A Wolf in Mahora

Chapter 16: Negi's Training

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, Fuka, Fumika

Currently in the polls

Zazie: 44

Chizuru: 32

Chao: 13

Mana: 12

Kaede: 5

Other: 1

Guess people really want Zazie to come first, but depending on how close votes are may be tempted to try and write a threesome when the times comes.

I'd like to take a moment to thank all my constant readers inuboy86, Firelordeg, Cloves, Raindentensho, Hades45, eclipseX, Azurealkaze, among the few.

Also big thanks to Twilight-Lloyd for the nice comments and I'm glad for his opinion of this story.

I'm working on the other chapters for the other stories plus a new idea for a Hitman Reborn xover has spring to mind after catching up with the manga…Hibari is always epic.

XChapter StartX

Naruto had just caught up with Negi as they were running to school, while Negi was thinking that he had a test with Evangeline on Saturday to see if he could become her apprentice. He knew that his brother Naruto would be busy looking after his own partners so he thought about who was strong enough in the academy to teach him.

"Morning all" Naruto greeted "Morning Naruto-nii, how are you today?" Negi asked smiling. Naruto rolled his shoulder "A little sore…think I slept funny" he said remembering the real reason he was sore.

They then noticed a group of people crowding round someone "Hey what's going on over there?" asked Negi. "Looks like Ku Fei-chan is being challenged again" said Naruto "Oh no Ku Fei-san is surrounded by mean-looking people" cried Negi in panic. "This happens, all the time de-gozaru" pointed out Kaede appearing on the scene "She's right Negi. You okay Kaede-chan?" she nodded "Hai Naruto-kun, any chance of a training session this weekend by the way?"

"I don't see why not Kaede-chan" she smiled while Asuna felt a little jealous but quickly shook it off. "Today is the day we defeat you Chuubukenbu Buchou Ku Fei" cried one of the men in the crowd surrounding Ku Fei.

The group watched as Ku Fei made quick work of her opponents not even breaking a sweat "Ku won the academy martial arts contest. So everyday she gets endless stream of people challenging her de-gozaru." her opponents now piled at her feet "Weak-aru…come on isn't there anyone stronger-aru?" she challenged before seeing her teachers.

"Morning Naruto, oh Negi-bouzu you're early" Ku Fei said waving. "Good morning Ku Fei-san I…" he couldn't finish as one of her opponents got back up and rushed in blindly. "I'm not done yet, Fei Buchou" he cried about to hit Negi by mistake "Negi-kun watch out!" Konoka cried.

The man ended up taking two fists to his gut, one from Naruto and one from Ku Fei who was holding Negi's head. She smiled down at him "Are you okay-aru Negi-bouzu? Sorry about that." The boy blushed a little "Yes…thank you Ku Fei-san, Naruto-nii" said brother just smiled as he went to exchange his shoes at the font.

Negi walked with Ku Fei "You sure are strong Ku Fei-san" the girl smiled from the compliment "Nyahaha I still can't compare with Kaede, Mana and Naruto though. I spared with him a few times but his style overpowered my own as if he'd seen Hakkyokuken and Shinitai Gouken before."

The rest of the lass then walked into the front of the school to greet Negi and they walked him to class where he taught them the subject of the day. Naruto had settled into his usual seat with Sayo reading with him, he was happy to give her some attention since she couldn't go on the trip with them.

"I think this will be on the test, so please be sure to revise it. Well that's it for today…Stand" the class got up from their seats to give their respects to the teacher. "Bow…oh and Ku Fei-san I need to speak with you" said girl had a surprised look on her face "Eh? Me-aru?"

"Ah…it's not something I should say in front of everyone else so can you wait for me in front of the memorial at the plaza in front of the world tree after class?" Naruto began giggling seeing the girl's reactions and made a small note in his ideas book. "I don't mind-aru" was her reply "Thank you see you later."

Several of the girls scrambled together over this issue once he left thinking that Negi was interested in Ku Fei. Later on in front of the plaza Ku Fei was waiting in her casual wears waiting for Negi while munching on a snack.

A number of the girls were there to spy on Negi and Ku Fei's interaction and to see if he was interested in the martial artist. What they didn't know was that Naruto was hidden in the tree above them also watching the scene as he had time before he had to meet up with Chisame.

'Sometimes these girls over react to what they see' he thought looking down, noticing there was n one there who could sense him, except maybe Nodoka if she used her artefact. "I wonder what Negi-bouzu wants to talk to me about?" said Ku Fei licking her fingers of her crumbs.

"Ku Fei-san sorry to keep you waiting" shouted Negi running down wearing casual clothes, Naruto smirked seeing as he had gotten out of the habit of just wearing suits. "Ah Negi-kun is here!" said Sakurako "Negi-kun in casual clothes is so cute" commented Makie happily.

Naruto watched as Negi tried to punch Ku Fei only to have her counter him into a grapple making it look like they were hugging. Naruto chuckled as the girl below thought Negi and Ku Fei realized their love for each other and this whole thing was a confession. "Fufu you shouldn't suddenly try and punch your students-aru you know" she said to Negi.

