A Wolf in Mahora
Chapter 24: The Tournament Heats Up
I don not own Negima or Naruto
Naruto: Kazumi, Mana, Kaede, Chizuru, Chisame, Chachamaru, Chao, Zazie, Yuuna, Asuna, Theodora, Akira, Haruna, Takane and Evangeline, Misa, Sakurako, Madoka
Negi: Nodoka, Ayaka, Makie, Yue, Ako, Konoka, Ku Fei, Setsuna and, Luna/Shiori, Fuka, Fumika, Anya, Collette, Emily
Italics for thoughts and spells
In the new poll
Kaede 18
Mana 31
Chisame 8
Akira 2
Haruna 7
Kazumi 6
Wow turning into a landslide victory for Mana it seems I guess I'll have to prepare the lemon writing part of my brain then for her, next chapter will announce the results of the poll so if you want a different girl get voting.
Hope you all are happy to have another chapter this week too :3
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"Eh…you're that person from the other day…!" said Kotaro pointing at Mei recognising her "Thanks for the other day she replied with a small bow. "What are you in this place?" he asked "Uh, Um I didn't want to enter but…" she started to say.
"What's the meaning of this" said Negi as the other cloak person began laughing "Good morning Negi-sensei, Naruto-sensei" said Takane "Hey Takane-chan" he greeted "Wait you're the one from yesterday from the student council. Why are you here?" Negi asked. "Fufu…are you surprised? The reason I'm here is to discipline you both. In fact both of you keep doing unnecessary things and end up in situations like in the world tree and now you're in a tournament with a 10 million yen prize. Both Mei and I joined to punish you to let you the consequences of your actions."
"I think you're taking this a bit far Takane-chan, but it's you're choice just don't expect to beat me in the tournament" he said as she chuckled "I'm not worried I the least, especially with Mei. While she may look docile she is a foreign exchange student from America's Johnson magic school, who achieved all A's in magic exercises."
"You do know that knowing spells and being able to use them in combat are completely different thing right?" he questioned "Doesn't matter we'll win quickly and put an end to this meaningless tournament and take in the 10 million yen contribution" she replied confident of her and Mei's chances.
On the stage Kotaro and Mei were ready to start "I…don't want to do this but…its onee-sama's orders. I will defeat you Kotaro-san" he smirked "Hehe such big words from such a cute face…show me"
"Match One FIGHT!" silently Kotaro was concerned about fighting Mei 'If it was Kaede-nee-chan or Tatsumiya-nee-chan then ok. But against such a weak girl like this how?' he though as Mei pulled out a card "Adeat!" and activated it materialising a broom. "Hooo…an artefact could be useful if she was facing someone else but against Kotaro it won't do much" Naruto commented while Takane giggled thinking he was about to be proved wrong.
"What it's just a broom, if I hit a child like her and get her injured it'd be going to far. As I thought I can't hit a girl…can't hit her…well then' he thought as he sped forward and did an upward thrust with his hand, not hitting her but the air pressure from the blow knocked her into the surrounding water allowing him to win.
"Told you…" muttered Naruto seeing Takane's shocked face "Help I can't swim" called Mei flailing in the water "It has been 10seconds, contestant Kotaro wins" said Kazumi as Kotaro jumped in the water and helped her out.
"Nice of him, to help her out right Takane-chan?" she hmphed and turned her nose up at him. He turned his head to the audience and managed to spot Chizuru and Natsumi and noticed the aura of jealousy from Natsumi 'hehe, guess she does like him, I'll have to get Chizuru-chan to help her with that he thought as he watched Ku:Nel take to the stage giving him a brief nod.
"Good job Kotaro, and nicely done not injuring the girl too" Naruto said rubbing his head "It was easy plus it's my principle not to injure girls" he replied giving him the thumbs up as Ku:Nel finished his match in one blow. "In a flash, a counter like clean hit with the right palm. For contestant Colonel Sanders who looked constantly suppressed it's an unexpected giant reversal. Regrettable for Daigouin, but with a costume that completely hides the face the mysterious Colonel breaks through round one."
"Well it looks like it's my turn" said Naruto hopping into the stage as did Kaede "Are you ready Kaede-chan?" said as he walked to the centre of the stage "Yes I'm ready to see where I stand in terms of my abilities Naruto-dono de-gozaru" he smiled as he stood in his white suit like Takamichi.
"Very well then I will use only ninja skills as a sign of respect then" he said to her as she smiled "I'd like nothing better de-gozaru." As they stood ready Kazumi voice came over "In this corner is the elegant ninja of Mahora class of 3-A Kaede Nagase!" Kazumi said pointing to Kaede. "In the other corner we have the assistant teacher Naruto Namikaze, known in Mahora as the White Mystery. Are both contestants ready" both nodded "Then Match Three FIGHT!"
Naruto stood waiting for Kaede to make the first move as she circled around him as he smiled to himself "When ever you're ready Kaede-chan" he said egging her as she rushed forward using Shundo to get behind him but found her self being thrown over his shoulder as he had caught her wrist before she could strike.
It all happened so fast not many had been able to see it but one thing was for sure, Naruto hadn't been moved from his spot "Hmm I think I may need some help de-gozaru" she muttered creating three clones "Kaede-chan you forget I know that trick" he smiled as in a puff of smoke a Naruto double appeared as the four tried to jump him he grabbed the clones arm and swung him round in a circle knocking them all back.
