A Wolf in Mahora

Chapter 26: Quarterfinals to Semifinals

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

Right now the new poll is up and there have been quite a few votes already but I need to say something. The winner of the poll will have it's story continued as I plan to put the first chapter of each of the choices around the same time so that I know which to continue doing.

My Fairy Tail and Rosario 1st chapters are done and when I get my laptop back the others will come quickly too. The Seikon no Qwasar xover will be based of the anime as the manga has stopped.

In the poll so far

Fairy Tail-18

Rosario+Vampire-10

Fate/Stay Night-7

Tenchi Muyo-4

Seikon no Qwasar-3

Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari-3

Katekyo Hitman Reborn-1

Shaman King-1

People really love Fairy Tail and so do I even though I voted for a different one. Hope you all are looking forward to yopur favourite being picked for continuation.

XChapter StartX

"Now then 12th match...Fight!" said Kazumi as Negi and Takane stood opposite each other. "Huhu I will show Negi-sensei and Naruto-sensei my true power" Takane proclaimed. 'It can't be helped...before Takane-san ends up using any fancy skills...I'll have to finish this as fast as I can' thought Negi.

Takane threw off the cloak she had been wearing "This is my shadow control technique strongest Ougi for close range fighting...Nocturna Negredinis" she now stood in an outfit comprised of shadows and a large shadow familiar behind her, similar to Naruto's Tenebris Investigator pactio.

"That's...a little overboard" commented Naruto with Mei nodding in agreement as Takane sent streams of shadow to attack Negi before appearing over him her shadow mirroring her moves as it slammed it's fist into the stage. Luckily Negi had jumped out of the way but Naruto turned to Mei "Just how strong is Takane-chan Mei-chan?2 he asked curious "Onee-sama is very strong is she's not careless."

'Incredible Takane-san, I'll have to get serious too# thought Negi blocking more streams of shadow 'is it possible not to use magic here?' Takane meanwhile was laughing at gaining the upperhand "Huhu I'm absolutely no match for Takahata-sensei but still strong enough to punish someone immature like you"

XBreakX

In a hidden room Chao was watching the match between the two fighters "hmm, nice-ne, Takane-san. The fancier you get the easier things are for me" she said to herself while chibi Setsuna and Takamichi stood restrained behind her.

"Chao-san what exactly are you planning? You're supposed to be our classmate, why? Also what about Naruto?" asked chibi Setsuna. "Sorry baka Setsuna-kun I didn't plan to treat you two so harshly but...there's simply no time-ne" she replied "And this tournament also opened in a hurry. Originally the plan was to take one year to prepare-yo"

Takamichi turned to her "It's because the world tree's great glow has sped up due to abnormal weather and Naruto-kun waking up right?" asked Takamichi. Chao nodded "Correct I would never have guessed that Naruto-kun would have woken up around this time but I'm not complaining" she giggled as Takamichi's face turned serious.

"Chao-kun what is your objective? Depending on your reply I might not be able to let you get awat with this, even you were my student, not to mention what this could do to Naruto-kun" he told her as she smirked. "What...it's nothing big-ne. According to my research, the number of mages spread throughout the world is about twice the population of the area of Tokyo, which is more than all the Chinese immigrants in the world as well. That's quite a number-ne? And even nowadays there is an 'underworld' that exists slightly out of our own world that has its own countries as well."

"...and then?" asked Takamichi "You don't have to worry about anything Takahata-sensei, it won't bring trouble to the normal people. My objective is to declare the existence of mages to the entire world." She turned back smiling "That's all-ne and I don't plan to hurt Naruto-kun...the small time we spent together was fun. Besides he doesn't deserve to be hurt anymore."

"Exposing the existence of mages...to the entire world" said a shocked Takamichi "What will you gain by doing something like that?" she laughed and began walking out of the room. "We'll send you delicious meals later, sorry for the inconvenience" the door slide closed behind her.

"Wha...What so we do Takamichi-sensei?" said chibi Setsuna as Takamichi smiled "U-n we can't just lease her" he replied. "But these mechanical restraints...it can't be easily..." the man interrupted "Don't worry I may not look like it, but I'm more experienced with things than you guys...except Naruto-kun of course."

XBreakX

Back with the fight Negi was still dodging but firing Sagitta Magica at Takane to try and beat her at a range but her shadow puppet blocked them with its cloak before striking back still following her movements. "This is incredible! An exchange of attacks between the child duellist and the mystery giant doll? It's like some kind of monster film...even I can't help but ask is this not GC?" said Kazumi watching the fight.

Negi attempted a close range assult with a strong elbow thrust but found it inaffective against the shadow's shield covering Takane who smirked at him. "That's a very strong defence Takane-chan has there, wonder if I could do that with mine" Naruto thought to himself "What do you mean Naruto-sensei?" Mei asked.

'I have to finish this match soon...' thought Negi as he tried to break her defence with his wind powered fist move Fuuka Houken but found that her defence stood strong still. "Huhu such physical attacks are useless against my strongest fighting style" she said as Negi was force to dodge another one of her puppets blows. The audience were becoming more excited by the seconds as the child teacher's match proved to be as good as his previous.

'Everything is being stopped by that mantle. No matter what kind of physical strike I use, it automatically defends against' thought Negi trying to figure out what to do. 'Even so this child is strong...fighting him seriously has made me understand that again...but if this is his power the where does Naruto-k-SENSEI stand' she mentally corrected herself.

'alright...there's no other way' Negi then Shundo-ed reappearing right in front of Takane and pressing his hand to her stomach with three orbs of light surrounding him. Realising he had got past her defences now "Oh N..." she was unable to finish as Negi released the magical energy and blasting Takane at point blank range.

"Nice, giving up physical attacks and firing Sagitta Magica at point black range" exclaimed Chamo on top of Chachazero's head. "I...Is it over...?" asked Kazumi as Takane began slumping over "Ah Takane-san" Negi was forced to catch her and the shadow puppet began dissolving due to her being unconscious.

"Ooh! The giant doll is disappearing, just exactly what kind of trick is this? Such a mysterious skill!" said Kazumi as the shadow vanished as did something else. "This is bad...when one-sama faints..." muttered Mei with a blush and Naruto saw what she was trying to say.

Takane then opened her eyes slowly "N...Negi-sensei...did I lose?" she asked before smiling "A total loss for me...Negi-sensei you were wonderful..how did you gain this much strength" she asked then noticing her complete lack of dress.