"J…Just what I expected from you Ku Fei-san but the truth is I…" he stuttered as the girls shouted "He's going to confess!" but before he could say what he wanted Asuna, Setsuna and Konoka came onto the scene.

"Hey Negi! So you were here after all" waved Asuna "Ah Asuna-san" said Negi spotting the three now. "We're going bowling and karaoke because Setsuna-san says she's never been before. Do you want to come too?" Asuna asked "Ku-chan do you want to come too?" added Konoka.

"Oh that sounds good, I'll go-aru" replied Ku Fei "Setsuna-san too…that sounds good I'll go I'll have to leave this for later' Negi thought the last part. "Mind if I tag along too?" asked Naruto appearing behind Negi making him jump as no one had seen him walk by "Yeah that'd be fine Naruto" answered Asuna.

"Wow where did Naruto-kun come from" wondered Misa "All right if it's come to this I won't be satisfied until I see it through to the end" said Ayaka running after the group shouting she'd join them. "That's Iincho alright but at least Naruto-kun's going too" commented Haruna as she and the others came out and joined the group.

XBreakX

It ended up that the whole of 3-A decided to coming bowling turning it into a class outing, Asuna apologised for the other half of the class coming not that Setsuna really minded. Ku Fei and Naruto were dominating the game both getting perfect scores so far "Okay I understand Naruto-kun but how has Ku Fei managed to get a 7th consecutive strike" Yuuna blurted out.

"That's amazing Ku Fei-san just what you'd expect" Negi praised "Nyohoho just leave it to me." She then felt three stares at the back of her head from Ayaka, Nodoka and Makie "I feel some incredible Ki coming from over there-aru. Is it just my imagination?" Ayaka turned her head looking a bit sheepish.

Naruto sat down letting the other girls have their turn "Hey Chisame do you want to have that sewing lesson after this?" he asked as he sat near the girl who's been forced to attend by Kazumi. "Ara, you can sew Naruto-kun?" asked Chizuru, "Yeah and yesterday I offered Chisame-chan my service to teach her since she wanted to know how.

A few of the girls began glaring at her since Chisame had managed to get a private lesson from the elder teacher. "What! I'm saving on money and he offered for free" she defended herself with a small blush "Do you think you could teach me as well Naruto I've been meaning to learn as well?" asked Akira genuinely wanting to learn.

"Sure it's no problem Akira-chan" he answered electing a smile from the girl and a small grumble from Chisame. Before more girls could ask they heard Ayaka challenge Ku Fei to a contest to see who would get Negi between her, Nodoka, Makie and Ku Fei thorough a bowling match. Makie and Ayaka did well on their first throw but Nodoka ended up throwing a gutter ball.

He sympathised with thee girl so went over an whispered some advice to her, when he did she nodded and did bit better with her throws. The girls watched as the challenge went on between the four and by the end of it Ayaka had scores a 270, Makie had 252 and Nodoka had managed a 199. However Ku Fei had bested them all with a perfect game of 300 which she celebrated and the others girls looked a little upset for their loss but accepted it.

"Haah…I lost…what should I do?" asked Nodoka as her friends came over "Hey Nodoka what are you doing in this stupid contest?" asked Yue. "But Negi-sensei…" she stuttered as Haruna interrupted "Are you going to stop going after him because you lost a bowling contest? That's just stupid."

Haruna then grabbed her shoulders "Nodoka is it ok with you if Ku Fei takes Negi-kun" she asked shaking the poor girl as Yue muttered "I still think it's a rumour" sipping her juice box. "But Negi-sensei has already made up his mind so there's nothing I can do" said Nodoka with swirls in her eyes.

"What are you talking about? Love is a battle, you're already in the lead after you confessed to him. Get him alone with him, push yourself onto him and kiss him. Turn the situation around. Just take his love" she ordered the girl.

"I can't do that" Haruna raised her fist "You can! Ah look Negi-kun is going to the toilet. Now's your chance!" Nodoka nodded with a red face "U…Un I understand." She walked off to catch up with Negi "I see your pushing Nodoka-chan then Haruna-chan" said Naruto walking over to the girl "Of course a push is all she needs for her love." Naruto chuckled a little "Yeah I think your right…you still need to work on her confidence though" Haruna sighed knowing it was true.

"Naruto why are you so supportive of Nodoka?" asked Yue as Naruto smiled a bit sadly "Before I came here there was a girl who had a crush on me for a really long time. She admitted her feelings for me when things where I lived were bad and I didn't have a real chance to reply before I had to leave. Seeing Nodoka-chan reminds me of Hinata-chan and makes me want to make sure she finds love as corny as it sounds."

"I guess you're just an old romantic then Naruto-kun" said Haruna hugging his arm "I guess so and it looks like the others are back" he pointed to the smiling Negi and Nodoka walking back over. "Nodoka how did it go?" asked Yue.

"I…It was a bit of a success" Haruna jumped to a conclusion "Really you pushed yourself onto him and kissed him?" Nodoka just rested her hands on her chin "I made all sorts of snall talk with Negi-sensei" Yue looked at her phone to check something "7 minutes of small talk…it's a new record."

