it and saw a picture of Negi chasing a freaking out Asuna with Naruto behind him. The passage read, 24th of April. Negi. HELP!'
'It happened again…this must be…is what Negi-sensei ifs feeling right now? Th…Th…This is bad' she thought as the picture turned to Naruto pointing at her with his clawed hand. The entry read '24th of April, Naruto: Nodoka I can feel you using your powers; me, Negi and Asuna are trapped in an endless loop right now do what you can to help I know you can'
"AAA~N I can't take it anymore" shouted Asuna as she ran looking for a toilet to relieve herself "Ane-san we can't keep running recklessly like this" shouted Chamo on her shoulder "But, But" she whined. "Asuna-chan we need to stop and think" Naruto told the girl
Chibi Setsuna the noticed something up ahead "What's that?" she wondered "A roof…there's a shop over there" she pointed to an apparent stop. "HYAH I'm saved there's a toilet here" shouted Asuna thanking Kami above for the convenient stop.
"Hello? Anyone here?" called out Negi "It's no use Aniki, it looks like it's just a rest stop" said Chamo. "there's a vending machine here let's but something to drink and calm down" said chibi Setsuna 'How did we end up here though the spell had us in a loop how did something new I appear I feel the need to ask' thought Naruto.
Asuna soon came out with a sigh of relief as Naruto tossed her a can she drank down in one go before plopping down on the bench "…Now to catch my breath…" she said. Chibi Setsuna on Naruto's shoulders again looked to Negi and Asuna "Let's assess put current situation and find a way out to break out of here…"
Asuna began waving her arm in annoyance "Sheesh why do they want to stop us from handing over a letter anyway" she huffed "I…I guess don't want relations to improve between east and west…" informed chibi Setsuna.
"Why don't they want relations to improve?" Asuna asked in a deadpanned voice. "That's so stupid…" she muttered with a sigh. "Um…That's because…" Negi began, but did really know himself.
"Apparently it's because they think the people of Kanto have forgotten tradition and became influenced by western magic," Chibi Setsuna explained.
"And by that she means that it's a superiority contest for them, they believe that their magic is better and refuse to accept change for the better and help path a new path by any means" Naruto said sighing himself "They seem to believe that our magic is inferior and want to take us out to prove it. Reminds me of Root; really using their mages as tools to prove a point so they can be on top.
"What's Root Naruto-nii?" Negi asked "An old organization from way back then, a group of ninja that took missions to benefit Konoha using soldiers trained to lose their emotions and live only for the mission" Naruto said running a hand through his hair "They caused so many unnecessary death and wars through their methods" he whispered the last part so Negi wouldn't hear but Asuna did.
"I see…" Negi realized with a nod. "Ah, how about a sandwich, Asuna-san?""Oh, thank you," Asuna said gratefully as her stomach grumbled and trying to ignore what Naruto said.
"More importantly, we should go over our combat capabilities at the moment," Chamo said seriously. "You're right. We don't know when the enemy might attack," Chibi Setsuna agreed and Naruko nodded "You're right we don't know when the enemy might attack…" the chibi said.
"That's right we had Setsuna-san the day before yesterday but also Naruto-sama…just how strong are you?" asked Chamo "More powerful than you imagine Chamo, but…I only fight to protect those that are precious to me like Negi, Asuna-chan and the rest of 3-A…I won't fight for senseless things like superiority. After the trip I'll be taking all my partners and training them to prepare them just in case of an attack."
"Speaking of that…" said Asuna "I was wondering before but how much stronger do I get while the contract is active…?" she asked with a thoughtful expression crossing her arms and legs "Am I going to be of any use at all?"
Chamo on Asuna's foot asked her "Ah…let's fo a test to find out" he looked round for a suitable target and found one. "Ane-san, kick this rock as hard as you can" he told her on the top of a small boulder.
This one" Asuna said a little hesitantly "That looks like it would really hurt" Chamo just shook his head "It's okay just do it." Asuna nodded and gave the rock a hard kick trying to break only to end up hopping on her foot in pain.
Chamo chuckled before he was whacked in the head by Naruto "Asuna-chan come here" Naruto said as she limped over "Tueri omne pretiosum Tui Gratia Jovis Gratia Sit Cura" he cast his spell over her leg holding it gently letting the healing magic work she sent a thankful nod while blushing over how gentle his touch was on her leg.