However as he did he found another four Kaede clones attacking him with Ki powered palms and as they slammed in sped past Naruto making a cross. "Kaede Ninpou Four Body Clone Hazy Cross" she said to herself but when she looked back the Naruto she hit disappeared in a puff of smoke.
"Nice try, now come on and do better" he told her "Like this…" she replied as Naruto felt something touch his back and saw a cone with a Ki charged hand pressed against is back "Yeah…" he muttered as he was launched over the sides but he didn't sink into the water.
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"Wait how the heck can he be doing that?" shouted Chisame trying to make sense of what she was seeing. "Naruto is able to do a number of things Chisame-san; the way he does it is rather simple really like how being able to understand Yurine when she wants something it's interesting" replied Chachamaru sat next to her
"So he can talk to cats what's next he can fly" if Chachamaru could expresses facial expression more Chisame would have her jaw dropped
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"Contestant Naruto has been thrown out the stage but appears to be standing on of the water, however I must start counting, 1…2…" Kazumi shouted. Naruto cracked his neck as he jumped back onto the stage "You certainly have gotten better with your stealth skills Kaede-chan guess I'll take it up a notch" he said waving an arm over his legs "15%" he muttered silently.
Before she could blink Kaede found Naruto in front of her delivering a leg sweep to her legs ripping her before he punched knocking the wind out her and sending her to the edge of the stage. Kaede got up coughing from the blow "Such speed…and strength…" she mumbled as her vision was a little hazy.
"Looks as though your still conscious, guess your tolerance is better too Kaede-chan. Never the less I think I'll end this wit my father's technique" he said holing out his hand as blue energy began to swirl in it. "Kaede-chan if I can I'd like to teach you this after the festival, it's save me more than once in my life…this is the Rasengan" his hand now held a sphere of charka in perfect form despite it being a low powered one.
"Spiral Sphere…? What does it do?" she asked as Naruto shundo-ed to her side "This…" he pushed the sphere into her side as she felt the ball twist her stomach but didn't scream out in pain as Naruto released the energy and Kaede shot into the other side of the stage making a small crater.
"Wow, Contestant Naruto seems to have knocked contestant Kaede out with a strange move since she is down I'll start counting 1…2…3…" shouted Kazumi as the crowd were happy to have seen such an impressive fight between the two. "…9…10, contestant Naruto has won the match, but lets give a round of applause to contestant Kaede for her effort" Naruto then went to Kaede and picked her up "Don't worry I'll see to her, I have a friend who can patch her up" he said to Kazumi as he carried her off bridal style making many girls sigh wishing it was them in his arms
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Naruto had made a small tent by the other competitors while Chizuru was healing Kaede injuries with her pactio. "Are you sure she'll be alright Naruto-nii" said Negi concerned for his student "She'll be fine Chizuru hasn't found a injury she can't fix yet" he reassured the boy as Ku Fei and Mana came by.
"Ku-sensei, Tatsumiya-taicho" called Negi seeing the two "Don't call me Taicho Negi-sensei ad good match Naruto-kun very impressive, Ku I'm heading in first" said Mana walking off. "Ku-sensei…can you beat Tatsumiya-san?" Negi asked the martial artist "Um…impossible" she replied smiling.
"But look Tatsumiya is a gun user" reasoned Kotaro "Maybe but Mana-chan has a lot of experience like myself and that is something Ku Fei-chan lacks Kotaro, plus Mana-chan can fight without guns" Naruto told him as Ku Fei nodded. "But I'm happy-aru. Until I came to this school there wasn't any opponent I could seriously fight with-aru."
"Ku-sensei…" muttered Negi surprised as she ruffled his fair "That can be said for you guys too-aru. And Naruto I look forward to our match if I win" he smiled. "As do I Ku Fei-chan and I'll promise to make it a good match so good luck in there" she nodded going off "Watch the match Negi, you might learn something you wouldn't expect."
"Thank you for waiting, listen to these cheers. This is today's favourite fight, the champion of last year's Ultimahora, Contestant Ku Fei. And her opponent Tatsumiya shrine's only daughter contestant Tatsumiya!" the crowds cheers in excitement for the fight.
"Is this alright? If you lose to me here your fans will be disappointed" said Mana to Ku Fei "I only want to fight with the strong. I don't have any desires for fame therefore Mana, don't hold back-aru" she replied ready to go but remaining calm. "Of course, originally once I'm in battle there's n such thing as holding back my techniques" Mana's aura was flaring slightly as she said this, her battle nature coming out.
"Now then Match 4 FIGHT!" called Kazumi and as she started Ku Fei was nailed in the head by something small hard and very fast knocking her to the floor. "What's this…right from the start contestant Ku Fei was suddenly blown away" said a shocked Kazumi "Ku-sensei" called Negi.
Something then dropped by Kazumi "This is…a 500 yen coin?" she said confused as one of the commentators explained "That just now was Rakansen" Chachamaru next to him asked "What is Rakansen, explainer Goutokuji?"
"It's a type of Chinese hidden weapon, or basically it's the throwing of coins. Although it's simply a technique that throws coin which can be found anywhere a master can fire 5 at once so it's nothing to laugh at. Furthermore that was a direct hit to the head area just now was it? That's dangerous."
"Never thought Mana would use money like that, she always seemed hesitant to spend it" mused Naruto as Chizuru and Kaede came out the portable tent. "Feeling better Kaede-chan?" he asked as she nodded "yeah I'm okay Chizuru-san is very good with her technique I can't feel any of the injuries from the last blow even de-gozaru."