Naruto patted her on the shoulder "Good job Nodoka, start small and work at your own pace" she smiled and nodded. "I think Nodoka may need the occasional push though Naruto and it seems Negi-sensei is heading in Ku Fei's direction" she pointed out. In a flash the girls went to find Negi in front of Ku Fei.

"Um…back to what we were talking about before I have a request of you Ku Fei-san" he began to ask "Damn it looks like he's seriously going to confess this time" said Haruna very excitedly. "Um Ku Fei-san…" the girls were on edge and Ayaka was a bout to interrupt but…"Please teach me Chinese martial arts."

The girls minus Yue's faces went blank since it wasn't a confession at all, Naruto was laughing at them a little since they had completely misinterpreted. "Huh Chinese martial arts?" Negi nodded "Yes the really strong boy we fought against used the same technique as you did this morning. So I thought I'd ask you to teach me."

"So…you want to become strong aru? But why not ask Naruto?" she questioned "Naruto-nii isn't the right person to teach me since his style requires years of experience, plus I can think of no one else better to train me." Ku Fei started laughing and patting Negi on the shoulder "Haha ok-aru. I love strong men so I'll let you become my son-in-law one day when you become strong enough" Naruto hearing this could only think 'The way Negi is it's more likely you'd be his wife one day.'

The girls watching began chasing Ku Fei over the false alarm of the situation and her being confused as to why she was being chased.

XBreakX

Naruto was now back in his room with Chisame and Akira since Chisame didn't want Akira seeing her room. Zazie was currently busy with her Nightmare Circus activities so the room was free for him to give his sewing lessons.

"Ouch" said Chisame as she pricked herself again, she was doing well but was a little impatient "Chisame-chan, you need to take your time otherwise you'll make mistakes and the seems might come apart, now let me check your hand." She handed him her hand with a huff as he inspected it "Its fine just go slowly or you might prick you whole hand like I use to" she pulled it back muttering "Thank you".

"How's this Naruto?" asked Akira letting him see the practice piece he'd given the two "Very good Akira-chan you seem to be a natural at this" she blushed a little for the praise making Chisame get annoyed and prick herself again accidentally sticking the needle through her finger.

Naruto looked back and saw what she'd done he took her hand "Chisame-chan, either you weren't paying attention o you want me to keep checking you" she blushed at the accusation but flinched when he pulled the needle out fast while distracted. "Hmm, too small for a band-aid, guess this will have to do" he said kissing the finger making a bit of steam come off of Chisame.

She pulled the hand back fast "You didn't need to do that" she told him as he shook his head "Best way for it not to get infected." Akira kept focusing on her task but for some reason was a little irritated when she saw Naruto kiss her finger, but it passed fast so didn't think too much about it.

Half an hour later they presented their finished torn shirts he'd given them to repair "Alright lets take a look…" Naruto began inspecting the two shirts. "Okay Chisame-chan you did a good job but as I said make sure there aren't any lose threads otherwise if pulled it can all fall apart. But otherwise a very good job" she nodded.

"Now Akira-chan you did very well since the seems are strong and no lose threads but I noticed a small flaw closer to the arm so try and keep focus on your work or this could happen again" she nodded seeing as the flaw was when Chisame was having her finger kissed.

"Now then my advice to you both is to keep practicing at this if you want to get better. Now seeing as you're both beginners you can take those shirts back to your rooms to practice since I can buy new one easily enough. And that just about covers my lesson on sewing for today, if you want we can do this again sometime but you'll both have to find a good time for each other before coming to me" both collected their shirt one black the other navy blue and went to leave the room.

Both turned as they left the room "Thank you Naruto and see you tomorrow" Akira said with a small bow "Yeah thanks Naruto." He smiled and gave a small wave "Just let me know if you're ever having trouble and I'll see what I can do. Until tomorrow ladies" both gave a nod before leaving and shutting the room and walking away but not before Chisame and Akira had a very brief stand off that you wouldn't expect from them.

XBreakX

'She's done it. The pink albatross of Mahora, Sasaki Makie had won the national' said the announcer at the national gymnastics competition to her glee. "Congratulations Makie-san" shouted Negi while her friends and Naruto also cheered form her "Thank you Negi-kun. Thank you everyone I did it!" she waved with tears of happiness.

"I won…mnya" she suddenly felt someone touch her shoulder and Makie was brought back to reality which was inside the class room "Eh? Negi-kun, Naruto-kun?" she said now aware she's been sleeping in class. "Winning the gymnastic competition is great but lets try our best at English too" said Negi.

"Sorry Negi-kun, Naruto-kun I was training this morning so I didn't get enough sleep" she said very embarrassed now. "Its fine Makie-chan, just don't make it a habit that's all" she nodded as Negi commented "Makie-san you really like gymnastics don't you?"

This made the girl blush further in embarrassment but thankfully the lesson went by very quickly and they broke for lunch. Later on Makie was walking down one of the hallways 'My name is Sasaki Makie. I'm 14 years old 3rd year at Mahora academy middle school. Although my grades are kind of bad I'm an athletic, energetic sporty girl. I like Negi-kun but I like gymnastics even more. I've been doing it since I was 5 so I have a lot of self confidence, and I won't lose to anyone at gymnastics.'

