A Wolf in Mahora

Chapter 12: Negi's Comeback

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: 58

Misa: 8

Sakurako: 7

Madoka: 2

Ergh why must the website go bust when I try and upload some good chapters, just what we all need inconvenience still I have been able to watch Hitman Rebron as a result so not all bad.

Poll will be up one more chapter before the obvious decision is made and I'll be going back to my other stories after that I should note

In regards to a comment made By narutoxyugitoFTW I'd like to state that the Naruto in my story sets himself high powered limits and due to him taking part in the what, and fighting Madara he doesn't truly want to fight only protect his students and others like Negi

I know it makes him seem weak at time but the way I see Naruto is that he wants peace and is a lot smarter and in a world with a bit less war so doesn't want to use his strength incase he causes war over his power like before.

XChapter StartX

Asuna, Negi, Chamo and chibi Setsuna were sat by a stream as Asuna fumed "ARGH whet the hell is that cheeky brat's problem. And what's with those stupid ears he has?" she said with steam coming off her in frustration.

"He is likely a kuzoku" said chibi Setsuna "Ku…kuzoku? ...What's that" asked Negi. "It's a wolf or fox type monster, not unlike Naruto himself, in other words he's a yokai" she explained "Ehh Naruto-sama is yokai too no wonder he's so strong" commented Chamo.

"So Naruto is fighting one of his own kind then? This is such a pain…Sheesh…nothing can surprise me anymore" sighed Asuna "I'm so sorry" chibi Setsuna said making Asuna turn to her "Why are you apologising Sakurazaki-san?" she asked.

"N…No, um…" she stuttered as Negi was thinking before Asuna turned to him "Negi, you beat Eva-chan the so-called strongest monster before didn't you? You should be able to take care of a brat the same age of you in no time" she told the boy who sweat dropped "that's unreasonable ane-san" added Chamo.

She then noticed some blood dripping form his mouth "Huh? You're…" she said Negi looked confused saying "Eh?" as she then grabbed the boy "You're bleeding, does it hurt? Damn it Naruto is in so much trouble for this."

"AWAH no I'm okay Asuna-san…but why is Naruto-nii in trouble?" he asked as Asuna grabbed a towel to wipe his face of the blood "Naruto wants to test your skill again like with Eva-chan even though he could win easily. Why can't he just help you out your only ten for pity's sake?"

"Because Naruto wants Negi-sensei to grow, I can tell Naruto is very powerful but he most likely sees Negi as a child with potential so won't just do things for him" said chibi Setsuna catching both Negi and Asuna's attention. "Naruto is doing this so Negi learns his weaknesses so he can then improve himself some teaches put their students in harsh situations to help them learn a lesson."

"…Asuna-san, I…" said Negi with a serious expression "Sakurazaki-san is right I need to learn my weakness. I studied how to fight because I wanted to find my father." Asuna was thinking 'what a serious conversation' "U…Un?"

"I believed that I would need combat abilities in my search for my father. Naruto-nii wants to push me to my limits so I can improve. Takamichi spent a whole month teaching me you know" said Negi shocking Asuna hearing that her teacher had spent a whole month with her crush.

"EEH? Takahata-sensei?" she grabbed his face and wiped it with a fierce expression "T…Tell me in detail about that…" Negi tried to squirm out her grip saying "M…Maybe next time."

"IT was a near-miraculous coincidence that I managed to beat Evangeline-san…" said Negi remembering the fight and how it was time that won it for him. "Now that I think about it Evangeline-san went easy on me for some reason" Asuna could only mutter "Is that so?"

Chamo argued saying "What ever you say a win is a win" before thinking 'Although she never did use any of her shinso powers…' Negi looked at Asuna "…I'm still inexperienced and Naruto-nii knows it all to well. But I've got to get stronger or I won't be able to continue my search for my father and Naruto-nii had given me the chance to get stronger by fighting that guy" he clenched his staff tight as the others looked awed at his determination.

'Looks as though Naruto knows what he's doing with Negi…slightly…still gonna hit him for it. Still I guess Negi is just like a normal boy for getting fired up after being beaten up' thought Asuna. "B…But how are we going to go against him Aniki?" questioned Chamo.

"Don't worry Chamo-kun" said Negi giving his friend the thumbs up "I have a plan and I'll show Naruto-nii how strong I am"

XBreakX

Nodoka was reading Negi's plan through her artefact "EHH a plan to beat that really strong boy" she exclaimed with a blush of excitement "This is incredible. I want to see what happens next but where is Naruto at the moment?" Nodoka then heard loud noises in the trees "EH? Someone's coming…A…Abeat" she said recalling her artefact.

The boy who ran into her at the arcade came fling through the trees "Stop dodging onii-san and fight me" he shouted not yet noticing Nodoka who was as stiff as a board. "I already told you I'm just stalling Kotaro you fight Negi, maybe one day you fight me…and hello Nodoka-chan" said Naruto walking out of the trees and Kotaro finally noticed her and immediately slicked his ears back in an attempt to hide the truth.

"Kotaro she already saw them, Nodoka-chan here is my student and beside we have nothing to hide right?" he said waving his tails about. Kotaro turned to the girl "Huh? Aren't you that nee-chan from the game centre?" he asked forgetting his need to fight for the moment.