That was until a familiar cloak covered her "Hard work and the drive to improve Takane-chan, now let's get you out of here and redressed okay?" he said smiling down the blushing girl who nodded. Naruto turned to Negi as he picked up taken so as nothing would be exposed "Good work Negi, it's good to see you thinking on your feet and not just relying on a powerful move alone."

"It seems we've witnessed yet another incredible event and it looks as though Contestant Negi wins!" Kazumi announced. At the side Naruto was heading over to Mei so she could get her some frsh clothes "Mei-chan can you get Takane-chan some fresh clothes, I doubt she want to be only wearing this cloak alone"£ he joked as she nodded and rushed to fetch something.

"You okay Takane-chan?" he asked as she could only nod while in the arms of the handsome white haired teacher "You know your moves out there gave me ideas for one of my pactios since it seems to work the same way yours does. Have to say though you are clearly very powerful Takane-chan and I'd love to train with you sometime" he smiled as she went redder seeing it.

"I...I...It'd...be a ...pleasure...Naruto...kun" she said stuttering as Negi came over and immediately received a tongue lashing from Asuna. "What do you think your doing taking people's clothes off again...?" Negi was panicking "Hawa, no that wasn't my fau..."

"No Excuse, after all what kind of English gentleman gets serious with a woman as his opponent?" she asked "But Takane-san was strong..." Negi tried to defend unsuccessfully. "That doesn't matter. What would you have done if Takane-san got hurt?"

"Asuna-chan, Negi was right to fight like he did" said Naruto as Takane was pulled away by Mei to get changed with the extra clothes she found. "I agree with Naruto, as long as individuals stand on the field of battle with a will to fight, they are not women, nor children nor men. They are only fighters, do you think Naruto treated Ku Fei or Kaede any differently based on their gender?"

Asuna didn't know how to respond "It's no different for you Asuna-chan" added Naruto smirking, Setsuna tapped Asuna's shoulder "Asuna-san they are both right" she told her. "What even Setsuna-san too" she then turned to Negi "Anyways you have to be gentle toward girls, please learn a bit from Kotaro-kun" she ordered as Negi saulted in response.

Eva had a small tick mark "That idiot over didn't hear us did he? She'll ruin him saying things like that" she muttered as Naruto chuckled seeing Negi's actions. "That's right Evangeline-san, next up is the match between me and you but I..." Setsuna was interrupted "Hmm, is it? ...Hmph Setsuna I'll let you the win I'm fine forfeiting" she told her.

"I'm seen plenty of the boy's progress during his fight with Takamichi. I'm already satisfied with the tournament" she explained making Negi very happy. "Eva-chan been acting weird since a while ago, did she eat something bad?" whispered Asuna to Setsuna "I was about to say that I was going to forfeit too..."

"We can hear you, you know" said Naruto before looking at Eva "Eva-chan didn't you say you were going to show me how strong you are so we'd go round the festival together?" she put her hand on her chin in thought. "Oh yeah...doesn't matter you offered to take me round anyway" she said smirking as he chuckled "That I did..."

"Negi-sensei, Naruto-sensei this is bad lease look at this...!" shouted Mei holding a small laptop "What's up Mei-chan, and how's Takane-chan?" asked Naruto. "She's still changing at the moment but more importantly look at this..." she showed them the images of Negi's fight and the many comments about it too.

'It turned into an incredible topic' thought Negi in panic "Sorry Sakura-san it's my fault, w-w-w-what can we do?" Naruto flicked him in the head "Calm down for a start, there's no use in panicking Negi" he told him.

Meanwhile at the side Chisame was looking over the footage and images "What he hell you can see everything. This looks like a trailer for some martial arts flick or something. Not to mention Naruto's fight...geez making a tiger from the air. This could cause a ruckus if it gets exposed to the public" she said to herself.

'But even though things are heating up on the internet seemed natural at glance, it still kinda feels intentional somewhere. That giant doll made things heat up even more but also created a lot of cg effect believers. It's not too late...' she looked up to see Naruto reassuring Negi and Mei. 'At least someone is keeping a clear head. And if that's the case I'll help with putting out the fire for a little bit' she thought as she furiously typed to run damage control.

At the same time the other girls of 3-A were trying to get in to see the tournament and Makie coming up with a plan to help them all see the fights.

XBreakX

"Thank you for waiting, to continue we have the final match of the second round, contestant Sakurazaki versus contestant McDowell. This match will determine the strongest 4 in this school" announced Kazumi.

"...By the way, seems like you've gotten along pretty well with Kagurazaka Asuna and Konoe Konoka since that school trip, eh Setsuna?" questioned Eva "Eh...yeah" she replied a little sheepishly. "Huhu... I changed my mind" she said confusing the girl "Fight me seriously Setsuna, I'm starting to feel like toying with you for a bit..." she smirked.

"Um...what do you mean by toying with me...?" she asked nervously "What...? just a little entertainment since I'm pretty you, this is a perfect chance" she said before slipping on the stairs and falling on her face.

"Ahh she tripped? Are you ok contestant McDowell ?" asked Kazumi as Eva got to her feet "Ugu this is why I hate human bodies..." she said earning calls of kawaii from the crowd. "Are you alright?" Setsuna offered her hand "Eei don't touch me" she shouted straitening her dress.

"Ahem you listening? In the opening of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, there was a line like this. Happy families are alike, but unhappy families are all unhappy in their own different ways" se said as she and Setsuna walked onto the stage. The statement once again confused Setsuna so Eva elaborated "Well...basically happy people are all pretty much the same, but unhappy ones are all different from each other. Do you understand what that means?"

Setsuna tried to respond but was cut off "It means happy people are boring. There is no tale that would talk of happy people. Unhappiness and suffering are where people's soul lie just like Naruto and the boya." She then smirked darkly at Setsuna "You've been pretty happy lately haven't you...eh Setsuna?"

Setsuna was taken aback by the question but a voice called out to her 'Setsuna-san, Setsuna-san' came the voice of Negi "Ah yes Negi-sensei, what is it?" she asked holding her card to her head. 'Actually it seems like magic is being exposed on the internet so try not to use too many fancy spells or magic...' he warned "But Evangeline-san can't use magic so I think I'll be alright" she said back.

"Ah that's right" remembered Negi at the side "Now I remember, master is at her weakest state right now. But hasn't she recovered back to her full moon strength because of the world tree's power?" he questioned. "That's only on the last day of the festival. Well right now it's at a level where I can walk in totter steps. Her body's strength's just like that of a middle school student and spells are all unusable" explained Chachazero.

