A Wolf in Mahora

Chapter 27: Meeting your Father

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 maybe Collette…

Negi: Nodoka, Ayaka, Makie, Yue, Ako, Konoka, Ku Fei, Setsuna and, Luna/Shiori, Fuka, Fumika, Anya, Emily

Italics for thoughts and spells

In the poll so far

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Fate/Stay Night-20

Tenchi Muyo-16

Seikon no Qwasar-10

Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari-7

Katekyo Hitman Reborn-7

Shaman King-10

Well looks like fairy tail is the winner people so look forward to me updating that story.

In regard to the previous chapter and the fight with Rakan I'd like to remind people of two things…

One Naruto and Rakan had a very small stage to fight on and Naruto had to make sure the barrier would remain so as to protect the audience otherwise the attacks could have hurt them.

Two it's Jack Rakan the quote 'Ultimate Broken Character' so him fighting Naruto it may have well have nee a coin toss

XChapter StartX

Previously on A Wolf in Mahora:

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.

XFlashback EndX

"Naruto-nii…lost…" muttered a shell shocked Negi not expecting his brother to actuall to lose, heck the arena audience expected him to go up against his little brother in the finals seeing his matches but unfortunately that wasn't to be. While the area staffed groaned having to restore the stage again only this time it being completely torn to shreds that would take at least fifteen to twenty minutes to repair.

In that time Naruto was taken to the first aid room and immediately was being healed by Chizuru and her artefact, she had been frantic seeing the match between the two juggernauts and was very worried there had been some serious damage to Naruto. His injuries included broken bones, tone muscles, damaged organs and a serious headache when he got the earful when he woke up.

XBreakX

"Hmm this is bad Gandolfini-kun it seems like someone is using the battle tournament to advertise the existence of magic on purpose" said a plump man at his laptop next to the dark haired teacher Negi and the others had met previously. "The objective is unclear but this looks almost certain to be the work of Chao Lingshen" he summarised "Hmm I knew she was up to something…that's why we shouldn't have left her run loose even with Naruto looking over the class with Negi-kun" said Gandolfini.

"This thing will get out into the world if we don't do something about it, I'm going to meet up with Touko-san and think of a counter plan, you contact the principal" said the plump teacher "Understood" Gandolfini replied. The teacher took out a small wand "Nikuman, Pizzaman, Fukahiereman, I command you in the name of Nijuin Mitsuru" he chanted as his colleague sweat dropped "You really should change that activation keyword…"

XBreakX

Chisame at the moment was in a state of turmoil, why…because she basically had just watched the teacher she found tolerable do thing that no man should be able to and on top of that managed to get the snot beat out of him. She wanted to go check on him but knew that her work doing damage control was needed at the moment.

'Damn it…I don't have time to worry the magic denial supporter and tournament side acting supporters are making a comeback with an incredible force' she thought typing away on her notebook. 'What's going on here this is not a simple net discussion. This is a war involving the internet on public opinion manipulation…it's a super high level cyber war… but by can't I get the picture of him lying there put of my head…?'

"Chisame-san" called Chachamaru making her heart skip a beat "it seems like you've been working hard for a while now but…" she started to say while Chisame could only think 'T-The robot is initiating a conversation with me?'

"I know about your hacking skills, and the ingenuity of current programmes developed by individuals" Chachamaru stated while Chisame replied "W-What?" a little startled. "However what is running on the net right now is half a public opinion and information manipulation program that is generations ahead of your program. The other half is the newest 2003 version spirit cluster from the mages…it's a battle of super-technologies and the newest magic techniques.

It's regrettable but there's nothing you can do with that notebook computer" she stated bluntly "…W…Who the hell are you people?" she asked the robot girl.

XBreakX

Meanwhile inside the tunnels with Asuna and the group had just found something "This is…the brand of cigarette that Takahata-sensei smokes all the time" she said holding the packet of discarded cigarettes. "Takahata-sensei really was caught!" she said alarmed "Eh but there's a lot of people who smoke this brand of cigarettes though?" questioned Misora.

"Nobody would come this far underground to smoke" she shouted as Takane suddenly held up her hand "Kagurasaka-san, Misora-san be quiet" she said "Eh what are you talking about Takane-san? Who's Misora?" she asked trying to keep up the 'act'.

"Something's coming" she said as the girls could hear the clang of metal heading toward them until they spotted five coppies of the man Takane had fought in the tournament. "Takana-san…a bunch of them?" said a confused Asuna taking out her card "There are this many…eh onee-sama?" called Mei seeing that Takane had froze.

The Tanaka prepared their laser canons "Shoot, stay back" said Asuna reading her fan "Um Kagurazaka-san, onee-sama" she shouted looking at her friend "She seems to be in a trauma…I…I…It looks like she fell into some weird trance. She won't be of any help now…" the Tanaka began firing their lasers (Internally everyone say the line…just for fun)

The blast managed to burn off Asuna's an Mei's skirts while Takane was face down on the floor "Onee-sama!" cried Mei as Asuna charged forward. "Wait a minute Chamo, can't this harisen erase laser type skills" she said slamming the fan against one of the Tanaka but it quickly grabbed her leg and she was forced away "I didn't work?"" she said confused.