"Y…You're from a while ago…and Naruto…has tails…" she said shaking nervously. Seeing her tremble he walked over to her and patted her head "It's fine Nodoka-chan they are real feel for yourself" he said offering a tail in front of her which she poke a few times before feeling the soft white fur and making Naruto purr which made her panic and stop "S…Sorry Naruto…" she said apologising.

"Don't worry they are just sensitive…now then should we wait for Negi to return then?" he asked as Kotaro's head jerked "The mage is coming back…ALRIGHT" he said pumping his fist "If I beat him can I fight you onii-san?" he asked itching to prove his strength to the elder hanyou.

"We'll see Kotaro" he said making Kotaro even giddier in anticipation while Nodoka was slightly panicked hearing the boy "This is the boy who fought Negi-sensei. W…What should I do, Naruto said my power was needed for Negi-sensei' she thought

Kotaro turned round to head back to the stand "Well see you both later than" as Nodoka was at a loss at how she could help then remembered her card in her hand 'Wait…that's right the power of my card…if I can get the rest of his name.' she called out to Kotaro "Um…My name is Miyazaki Nodoka…what's yours?"

Kotaro turned round to answer the question seeing no harm in it "My name…? Since you told me yours it would be impolite not to tell you mine. I'm Kotaro. Inugami Kotaro" he said winking with a grin before taking off "See you later pink panties onee-san, onii-san" making Naruto face palm yet again.

Once gone she turned to her sensei "Naruto…is Kotaro-kun a bad boy…he does not seem like one" she asked as she activated her card "Adeat" Naruto turned to her tapping his chin. "Honestly…no he's just young and brass with a hint of a rebellious nature. Now Nodoka-chan I need you to promise me something he said grabbing her shoulders.

"I need you to promise not to tell anyone about what you have seen and will see today. That book you have is magic as is Negi and myself and Kotaro. Ordinary people aren't meant to know about it so I need you to keep this a secret from your friends…even Yue-chan" he told her as Nodoka nodded seeing the serious expression on Naruto's face and knew that saying anything could cause trouble for Negi.

"I promise Naruto I won't tell anyone" she said with a strong-minded expression assuring Naruto he'd done the right thing letting her know 'Plus she's be good for Negi with Ayaka-chan…reminds me too much of Hinata though.'

"Alright then" he said crouching down "Get on my back so we can get to Negi, Nodoka-chan" he told her as she made her way onto his back so that his tails could hold her in place "You ready?" he asked. "Yes Naruto, lets go help Negi-sensei" she said holding onto to her book tight 'Good girl' he thought setting off to find his charge for the time being.

XBreakX

Negi and his friends hopped over the sides to the gates "Asuna-san we're going to fight them in an open area" he told his partner "Think it over Aniki, this plan is too dangerous" warned Chamo as Asuna replied "Ok Negi."

Both took a stance in the middle of the gates with Asuna shouting "C…Come on" sweating a little. 'There's only a 50% chance that it'll work…please watch over me father…Naruto-nii' thought Negi as he began chanting "Ras Tel Ma Scir Magister, Evocatio Valcyrairum, Contubernalia Gladiaria"

The spell summoned numerous magic clones with weapons "Contra Pugnent" Negi exclaimed sending the clones out to attack the approaching Kotaro "Haha, are you finally going to fight seriously small fry?" he said smirking.

Kotaro made quick work of the clones with his fists "Is this all you've got" he said throwing knives to take out some more clones but as he did he felt a strong magic energy and pulled out some charms "Sagitta Magica Series Fulguralis" Negi shouted as the lightning spell hit Kotaro.

"Ras Tel Ma Scir Magister Unus Fulgor Concidens Noctem In Mea Manu Ens Inimicum Edat" Negi chanted calling upon his lightning magic. Kotaro was surprised at Negi's assault 'That was dangerous, those were magical projectiles and powerful ones' he thought to himself as Negi cast his powerful spell "Fulgurayio Albicans"

The white lightning spell hit Kotaro dead on making him fall from the gate impressing Asuna and Chamo "What was that? That was awesome. Did he win?" she said while Chamo shouted "YOU DID IT, that's my Aniki for you. A triple combination attack from a distance, it's the basics of mage against fighter combat."

Chibi Setsuna was not convinced and spotted a figure from the cloud of smoke "No not yet" she shouted as Kotaro charged out the smoke. Kotaro with a tick on his head now looked unharmed by the spell "That's not bad small fry, but onii-san could have done better I could tell the only thing you did was destroy my shield charms so I didn't have to take the full brunt of that attack.

But now…you failed to finish me off so now this victory is mine" she said with slitted pupils his need to fight and win pushing him forward. Asuna got in front of Negi as he chanted "Y…You come on I'll take you on fighter to fighter" said holding her fan out in front of her.

Kotaro smirked and bypassed Asuna delivering a hard punch to Negi's stomach stopping him mid-chant and he began pummelling the small mage as Asuna called to her teacher "Negi" while Kotaro outclass Negi slamming his head to the ground.