"Makie" called Ako behind her "Hey Ako I'm going to see our supervisor Ninomiya-sensei" she told her friend. "I'll come along for part of the way" Makie nodded and began running "lets have a race then" Ako tried to catch up "Ah that is unfair" she cried after Makie.

At the teacher's room Shizuna, Naruto and Ninomiya were looking at a tape of Makie's performance in the previous year's competition. "So your one of those young teachers we've been hearing about from Shizuna" he nodded "Yes Negi-kun and Naruto-kun are both nice boys and doing very well" commented Shizuna.

"Is that Makie-chan there?" asked Naruto "Yes there's a contest within the club on Sunday to see who will be sent to the summer competition this is for reference" she told him. "Makie-chan really works hard at her club activities. How's she doing" asked Shizuna as Makie came round the corner.

"Makie? To be honest she probably won't make it to the competition" she said bluntly making Makie trip over her own feet in shock. "ara? Why not?" she asked "Well it's true that her technique is precise, she had lots of athletic ability and she trains enthusiastically."

She took a sip from her tea before continuing "That girl's cheerfulness and simplicity is her strong point but she has weak points too, to put it in a nice way she's naïve and to put it in a badly way she's childish. It's like watching a primary school student perform." Makie was thunderstruck at the comments about her "That's why I don't think she'll be able to pass" said girl began running off in tears but didn't hear the rest of the conversation.

"I'm going to have to disagree with you about Makie-chan. You see while she can appear naïve she is driven by her goal which pushes her to do better. I once knew someone who had a sever handicap in her 'hobby' but trained endlessly and became one of the greatest in his field. I see that same if you'll pardon the term 'flame of youth' in Makie-chan. And I think she does have what it takes to be in the competition if we support her."

Niniomiya was surprised at the young teacher's words "We'll see Uzumaki-kun, but I'll take you comments to mind next time I see her."

XBreakX

The next morning Makie was out for some early morning training to get what was said yesterday out of her head 'I should head towards the hill with the world tree' she thought taking a jog. When she got there she spotted Negi going through Kata of kung fu "Huh Negi-kun what is he doing in a place like this so early in the morning?" she wondered aloud.

She was stunned seeing the focus on his face and decided to go over to him "Negi-kun!" she shouted slapping him on the back and making him jump. "Huh Makie-san? Are you out for a morning job? He asked "What are you talking about Negi-kun? Is that the Chinese martial arts you mentioned before?"

"Yes Ku Fei-san taught me the day before yesterday" she began rubbing his hair "Ehh… you're really doing it, wow! Hey Negi-kun are you going to enter the academy martial arts tournament?" she then asked "No that's not why" he replied.

"Hmm, Negi-kun… you may have become a bit cooler since we came back from the school trip" she said shocking the boy "Eh really?" she nodded "Hey do it again" she requested "Ah okay." A few figures then came onto the scene "Hmph Kung Fu huh? Looks like you're really betting into it boya" said Evangeline as she stood with Chachamaru, Chachazero and Naruto who had been checking up on the seal. He also had Yurine curled around his neck as Chachazero was currently on Chachamaru's head and the cat didn't like the knives the girl handled.

"Huh Eva-sama, Chachamaru-san, Naruto-kun good morning" said Makie a little of Eva's influence still residing based of the suffix used. Negi greeted her too."Are you going to start practicing Kung Fu then? Maybe you should forget about becoming my apprentice" she said in an annoyed tone.

"Now, now Eva-chan there's no need for that, Negi is just getting some physical combat training. There's no need to get jealous" he said to her which made her go red in the face and take a swing at him which he avoided. "I am not jealous" the little doll on Chachamaru's head was giggling at her master's denial.

"What's going on Negi-kun?" asked Makie confused "Eh I wanted Evangeline-san to take me on as her apprentice" she said trying not to reveal anything. Eva threw up her hands "Well it's only fitting a child should be playing at Kung Fu, see you" she was about to walk away with Negi calling after her and Naruto suppressing a giggle from her childishness.

"Hey Eva-chan! Why are you picking on Negi-kun? Why not let him become your apprentice?" Makie asked which Chachamaru answered first "It seems Naruto is right that she's jealous." Eva began shaking her servant "Hey I'm telling you that's not true!" before calming down "Hmph I'm not interested in playing with children. And I'm not interested in talking with childish people like you Sasaki Makie."

Makie quickly got frustrated at the jab "What? You're pretty child-like yourself Eva-chan! Hmph Negi-kun is already strong and he'll become a master without any help from you Eva-chan" she shouted at the girl. "You know she has a point if only a little, Eva-chan. You do act childish at times" Naruto smirked at tick marks appeared on Eva's face.

"I don't want any lip from you…fine then I'll decide your apprenticeship right now!" she pointed to her servant "if you can hit Chachamaru with your Kung Fu even once then you'll pass. But you'll have to fight one on one." Naruto shook his head at her antics "Alright if that's all Negi-kun will win easily" said Makie not aware of Chachamaru's abilities.

"Go for it Chachamaru" ordered Eva "Ah but…" Naruto whispered to her "Just do it Cha-chan it'll be good in the long run" she nodded sped forward Chachazero still on her head "please excuse me Negi-sensei." Negi tried to block her chop but was caught out by a kick before he knew it.