Chamo rubbing his head turned to Negi "Okay Aniki activate the contract" he told him as Negi pulled out Asuna's Master card. "Sia mea pars per triginata secundas ministra Negii 'Cagurazaca Asuna'…" Negi chanted as Asuna felt his magic surround her catching the hated boy's attention.
'I can never get used to this weird feeling…' Asuna thought as the tingly warmth spread all over her body.
"That faint nimbus around you is Magical Energy, Ane-san!" Chamo explained happily. "Try kicking the rock again. This time, things should be different!" Asuna was hesitant but a nod from Naruto assured as she Naruto felt a bit of nostalgia watching her take out the boulder like Sakura had done many times.
'Wouldn't be surprised if she was a descendant of hers she seems to have her temper and raw strength' he thought to him self. "You won't lose to any mere human, even if he's a pro wrestler" commented Chamo smoking a cigarette "This works on a similar principle to the Ki used by the Shinmeiryuu" noted chibi Setsuna.
"The swordsmen of the Shinmeiryuu gather the 'Ki' from within their bodies and use it in their combat techniques. This 'Ki' is used for Onmyou techniques," Chibi Setsuna explained plainly. "It takes years of training to learn how to manipulate 'Ki'."
"A Ministra Magi draws Magical Energy from the Mage in order to greatly enhance their physical abilities. As long as Negi-Aniki has Magical Energy, Ane-san can use that power to become super human!" Chamo explained thoughtfully before adding, "Well, Ane-san has a pretty good body to begin with…" cue whack to back of head by Naruto.
And, furthermore…" Chibi Setsuna piped in as she struck Asuna with her miniature sword causing Asuna to reflexively block and shriek in fear. "H…Huh? It doesn't hurt at all!" Asuna realized a couple of seconds later that she didn't even have a cut on her arm. "Even if she is tiny…"
"The Magical Energy around your body protects you from attacks!" Chibi Setsuna explained and Naruko realized that aspect was more like Sage Mode. "This sword cuts about as well as an ordinary knife…This is why I was confident in Kagurazaka-san's fighting ability the day before yesterday!"
"Eeh…I get it now "said Asuna "What is this Ki and magical energy stuff all about anyway?" Naruto tapped her shoulder "I think that's something for later Asuna-chan" he told her as the boy stared at the group 'Hmm…these guys are more interesting that I thought…but what is that feeling I'm getting from the older nii-san?' the boy thought in excitement.
"By the way, how about your magic, Negi-sensei, Naruto?" Chibi Setsuna inquired, but Asuna just slapped the boy's back proudly.
"No problem! This guy's really strong, you know!" Asuna told the miniature version of her new friend. "Eh? No, I—" Negi stuttered out. "That's right!" Chamo interrupted. "Aniki graduated at the top of the class in magic school!"
"That doesn't really matter in life guys…I finished ninja school as the dead-last and turned into the one of the strongest ninja in the world before sealing myself and in regard to my magic ability I know several combat spells of various elements" Naruto explained.
'B…But I…' Negi thought nervously as he didn't hear Naruto. 'Come to think of it…J only know nine combat spells in total…The magic school wouldn't teach us anything beyond the basic 'Magic Archer' and 'Disarmament', so I sneaked into the book reserves behind the teachers' back to see if I could learn anything useful…Most of the combat magic I know is self taught…If we were attacked by professionals…Can we really deal with them by ourselves?'
"Let's go home Negi!" A little girl complained, but Negi didn't want to leave yet. "Just a bit longer!" Negi said as he remembered something…Something that changed his life.
A red haired man holding the very staff he wielded now in one hand was holding a powerful demon in the other. Negi gasped in sudden realization as a new plan formed in his head. "…Maybe…Maybe I can make myself stronger by drawing on Magical Energy too?"
"Eh?" Asuna questioned in surprise. "Well… I guess you could do that" Chamo replied "Yes it works on the same principles" said chibi Setsuna. "That's why a 10 year old like Aniki can run so fats. It's like a reduced version of the same thing" noted Chamo.
I wouldn't recommend it though," Chamo and Chibi Setsuna said in stereo. "Yeah! A Mage should be using magic!" Chamo added in. "R…Right," Negi agreed, but silently thought despondently. 'I see…'
"I don't know…" said Naruto tapping his chin "If he worked on both control and power of his magic it could be a useful technique in some time Negi. Seems your thinking of new techniques like I do…it's a good skill to have" said Naruto ruffling his hair an Negi blushed from the praise "Thanks Naruto-nii"
"Don't worry about it for now," Chibi Setsuna cut in. "I think you three could handle most of the ordinary spell casters from the Kansai Magic Association…"she told them. "Yup! No problem! Those guys are no match for us!" Asuna said giving Negi the thumbs up.