"Listen onee-chan I'm no fighter, this ain't some kind of video game" he said calling forth shadows that took on the forms of dogs "I'm an Inugami Tsukai and you'd better remember it. Although I'm trained in ninjutsu too"

Asuna had a look of disbelief on her face "What's that? He called up dogs from the shadows an whole pack of them" Setsuna made note that "T…They're kind of like his shikigami"

Kotaru pointed at Asuna "You guys go play with that onee-chan, it won't be long till we can fight onii-san now" he said as the dogs pounced on Asuna, Setsuna and Chamo and began tickling her with the wet tongues "WA…kyahahaha. No~ what's with these dogs?" she managed to shout over her laughter.

"A…Asuna-san…" Negi panted as Kotaro continued his assault on him smashing him into the ground with the force of his attack. "Negi" Asuna cried before she was tickled by the dogs again "T…This is…bad…" muttered Chamo in worry "There's barely any of Aniki's magic barrier left. If he keeps punching him like that…IT WILL DISAPPEAR. That means Aniki will be taking the force of his punches with his bare body."

"EH…you mean…" said Asuna under the dogs "His punches are full of Ki. You saw the power behind them ane-san" Chamo screamed in panic "If you're not careful you wont get off being seriously injured you'll be dead…maybe…"

As he finished explaining Negi was slammed into a rock by one of Kotaro's vicious hits. Not letting up Kotaro appeared in front of Negi to continue pummelling him "Haha without their partner to defend them you western mages are nothing more than insects" said Kotaro punching Negi into the rock "You're nothing id you don't have time to chant your incantations."

He kicked Negi into the air "Take this you shrimp" he shouted as Negi hit another rock "I've won, it's time to finish this" shouted Kotaro preparing a high Ki powered fist to beat Negi. 'This is it…' thought Negi as Asuna called out to him "Sim Ipse Pars Per Secundam Dimidiam Negius Springfieldes" Negi chanted parrying Kotaro's fist shocking him.

Negi then delivered a fierce uppercut knocking Kotaro into the air "Tel Ma Scir Magister Unus Fulgor Concidens Noctem In Mea Manu Ens Inimicum Edat" he chanted then grabbing the back of Kotaro's shirt 'Wh…What?' thought Kotaro confused on what was going on.

"Fulguratio Albicans" Negi said send the powerful lightning spell directly through Kotaro's body shocking his nerves. "Negi…?" said Asuna in shock "Yeah he did it" said Chamo relieve his friend was okay.

Kotaro crashed into the floor and found it difficult to move his body 'W…What the hell did he do to me? I can't move… this can't be. I…' Kotaro thought angry at himself before glaring at Negi who stood before him. "How was that? That's the power of western mages" Negi said down to Kotaro "Y…You did it Negi" Asuna shouted now free of the dogs.

"Pheew you really made me sweat there Aniki" said Chamo wiping his forehead "To wait till the last possible moment to get a chance and hit him with a magic fist like he had never had…that was too much dude." Chibi Setsuna was surprised at the method Negi had employed to beat Kotaro "He infused his own body with magic energy…" she said before thinking 'That combat technique is more complicated than it looks and painful…for a 10 year old like Negi-sensei to have such willpower and wisdom…just where did he'

Asuna began fussing over Negi again "Mou…Negi you're so reckless look at how messed up you are and you're covered in blood too" 'Naruto when I get my hands on you…wait where is Naruto?' she thought to herself.

"Alright all we've got to do now is escape" Chamo said pointing out the obvious "T…That's right we've got to find a way t get out of here" chibi Setsuna added. "H…Hold it" shouted a voice getting everyone attention "T…This is the first time a mere human has injured me so seriously" said Kotaro pushing himself off the ground "I'll take back what I said before Negi Springfield…but …it…it's not over yet."

Kotaro began to change as he stood up, his hair going white and growing out more as did his tail and now had white fur all over his body "It's time for the real thing Negi…"

Asuna didn't know what to make of what she was seeing "EEh what the heck is that? It's like he's from some other manga…" she said "He transformed into a beats?" said Chamo confused. Kotaro in his new form promptly punched the ground causing severe damage to it "Iyaan this isn't fair" cried Asuna seeing the power of Kotaro.

"Kuh…I've got no choice…" muttered Negi preparing to fight again "Don't be reckless Aniki. We're no match for him, lets leave him and get out of here" pleaded Chamo seemingly forgetting Naruto. "Sim Ipse Pars Per Decem Secundas…Negius Springfieldes" Negi chanted empowering himself as Chamo tried to persuade him out of it.

Seeing Negi getting ready only served to fuel Kotaro's excitement 'That's right Negi… let's fight some more' Kotaro seemed to blur out of Negi's vision. 'He disappeared from my field of vision. He's moving too fast, is he on the right?' he asked to himself before feeling himself being picked up.

"You did well Negi, we saw the fight via Nodoka-chan's book" said Naruto as Negi opened his eyes to see his brother as he set him down and hold out his hand to grab Kotaro's fist. Negi turned to see Nodoka holding a book "Nodoka-san" he shouted.