He put an arm round the girl "That's good to hear, I was a little worried about using that on you but I thought it best to show you what you could be learning. And thanks Chizuru-chan why don't you bring Natsumi-chan to wait with us here" she smiled seeing as Naruto knew it gave a chance for the girl to be close to her crush as she went off to get the girl.
"So Naruto-kun, who do you think will win this match de-gozaru?" he looked at the field "Honestly, Mana should win but who can tell sometimes also after the tournament I'll take you round the festival since you earned it for the match back there" she grinned nodding and gave him a small kiss on the cheek making some of the others girls there glare a little.
Back on the stage "Get up Ku, you should have weakened the impact force from jumping back, there was no damage" smirked Mana. "Iya…it did hurt though-aru. Ai I expected Mana you really don't have mercy-aru" she replied slipping onto her feet 'Neither was my teacher' she thought thinking back to training in the resort.
"Now then here I come" she said ready "Anytime" was Mana's reply as a row of coins sprung out of her writ and she began shooting them at Ku Fei who weaved out of the way of them but the force of the coins blew apart in the water. "Such fierce attacks, the rapid firing Rakansen looks almost like a machine-gun" shouted as Ku Fei continued to dodge but was getting grazed by the coins as she tried to get close.
'Ku Fei-san is a normal person, and she didn't know anything about magic until recently. But she's an expert that loses to no one when it comes to close range combat. Having taken trainings with you all the time for two months I understand that Ku-sensei…' thought Negi watching the battle. 'Yes if we are able to pull in our distances' Ku Fei then sped forward attacking with an elbow which Mana dodged by Ku Fei grabbed her right arm as that was her firing arm before slamming her shoulder into Mana.
'Did it work-aru…?' she wondered as Mana pulled her left arm around her "There are no weak distances for me" Mana said coldly as he shot a coin into Ku Fei's chin launching her into the air from the force alone. "Pfft, having Mana-chan as an opponent is deadly to other party" said Naruto "Mana takes her fights seriously like her life is on the line de-gozaru" commented Kaede.
"I won't be giving you time to recover" she said shooting multiple coins at Ku Fei first at her left shoulder and elbow before hitting her head again. That was before Ku Fei was assaulted by multiple coins all around her body sending her to the floor 'Guh just like I thought, Mana is strong-aru. The difference between our powers it's evident-aru. Well it can't be helped' she thought just about giving up.
"Ku Fei-san, pull yourself together!" Negi shouted to his teacher seeing the boy call out to her reignited her strength "Hmmm…somehow my strength is coming back-aru. That's right I still have this left; she thought using the cloth on her dress to defend her and then using it to grab onto Mana wrapping it around her left hand and head.
"That's a cloth spear right?" asked Naruto as Kaede nodded. "In front of my apprentice I won't be showing any pathetic gesture-aru" said Ku Fei licking the blood that slid down her head. "But still my limbs won't move anymore, the next hit will be the last-aru!' she thought as Mana used a coin to cut the cloth and free herself.
Ku Fei used the cloth attacking Mana with thrusts of the spear trying to hit her but Mana managed to get a hot on Ku Fei's left arm 'Another injury to heal when she gets back' thought Naruto seeing the damage of the blow. Using her remaining arm Ku Fei wrapped the cloth around Mana's arm and pulled her in for her final attack.
As the two were in front of each other Ku Fei placed an arm on Mana as she shot an entire roll of coins on Ku Fei who fell to her knees keeping her hand on Mana's abdomen. "I see something like Shintoukei…really not bad at all Ku, I'm impressed" said Mana "Nah it's not over yet-aru" she replied as the back of Mana's outfit was blown away by Ku Fei's blow before collapsing down as Ku Fei was left standing.
"Down contestant Tatsumiya is down, taking counts 1…2…10, contestant Ku Fei wins. Elimante contestant Tatsumiya and proceed to round 2" Kazumi shouted as Ku Fei's fans cheers for her success. Want to head won so we can heal that wound Kaede-chan, Chizuru-chan?" both nodded Ku Fei came over to celebrate.
"Ku-sensei" called Negi "Incredible you even beat Tatsumiya-san" she smiled at the praise "Iya I wonder how-aru? For some reason I felt that Mana went easy on me" she mused. "Well Ku Fei-chan we'd best see to that arm alright" he said poking the arm making her yelp "Yeah as I thought broken" he smirked as Negi began shouting that they should move to the first aid station which Naruto agreed even though healing her there would work okay.
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"Thank you Mana-san, you lost well ne. because it would be, you know if the number 1 popular victory candidate lost on the first round, thanks to you the tournament grounds became very lively ne." Chao was sat by computers inside of the shrine holding and envelope out to Mana "Here's your compensation."
"N I'm not going to take that" she said surprising Chao "As it is, I was serious in the fight just now. As a normal person Ku is without a doubt the strongest of the group." She turned her head to see Negi fussing over Ku Fei "Besides if I touch this kind of dirty thing I feel like I'll be hated by that kid. And Chao…are you sure not telling him is right."
Chao sighed looking down at Naruto stood beside Kaede and Chizuru laughing at his colleague's antics "Honestly I don't know but I have to do this consequences be damned, just thinking about it makes me worry though but I've made my decision on this Mana-san…can I still count on you?"