Chachamaru went back over to her master giving a small bow in apology "If you can't even hit Chachamaru once then you'll go no further" said Eva laughing a little "The place will be here. I'll give you a break and make the time midnight on Sunday so give it your best shot." The group turned away as Ku Fei, Setsuna and Asuna came onto the scene and Makie was left wondering is she did something bad.

"You didn't have to push him that far you know, Cha-chan could give most opponents a run for their money but Negi still needs time" commented Naruto as the girl huffed "He should have thought of that before he asked to be my apprentice." He sighed and turned to Chachamaru who had a far off look "Cha-chan don't worry, Eva-chan is just being stubborn you did nothing wrong" the gynoid felt her processors relax a little.

XBreakX

The day after Naruto was sitting in a tree watching Negi train with Ku Fei as Asuna, Setsuna, Konoka, Chamo and Makie watched. He watched as Negi was dropped to the floor by Ku Fei and Makie bring over some food for him…unfortunately Negi got fat and when she realized her mistake Makie made to fix it only to have Negi look deathly thin afterward.

Naruto read their lips and figured out that Makie ha heard him and the others discussing her video and probably left before she heard him. He smiled as Asuna asked to do her gymnastics as did the other and when she did Negi complimented her on how it was a beautifully honest performance, Negi was certainly catching her heart without knowing.

"How come you aren't joining them Naruto-kun" asked Kazumi from the bottom of the tree "I can't interrupt his training Kazumi-chan; if I go Negi won't focus" he said pulling her up with a tail onto the branch "Why not?"

"Negi can't train like I did, I have a much different style to what's he's being trained, plus Ku Fei is a good person to teach him so it's fine" he told her unsealing his own lunch "Want some?" she nodded and tucked into the bento with him. "So Naruto what did you get up to with Chiu-chan and Akira when they were in your room?" Naruto nearly choked on her food for how that question sounded.

"Kazumi-chan, nothing happened I just taught them to sew that's all" he said a little red not expecting her to ask, which she smirked at. "Well I heard Akira talking about how you were kissing Chiu-chan's fingers at one point…" he quickly shook his head "Chisame-chan just pricked her self and it was too small for a band-aid that's it."

She scooted a little closer on the branch "Good, didn't want to think you took advantage of girls in your room Naruto-kun" she said leaning the back of her head against his chest. 'Yeah not like you didn't already try that in the A.V. room' he thought with a hint of red at the memory.

XBreakX

It was the day of Negi's test and over the past two days Naruto had been watching his progress with Makie joining in too. He had laughed when he'd seen Ku Fei adopts a fake beard and moustache making her look like an old Kung Fu master.

He was currently waiting with Eva, Chachamaru, Chachazero and Yurine now resting on his shoulders looking very comfortable. "Hey master I can't see the match from here, put me down in a better spot" said Zero "You're pretty noisy for someone who's completely useless" Eva replied in an annoyed tone.

"It's not my fault that I can't move" she shot back before she felt herself be picked up and placed on someone's head "That batter Zero-chan?" asked Naruto, "Wow, I can see everything up here thanks master's crush."

The look on Eva's face was one of extreme denial hearing the doll's response and her hands began rising to kill the little one…if she could reach that is. "Master is this really ok? The odds of Negi-sensei being able to hit me even once are below 3%. It would be insincere of you not to at least give him a chance to succeed master" said Chachamaru.

"Hey don't get me wrong Chachamaru I'm not looking for an apprentice" said Eva said calming down but still having a blush from what Zero had said and not looking at Naruto. "I'm making a special exception here letting him pass if he hits you once. If the boy can't even manage that then it's his fault. Don't go easy on him you got that Chachamaru" she ordered.

"Cha-chan I'm going to have to agree with her despite Negi in a situation which seems impossible Eva-chan is giving him a good test to see his resole to be her apprentice. Even if she did this because of her being jealous that Negi was learning from someone else" Eva took a swing by Naruto put his hand on her head so she couldn't get close as Zero giggled at her master's misfortune.

"Alright understood" she said nodded to Naruto's logic as Eva took out her watch "It about time…"

"Evangeline-san!" shouted the approaching Negi "Negi Springfield is here for the apprenticeship test!" the clock bell tolled as it turned midnight. "You came after all boya. Well then let's hurry up and get started."

""If you can hit Chachamaru even once with your Kung Fu then you'll pass. The match continues until you're dead and you can't attack anymore you got that?" Negi nodded not seeing the small smirk on Naruto's face "Are those all the conditions?"

"Hm yeah that's fine but more importantly…" she pointed to the crowd of girls that had followed Negi "Can't you do something about you're damn audience" she shouted annoyed since they were all laughing "Ahhaha they just followed me…" he muttered rubbing the back of his head.

Ako, Akira, Yuuna, Konoka, Setsuna, Ku Fei, Asuna and Makie were all cheering for Negi even if they didn't know what was going on. "Negi-kun are you going to be okay?" asked Makie "Just leave it to me Makie-san. I'll use the results of my training to the full" he told her giving her the thumbs up. "Calm down and go for it-aru" said Ku Fei waving "Yes master Ku" he replied making Eva hmph.