Naruto kicked Kotaro away from Negi "H…H…Honya-chan why are you here?" Asuna asked as Nodoka stuttered her response "Nodoka-chan wanted to help out Negi so I brought her over seeing as she was trapped in with us" Naruto explained as he ducked over a kick from Kotaro, grabbing the leg he swung him into the ground.

"Seems you're quite the strong hanyou Kotaro but even if I hadn't arrived you still would have lost. I'm taking over as Negi is exhausted right now but I know he would win with Nodoka-chan here" he said slamming his foot down pushing the boy into the tiles.

"Nodoka-chan would you please find out how we get out of here" said Naruto using a seal of lightning to empower his fists and tapping Kotaro's arm making it go numb but before he could do more he jumped back.

"Right…excuse me Kotaro-kun, how do we get out of here" she asked as Kotaro got the feeling back in his arm and went to sweep Naruto's legs only for him to jump easily and swat him away with his own kick. "Wh…what did you say? Are you some kind of idiot onee-chan? There's no way I'd tell you something like that."

Naruto smiled knowing that all was bring revealed to the girls diary right now. Nodoka was looking inside her book and a new entry appeared. It was a picture of Kotaro and a gate, saying to destroy the seals on it to get free. "Head east and find the sixth gate from this open area. It seems all we need to do is destroy the runes hidden on the top left and right sides" Nodoka explained getting dropped jaws from everyone but Naruto.

'she can read my thoughts with that book?' thought Kotaro who was too distracted to feel the clones beginning to hold him down "W…wait what's this?" he questioned "Sorry Kotaro we need to get out of here and these clones are to keep you company" said Naruto waving goodbye as Negi scooped up Nodoka and he grabbed Asuna bridal style to her protests.

"Sagitta Magica Series Lucis" said Negi launching the light spell at the gate Nodoka looked back at Kotaro being held down by the copies of Naruto "U…Um…Kotaro-kun…I'm sorry" she shouted back to which he grunted trying to move but the clones held him down.

Naruto have Kagurazaka-san open the space where the light is coming from" said chibi Setsuna as Naruto nodded "Go Asuna-chan" throwing her so she could smash the barrier "WE ARE OUT" she shouted as they hurried out Kotaro muttering "No way…"

"But what about Kotaro?" asked Negi still holding Nodoka while flying on the staff "Leave that to me" said Naruto as he drew over the seal reforming the barrier "with my artifact I'll close the barrier and seal him while adding a time-space seal" Kotaro looked desperate trying to get up but was unable to do so and ended up trapped.

"C…crap they trapped he trapped me in here" he said in frustration as his from changed back to the dark short haired version. "Sorry to do this Kotaro but like I said even if I wasn't here you would have lasted long since Negi has two things you don't" he told the boy the clones got off him and dispersed until one remained.

"What do you mean what am I missing onii-san?" he asked confused "His determination and his friends, Negi doesn't fight alone but with his partners and is will to grow and become stronger to fulfil his dream. Until he does it he won't lose and he won't give up" he explained.

"Maybe you're right onii-san…still next time I won't lose to him or you" he shouted pumping his fist making Naruto chuckle. "Sorry Kotaro the 'me' you fought was a clone too and only had 30% of my full power…plus I can use magic too so as I said before you wouldn't last five minutes" he told him as he went puff leaving a Kotaro with a hanging jaw.

XBreakX

'SMACK' came the sound of Asuna slapping Naruto hard across the face "You idiot do you realize how much Negi got hurt because you wanted to test him. Fighting someone with powers like that when you could easily handle it makes it worse" she shouted at him "And on top of that you brought Honya-chan into this, explain yourself."

"I did what I did because Negi needed to see where his strength lies and what he can do to improve or did you forget he created a new way to fight then and there Asuna-chan" he shot back. "And Nodoka-chan came because she wanted to help Negi and if she wasn't there would you have even made it out of there" his face showed irritation as she was blaming him for things that needed to happen.

Asuna had an angry look on her face and wouldn't back down on this. They were lucky they had done this while Negi and Nodoka set up a small picnic "Don't you remember the boy from the other day named Fate; he was much stronger than Kotaro was and chances are that Negi will fight him at some point trust me.

With this Negi has an understanding that regular mage tactics won't always work and inspire him to find a teacher to help him improve. Do you want Negi to be babied and end up getting hurt a lot worse than he was just then Asuna-chan" he said with a low tone of voice unnerving Asuna slightly.

Asuna was about to retort but Naruto's question made her think that he was right. Without Nodoka they would still be stuck there and Negi would not have lasted much longer, plus his fight helped him improve on a level as she was amazed when he had fought on par with Kotaro. She figured that Naruto was right in a way and she figured she may just be being overprotective.

She bowed her head to Naruto "S…Sorry for hitting you…Naruto…you might be right" she said apologetically. Naruto expression softened and lifted her chin "Asuna-chan, I don't blame you for hitting me…Negi is young I know but I did this because I don't want to lose him because he becomes dependant on me."

She looked at the oft smile and could tell he was being honest "Now come on lets head back to the others" he said grabbing her over shoulder and walking toward the other four and began eating at the picnic.