"Also don't underestimate Eva-chan's skill" said Naruto drawing their attention "from the time I've known her I can tell that Eva-chan is prepared to fight with and without magic. Besides she's lived for hundreds of years Negi...from that you can see that Eva-chan is never weak."

XBreakX

'Happy...? me...what is she talking about?' thought Setsuna to herself "Final Match...Fight!" announced Kazumi. "Now then come Sakurazaki Setsuna!" shouted Eva "P-Please wait Evangeline-san, there's no reason for you to fight with me" said Setsuna.

"It's a match isn't it? Can't tacticians challenge others to a normal strength contest? You're a Shinmeiryuu swordsman too no?" she questioned smirking as the two began circling each other. "Even id this is a contest of strength, right now your body strength should be lower than average, if I get serious you might get injured..." Setsuna tried to reason.

"Sorry to worry you but I wonder how true that is? Certainly that might be true if the you of the past had gotten serious" she mocked "But if it's the cowardly you right now...it's possible for me to easily play you to death, even at my weakest condition" he words served to unnerve Setsuna who gripped her broom.

"Not coming? Guess I'll taken the initiative then" she slicked her fingers making Setsuna's hand jerk up, she then flicked her hand sending Setsuna spinning and slamming her into the ground. "Ahhh contestant Sakurazaki has been blown away without being touched? Could it be telekinesis?" commented Kazumi.

'Ku...magic? no she can't use magic...' thought Setsuna as her body bent over backward and she felt her hands tied behind her back she then noticed something tied to her wrists. "Strings?" she announced "You've finally noticed? This is my skill as a doll user" Eva smirked pulling on her strings making Setsuna cry out in pain.

"If this wasn't a match we'd be finished here. Things wouldn't have went so easily with you before right" she said pulling further adding to her opponents pain. At the side the girls were crying out hearing the shouts of pain while Naruto was frowning at Eva's battle tactic.

"The 'you' before came from a sullen position since birth. You were like an unsheathed sword that would cut whoever touches you" continued Eva constantly twitching her fingers. And look at you now, what's with this? Reconciling with your most beloved ojou-sama at the school field trip and pretending to be a good friend with Kagurazaka Asuna?"

Naruto at the side was reading her lips thinking he and Eva would be having a stern talk when they were done. "What's with that bathing happiness and becoming soft look? Doesn't that make you the same as those annoying airheaded brats in the class?" Eva continued her verbal assault on Setsuna.

"Happiness...I…A...Am I not allowed to become happy?" she questioned Eva thinking about the past couple days with Negi, Asuna and Konoka. "I'm not saying you can't...but it's boring. Besides can you protect your ojou-sama looking like this?" with that Setsuna freed herself of her restraints attacking with her broom.

"Stop that" called Setsuna swinging, only to be blocked by Eva's hand held iron fan "Umu that's it" she then slammed her fan into Setsuna's elbow pinning her to the floor "You're too naive" she said harshly/

"Iron fan, reverse Elbow twist" said a shocked Goutokuji from the side. "Wha..." said Setsuna charging at Eva again but was blown away from a hit from her fan. 'These aren't strings mere physical attacks?' she then saw Eva pull her finger and felt a string wrap around her leg once more knocking her to the floor but she quickly got back up.

'Ridiculous she doesn't even have magical power or Ki...!' thought Setsuna as she found Eva right in front of her face about to deliver a palm thrust. She took it knocking her from her feet before being restrained by strings again. "Another twist, contestant Sakurazaki with the deck brush is getting tossed around by the doll-like contestant McDowell" said Kazumi 'No doubt about it, her speed and strength are that of an ordinary person's. A Shinmeiryuu swordsman beaten by a mere physical human by mere physical attacks.

"That's Aiki-iron fan technique, it's Aiki jujitsu" commented Goutokuji "By Aiki you mean using he enemy's strength and tossing them..." explained Chachamaru. "Yes, no matter how powerful an attack is, it is rendered useless if it gets diverted off. But for a young girl like that to be so skilled in it...I'm shocked."

"I've learned this technique from a tiny old man from about a hundred years ago when I visited Japan. Since then I've mastered it as a way to kill time for a whole century" said Eva snapping her fan shut. "It's been surprisingly useful ever since I lost my magical powers, it lets me keep tab on everything" Setsuna then found herself hoisted up and her arms and legs pulled out to the side her body resembling an X.

'What kind of weakest condition is this...this person really is at a whole different level..' thought Setsuna trying to struggle out. "Still this body's only enough to take on small fry. Why didn't you use your Ougis?" Eva asked "If you used Ki infused skills I guess I'll have a tough time. No you should be able to defeat me even without your Ougis."

"She's holding back...out of fear and confusion" said Naruto as the others looked worriedly at the match where Setsuna could feel her limbs being pulled by the strings, her muscled creaming in pain. "Too naive...you're no different from those middle school brats over there" said Eva.

"It looks like contestant Sakurazaki's getting hurt from being constricted by some mysterious power. Is she giving up? Is she...?" announced Kazumi a little concerned for Setsuna. Looking at you now irritate me...Setsuna did you really think that you could be happy?" she asked without much emotion.

"Just like me you are an outsider...no you're half aren't you" Setsuna flinched hearing this "Huhu those wings of yours on your back...weren't they white. What's with the black hair, did you dye it? What about your eyes, colour contacts?" Setsuna was brought to tears by Eva's words the subject of her heritage a touchy subject even now.

"EVANGELINE!" shouted Naruto "Watch your words carefully, don't forget what I have shown you already..." he warned as Eva scowled "Yeah Just try and talk like that and I'll get in there and beat you down" added Asuna.

"Dear me the outfield is getting annoying...Setsuna look at my eyes" she commanded as Setsuna foolishly did so.

XBreakX

Just outside the grounds three nuns were heading to the shrine "The tournament grounds are just ahead " said the eldest of the three "Yes Sister Shakti" replied the second eldest nun just as there path was blocked off by a cloaked individual.

"I will have to ask those without tickets to please refrain themselves" said the person who the middle nun seemed to recognise "Eh...you are..?"

XBreakX

Back on the stage Evangeline and Setsuna were currently locked in a mental battle. Inside the mental realm the two were at Evangeline's resort and Setsuna "This is...Yuunagi? And these clothes...of the bird tribe?" she said looking at her sword.