"Chachamaru-san please" Negi bowed as Chachamaru removed her skirt to leave herself in shorts "I will be your opponent." Makie, Ku Fei and Asuna were all slightly worried "He'll be ok right Ku Fei?" asked Asuna "Well Chachamaru is pretty strong from what I've heard; Naruto has even praised her ability. If this rags out he'll be at a disadvantage. Negi-bouzu has no chance if he doesn't counter within the first minute-aru."

"You may begin" said Eva starting the match. Chachamaru charged as Negi powered himself with his contract while he had the chance. He blocked the first punch and managed to redirect the rocket power punch she threw twisting around to strike but was blocked by Chachamaru. The girls saw that it was close and watched as the two went at each other with impressive speed.

"It's not enough" muttered Naruto "he's only trained for two days, Cha-chan is way above him right now." As he said it Chachamaru landed a kick on Negi "Negi-kun" Makie cried worried. "No, things are going as planned that's a feint" said Ku Fei as Negi grabbed Chachamaru's arm and went to elbow her…only for her to flip over and smack him in the back with her foot.

"Tsch well that's that" scoffed Eva "No…not yet" mumbled Naruto, "Too bad boya but that's how you are, go wash your face and fix yourself up" she said to a downed Negi who got back on his feet. "Not yet I'm not dead yet Evangeline-san" Naruto smiled seeing a small blonde boy in Negi as he got up.

"Huh what are you talking about? The match is over. Time for little brats to be home and in bed" she said trying to shoo him off. "Wrong Eva-chan your conditions didn't set a time limit, Negi's going until he drops for good" said Naruto "What? Don't tell me that you're…"

"Hehe that's right I'm going to stick at it until I land one hit, no matter how long it takes. Chachamaru-san let's continue" Negi said getting back into stance. "B…But sensei…" Chachamaru seemed hesitant "Cha-chan he's made his decision do it…and…don't hold back" Naruto told her.

Negi charged forward but ended up being elbowed in the back by Chachamaru "Mm an extended battle. This is bad-aru, his speed has suddenly dropped by a lot. What's wrong-aru?" Ku Fei asked "That because the contract cut out…" said Asuna not liking having to watch Negi get pummelled.

Negi was on his knees from the last blow "Chachamaru-san...P…Please fight me seriously. There's no point to me winning if you go easy on me" panted Negi "B…But…" she tried to say "Chachamaru…do it and hold noting back" Naruto ordered coldly.

"Naruto…what the hell?" cried Asuna at him. "Understood…" replied Chachamaru smacking Negi to the side. The match went on with all the girls watching Negi get weaker and slower each passing minute. Naruto watched with clenched fists as he wished the two didn't have to fight but it was Negi's decision to fight and nothing he could say would change that.

After an hour despite his injuries sustained by Chachamaru, Negi was still standing "Negi-sensei…" said Chachamaru concerned. "Hey come on boy isn't that enough. So you're motivated I get the point already ok?" Evangeline said wanting this to stop now not noticing trickles of blood dripping from Naruto's hands.

"N…No not yet…I'm not giving up yet…" said Negi the left side of his face bruised and swollen and tried to attack but Chachamaru just kicked him in the side of his head. The girls watching all cried for it to stop "I…I can't watch this anymore I'm gong to stop him" said Asuna pulling out her card "Yeah Asuna" shouted Ku Fei.

"This continues till he stops" said Naruto stepping in front of her "Out of the way Naruto, Kyoto was one thing but I refuse to let this happen to Negi, just look at him" she yelled at him. "You stop it all of his efforts will be wasted" he gave her a stern look "You can't always be there to protect him Asuna."

Makie then stood beside Naruto "He's right Asuna don't stop him" she said with tears. " But look even though he's badly injured he's still tried really hard to get to this point" Asuna tried to argue "I know what you're think…I know but I think it would be terrible for Negi-kun if you stopped him now. Didn't Negi say he'd try his best no matter what!" she shouted.

"But he's just a kid who doesn't know ay better. He's just being stubborn I've got to stop him…" Naruto put a hand on her shoulder to stop her "Look carefully Asuna and you'll see that's not true" Makie nodded "Negi is an adult."

"Maki-chan even if that's what you said at the showers no matter how you look at him he's…" Makie cut her off "A child could never be stubborn to this point I can't express it well but I think Negi is prepared." Asuna was taken aback "Prepared?" she asked "Un, Negi-kun has an objective and he's decided to give everything he has to achieve it.

Asuna do you, your friends or your senpai know any boys who have an objective like Negi-kun does? Not just someone with a vague ambiguous dream but someone who can say 'This is what I've decided to live for'?" the other girls were in awe in her words and how strait forward she was. "Negi-kun is an adult like Naruto. He's got an objective and he's doing his best to achieve it so …so you can't stop him now…"

"Makie-san…" muttered Chachamaru looking away from her opponent listening in "Hey Chachamaru" Eva called but it was too late as Negi had managed to punch the girl with a 'Clang'. "It…hit…" muttered Negi before collapsing into Naruto's arms before he hit the ground and whispering something to him. He handed him to the other girls to tend to him but Ako saw his hands "Naruto what happened to your hands…there's…blood."