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In the first aid room the doctor was telling Ku Fei she wouldn't be able to fight her next match "I can't enter anymore-aru?" she asked "I think that's impossible" replied the doctor as Ku Fei sighed. Un…can't be helped ne…I fought with Mana too, perhaps I'll call it quits ere. The match victory just now seems t be all thanks to Negi-bouzu-aru" she said "Thanks to Negi?" Asuna questioned "Eh? Ah…uuh…that's…aiya…" she stuttered blushing and making Naruto Kaede and Chizuru giggle at her antics. "During the match I saw Negi-bouzu's face and the thought that I can't lose badly in front of my apprentice gave me strength, that's all-aru" she said sticking her tongue out"
"Well that's one thing but if you would Chizuru-chan" said Naruto as the brunette nodded and sent out two of her barrier hairpins to Ku Fei which surrounded her and began healing the injuries "What's going on-aru?" she asked getting feeling back in her arm. "Chizuru-chan's artefact is useful for healing injuries and I honestly want the fight between us Ku Fei-chan to see how strong you are. You're fight against Mana-chan showed me you have the strength to go n in battles."
"Thank you Naruto, I'm glad now since now I get to see the true goken style in battle, but I'm not sure how long I'll last since your match with Kaede was pretty intense-aru" he smirked "We'll just have to see Ku Fei-chan, now how does your arm feel?"
She flexed the arm "Good as new Naruto-aru" she said happily "Alright then throw a punch just to test it" he told her. She nodded and reared her fist back as Naruto raised his hand and struck with her right hand. When the blow hit there was a shockwave around the room but Naruto stood still in his spot "Any pain?" he asked "No it's fine thanks-aru" he smiled ruffling her hair making her pout "Your welcome and for your information that blow of yours is top class any lesser man would have had his bones crack from the blow."
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"Everyone thank you for waiting. Now that the planks have been replaced we will be moving into match 6, even then this had become a high level tournament" Kazumi said into her mike. Meanwhile Chisame was observing from the said 'High level is it…? that ain't it, Naruto and the others just now…those moves aren't possible with normal humans…what's going on…?' she wondered to herself.
"From Mahora university engineering contestant Tanaka." She said gesturing to the tall man "Saint Ursula female high school 2nd grade contestant Takane. D. Goodman" Mei shouted out to her senpai "Onee-sama don't be careless…!"
Fufu finally the time to show off my true power has come. Negi-sensei, Naruto-sensei even if you two panic after seeing my true powers it would be too late!" she said smugly. "This time for sure your slack professional attitudes, I will use the whip of love…NOT THERE" she finally noticed that none of them were there.
"W…Well fine the giant muscle person there, with some half-hearted combat techniques, you won't defeat me unless you come at me seriously" she said as he replied Understood almost robotically as Kazumi signalled the start of the match.
"Beginning with initial movement, Max power" said Tanaka as his mouth opened and shot out a laser which Takane barely avoided the crowd around them were wondering why Tanaka was shooting beams.
"It's he new robot ordinance in experiment with the engineering club machine designation T-ANK – Alpha 1, nicknamed Tanaka-san" Hakase explained into the mike "It's a robot? Speaking of which aren't beams against the rule…" questioned Goutokuji.
"I see…if it's a robot, it all makes sense…" said the crowd completely accepting it "Wait…you punks…isn't it weird no matter how you think about that?" shouted Chisame incredulously.
"Onee-sama!" shouted Mei in worry "Haha wai…a min…I'll die…I haven't heard about this…" she said sweating. "Lock On" said Tanaka shooting his fists out.
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"Well the crowd seems excited, Takane-chan's match must be going well, you all ready to go?" asked Naruto "Yeah but I think I'll stay for a bit longer-aru" replied Ku Fei "I'm staying with Ku Fei-san Naruto-nii" he nodded as he walked out with Asuna, Setsuna, Kotaro and his girls "Just don't take too long Negi."
As they walked out they managed to catch Takamichi coming their way "Hey everyone, is Ku Fei-kun alright?" he asked "Yeah she'll be ready for our match next round" answered Naruto "That's good to hear."
Takamichi-san is it? ...You are pretty strong I want to fight you some time" said Kotaro issuing a silent challenge "Actually I'm fine with fighting you right here…" he hen said raising his fist and swinging out as the was a smacking sound in the air making him and Naruto chuckle "I see your still pretty fast Takamichi."
"I try but it's nice to that Kotaro is a friend that fits Negi-kun well" as Kotaro was released from Asuna's punching hands for his actions against Takamichi he replied "Like I said we're not friends…" he was hit over the head by Naruto "Don't deny what you know is true"
"Well I think I should get back and prepare for my match" he said reminding Asuna 'That's right…the next match is Negi and Takahata-sensei's fight…' "Uh Takahata-sensei um…" she stuttered. "Asuna-kun you don't have to worry about me. Cheers for Negi-kun" he told her "No I um I'm cheering for Takahata-sensei" she shouted raising her hand up.
"Asuna-kun won't that hurt Negi-kun and where's Naruto gone" he asked seeing as he, Kaede and Chizuru had left to watch the match.
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At the moment Tanaka had managed to shoot a beam and hit Takane dead on "IS she okay, contestant Takane?" asked Kazumi "Unfortunately she's okay…there's no threat to her life, the power output is insufficient " said Hakase with a straight face.
"This…I don't know about robots or whatever but I'm acting submissive so he's getting cocky…" muttered Takane as the smoke cleared from the blast. "Enough I'm angry, I will show you my true powers you block head!" she shouted not fully seeing that everything from her breast down was pretty much naked.