"White wings were...considered unlucky and shunned by others. It's easy for anyone to imagine the kind of childhood you had" said Eva floating over her. "With no parents either, you were chased out of the village and were picked up by Eishun who left the Thousand Master and returned to Japan to take over the head house. Ow then I prepared this area just for you. Although this is no more than just an entertainment show, nobody is watching is here so you can come at me with your full strength"

Her hand began glowing "Of course I will also be using my full power, the curse doesn't reach this dimension so I can use the abilities I once had too" she smirked as the glow began to extend. "E...Evangeline-san to you I'm probably nothing more than a speck of dust why are you doing this for me?" asked Setsuna.

The glow extended further "Didn't I say that I was into you? Don't underestimate yourself, you already have plenty of powerful talents. It's obvious I would regret it if I allowed those talents to diminish by letting you reduce yourself to a mere human." The huge glow now forming a blade for Evangeline "Besides...the feelings of having to carry the burden of unhappiness from the moment you were born...is something I and Naruto can sympathize with" se said dashing forward.

Setsuna immediately found herself on the defensive with Eva crashing into the platform "Enough talking, what's wrong? Show me everything you've got!" she cried as Setsuna was sent flying. 'S...She's serious!' she thought as she unveiled her wings. She was however slammed down by a fast Eva "You said 'I'll protect that child' did you not?"

She lifted her hand call forth shards of ice together "Trying to protect anyone at this level is a joke. You listening Setsuna? If you lose this me in this match...give up your sword" she said as she held up a huge sphere of ice above her head throwing it down on the girl.

"My sword...?" she asked shocked "That's right, either your sword or your everyday's happiness...go ahrad an choose with your own power Malleus Aquilonis" the sphere slammed on top of Setsuna. "Hahaha Lic Lac Li La Lac Lilac, Nympha Somnii Regina Maeve Portam Aperiens Ao Seme Alliciat" she chanted before remembering.

"Oh spell incantations are forbidden aren't they?" the ice sphere then was split in two and Setsuna flew toward Eva.

XBreakX

Back outside the crowd were wondering what the heck was going on between the two fighters. "They've got to be fighting in Phantasmagoria, Aniki" said Chamo "If you want to watch best use the dream watcher magic on your pactio card Negi" Naruto suggested. "Right…Ras Tel Ma Scir Magister…" he began to chant "Wait I'll go too" said Asuna pulling out her card "Nymphia Somnu Regina Maeve Portam Aperiens Ad Se Me Allicait"

With that they entered the dream battle "This place is…" Asuna began to say "Master's Resort? And what's going in here? This is almost like a war" Negi said alarmed. "It's a true battle for Setsuna-chan since Evangeline isn't restrained by the seal" said Naruto as Setsuna threw a paper charm at Eva.

"Aren't you doing well? It's already been 7 minutes, I'm surprised Setsuna" said Eva laughing evilly as the charm exploded. "MY sword…protecting ojou-sama is everything that I have" cried Setsuna "If I don't have this I…won't be able to live. I can't just…throw it away that easily!"

Eva came charging with another magic sword coming from her hand "HA you everything…what an exaggeration…pathetic" the two's blades crashed and Eva managed to grab Setsuna's throat. "Stuff like everything or dreams are misunderstandings that everybody makes all the time" she started dragging her across the floor "Even without cling onto such extravagant things, as long as there are the small happiness and pleasures in everyday life these so called humans seem to be able to live on just fine.

"Huhu everybody will have their dreams broken and betrayed at one point just look at Naruto, he became the strongest in the land but was never able to reach his goal in life or the one that mattered more to him. Knowing that he still loves on and he'll become an ordinary adult and that's not too bad either. Then again Naruto is a lot stronger than you…but you can live as an ordinary adult too Setsuna."

Setsuna managed to kick Eva away from her who simply floated in the air "The boy has become strong. You and ojou-sama can just get him to protect you both" Eva then began charging a blade from each finger "Choose sword of happiness. Throwing away your sword and living on as a human isn't that bad either."

'That's bad…Shinmeiryuu Anti Demonic Tactics Absolute Defence, Shiten Kekkai Dokko Renkaku' Setsuna threw five daggers creating a pyramid shaped barrier around her which defended her from Eva's attack but she still took some of the damage. 'T…There's no way I can win against this person. Evangeline-san in her strongest form is actually a demon this powerful…she could fight Naruto at this level.'

She watched as Eva descended 'But what an irrational talk, although she tells me to choose my own strength there's such an overwhelming difference in our powers. Even though we're inside an illusion dimension this is no different than having no choices to begin with. Illusion…that's right'

Setsuna-san!" she heard her name being called and spotted the forms of Negi, Asuna and Naruto "oh dear they followed all the way here? You all better not interfere, this is an official match!" shouted Eva not meeting Naruto's face which still held a frown.

She charged up her hand blade "You did well understanding the attack just now, but you won't be able to withstand the next one…this is the end Setsuna" said girl took up stance "Shinmeiryuu Ougi Maximum Raimeiken" she called releasing a lightning strike to counter Eva's attack.

"Evangeline-san, sword and happiness…am I not allowed to choose both?" Setsuna asked What?...you choose both?" she replied smiling. "Yes I…won't give up neither my sword nor my happiness" said Setsuna with conviction "Both of them…Foolish brat is that possible for some as sappy as you?" Eva cried out with Setsuna replying with a short "Yes".

Eva stared laughing hearing this "The soul gets affected by its body. I became immortal with a brat's body, so supposedly I'm younger than all other monsters except a few. But being together with you people really make me feel my age. It's not just me saying it either, it really shows in my speeches." She reengaged her blade hand "Huhu that's interesting, very well, show me just how strong your determination is" she said as Setsuna took her stance "Yes"

The was a moment before the two attacked, the silence of the battle hung before the two titans clashed in an explosion of power Setsuna using Shinmeiryuu Kessen Ougu, Shin-Raikouken and Eva using her Ensis Exsequens. The result move broke Setsuna out of the dream and back into the real world where she delivered her final blow on Eva.

"Are you alright Evangeline-san" asked Setsuna after it looked as though she had won and Eva seemed to be having trouble getting up "Ahh it's my defeat. You did well breaking through my illusion" she said effectively forfeiting.

"Ahh, contestant McDowell has given up…the two stared silently at each other for 30 seconds but in a twist everything was over in one hit" commented Kazumi. "Thank you very much Evangeline-san" said Setsuna grasping her hands "The choice just now…the answer to it wasn't to defeat you through force. But rather to break the illusion itself by showing my own determination wasn't it?"