The others took note of his hands and could see they had been bleeding and Asuna noticed the blood stain on her shoulder now "It's nothing Ako-chan, just see to Negi please" he said waling away. Negi awoke soon after "Th…The test…?" he said "Don't worry Negi" said Asuna "You passed Negi-kun" added Makie.

"Hmph I lose boya, you can come to my cottage any time and I'll train you just like I promised and one more thing you should jeep learning that Kung Fu of yours" said Eva walking away as Chachamaru bowed. "Everyone needs to have some physical skill; Chinese kenpou suits someone logical like you."

XBreakX

"So why aren't you with the other right now congratulating that brother of yours" asked Eva as she and Chachamaru caught up with Naruto. "He knows I'm proud of him for trying his best already. Plus right now I doubt the other girls will want to see me with how I didn't let Negi stop" he said as Chachamaru went over and checked his hands "How did this happen, Naruto?" she asked.

"I don't like seeing you and Negi fight each other, especially when it's a bad match as he is. But despite that I won't stop him from growing since it's his life and goal he's working for not mine so I have no say" he explained making the two star at him. "Don't worry this will heal itself quick enough" he said but was stopped by Chachamaru "Are you sure your alright Naruto?" he turned around giving her his bright smile "I'll be fine trust me."

XBreakX

Naruto was currently heading to Negi's room and found Chachamaru in front of Negi's door looking hesitant about knocking "What are you doing here Cha-chan?" he asked as the girls head turned quickly to face him. "Oh Naruto it's you…I'm…I'm…" she stuttered he walked over and knocked on the door for her.

"Eh, it's Chachamaru-san and Naruto-kun what are you two doing here?" asked Konoka as she opened the door for them and Negi came out all bandaged up "Ah hello Chachamaru-san" Negi greeted. Ah N…Negi-sensei how are your injuries?" she asked "Ah it's really nothing as you can see. I think it's because you went a little easy on me" Negi told her.

"Is that so? That's good to here" she said before handing over some medicine and some tea "Hope your ok after it all Negi" said Naruto grabbing Chachamaru as she tried to leave by the arm "Cha-chan it's fine" he reassured her. "yeah I'm fine Naruto-nii and thanks for not stopping the match why don't you and Chachamaru-san come in" they both nodded to the request "Ok I'll make some tea then" she said walking in.

Not long after Makie came in "Negi-kun I got selected in the selections test!" she shouted happily with Ako behind her but both were shocked to see Chachamaru "Hey stop backing away Chachamaru-san is a really nice person" Negi told them. As they sat drinking the tea Chachamaru made Asuna came over to Naruto and glared "Get it out of your system then…" he muttered.

"Why didn't you stop the match, if Makie hadn't distracted Chachamaru Negi could have died?" she asked her fist shaking as Naruto calmly sipped his tea. "Cha-chan wouldn't kill him; it's not in her nature. And let me ask do you think I wanted to watch Negi get beat up like that? Of course not but as I told Eva-chan it's not my decision to make for that matter its Negi's." Asuna was shocked at his answer thinking that it was easy for him to watch like he had in Kyoto.

"You have to let Negi grow stronger because just as you want to protect him, realize that he wants to protect you too Asuna-chan" he said finishing his tea. Asuna took a moment to think over what he'd just said then remembered the blood on his hands 'he must have clenched his hands so much he broke the skin watching the two' she then turned her head a little embarrassed "S…Sorry Naruto" he smiled "It fine just remember we each act differently in certain situations."

The door bell rang and Asuna answered the door to find Yue and Nodoka "Eh Yue-chan, Honya-chan?" Yue held up a rolled up map "Asuna-san I have something private to discuss with Negi-sensei."

XBreakX

"EEHHHH! You found a clue in the map" shouted Negi as the stood in the library "But it was encoded in a really difficult code…you really are smart after all Yue-san." She shook her head "Not really…let's see the 8th sheet of the copy you gave me shows an enlargement of the phantom Underground Library. I'll ask you now are you looking for your missing father Negi-sensei?"

"Yes" he replied "And there is a clue somewhere in this map…" she started getting another "Yes." She put the map down and pointed to a particular point "Please take a good look at this part" Negi was looking at where she was pointing as Nodoka looked over his injured face. "Where is the clue about my father?" he asked "Here, the clue is here…"

The point she showed had a small chibi drawing giving a peace sign with the word 'My Clue' written in Japanese "It's not even encoded!" shouted Chamo as Naruto chuckled seeing as he'd spotted it fairly quickly with his copy. "This is great Negi" said Asuna happily "Yes we have to investigate" Yue then took to ask something "Negi-sensei, Naruto I would like to clear something up."

Asuna and Negi looked confused while Naruto smirked seeing as she's figured it out. "I have some reservations about using such fantastical words in any serious context but I still can't understand what happened during the trip. Negi-sensei…you're a mage aren't you?" Yue asked straight forwardly.