This was the scene Naruto and the girls walked in on "Wow…didn't expect this…" he said not helping but stare before shaking his head as Takane had a shadow cover her arm and she smacked Tanaka away into the water. "This is a horrific hit fro contestant Takane. Truly the anger of a maiden, the robotic contestant Tanaka is not surfacing."
Kazumi did the countdown for Tanaka and when it was over she raised Takane's arm in the air while she tried to keep her modesty "Contestant Takane wins…!" but as she said this many of the crowd were trying to take picture of the nearly nude girl and began tearing up until she felt a cloak cover her. She turned her head to see Naruto smiling down at her as he wrapped it round her "Come on Takane-can" he said softly not wanting to upset her.
"Please continue Kazumi-chan while I see to Takane-chan" he told her "Thank you contestant Naruto and yes now we move into the 6th match when the child sensei everyone is keeping an eye on makes his appearance!" she told the crowd who cheered in excitement.
At the side Naruto handed Takane to Mei while she was muttering about not being able to get married "Please help her get changed Mei-chan" he asked the girl "Okay and thank you Naruto" he waved her off "I just don't like to see pretty girls cry." Mei nodded and took Takane away as the other girls turned to him "You are such a charmer Naruto-kun" giggled Chizuru knowingly "What can't a guy be nice anymore."
"Don't worry Naruto-kun, I'm sure she's joking de-gozaru" Kaede said smirking at him as they watched Naruto, Ku Fei and Kotaro walk over to them. "How is it? your chance of winning?" asked Setsuna "Uhh, um I…I…I…I…I'l try hard" replied Negi nervously "You'll be fine Negi isn't that right Asuna-chan?" she began to stutter "Eh, ah, um…"
"Hmm, I just wonder if the boya can handle battling Takamichi" said Evangeline as she walked in on the group with Chachazero beside her however she had another passenger who was Yurine who seeing Naruto jumped up to his shoulder nuzzling his neck "Chachamaru said she'd be busy and if you'd look after her for now" explained Eva "It's problem Eva-chan, and don't think I haven't forgot about your request from the other day" he smirked seeing the tiny blush on her face.
"Good now boya even though the difference in true power is obvious just beat him up anyways. It's just a match, so even if you lose it doesn't mean you'll die, got it?" she said to Negi "Yes master". The others girls gave encouraging words to Negi as Kazumi announced the stage was repaired and ready so Negi went up.
"Now on one side is the formidable school district instructor whose name is known to all the school delinquents Takamichi. T. Takahata. On the other side is the child teacher of rumour who has started working in Mahora last year, Negi Springfield. It's the first time he showed himself in a public stage like this!" Takamichi smiled down at Negi "It's okay to get serious right?" Negi had a determined face replying "Yes."
'He's all nervous…he's completely the opposite in personality but that forward gazing look is just like yours. Being able to have a contest like this with your son is a pleasure Nagi' thought Takamichi remembering his days that he had travelled with the man.
"Just by himself he has suppressed the various disputes and fights in the school. The nickname given to him was 'Glasses of Death, Takahata! Surely he's the mightiest school district instructor. How will you fight child teacher, the bets have Glasses of Death, Takahata with overwhelming popularity. Certainly the results of this fight will be brighter than the blazing sun!" Kazumi shouted with enthusiasm exciting the crowd for the fight more.
"No…you cannot make decisions based on outer looks. That young man called Negi-kun is pretty capable" said Goutokuji. "Gotokuji-san is there a chance of winning for contestant Negi?" asked Chachamaru "That's right…first he would have to take his distance. that dude Takahata…no contestant Takahata last night ised a mystery technique that defeated every enemy that had gotten close to him" he explained. "For an enemy who uses an unknown technique it's normal to practice to keeping your distance and responding with calmness" said Chachamaru.
"Negi's going to have a tough time in this match I can be sure with how Takamichi fights" said Naruto hoping for the best with Negi "What exactly is his technique Naruto-kun?" asked Chizuru "Something that requires both fast movement and precision aim and has a long range" he told her not fully explaining since Goutokuji would probably explain it.
"That's right the bad thing is that the starting position is already in the range of the technique. He would have to take his distance without receiving a fatal hit and discover an attacking strategy" said Setsuna "Correct but with Kotaro teaching him Shundo he might stand a better chance" said Naruto making Eva raise a brow "Hmm, guess the boya is progressing well then"
"Now then thank you all for waiting…Match 6…Fight" called Kazumi an immediately Negi activated Cantus Bellax then Deflexio so as to protect a deadly point, his chin. From there he used Shundo to get behind him but found that his Deflexio was hit and blown away by an unseen attack Naruto was surprised like the others to see Negi's improvement in Shundo.
'He took out his hands…Takamichi's technique can't be used close up' Negi observes as takamchi moved to punch Negi in the face who used Shundo again to avoid the hit but his landing sent him further than he wanted though quickly flipped to give Takamichi an elbow to the chest before casting Sagitta Magica creating and dingle arrow and releasing it with his punch.
"He's a lot better now with his fighting style and his resolve too right Eva-chan?" said Naruto to the smirking vampire. "Yes he's learned that nothing can be done if you're afraid. The important thing when facing various situations is to bet on the unstable sinning chance and throw yourself into the uncertain future. Something you are no doubt well versed in Naruto" him rubbing the back of his head "Comes with the territory of my life."
Negi pushed forward with his assault on Takamichi, not allowing to gain any distance from Negi who was using his kenpo to keep Takamichi suppressed. "This is an eye dazzling wonderful exchange of attack and defence. Also this is contestant Negi…the child teacher is pressing" said Kazumi with Sayo over her shoulder observing.