They sat in silence until Negi broke it "I…I guess you found out…" Negi muttered drinking from his cup "I'm sorry for deceiving you…but it was a secret…" Nodoka just smiled at this "Ah no…I had a vague idea anyway…" she said making Negi and Chamo think 'Really?'

She then blushed looking at Negi "But…But to think that Negi-sensei and Naruto are…um…ma…mages. I thought that people only existed in stories from the books in the libraries…it's a little exciting." He response made Naruto smile but she then turned to him "But…Naruto what was with the tails?" she asked.

"I have a long back story for that Nodoka-chan that we'll talk about later along with some of the others in your class" he told her as Asuna and Negi held a small conversation "Hey Negi I thought you didn't want Honya-chan involved with this?" Asuna question her teacher "But she already knows this much…" he replied

"But she could be useful and she has a powerful artifact! It would be good if we let a strong partner like her on our team!" Chamo said as he held her book "Hey pervert ermine" shouted Asuna pointing at the accused but then noticed Negi.

"Sheesh…ah Negi you haven't stopped bleeding. Are you sure it doesn't hurt? Are you going to be okay" she said wiping his forehead "Eh…no…it's just a graze really" he protested. Nodoka pulled out some supplies "Ah…sensei I carry some disinfectant and band-aids with me…I fall over a lot so…" she mumbled the last part as she then saw to Negi making Naruto smile watching the two blush as they got close to each other.

Chamo noticed the expression on Asuna's face and foolishly chose to comment "You're making a 'I'm feeling complex emotions because my beloved brother has been taken away by a girl' face an-sa…" he stopped as Naruto and Asuna slammed their palms down on him. "What are you talking about pervert ermine" she asked "Keep your comments to yourself Chamo…you'll live longer" added Naruto.

"Now that we've escaped from the trap we should be arriving at the Kansai magic headquarters soon. We have to hurry and deliver that letter Negi-sensei, Naruto" said chibi Setsuna "Y…You're right chibi Setsuna-san" said Negi now with band-aids over his wounds.

"You can't just leave Miyazaki-san here so you'll have to take her to the headquarters…" said chibi Setsuna as her form began to fade. "W…What is wrong? Asked Asuna worried "O…Oh no something's happening to my physical body…I'm getting disconnected…" she said before turning back into a paper charm "Ah she turned back into paper" Asuna proclaimed in shock.

Naruto grabbed the charm "If this has happened it means Setsuna-chan can't concentrate and something is happening back with the original me…" said Naruto

XBreakX

Setsuna was currently dragging Konoka though the street with Naruto trailing behind with Haruna and Yue both not in favour of running at the moment. "S…Se-chan…where are we going? Don't run so fast" said Konoka sweating "AH I…I'm sorry Konoka-ojou-sama" she apologised.

"W…Why are we running a marathon all of a sudden?" asked Yue not seeing Naruto's eyes looking all around the area feeling a presence. "J…Just a minute…Sakurazaki-san…what's going on" shouted Haruna confused "Did you borrow money from a loan shark? Are you being chased by an old boyfriend?"

Naruto then caught a glint of something in the sun light and got in front of Konoka and Setsuna and grabbed something from the air , Setsuna looked back to see Naruto holding some senbon. Her eyes widened as did Haruna's and Yue's 'Attacking in broad daylight in the street…I've always protected ojou-sama without direct contact at the academy…I'm glad Naruto is here with us more now' she thought

"Huh…isn't this cinema town?" said Haruna realizing where they were "Did you want to go to cinema town Sakurazaki-san?" she asked as Setsuna had a thought 'Cinema town…alright now I can… I can't get these two class mates involved…Naruto will look after them'

She turned to her classmates "Naruto, Ayase-san, Saotome-san I'm sorry but I…I want to be alone with Konoka-…san" she said as she bragged hold of Konoka "Sorry about this ojou-sama"

Setsuna leaped off and Yue asked "W…what was that all about?" Naruto was looking worried thinking what he could do while he was looking after the other two. Haruna noticed his expression and pushed her perverted thoughts about Setsuna and Konoka aside for a moment "Naruto-kun what's wrong?"

"I'm not too sure Haruna-chan but I think it's best we follow them inside just in case…I have a bad feeling something is going to happen" he said making the mangaka concerned seeing Naruto like this 'what's got you upset Naruto-kun?'

A top an electrical post was Tsukuyomi she was watching Setsuna with a dreamy look in her eyes. "What an interesting place to escape to. Haah…Setsuna-senpai she's wonderful even when not at work and it looks like Naruto-han is joining the fun too" she giggled to herself blushing

Setsuna meanwhile was waiting for Konoka to get back 'As long as there are people nearby they won't attack us. We should be able to pass the time here while we wait for Negi-sensei and the others to get back…plus knowing Naruto he'll end up helping here too.'

She tried connecting to the shikigami '…it's no good after all. The enemy's attack cut off my link with the shikigami…from chibi Setsuna's point of view Negi-sensei looked pretty worn out but the fact that Naruto was there and was just a clone assures me a little.' A voice the called out to Setsuna "Se-chan, Se-chan" said girl turned with a "Yes?" to see Konoka dress in a beautiful kimono with her hair in a stylish ponytail holding an umbrella with floral design like her kimono.