"Hmm ah, uh yeah well…" Eva admitted looking a little nervous "It's true that I have been immersed in an unexpectedly happy situation recently and may have become too relaxed. And I was able to have you warn ne about that in this form…" she started shouting.

"It is a small wonder that you are the master of Negi-sensei. For you to even bother doing something like this just for someone like me…thank you very much Evangeline-san!" Asuna, Negi and Naruto stood watching this silently enjoying how Setsuna was misunderstanding Eva's intentions.

"…I only felt like bullying you around recently that's all. Same with the choice, I was anticipating you to give up on one side, so don't get any ideas" said Eva trying to keep her cold image. "No you're being too humble Evangeline-san, I'm really touched!" Setsuna still understand the truth of what Eva had been trying to do.

As Eva was told that Asuna and Negi knew the truth of her wings she laughed commenting that she was beginning to feel her age more before realizing that 6 of her ribs were broken. Luckily Naruto was at hand to pick her up and start heading to the first aid room with her in his arms "Eva…what you said to Setsuna-chan…was unfair but knowing you understandable but nevertheless I'm disappointed in you" he said as they walked away with the others following.

"We will take a 10 minute break and then finally head into the semi-finals" said Kazumi as the matches were displayed: Naruto vs. Ku:Nel and Negi vs. Setsuna.

XBreakX

Back with the three nuns and the cloaked figure "I see you…since when?" asked the cloaked figure as the middle nun rubbed the back of her head "Well…to be honest as a proper job, this is my first time" Sister Shakti then raised her hand to stop her.

"Are we not allowed to pass?" asked Shakti "No…I'm only saying that those without tickets are not permitted to pass through" replied the figure adjusting the guitar case in her hand. "…I guess there's no helping it" said Shakti lifting so the cloth covered her face "Wait Sister Shakti, all we have to do is head to the grounds and contact Takahata-sensei right? Leave this to me" said the middle nun.

"…What are you planning? Stop it a mage-in-training is no match for me" said the figure as the nun began rummaging into her dress "Well~ then we'll see about that?"

XBreakX

In the first aid room the group was crowded round Eva's bed Naruto telling Chizuru Eva's injuries weren't to be healed due to her actions. Are your injuries alright?" asked Negi "I don't need your care, leave me alone. Besides the world tree's magic powers are flowing through so I'll be fine by tomorrow" she said yelping in pain.

"Evangeline-san is it alright is I ask something?" started Setsuna "Back there you said 'I and Naruto can sympathize with the feeling of having to carry the burden of unhappiness from the moment you were born'. Does this mean you also carried a burden of unhappiness like Naruto?" she asked confusing Asuna "Eh what do you mean?"

"Eva and I…share a past in a way in the time since I showed you my past the two of us have talked about our dark pasts. There are things in our lives most wouldn't be able to handle…Eva do you think you could tell them?" said Naruto standing next to her at the edge of the bed. "Sigh…fine I'll talk but the boy can't listen" she said as Negi whined before being booted out by Naruto "Thanks…" he nodded to her sitting beside her on the bed.

"Now then where should I star from…?" Eva went on to explain how hundreds of years ago she was once a normal human girl until her tenth birthday where she became a shinso vampire (Natural born Vampire or in Eva's case Born by magic). She spoke about the witch hunts, times she was caught for being a vampire and never being accepted by anyone. The told them about the times she was forced to kill just to survive and eventually living in isolation and any who came close were those who wished to fight and would die as a result.

What Eva didn't realize is that explaining her past she had unknowingly griped Naruto's hand squeezing it for comfort remembering the dark times in her past. Naruto didn't mind and in fact squeezed back to let her know she wasn't alone in her pain he may not have had it as long as her but pain is pain.

"…Understand…I have already killed too much for me to obtain everyday happiness. I have lived for too long but you Setsuna, you still have time. I'm going to say this one more time, throwing away your sword and obtaining everyday happiness isn't too…" she was interrupted by Naruto.

"Eva-chan…do you really think you don't deserve happiness?" he said softly "Like me you had no choice for your burden and you did what you had to, to survive. Remember one can be the sword that protects and allows us to have our happiness. It's the reason why I get stronger. I simply refuse to give up my happiness or the sword and its not too late for you remember that…" he said walking out the room to prepare for his match leaving a shell shocked Eva.

"Naruto's right Eva-chan everyone has the right to be happy so you are no different" Asuna smiled down ruffling her hair. "Your lucky…Naruto shares his past with you more than us. It shows that he trust you and sees you as a precious person in his life even I can tell you that. He wants t be happy with his precious people Eva-chan and I think he wants you to be happy by his side" said Asuna with a hint of longing in her voice.

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"Ha…I wanted to hear master's past too" said a disappointed Negi outside the room "She'll tell you some day Negi" said the voice of Naruto as he stepped outside "Hey Ku:Nel" he waved as the man appeared. "Good afternoon Naruto, Negi-kun" he greeted back.

At the same time Chisame was struggling to keep up with the internet forums on the subject of magic and theorised that a manipulator was at hand in the rumours spreading. 'What so I do? Maybe I should tell Naruto know about this…no that won't do he had his match now. Tsk…these's nothing I can do with a PC notebook like this' she thought in annoyance not unnoticed by Chachamaru.

"You…you're the one who defeated Kotaro-kun…" said Negi remembering the match of his friend "Yes Ku:Nel Sanders, pleased to be acquainted with you, are you all ready for out match Naruto?" he received a nod. "I'm satisfied with your growth Negi-kun. If you can make it to the final match at this rate, I'll reward you with something" he said interesting Negi's sense of curiosity.

"Oi, oi you" Chamo began to say but Naruto covered his mouth shaking his head ad Ku:Nel ruffled Negi's hair "If you can make it to the finals…I will let you fight with me" the last part was said in a voice of so familiar to Negi as Ku:Nel and Naruto vanished.

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"Thank you all for waiting, the semi-final match contestant Ku:Nel vs. contestant Naruto is beginning please quickly return to your seats…" said Kazumi as Negi, the girls and many did so all shaking with excitement as the prospect of the two powerful fighters.

In the mean time two of the nuns the middle and the smallest had gotten by the figure using two tickets she had on her jumping down right next to Asuna and the group "Abeat…now then what should we do…?" the nun said as she then realized she had been spotted and her artefact card read Misora. "Misora-chan, you're Misora-chan right? What are you doing here? What with that card?" asked a furious Asuna grabbing her shoulder "Nonono, I am not the person you call Misora. Like it appears I'm simply a passing sister" she tried to wave her off.