'I'll finish it here Convergentia Fulguralis…1…2…3…' he thought creating three orbs of lighting around him'Here we go, my original technique…Raika Houken' the orbs combined with his blow as Takamichi shot off the stage into the water shocking the crowd.
"Impressive…combing the strength of his kenpo with magic power and releasing both at the same time, also seems like Baa-chan's move at an early stage" he mused seeing the move "Onii-san who's Baa-chan?" asked Kotaro. "Back in my village the leader was able to punch hard enough to break mountains by compression and controlling her strength into one blow, Negi's move is similar as the control needed to do something like that is a lot" he explained.
"Has contestant Takahata sunk into the pond? He's nowhere in sight. Is this the end no is his life in danger" questioned Kazumi over hyping the drama a little. "Sadly me and Eva-chan know this isn't over" said Naruto "What do you mean Naruto?" asked Setsuna "Takamichi is older than Negi thus has more experience and while the move just now was unexpected I doubt it would do much to Takamichi…just look."
As the countdown reached five the smoke cleared to show Takamichi standing on the water with not a mark on him "Contestant Takahata is safe, he's completely unharmed even after taking that attack" said Kazumi.
"Hehe like I thought" muttered Negi "No it's wonderful; I was really surprised, great work Negi-kun" said Takamichi as Negi Shundo-ed as fast as he could to get in close with the man who tried to stay close. 'I can't separate from him, I must stick to him and look for a chance' he thought as the two exchanged blows while running along side each other "Wait a minute you two that's out of the stage…!" called Kazumi as Takamichi saw an opening and kicked Negi away from him gaining some distance for his technique
"Oh…not good" said Naruto wincing as Negi was pummelled by several unseen blows "Wait what is that Naruto-kun" asked Chizuru "Takamichi's special move that very few can keep up with, it's called Iaiken" some looked at him their faces saying 'explain'.
"Basically like the use of Iaijutsu in sword techniques Takamichi is pulling the sword from it's sheath then replacing it. or in his case attacking with his fists then replacing them in his pockets faster than you can see, Negi has no chance of recognising the movements at his level" he said as Negi took a blow to the face.
'I can't see anything…then I'll do it like before using Shundo to bring it to a close range combat…' he thought trying to et in close only to have Takamichi trip him with his foot. "It's worse for Negi since the area is so small" observed Naruto "Takahata-sensei can capitalize on it an dominate Negi-sensei easily and he going easy on him too de-gozaru" Kaede added, seeing as the fight got worse for Negi as Takamichi started using Shundo.
"Negi-kun, this technique…is from one of Nagi's companions…" started Takamichi making Naruto's eyes go wide "A technique taught to me by a person than can be counted as my master. See he's the person on the right end side in that picture you saw from Eishun-san" he said surprising Negi "From dad's companion…?"
"Yeah…he was a nice person…Negi-kun, today so many happy things have happened to me. For my match with you to be this fun, you certainly are the son of the Nagi that I admired… I wouldn't have it any other way" he said smiling as Naruto was a little worried for he knew what Takamichi could do from Ku:Nel and his stories.
"I've realized from exchanging hits with you that you have become a splendid man. That's why from now on I'll show you a little bit of my true seriousness. Because it would be rude if I didn't do it in 'A fight between men' Negi-kun" with that he channelled magic and Ki in his hands.
"I hope Negi can handle this…" said Naruto in concern "What is it Naruto-kun" asked Chizuru "Something that can change the tide of a fight completely" he answered as Takamichi brought his hands together combining the two energies creating a small shockwave.
"The first hit is only for show…dodge it Negi-kun" said Takamichi as a massive blow struck the stage and left a hole in it. When Negi got up he was shaking in fear of the power of whatever Takamichi had used "Sigh…the fear's back and he's stuck where he is until he gets over it" said Naruto stroking Yurine on his neck to relieve a bit of stress. "Indeed he won't get to his or even your level if he can't get past this hurdle" commented Eva.
"Even I right now can't reach them at all. Negi-kun if you're giving in with just this…you won't be able to stand on the same stage with those people or your new brother" said Takamichi as Negi glanced quickly at Naruto.
Negi tried to avoid the blows coming his way as Takamichi chased him round the stage using Shundo along side Negi in order to land a heavy blow point blank after Negi had blocked one with Flans Paries Aerialis.
The girls looked in terror as Negi was dominated by Takamichi and slammed by one of the heavy blows dead on leaving a small crater in the stage. "It's over isn't it over? Is contestant Negi alright?" said Kazumi as the smoke cleared from the recently made crater. "This is horrible contestant Negi is hanging on by a thread. Speaking of which wai…Negi-kun are you alright…?"
"Negi/-bouzu/-kun/-sensei" whispered the girls as Takahata was announced the winner of the match. "Negi-kun…are you giving up? Is that what your dream's all about?" asked Takamichi looking down on the boy who had a flash of his father. As the crowd starting murmuring about the match result, Naruto released some intent on the crowd t keep them calm and many shaking from the pressure.
"Negi…Baka Negi what the heck are you doing? Stand up…!" shouted Asuna as some of the other girls shouted encouragements "Negi…show me that you have what it takes so that can stand by you in the future…" Naruto said still petting Yurine in his arms. He smiled as Negi go back to his feet and started generating orbs of light around him and got into stance.
He charged forward but ended up being kneed in the face before sent into the water by another powerful blow. 'Not yet…Sagitta Magicca, Series Fulguralis' thought Negi not giving up as he jumped out of the water and onto one of the lamp posts with orbs surrounding him.