"Hehehe…I can't let that comment go" came a voice in the trees as Naruto readied his stance to defend oncoming attacks. "W…Who's there?" asked Asuna holding up her card as a large spider dropped down with the boy riding on top.
'A spider…it's huge' thought Asuna a little scared "Ehh…?" cried Negi. "Maybe you should try me on for size…before you start mouthing off like that" said the boy with a feral grin "No I can see what the older nii-san can do too"
'I knew they'd come! Sensei, Kagurazaka-san! Be careful!' Setsuna thought seriously. "—chan. Se-chan!" Konoka called trying to get her attention, but it was no use. She got in her face and shouted "SE-CHAN" shocking the girl "WAAH O…Ojou-sama" she said in alarm.
She jumped away from Konoka "Why are you all spaced out like that Se-chan?" she asked "Ah…N…No real reason" she stuttered waving her arm blushing before Konoka grabbed her hand. "Come on Se-chan let's play" she said happily while Setsuna was hesitant "Ah no…ojou-sama I…"
Neither noticed a girl holding a charm around the corner "Huhu…Sakurazaki Setsuna-han is it…?" she said with a blush "I just love strong girls…but maybe the white haired Naruto-han could join in…"
XBreakX
Nodoka was running through the gates panicking 'What should I do? What should I do?" she thought concerned for her friends and interest 'Negi-sensei, Naruto (and Asuna-san) are in trouble and they need help. Naruto said that this can help them' she turned to her book.
Opening it Nodoka found a picture of a large spider facing off against Negi, Asuna and Naruto it read '24th of April, Negi: THE ENEMY, a spider, huge. The Kansai Magic Association? No it's not that onee-san. Just who is this guy…?' this made her panic more "Ahh? Something incredible had appeared and the situation has gotten worse.
The image the changed so that Naruto was facing her and the entry changed '24th of April, Naruto: Nodoka-chan I can feel you close, Negi is going to need you in this fight I can feel it get here as quick as you can' she closed the book and ran a bit faster hoping to find them 'I'll help Negi-sensei with the gift he gave me.'
Back with Naruto and the others they were preparing to fight the spider and boy combo "Bring it on, Mage of the West or should I say…Negi Springfield" said the boy pumping his fist. "Y…You are…" Negi said recognising the boy "Ah, you're the boy from the game centre."
He then realized the danger for Konoka "Oh no, then that means Konoka-san is under attack right now" he shouted to chibi Setsuna "No it seems like we're safe for now" she reassured. 'Is this the boy who set the trap?' Negi wondered 'Was he at the game centre just to scout me out?'
'the boy looks Negi's age, could be a chance to see his limits but if it gets too bad I'll step in for him' Naruto planned wanting to push Negi again. "Negi" Asuna cried out as Naruto drew the seal for earth before pushing his hands through it giving them a darker tone "O…OK!" shouted Negi pulling out the card.
"Sia mea pars per nanaginta secundas ministra Negii 'Cagurazaca Asuna'" Negi cast empowering Asuna as she and Naruto charged forward "Don't expect us to go easy on you just because you're a brat" she shouted 'Naruto might be testing Negi again if he's with me…damn it he could win the fight easy'
Both smashed their fists into the spider sensing it flying as the boy jumped off, and Asuna pulled out her card "Adeat" her fan appeared as Naruto hot behind the arachnid and punched it into the air for Asuna "Now Asuna-chan" he shouted as she slammed her fan down on the spider making it disperse and only leave the charm.
"WAAH, that was amazing Asuna-san, Naruto-nii" said Negi amazed at their attack "We work pretty well together Naruto…but if Negi gets hurt you're getting hurt" she whispered to him which he nodded to accepting the consequences of his actions "Fine but right now let's so how this goes."
"T…That's ane-san and Naruto-sama for you. You don't see your kind of power often evem with the contract ane-san" said Chamo impressed. "Ahaha, not bad onee-chan, onii-san" said the boy on the roof "I heard that a middle school girl with a strange power to break enchantments was with you so I brought one with powerful wards and yet you returned it to charm form in just one blow"
The boy then turned his attention to Naruto "And you onii-chan that punch cripped it even without onee-chan there you must be pretty powerful" then he pointed at Negi "But as for you, you are just a small fry, the amazing ones are that onne-chan and onii-san there."