"Don't tell me you forgot my face when we always fought for the first and second place in the class sprint runs? You're a mage too? Look this way hey!" Misora turned round "No I am not Misora" she said giving her the thumbs up. Her act…didn't work "Liar the cars has Misora written on it…explain this properly!" Asuna said shaking her.

"It's a top secret mission. We are to infiltrate the tournament undergrounds without the sponsor of the tournament, Chao Lingshen noticing…to make contact with Takahata-sensei and rescue him if possible, rescue him" said the small nun who Misora called Cocone.

"Wait a minute a bunch of stuff happened and I'm getting all confused" said Asuna after she had just had a mild panic over Takamichi "The fact that Misora-chan is a mage well, I can let that one go…" Misora was shocked hearing this "You can?"

"We caught Takahata-sensei's telepathy a while ago, but it was unstable and got cut off right away…however we heard 'I'm caught underground, send help…'" explained Cocone "Why did Chao-san take Takahata-sensei, Misora-chan?" Asuna asked. "Well…I'm not sure either…the telepathy was cut off halfway through…Wait I said I'm not Misora…!" she said realizing she's answered to her name.

"B-But I haven't had any telepathy reach me though" admitted Setsuna "It's my speciality…" said Cocone with a black look in her eyes. "B-But what is Chao-san thinking? Doesn't that really make her a bad person just like Eva-chan said? Even though they say anything goes in Mahora festival it's not an excuse…" said Asuna in a small rant.

"What about contact with the superiors?" asked Mei "We did that but…it seems like they're short on hands. It's also possible that it's a mistake with the only telepathy to go on…we'll have to confirm it first" replied Misora. Asuna-san we should let Negi-sensei and Naruto know about this…"suggested Setsuna "I guess so…wait we can't. Naruto has a serious match now and Negi already has enough on his hands right now. We can't tell either of them, we'll have to do something on our own."

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"Now then this tournament has been played out with white hot matches surpassing the common senses. We are finally heading into the semi-finals" said Kazumi getting the crowd to erupt in cheers. "Contestant Ku:Nel Sanders vs. contestant Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze. Contestant Naruto has risen all the way up displaying a variety of talents and strengths surpassing powerful opponents as contestant Nagase and contestant Ku Fei. Who knows what we will see next with this handsome fighter" said Kazumi as Naruto and Ku:Nel walked onto stage.

By now Negi had gotten to the side of the stage "I…I made it in time" he said relieved "Oh so you came Negi-bouzu, me and Kaede were waiting for you since this looks to be a good match-aru" said Ku Fei.

"Contestant Ku:Nel has shown us unlimited powers. The hood that hides his face now looks eerie. Now then what kind od match will this become?" Kazumi asked. Ku Fei noticed Negi sweating and shaking "Are you alright Negi-bouzu?" she asked 'That voice…that voice was certainly dad's voive…just exactly who is that person and what does Naruto-nii know about him…?' thought Negi.

"So Ku:Nel what are the stakes of our match, finally gonna give up that folder you have of Kitty in all her outfits" Naruto chuckled as Ku:Nel conjured said folder "Maybe if you give me that limited edition, signed copy of the new Icha, Icha novel that has 50% extra content" Naruto pulled out a gold covered book that had the entire male crowd gasp muttering "It exists" or "I thought it was a myth"

"Fine better someone like you has it, I swear these things are more trouble than they're worth" Ku:Nel giggled "Well it's your responsibility of owning the rights of those books and republishing them" he said making Naruto's eyes twitch seeing as he had just revealed his secret and the men who could hear were bowing muttering 'not worthy'.

"Oh you are so paying for that but first Kazumi-chan come here" he waved the girl over "Yes Naruto-kun?" she asked as both contestant gave her the items they possessed hold on to these for us till the end of the match and please leave the arena…it's gonna be rough here" he said as she nodded taking the books and retreating to outside the stage.

"Right then the 1st match of the semi-finals…Begin!" she shouted

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"Wow…just in time to see Naruto-kun's match how lucky can you get?" said Yuuna as she stood on the roof with the other girls having climbed on to see the matches "I hope he'll be okay" said a concerned Akira. "Naruto-nii is plenty strong Akira, there's no need to worry" Ayaka reassured even though she was worried for her surrogate brother.

At the same time Chizuru was helping Eva to watch the match after using a quick healing spell on Eva…she couldn't help it. "So Eva-chan who do you think will win?" she asked the girl who looked a little peeved I hope Naruto since then I can destroy that Kami forsaken album of his" she said as she had noticed Kazumi being given the album but Chizuru wasn't letting her leave her and Natsumi's side.

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As Kazumi called the match there was a shockwave from where the two's fists had met, immediately Naruto swung out with his free arm which Ku:Nel dodged leaning back so Naruto pushed forward with a roundhouse kick but it was caught and he was flipped and slammed into the ground. However Naruto had used his arms to break the fall so it only created a crater from the force used in the slam as he then spun round sending Ku:Nel away from him.

But Ku:Nel was ready as he used his magic to apply a heavy gravity on Naruto who had flipped just in time to be brought to his knees "That is the attack that defeated contestant Murakami but it seems stronger and contestant Naruto is still ready to go it seems." Indeed the crater was twice the size of Kotaro's but Naruto had unsealed more limiters taking him to 50%.

He then Shundo-ed behind Ku:Nel with twin rasengan in hand but was blocked by a barrier the barrier breaking as the Rasengans disappeared. The two resumed their martial arts displays neither getting a fit in as their blows were dodged, parried or cancelled each other out.

The crowd stood in silence watching the two masters go at it Ku Fei more so as she saw Naruto shift into his Goken stance against Ku:Nel. "A…Aamazing…contestant Ku:Nel and contestant Naruto are uninjured after 1 minute in and neither have been able to score a hit on each other…this really is a masters fight."

"Guess we need to step up Ku:Nel huh?" chuckled Naruto going through several seals "Suiton: Suiryuudan no Jutsu" he called as the water around them shifted into a large dragon that stared down at Ku:Nel before charging, he countered using more gravity magic to force the dragon to collapse on itself but was unprepared for Naruto getting behind him doing more seals smirking.