"O…Ojou-sama what are you doing wearing those clothes?" asked Setsuna blushing "Didn't you know? There's a changing room over there where you can borrow kimonos" she told her friend then giving a twirl. "Ehehe…how do I look Se-chan?" she asked "Hah…um…er…oh…B…Beautiful" she managed to answer making Konoka go "Kya Yay"

"Come on Se-chan you change too. I will pick one for you" said Konoka pulling her into the changing room while Setsuna feebly tried to protest "Eh…no…ojou-sama…this sort of thing doesn't…aah"

Setsuna ended up dressed in samurai wear that included hakama, chest armour and a white jacket with a triangle design at the bottom. She also wore a head band on her forehead and a fake sword under her real one "Why do I get men's clothing?" she asked with Konoka answering with a smile "It suits you Se-chan now come on, this way."

She led them over t a small stand "look they're selling all kinds of things here" she said holding Setsuna's hand "you're right…we should buy a souvenir…" she replied nervously. "Se-chan, Se-chan" Konoka called her friends a moment later "Yes?" she replied looking to see Konoka eating a sweet bun with giant eyes "Look a sweet bun" she said making Setsuna at how her face looked.

She then turned round trying to calm herself from laughing and took deep breaths "Pff…I…I'm sorry…" she muttered trying to hold back the laughs "Hehehe, you finally laughed Se-chan" said Konoka smiling brightly at her friend "Here you go Se-chan, say A~an for the sweet bun" she said offering the bun.

"O…Ojou-sama…" stuttered Setsuna blushing as some girls spotted them "UWAAH, it's a bishounen swordsman and his princess" called one of the girls "can we take a picture" one asked. "Sure" asked Konoka quickly.

She grabbed onto Setsuna making her face go redder "We're taking it now" said the girl with the camera "Do a pose Se-chan" Konoka said to which Setsuna held onto Konoka protectively with her fake sword pulled out in front of her.

After takibg the photos the girls thanked Konoka and Setsuna "Ehehe…Se-chan you look like a boy, maybe they think we're a couple" Konoka giggled making Setsuna flustered "W…What are you saying ojou-sama." Setunsa then thought to herself looking at Konoka 'Huhu…I guess this is kind of fun…now that I think about it ojou-sama and I used to play like this all the time…'

"Can I have a copy of that photo" Setsuna requested the girl who tokk the picture wanting to remember this event and Konoka asked for one too.

"All I can see is two people with a good relationship" said Yue as she Haruna and Naruto looked round a corner "No there's no mistake about it…Naruto-kun…" she said turning to her sensei seeing him jotting down in his note book "Already written it down Haruna-chan" he said snapping the book shut.

"There really is something odd about these two isn't there?" asked Kazumi appearing with the rest of her group, all in costume "Waah, Asakura and Iincho's group" said Haruna surprised spotting them. "You guys came to cinema town too? What's with that weird getup?" she then asked "You've got to change once you're here, and how do I look Naruto-kun" Kazumi asked giving a small twirl.

"You look beautiful in that kimono as do the rest of you in your costumes" he answered making them blush and Haruna glare at Kazumi slightly who pulled out her tongue at her. "Ah, someone is coming" said Natsumi as a horse drawn carriage went by Setsuna and Konoka stopping in front of them.

"You…You're…?" Setsuna started recognising the figure in the carriage who walked own its steps "Hello I'm from Shinmeiryuu~~" said a female voice revealed to be Tsukuyomi in an English woman dress with a fan covering her face. "…No I'm not. I'm a rich noble-woman from a western house. Swordsman, I've come to take your princess in place of the money I lent you" she said giggling.

"W…What are you doing in a place like this…" said Setsuna her hand in front of Konoka protectively "It's an act, Se-chan she's an actor" said Konoka a little excited. "Cinema town has actors that spontaneously get the visitors involved in their acts" explained Yue on the side "So anyone can join?" asked Naruto to which Yue nodded.

'I see…so that's how she planed to take ojou-sama while everyone's watching…by pretending it's a play' reasoned Setsuna figuring she'd play along too "I won't allow it! I shall protect ojou-sama!" she shouted back. "Kyaah that was so cool Se-chan" said Konoka hugging Setsuna arm close making her face lose it's composure "Wah D…Don't do that ojou-sama"

The group at the side were enjoying the spectacle "Mm…so they do have that kind of relationship after all…?" shouted Ayaka shocked while Chizuru giggled at the scene "Eh what's happening now?" she said noticing a new figure jumping down. The figure wore red hakama pants with a white kimono covered by a red jacket with slits at the shoulders. The figure had long white hair and two ears on his head but his face bore distinct whisker marks "Sorry you won't be taking the princess today…she is my and my friends charge and we won't let her take you" said the figure who was Naruto in costume looking like a familiar hanyou.

"Oh my god Naruto-kun looks like Inuyasha like that…wait when did he slip by?" asked Haruna "When you were staring at those two" answered Chisame. 'Wow that must be a really good costume, I swear I saw those ears twitch…well he did say he did cosplay' thought Chisame internally smiling at what he was wearing.