The boy adopted an annoyed look on his face "Aren't you embarrasses to boy protected by a girl and hiding behind that onii-chan?" he questioned making Naruto frown at his snide remark at Asuna "This is why I hate western mages."
Asuna, and Naruto ran to the side of Negi "Come on Negi, we can't lose to this guy in a shouting match" said Asuna as Naruto also commented "Negi show me what you can do with this gaki here." Asuna then looked to the boy "You're just a sore loser because your Goki was defeated you little brat" she gloated.
"Yeah you've got zero chance of winning now. If you're going to surrender now's the time to do it" added Chamo as the boy smirked and reached for his hat. "…Hehe…onee-chan you don't get it either…I'm not just a magic user…" he grabbed his hat adjusting it "Please be careful this guy just might be…" said chibi Setsuna.
Asuna charged to hit the boy who avoided her strikes and narrowly avoiding Naruto's own 'Fast…" he thought seeing his speed as Negi chanted "Ras Tel Ma Scir Magister," the boy git in close holding a handful of charms.
"Flans Exarmatio" Negi declared casting the spell but it was blocked by the boy's charms only succeeding in taking his hat revealing a pair of dog ears before punching Negi hard making him spin in the air "Ne…Negi…?" Asuna shouted in disbelief.
Nodoka was reading her diary that read "Oo-w, H…He's fast;" Nodoka shouted "Aah" in worry for begin looking at the picture displaying Negi being knocked away by the dog eared boy. "Ne…Negi-sensei…" she cried to herself not realizing she was right near them now.
The book changed to Naruto with fists of stone missing the boy by an inch "Nodoka I can feel you right near us, look round and you'll see us" her eyes widened and looked round to see Negi being kicked away by the boy who was charging at Negi "Where do you think you're running off to you little runt" he said punching in the jaw.
Negi hut the ground and spit up blood "Negi!" cried Asuna "Hehe..how was that?" the boy gloated "I broke through his barrier that one really affected him" he then found his head being grabbed and smashed into the ground before being throw away.
He quickly got to his feet as Asuna got in front of Negi "Y…You should have told us from the start that you were a fighter instead of a mage" Asuna fumed "Asuna-chan you just assumed he wasn't here" Naruto told her flexing his hand.
"That doesn't matter besides you're in enough trouble for this already. Now stop picking on Negi I'm your opponent" she shouted at the boy. The dog boy wiped the blood from his forehead "Fighting is a man's job, I don't hit girls and I fight who I want, oh and good hit onii-chan didn't see it coming."
He then began laughing at Negi "Haha you western mages are no good after all. You're so weak, I bet your dad the Thousand Master whatever wasn't so tough either you shrimp" he taunted as Negi wiped the blood from his mouth. Naruto stood in front of Negi and drew a new seal in the air, one for water.
"Asuna-chan get Negi and retreat to think of a plan to fight this boy, I'll stall" he said activating the seal and releasing some mist as the stone effect left his hands. Asuna nodded and grabbed Negi and ran away "M…Mist?" the boy said swing his fists "My eyes can't see."
"You should use your nose then pup" said a voice in the mist as it decapitated revealing Naruto all alone and his own wolf feature on display. "W…What are you?" said the boy confused at seeing the tails and ears on the older white haired boy.
"Juubi no Okami, pup…my name is Uzumaki Naruto, what is yours?" he asked as the by shook his head getting a grin on his face "Kotaro Inugami, onii-san and I can tell this just got so much more fun."
"You don't fight me Kotaro that's Negi's job…I'm here to stall you until he returns, you wouldn't last 5 minutes against me dogs don't outdo wolves law of the wood" he told him shaking his head drawing the seal for steel and applying it to his hands giving them a shiny look. Kotaro seemed to get riled up by the comments "No I'll prove just how strong I am" he shouted charging to attack.
XChapter EndX
There you go people the introduction of Kotaro into the story and the next pactio for Naruto and yes it is a reference to Hitman Reborn…just had to do it really there are so cool the gloves and flame- don't own.
Before I get comments Kotaro will be looking up to Naruto as a proper brother like Negi does after the Kyoto arc when he rejoins the story. Hope you all like the NaruXParu time I added this chapter too.
Cheers to inuboy86 for helping find the solution to update
See you all soon Wolf saying good bye and Abeat