"Fuuton Shinkugyoku" he said shooting compressed balls of wind at Ku:Nel pelting the area and leaving more craters from the blasts but Ku:Nel had erected a barrier in time. He then felt hands grasping his ankles and but jumped before they could pull him down seamlessly phasing through the clones hands. Naruto was about to jump after him but Ku:Nel pointed his hand above him and several black orbs appeared him making Naruto rethink his move as he crouched down and his arms began moving at faster speeds than most could keep up with.

"Morning Peacock!" he called as he showered the balls of gravity with his multitude of blows breaking them before they could get close his hands creating a display like peacock feathers.

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"That has to be CG no normal person can move that fast!" said Chisame watching the match and trying to convince herself that what she saw was fake. Ryohei and Ku Fei however were giddy seeing the move that they now wanted to try out themselves and Kaede wanted to ask Naruto how to will the elements like he did.

"Wow Naruto-kun is so cool…" said Akira in a quiet voice "Hell yeah and when he used that water it splashed him…just look at those muscles I never get tired of seeing them" added Yuuna licking her lips as did a few other girls.

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In the time it took him to expel the balls Ku:Nel had managed to get a hit in punching Naruto square in the face with a magic enhanced blow but Naruto flied and skidded to a stop on the stage "I need some help…Kage Bunshin No Jutsu" he called as there were 7 puffs of smoke and 7 clones emerged who charged at Ku:Nel from various angles in perfect synch only just missing their marks on the man who was still smirking until he felt his movements dulled and his own face and stomach taking blows before three clones grabbed him and swing him into the air where Naruto was waiting with two a rasengan with a small spiral round it and a torrent of water in the other.

"Fuuton: Rasengan, Suiton: Hahonryu…Gufu Suika no Jutsu" he called sending the twisting water technique down on Ku Fei engulfing him in water and the clones making them disappear along with the chakra strings they'd tied to Ku:Nel to hinder his movements.

When the water and smoke had cleared Ku:Nel had slight scuff marks on his cloak but looked fine all the same really "My how much do you really want that book Naruto…does Kitty all dressed up get you excited?" as Naruto was revealed pretty much in the same state as Ku:Nel he chuckled "I'll admit I'm serious…she tries to be serious all the time seeing those pictures makes it possible for her to lighten up"

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At the side Eva was gripping the side and grinding her teeth as she heard this "Eva-chan what's the books they are talking about?" she asked politely "None of your business" she retorted before Chizuru gave her a stare "Care to repeat that" oddly enough Eva was unnerved by the girls stare and wondered why she was affected so as she explained what the book had inside with an embarrassed face.

"Okay…that's it is there nothing that guy can do I swear Naruto-kun is more trouble than he is worth when trying to figure him out" said Chisame getting an odd look from Chachamaru. "Excuse me Chisame-san but id you refer to Naruto as Naruto-kun…I was unaware that you saw him in such a way" she said with a tone of surprise as the girls face went red "I…I mean…I didn't…never mind I was a slip that's all. I'm surprised you don't call him that tough you two seem close."

"Well…um Naruto and I are just friends…even though he helps me with the cats and Yurine as well as complimenting me on my style changes at the restaurant and enjoys my tea" she ranted with steam started to come out her ears from her systems overloading a little. "Hmph looks as though you like Naruto bad then" she said huffing at the robot girl "Is that jealousy I detect from your vocal tone Chisame-san…?"

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"Guess it's time for this…" said Ku:Nel reaching into his sleeve and pulling out a pactio car that had him being surrounded by books in a double helix. "Adeat…" said Ku:Nel as there was a flash of light and Ku:Nel now had a hard cover in his hand.

"My turn then…" Naruto reached into his pants pocket and pulled out one of his pactio Caelum Illunis "Adeat…" he whispered as Naruto was also covered in a flash of light. When it faded the blue bandages, and black fire covered his torso and legs, his hair had once more gone its opposite of deep black.

The crowd ha jaws dropped seeing the transformation "C…Contestant Naruto appears to have gone through a costume change mid battle…but how did his hair change?" Kazumi asked as did many. Naruto waved his hand and the stage seemed to shift in the eyes of everyone since Naruto had covered a powerful wall of wind to keep everyone safe from the battle.

"So…he's using that one…" observed Eva "What is it Eva-chan?" Chizuru asked "That artefact right now is Naruto's most powerful and if I know that man like I think I do…Naruto will need all the help he can get with who's about to use" this worried Chizuru seeing that Eva was worried about Naruto losing.

"You get the full ten minutes Naruto…tell to hold nothing back" said Ku:Nel putting the bookmark back in the book then pulling it out again. Wind began to swirl around him and Naruto felt the presence immediately and knew this would be tough so put his hands together "Gentei Kaijo" he called as he felt all his seals released.

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While the match was going on Asuna and the other were in the underground tunnels "Asuna-san please wait it's dangerous, let's wait for the support from other Mahou Sensei's" said Misora. "That won't work, until we get a confirmation nobody will come because they're busy" she shot back "T-Then at the very least wait until the match is over…" Misora requested.

"That's a bad idea nee-san, I don't know what Chao's objective is but it's possible that she might just disappear off to nowhere after the tournament ends. Let's go get Takamichi and chibi Setsuna as proof of her bad deeds" Asuna was nodding her head in agreement.

""Isn't that right Misora-chan?" she asked "I'm not Misora-chan…um how do I put this, I hear that Takahata-sensei is the strongest mahout sensei in the school if her was to get serious. I'm sure he'll be alright even by himself" she said giving her the thumbs up and a twinkle in her eyes.

"Yu do remember that Naruto-sama is probably a lot stronger than Takamichi right…?" asked Chamo knowing the difference between the two mages. "In that case let's go back and watch the match then…" said Misora trying to walk away only to be grabbed by Asuna "You can't be serious…?" she asked

"But I wanna match Negi-kun's and Naruto's match It's a platinum ticket" she said holding her cross praying. "But Chao-san was able to restrain Takahata-sensei right? There might be something dangerous" warned Setsuna "It'll be alright, no matter what happens she's still a classmate right? It won't get seriously dangerous" Asuna replied to her.

"I understand Asuna-san I will forfeit and come along with you" she said surprising the fighting Asuna and Misora "You can't Setsuna-san…you told Eva-chan didn't you, both sword and happiness. So you can't just forfeit like that" she said to her friend "No, this and that are completely diff…" Chamo by now had jumped to Asuna's shoulder.

"We'll be fine besides I'm a little concerned about Negi's attitude back there, beat up Negi for my part too, I leave him in your hands" Setsuna tried to argue but was cut off "Huhuhu…if you are worried then I shall accompany you" said a familiar voice as Takane revealed herself in her shadow dress.