"Naruto-kun, you're joining in too?" asked Konoka Naruto nodded and kneeled before her "Indeed Konoka-chan and it's my duty as your guardian like Setsuna-chan to look after you or your grandfather would be displeased" he answered smiling making a lot of the observing girls blush at how handsome and cute he looked in his costume and his 'fake' ears.

Setsuna sent a thankful nod to Naruto as Tsukuyomi began taking off her glove "Is that so? Then I guess I have no choice…" she said tossing the glove to Setsuna who caught it. I challenge you two to a duel for a Konoka-sama…30 minutes later…the place will be at 'Nippon-bashi' opposite the main gate to cinema town" she said smiling.

"Why must you challenge us fr Konoka-sama I doubt a noble such as yourself will treat her right" said Naruto making Tsukuyomi grin "don't worry I and my family would take 'special care of Konoka-sama Naruto-han. My brother is especially looking forward to a rematch with you" she said making Naruto's get a serious expression as he felt some killing intent from the girl.

"It may be troublesome but I'll make sure you both play along. And neither of you can escape…Naruto-han, Setsuna-senpai" she said with a dark glint in her eye before getting back in her carriage and riding away. "See you late, I won't mind if you call for help" she shouted back making Naruto relax slightly seeing as she was gone for now.

However the intent had scared Konoka who was hiding behind Setsuna 'I've got no choice…I and Naruto will have to go along with it' she thought as the other girls came over. "Sakurazaki-san what's going on here? Why didn't you tell is about something as important as this?" said kasumi making Setsuna panic slightly.

Naruto was still looking to where Tsukuyomi had driven off 'Fate will be here then…good thing I already have a pactio activated and can summon Zazie-chan if needed. I may need to release a limiter or two if Fate fights full on, best I can tell he prefers earth magic but I can't be sure' he then felt someone tug his wrist and turned to see Ayaka "You okay Naruto-nii?" she asked concerned seeing his face.

He nodded and put on a brave face "I'm fine Ayaka-chan just hope I don't choke when acting in a bit, what did you think?" he asked the girl who smiled back "I thought you did very well, but I don't remember Inuyasha wearing gloves Naruto-nii what's with the addition?" she asked seeing the steel gloves with a blue emblem on the back.

"Couldn't get a sword so got these instead…they let me do some illusions to fool people with" he said in case she wondered how he did some of the things he would no doubt do in a while. He then turned to here "Are we agreed everyone? Yosh we've decided" he head Haruna.

"We're going to support their love with all out might" she shouted as Setsuna protested and Naruto thought 'I swear Haruna-chan is worse than ero-sennin when it come to perversion, at least she doesn't spy on anyone at bath houses…I hope'

XBreakX

"Hurry it up Aniki" said Chamo high above cinema town "I'm doing my best Chamo-kun" replied a chibi Negi. "This is a different type of magic so I can't control it very well…" Chamo the noticed something "Oh Aniki this is it. There's no mistake about it."

"This…is the place they call cinema town, isn't is?" Negi asked as Chamo pointed Oh look at that Aniki." The two had spotted Konoka and Kazumi's group all now I costume, Naruto standing next to Kazumi and Haruna each taking an arm much to Chizuru's displeasure but hey she had the card.

"It's my class, what are they doing here?" asked Negi "Let's go take a look but don't let anyone see you" Chamo told chibi Negi as he floated toward Setsuna "Setsuna-san, Setsuna-san" he called out to her Are you okay Setsuna-san?" he asked appearing in front of her…while no one.

'Negi-sensei how did you get here?' she asked the chibi Negi 'I used chibi Setsuna's paper and followed the trial of Ki" he answered "More importantly what happened, ane-san" Chamo asked which Setsuna was about to answer but heard a giggle close by.

"Thanks for bringing your friends…" said Tsukuyomi from the bridge "It looks like things will get interesting. All right let's begin senpai…" her smile unnerved Konoka slightly as it did some of the other girls. "Konoka-sama, Setsuna-senpai, Naruto-han…you're all going to be mine" she said readying one of her swords.

Konoka went behind Setsuna and grabbed her shoulder "S…Se-chan…that person is kinda scary…" she said shaking "B…Be careful…" she then felt a hand grab her shoulder and looked to see Naruto smiling at her as Setsuna turned to face her too. "Don't worry Konoka-chan, I an Setsuna-chan will protect you is that right?" Setsuna nodded "Naruto's right, no matter what happens I will protect you"

"Se…Se-chan…Naruto-kun…" said Konoka in glee before the two guardians found themselves surrounded by civilians and the other students excited at what they had seen.

"Sakurazaki-san and Naruto-kun aren't they Ayaka?" said Chizuru with a look of longing as she stared at Naruto. "They should join our club…we need male actors" added Natsumi being part of the drama club "While Ayaka cried yes and went over to Setsuna and grasped her hands.

"Sakurazaki-san I'm moved by the love between you two. I'll lend you my strength" while Setsuna shouted "I'm telling you this is all a mistake Iincho" trying to clear any confusion. "Naruto-kun…you seem tense" said Kazumi as he whispered to her "She wants to kidnap Konoka-chan for real Kazumi-chan…" her eyes widened hearing this.