"Takamichi…this is the final fight" Negi proclaimed 'Negi-kun have you thought of something? But what will you do? Even is you hit me with just those Sagitta Magicca it won't work on me' he thought to himself. "…Fine I'll accept that fight, the next hit is the final shot!" he shouted back.
"Ooh the two have made a finishing declaration! It's true that that match time is also getting close to the 15 minute limit" said Kazumi but most of the audience were too fixed on what was happening. 'Shundo…Sagitta Magica Series Fulguralis' Negi chanted as he pushed himself into the spell to empower his charge. Takamichi returned with his 'Gousatsu Iaiken' but Negi used Flans Paries Areialis the block the heavy attack and rammed straight into Takamichi's torso who could only think '…Nice!'
"It's a head on clash…was that contestant Negi's body blow just now. We can't see anything due to the smoke" said Kazumi as Takamichi was on one knee coughing, 'I see…he collected the magic arrows around himself then directly rammed me through the tiny opening left after my technique. In order to be able to hit me directly, he lured me into a head on final attack…he also defended against the Iaiken with the instant aerial wall…that worked nicely' he thought about to get up.
"But I won't be beaten with just that where are you Negi'-kun?" he asked as he felt a hand on his back "Dominue Aerialis" he turned to see Negi with more orbs surrounding him 'Emittam' "Hehe Takamichi won't be able to use his techniques this close right?" he said smiling as the man was sweating slightly seeing his predicament.
"Ultimate…Ouka Houken" Negi called as he slammed his fist down on Takamichi combining it with the Sagitta Magica and like Takamichi's blow left a crater in the stage.
"Contestant Negi's ultimate technique 'some kind of incredible glowing punch hits! Furthermore what an intense strike that smashed into the ground, a giant reversal. However the 15 minutes mark has passed this match is time out!" said Kazumi both her and the rest excited about the match ending as Kazumi started the countdown Takamichi sat up.
"A…Awesome Takamichi…the hit just now…it didn't work" said Negi surprised "Nah it worked there's nobody who could withstand something like that except Naruto" he smirked making no move to bet up "You're still going to fight?" asked Negi "Hahaha…I wonder. It might be a little tough. But still getting serious with you who's more than 20 years younger than me and taking a splendid blow to a point like this. This match…is your victory Negi-kun" he said lying back on the floor.
"Contestant Negi wins, the 10 year old child teacher advances to the second round!" shouted Kazumi. "Go down and congratulate him girls" he said as they all smiled and rushed over to Negi "Why aren't you going, Naruto-kun?" asked Chizuru "He'll get my praise later Chizuru-chan for now lets wait form him in the competitors room" he said as the two went off and Takamichi went off to take care of something.
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When Negi got to the room he slumped over and Kotaro managed to catch him before he hit the floor "Oi you okay Negi? Can you fight the next match?" he asked his rival/friend "It seems like I took quite some damage after all" he sai as Eva walked in.
"Negi…you should know that he did all he could to make sure you weren't injured" said Naruto "But I won against Takamichi didn't you and master see?" a second later he was hit in the face by Eva's fist. "Are you stupid? 'What 'I won'? Didn't you realize that you were allowed to win you fool" she scolded him.
"She right Negi, all out Takamichi could take you out permanently in about 10 seconds he mere showed you what level you need to reach and go further from. But I'm sure we both agree that you did very well with those new techniques but just remember that you still have a long way to go" he said patting the kid on the head.
"yeah Takamichi was great, I thought he was strong but not that strong" said Negi as Naruto chuckled "Hard to believe he can't recite spells at all" this got confused looks from the boys. "Being born in a magic society it was probably tough to have that handicap. He's the exact opposite compared to you, who's blesses with talents. But like Naruto here though extreme methods of training he was able to obtain that power he wields now. You must advance diligently without being obsessed with your talent as well.
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By now Takamichi was walking through the sewer systems under Mahora with chibi-Setsuna attempting to learn more about Chao's plan, "Really…I'm surprised I didn't even know there was such a large drainage system underground Mahora" said Takamichi. "Yes I discovered Chao-san and her associates' room in the tower by the tournament grounds. But from there on, there's a passage leading to this drainage system…" informed chibi-Setsuna.
"In the deep end of this, there's a giant space that looked like a hanger and a room filled with lots of machines" she continued "Some sort of research facility?" suggested Takamichi. "Most likely…I'm not good with machines so I can't say…" she admitted "By the way chibi-Setsuna-kun being autonomous means that you and the real Setsuna-kun…"
"Ahem, right now I am completely stand-alone. Because if we communicate carelessly with telepathy there's a danger of being detected by the opponent" she explained happily. "You sure give off a cheerful feeling unlike the real form, chibi-Setsuna-kun" he said "Because I'm a little dumb" laughed chibi-Setsuna.
"Oh dear, Oh dear you ended up coming to a place like this?" said Chao at one end of the tunnel while Mana was currently stood at the other "Are you okay after the damages you took from Negi-sensei, Takahata-sensei?" she asked the man.
"You two are…what's the meaning of this?" he said getting ready to fight "It's my work" replied Mana "It's inexcusable to stand against my former homeroom teacher but I have no time ne." smiled Chao "For a little while until the school festival ends tomorrow I'll have you properly behave yourself."