"Onee-sama have you already been revived…and why aren't you wearing the clothes I gave you?" asked Mei "I felt evil so I rushed here before I had time to put them on. World peace is the mission of us mages so I felt the need to get here as soon as possible" she said with a determined look which had Mei and Konoka cheering at her feet while the others sweat dropped.

"Well whatever Konoka can you go watch the rest of Naruto's match and Negi's too for me" said Asuna "Eh…I wanted to go too…" she whined wanting to practice her magic. And with that the Takahata=sensei rescue team was formed with Asuna, Takane, Mei, Misora and Cocone.

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When the winds cleared instead of Ku:Nel stood a tall man with tanned skin, long white hair not unlike his own except wilder. He wore a short sleeved blue jacket with a high collar, white pants, a pair of black shoes and a magenta bandana on his forehead. His muscles were huge and covered in many scars all likely from battles through his life.

"Hmm what's going on, where am I?" asked the man with a deep gruff voice as Naruto spoke up "Yo you Jack Rakan?" he asked "Yeah…but who are you?" he replied smiling which Naruto returned under the bandages.

"Mahora a huge school facility, and right now we are in a martial arts tournament were blades and projectiles are not allowed but special techniques are fair game I'm Naruto Uzumaki and friend of Al's since he used the book…"

Jack nodded "Got it…how strong did he want me?" he asked "Hold nothing back…" he said told him as jack nodded "Hope you can handle it…" he said as Naruto felt the immense aura of the man on him alone and could tell Rakan really was his perfect opponent "Well lets' not waste our time now should we…" he said rushing forward compressing a high amount of wind into his fist and hitting Rakan full on in the chest but found that he didn't even flinch.

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"Hmm…compressing wind to augment your strength not bad…my turn" he said jumping into the air "Rakan's Whatever Right Punch" he shouted making people sweat drop for his naming of attacks but when he sent his fist Naruto's eye went wide as he felt the power of the attack and the stage exploding from the punch.

The blow had made the water rise up cover the stage so people could see but when it did they saw Naruto down on one knee, his left arm looking limp obviously broken the bandages on his mouth red from the blood he had coughed up however Naruto was smiling for two reasons. One he wasn't all powerful if he had been hurt like this and two this would be a good match.

"You okay over there" called Rakan "Just peachy my arm will be usable in a second…" he muttered as it healed quickly as it could "Right round 2" he said as Rakan smiled "I'm beginning to like you kid" he said as the two began brawling with each other and Naruto doubling the amount of wind around his body so as to dull the blows while Rakan used his strength and a hint of Ki.

As the two fought all that could be heard over the massive blows was laughter as the two were starting to act like they were old friends even when they punched each others face neither giving an inch on the other.

Naruto delivered an uppercut which the barrier above rippled from the blow but Rakan quickly returned with a strong right hand. Naruto tried a blow to his stomach but Rakan coughed at before backhanding Naruto and attempting a haymaker but Naruto blocked the blow and kneed him in the stomach only to have Rakan head butt him in return.

Not to be put down he grabbed onto the hair stopping himself flying, then elbowing him at the shoulder but receiving an elbow to his side in return. Feeling the blow Naruto managed to kick Rakan in the face making him topple slightly and Naruto then receiving a kick to the face too. The back and forth went on for 4 minutes and eventually the two had separated from each other. "Wow kid you really are something, most people can't take hits like that an still be standing then again not many could take your either" he chuckled as did Naruto "Pleasure's all mine Rakan it's rare I can let go like this but right now I think I have enough for one more move before I go down from the blows my ribs are hurting a hair bit."

"Heh…sure let's see what you've got" he said chariging up his fist with Ki the power just rolling off, Naruto smirked as he held his hands up creating two Rasenshurikens fast and beginning to compress them both before bringing tem cogether so the shuriken like wind blades span round like an atom. Holding the ball of wind and chakra Naruto held out his hand and grasped it coating his arm in the energy of the attacks.

"My new move…RasenKen" he muttered as Rakan whistled "Looks impressive but let's see how it holds up I'm glad you high this barrier now other wise there might have been collateral" said Rakan as he began running toward Naruto. Naruto nodding before running toward Rakan the two's fists raised high.

The audience didn't know what was about to happen but felt in their stomachs they should duck so they did. When the two blows hit there was a few seconds of complete silence before an earth shattering roar of winds was heard from the conflicting blows hitting each other both trying to out do the other and eventually erupting in an explosion of wind that made the water surge up covering the two.

"I got to say kid no you are no kid…Naruto I recognise you as a man and can tell you will go far and maybe even surpass me if you meet the real me but not today" he smirked adding more Ki to his attack. The bandages around Naruto's face became shredded off by the winds backlash "That's fine I can't win all my battles, just glad it was to someone like you but this is going to hurt…till we truly meet Rakan" he said as Naruto's attack gave in and was hit by Rakan's own.

The audience heard another explosion as waited in anticipation to see who had won the battle of strength. When the water died down Naruto was on the ground unconscious with Ku:Nel stood over him. "C…C…C…Contestant Naruto is down…it's unbelievable but contestant Naruto has been defeated after the battle of brawn has finished and contestant Ku:Nel has returned to his original look as has Naruto. Contestant Ku:Nel advances onto the final round" commented Kazumi as she and the girls rushed to the stage to check on Naruto including Kaede, Chizuru, Eva.

"He's fine just a little right up girls…we did plan for this to happen really" smirked Ku:Nel "But Naruto-kun…" Chizuru began to say "Still has room to improve if he wants to surpass that man" finished Ku:Nel as Kaede and Chachamaru picked Naruto up by his shoulders. Ku:Nel went over to Negi at the side "Don't worry about your brother Negi-kun…and I'll wait for you at the final" he said before disappearing although not before collecting his prizes.

XChapter EndX

Wow that was a long chapter hope you all liked the fight between Naruto and Ku:Nel took me a while to fight but I think it was well worth the effort hope you can accept Rakan being Naruto's beating Naruto since he's jack Rakan for heavens sake.

Before I get complaints jack Rakan can will him self to pretty much anything and can understand an attack or techniques after seeing 'ONCE' so it's not unbelievable fr him to be a strong as Naruto and I need a target for Naruto in a way form him to set himself by and get stronger just like how Negi has his dad and Eva.

Hope you all keep voting for what story you want continued will try and write the first chapters of the others soon and a new chapter of New Life should be up soon too.

Till next time Bye.