"Yeah he is… as am I" answered Naruto "What are you saying Naruto-nii?" Naruto shrugged "Yue-chan a smart girl and thinks things through. It was only a matter of time before she figured it out the fact that she was the only one not petrified and watched Kaede-chan fight Kotaro with my pactio only adds to it."

"Yes from what I saw I summarised that Negi-sensei was a mage but also Evangeline was a very powerful one too as id Konoka-san and most likely the principal. However seeing as mages are a rarity I suspect that there is also an entire organization of mages exists too within out world, am I right Naruto?" he smiled "100% Yue-chan but you missed one thing."

"What's that?" Naruto suddenly shifted into the wolf that had saved her on that night in Kyoto "This…" he said plainly. "So I was right when I thought that the wolf in Kyoto was too tame" she went over to pet his head "Yeah but suffice to say when Haruna-chan and the others caught me in the bath I couldn't change back or talk so I kept my mouth shut."

"Well that makes sense but any way Negi-sensei if you're going to investigate that clue will you take us along?" she asked with Nodoka nodding beside her also indulging in petting Naruto in his cute form. "We want to know all about Library Island and this academy's secret about you mages."

"But Yue-san you should know already from the school trip what kinds of dangers lurk within this world" Negi tried to swerve her off this path. She grabbed his hands "I don't care sensei" surprising the boy who took off running with Asuna chasing after him. Naruto looked up at the two girls left "Negi will probably check that clue out tonight…do you want to check it out too?" both nodded as Naruto chuckled and told them what to do.

XBreakX

Negi had just left his room in the middle of the night "Aniki will you be ok?" Chamo asked "I can't keep making trouble for Asuna san and with a clue about my father right in front of me there's no way I can just sit here and do nothing!" behind Negi there was a call of "Good morning Negi-sensei."

He turned to find Nodoka, Yue and Naruto in his wolf form waiting form him "Yue-san, Nodoka-san Naruto-nii?" he said confused "We figured this would happen so I asked Konoka-chan to give Yue-chan a call if you made any moves" Naruto explained "Besides when it comes to the library you can't leave out the library expedition club" said Yue smiling.

"It's a fair price for the news about the clue" she then reasoned "I don't believe it would be an unreasonable condition." Negi tried to argue but buckled under the stares of the two girls and told them to sit on the staff while Naruto settled for using his own magic to float.

"Remember you two we're heading back if we find danger alright" said Naruto with the two girls nodding and Negi sending a thankful smile before taking off with him following. The girls had the delight of seeing Mahora from the sky "It's like a scene from a picture book" said Nodoka "It really is" said Naruto essentially running on the air "Naruto-nii why are you still in that form?" Negi asked.

"Need to keep practicing from time to time" he told them "Can't people see us up here" Yue then asked which Negi answered "I've put a little anti-cognizance magic on us so normal people would see. There's also a force field around the staff so you won't fall. But if you're scared please hold onto me."

Both girls blushed and held onto the boy not seeing the grin on the wolf beside them. A few minutes later the two were descending the staircase "Now that we're flying it'll be a breeze unlike last time" commented Yue "Y…you're right" replied Negi.

A few cobwebs and traps later the group was in front of the large gate that Naruto had seen previously "Behind this door…" "…Is the clue?" said Negi and Yue. "This is a little further from where we fell last time" noted Yue "Eh there's a barrier here so I don't think normal people would be able to come this far" said Negi.

"Will it open?" Yue questioned "I'm going to try opening it, please take a break" Negi told her and she went over to Nodoka who was curious about a small symbol on the map "What's this? It says danger" asked Nodoka "A cat? Maybe a dog?" the two then felt something splash on their heads.

The two looked back and say the large scaled dragon that Naruto had fought previously "Dragon! Run Yue-san, Nodoka-san run!" Negi shouted at them but both were picked up by two tails of Naruto while admiring the creature and throw up to Chachamaru and Negi "Negi I think we've overstayed our welcome lets get out of here."

Naruto using his wind magic to fly up with Chachamaru and Negi and whispered to Chachamaru "Thanks for hiding along the way Cha-chan it was good that you came" he told her making the gears in her chest go a little faster.

"Thank you Chachamaru-san, Naruto-nii, it seems like we won't be able to pass without defeating it" said Negi as Chamo patted him on the shoulder "You're no match for him now Aniki. It's a dragon after all but it looks like its back to training."

Naruto just sat next to Chachamaru as Negi talked with Yue and Nodoka "You fought the dragon already didn't you Naruto, that's why you asked me to come?" she asked so only he could hear while she petted his fur "yeah just wanted to be safe abut it. And don't ask what's behind the door, I promised not t tell." She nodded "alright Naruto I won't and I'll see you later when master wants to train Negi-sensei" the wolf nodded and nuzzled into her hand "yeah you will but I may bring one or two of my partners too."

XChapter EndX

Ahh getting closer to the Mahora Festival arc now also may be making a small change to Naruto's pactio the Enit Moriens artefact due to the recent chapters of hitman reborn. Saw the VG and it just looked so cool for Naruto to use.

Next chapter may include my first lemon during the time on the tropical island just for your information people so if you're a prude or under 18 don't read it. next chapter will also include a data entry for all of Naruto's pactios seen so far.

Till next time people.