"Wait what?" she said confused as Naruto walked and stood next to Setsuna "you said your name was Tsukuyomi right? These people are…" she was interrupted by the happily smiling girl "Yes senpai I know…" she said pulling out some charms "My cute little pets will be their opponents"

The charms took on various forms of different yokai as she shouted "Hyakkiyakou" everyone was amazed at the 'CG' monsters that appeared. "Wha…what are they? They are so cute" said Natsumi with a giddy expression.

"Woah, awesome Cg" said one of the spectators "Just what you'd expect from a cinema town attraction" muttered another. Chisame at the back was thinking 'Ah, I'm glad I didn't get involved in this…' while Zazie went into an alley way and pulled out her pactio "…Adeat" she said activating her artefact.

The summoned creature commenced in flipping many women's skirts showing Naruto their unmentionables much to his annoyance at the perverted creatures. "Iyaah what with these perverted monsters? Is this part of the attraction too?" asked Haruna but then found the monsters blown away by an orange fire.

"This is…" said chibi Negi blushing while on Setsuna's shoulder "Negi-sensei please take Konoka-ojou-sama and escape to somewhere safe" she instructed him. "EH…But…" he tried to protest as Setsuna began making hand signs "It'll only affect your appearance but I'll make you life sized" she told him as chibi Negi became regular sized in ninja garments.

"Wha…I'm a ninja now?" Negi said happily "Hyah Negi-kun since when were you here? You surprise me" said Konoka shocked at her teacher's sudden appearance.

"I'm sorry about this but I leave it up to your from here I and Naruto will be busy handling this girl here…you can't fly anymore so be careful" she informed the two as Negi grabbed her hand "Konoka-san please come with me" he told her.

Naruto meanwhile now had orange flame coming from his hands and the top of his head and began will the flame to all the charm monsters making sure not to burn any of the girls. While Setsuna charged at Tsukuyomi who unleashed her sword attack

Two observers on the side saw Naruto and were shocked at what they saw "Hey, Anata(dear) is that what I think it is?" asked a purpled haired woman to her husband who had black spiky hair and what appeared to be a pacifier around his neck. "Similar but not the same…still to mimic the flame like that must mean his resolve is powerful."

"Have the Shinmeiryuu of late taken to keeping monsters?" asked Setsuna in the deadlock with Tsukuyomi "Don't worry I won't hurt those children, Naruto-han seems to be taking care of them. Beside all I want to do is cross swords with Setsuna-senpai…" Tsukuyomi giggled as the two separated from each other.

"I won't play along with someone who just wants to fight" proclaimed Setsuna as Tsukuyomi just laughed "Oh, don't say that…hmm seems Naruto-han's opponent has arrived" she muttered as Naruto found himself kicked away by a bone crushing blow.

"Seems we meet again Uzumaki although you seems to be using a different artefact this time however" said Fate appearing in front of him and kicking him before he had time to get on his feet and sending him into a near by building. "Wow they are really going full out with these special effects" muttered one of the spectators.

'shit he's faster than before…guess I need to drop some weight' Naruto thought concentration his charka on seal on his body "Kai" he muttered releasing the seals allowing him more movement and being able to catch Fate's leg inches from his face.

"My turn…" he muttered punching Fate in the torso but before he flew away he grabbed his leg again and slammed him into the floor before throwing him into the air and chasing him using the fire from his hands as propulsion. Fate righted himself in the air and quickly reengaged Naruto in combat easily parrying a lot of his punches as Naruto did the same.

They ended in a deadlock each holding the others fist "You still holding back Uzumaki…" muttered Fate with an impassive face. "So are you…I can tell" Naruto said back pushing his fire foreword to burn Fate's hands who immediately broke the deadlock and both dropped to the ground. "That may be so but I'm not here to defeat you only stall while Chigusa-san captures the girl" he told him.

"Who…?" Naruto asked confused "The woman wearing the monkey suit" he said plainly making Naruto nod "Well then I guess my time is up then and one thing you should know Fate…I never fight alone" he said before puffing out of existence and Fate feeling a heavy blow to his head and turned to find Zazie in black ninja garments wearing her artefacts ready to fight Fate. "Uzumaki is more problematic than I first thought…you are just as bad"

"…Come" said Zazie with a determined look on her face since Naruto had told her to handle Fate while he saw to Konoka and he ha said he trusted her because he knew she was strong '…I won't let you down Naruto-kun' she said to herself.

"Sigh…fine I'll deal with you then Uzumaki" said Fate charging to engage Zazie in battle while Naruto was making his way toward Konoka's magic signature and could feel the distress so he pushed more fire to propel himself through the air hoping he made it in time

XChapter endX

Ahh one more chapter done…hope you like the references to other manga and I wonder if you spotted the cameo appearances of two characters. I need to note I don't own any anime/manga reference made in this chapter

After next chapter will probably going back to the other stories as Fox of the Order is looking a bit bare.

Also can I ask people start sending ideas for Misa, Sakurako and Madoka's pactios since I don't really have any ideas for their artifacts or what Naruto would get. Any ideas would be appreciated and I would be thankful for