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"Everyone thank you again for your patience. Please observe the outstanding repairment speeds of the stage recovering from the huge destruction in only minutes. All event facilities within the school are provided for by the Mahora university public constriction departments!" said Kazumi as the stage continued to get repaired.
By now some of the other girls had come to congratulate Negi for his win "Negi-sensei you were awesome, it looked like a movie" cried Haruna. "Wait a second, you people this place is off limits except for contestants" said Asuna "Don't say such stubborn things Asuna…" said Negi, the girls crowded around him while Asuna, Eva and Naruto stood at the side the later still stroking Yurine in his arms as she rubbed her head against his chest looking cute "He…sure is popular…" muttered Asuna.
"Yes he seems to have inherited that from his father but he's not the only one" she smirked while Naruto looked innocent with his cat "Speaking of which you were also pretty intense back there 'Stand up…!' was it?" she enjoyed watching Asuna's face flush in embarrassment. "Now Eva-chan there's no need to tease the girl or do I have to pull out that photo I have" he threatened as she herself went red "No fair…" she muttered while he shrugged "Ninja don't play fair."
However Asuna realising what she did was hitting her head against he wall for yelling in front of Takamichi when he had said they'd be going round the festival tomorrow. "I really was into it Negi-kun, yours and Naruto-kun's fight are so exciting so far. Even is this is the Mahora festival where anything goes that just was different. To have a fight between our homeroom teacher and former homeroom teacher, wow…!" said Haruna excitedly.
"Hey Negi can you use that Ki power" Negi went stiff as she gilled him "Ha, well…" he stammered "Hm…is that so…no wonder you're Ku Fei's apprentice…is that so…Ki is it? Hm but those just now rather then Ki it felt more like watching magic" the girls who knew were worried about Haruna knowing so immediately waved off her concern over magic.
"Won't be long till she find out" mused Naruto as Kazumi's voice came over "The repairs to the stage have been completed without delays the two contestants please enter the changing room." Hearing this Negi and Naruto went over to the two "That's right, the next match is between Asuna-san and Setsuna-san. Please both do your best I will cheer you both on" Naruto chuckled how he managed to dodge that bullet.
"Just want to say good luck to the both of you, looking forward to see how you do" said Naruto smiling as Setsuna and Asuna nodded the later with a small blush.
XBreakX
Back in the sewer where Takamichi and the others were all that was left was a packet of cigarettes spilled on the floor and no sign of the others.
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"Geez he really is a brat that Negi. He's a way off from a real man like Takahata-sensei who looks good with cigarettes and Naruto…Naruto…that damn smile of his" said Asuna as she stripped down with Setsuna. "What's the matter they both said they'd be waiting and cheering us both on, it pretty much like the both of them" replied Setsuna as she slid her shorts down "But neither of them seems to care which of us win, I expected at least one of them to pick a side to win" Asuna continued with a tick mark.
"Asuna-san, you don't think that they'd pic…" she was interrupted "Nuh uh even if they don't notice they definitely did that" she said firmly. "I really wanted him to cheer for one of us instead of just both. If he doesn't see my efforts for the last 2 months training what is he point if that brat only wants to fight alone" she grabbed her harisen in anger.
"But Asuna-san Negi-sensei thanked you and everyone for their cheers that helped him stand up" she reasoned IS that really what you think Setsuna-san. The only reason why that kid thanked me was only because English gentle-man has proper manners, like a conditioned response. I want genuine thanks from someone like Naruto; at least he is honest and cool unlike the brat."
"Negi stood up because he heard Takahata-sensei say 'Is this what your dreams toward your father's all about?' not the cheering. It annoys me that he acts like that while Naruto works towards his goal alongside his friends and partners and all of them are happy to be by his side" she muttered a little sadly with a hint of longing.
"Negi…that idiot, if he's left alone he'll go on to the very end by himself. Even if it's impossible…trying hard…getting beat up…he won't stop until he reaches his father. But with Naruto there he won't be alone on that path…he'll stick by him and help him on his path." Setsuna stared at Asuna's face for a minute "Asuna-san…you really do love Negi-sensei after all…?" she asked as the girl tripped over.
"Why did it turn into that…? You're wrong I've told you Setsuna-san over and over" she shouted "Ah yes, no of course. I just thought that for Asuna-san to understand Negi-sensei well…" she shook her head as she continued to get changed "It's not going to happen Setsuna-san Kami imagine is Naruto-kun saw me in love with that brat" as she said it her hands clamped over her mouth from the slip.
"What did you say Asuna-san?" she asked curious as Asuna was furiously shaking her head trying to silently deny what she'd said. "Did you just say Naruto-kun, Asuna-san?" she asked "It didn't mean anything just a slip on the tongue Setsuna-san that's all, besides it doesn't matter anyway…" she mumbled the last part so Setsuna didn't hear what she said.
"But lets fight our best Setsuna-san and have a good match" she said pumping her fist a little "Understood" Setsuna replied. It was then they realized what they were wearing white camisoles with flower patterns. Setsuna had on matching white shorts, while Asuna had matching underwear and stockings held up by a garter.
"Eh…Setsuna-san what's with that incredibly showy underwear…?" she asked "Asuna-san too…" added Setsuna as Kazumi opened the door "What are you two doing? Hurry up and change, you two. The audience is waiting."
XChapter EndX
Well people the next chapter and a bit of a doozy too, hope you all like it and soon we'll get to the quarter finals which I'm sure people are looking forward too I know I am.
Looking through old anime series I watched when I was younger, came up with two new pactio's for Naruto and they are good believe you me
See you all soon bye