"Ah can it be because these are robots?" she wondered aloud "That's probably it. Magic Cancel is strong against monsters summoned by magic but in front of technology it's just a harisen" Chamo explained. "There's no other way except brute force now," he told her "It can't be helped, Mei-chan I'll leave you with the rear guard" Asuna told the girl.

"B-But um onee-sama's…" she tried to say "Leave the useless ones, that's the law of the battlefield!" shouted Chamo "EEh how cruel!" she responded. Asuna used Kanka and reengaged the Tanaka "Wawawa…Asuna-san supposedly an amateur but she looks more used to combat than me…" muttered Mei. ' I can't lose to her either!' she thought "Maple Naple a la Mode, Omne Flammans Flamma Purgatus, Domine Extinctionis et Signum Regenerationis" she stared chanting with her pactio broom.

"Uhya…they're serios…and I didn't know that Asuna was that strong. Well please do your best" said Misora as she walked straight into another Tanaka. "Is Mea Manu Ens Inlmicum Edat, Flagrantia Rubricans" she cast her spell sending out a large fireball as Asuna slashed through one of them.

"Alright that makes 4…eh" she then ha to dodged a laser beam that shot out the fire "Wait these guys are tougher than I thought. Plus it looks like they're increasing." She said kidding across the floor "By the way I went ahead breaking them just now, but I don't have to compensate for them or anything right?" she checked.

"What about Misora-chan, what's Misora-chan doing?" Asuna asked as said girls was waving her arms in panic "Asuna, not good, not good we're cornered a large group arrived from behind us…! She said pointing to the robots. "How many of these things are there? They just don't stop coming!" she turned to Misora "Misora-chan can use magic too right… help us out" she said to her friend "Eh Misora-chan, where?" she said looking round.

"At this rate everyone's going to get stripped come on help us" she told the girl "Eh…I don't wanna…" she muttered as Asuna put on a dark look "or do you want me to strip you myself?" she asked scaring Misora "ok boss just kidding of course I'll help out"

She activated her pactio making a pair of sneakers appear on her feet that had a small wing emblem on the side "…but sorry Asuna, my artifact can only make me fast on my feet…simply put it is specialized in escaping" she told her as Asuna replied with a confused "Eh?"

"Uriya, Acceleration Device…there I'll be going agreed Asuna…" she shouted running on the ceiling and away from all the robots.

XBreakX

"Urrr…what hit me…" said a groggy Naruto opening his eyes seeing both worried and angry faces on several of his students faces "Ohhh…I'm in trouble right?" he asked getting nods. "Fine…let me gave it" he said as he was slapped on both cheeks before being punched on the top of his head. Taking a moment to collect and return from the pain who looked to see the faces of Kaede, Chizuru and Eva.

"Okay I'll admit I deserve that for worrying you but I am injured remember" he received a harsh glare from Eva "Idiot if it was anyone else you'd be dead right now. Now tell me why you didn't win I know you had a lot more in you…" he smiled getting out of the bed before hugging the girls. "Sorry but honestly he won the match, we both knew we could use large attacks on the stage but he knew how to control his power better which is why I lost. Plus I can't win every fight now can I?" he smirked as the girls all just held onto him Eva a little reluctant with Chizuru and Kaede next to her.

"How long do we have till the next match?" he asked "About ten minutes but I think you will need to see Negi-bouzu before it Naruto-kun de-gozaru" answered Kaede. "You planned to fight him didn't you?" questioned Eva as Naruto nodded "I needed to see where I stand and Rakan was the only person who seems on my power level no offence" she nodded as he brushed a hand through her hair.

"So…how many of the other girls are freaking right now" he checked "Not sure Mana is nowhere to be found and Asuna is elsewhere too but I get the feeling that there are some others that are just as worried as we were Naruto-kun" replied Chizuru.

"You are so buying me lots of nice things on our date tomorrow Naruto" said Eva making the other two smirk "I think Eva-dono has the right idea, perhaps Naruto-kun can treat us after worrying us so much de-gozaru" smirked Kaede. "I happily agree with your idea Kaede but we will have to decided who else deserves to receives treats too…" said Chizuru making Naruto worry as she happily smiled.

XBreakX

"Highly advanced technology with the newest magic you say…" muttered Chisame at the robot's statement "Yes…it's a battle between our classmate Chao Lingshen's technological skills and the group of mages that exist by the dozens within the school…no it appears that Chao-san is planning to go against the entire society of the mages and the world of magic itself though…"

Chisame face palmed in mild frustration "The stuff you're saying is too much. I'm starting to feel like giving you a Tsukkomi…but…it is really alright for you to tell me all that? Isn't it supposed to be a secret Chachamaru-san?" she asked the robot. "From your conversation with Naruto earlier it appears you have managed to confirm and believe the existence of magic by yourself, am I correct?" Chachamaru returned.

"Mu…" Chisame squeaked "Besides Chisame-san is lending a hand to help out Naruto, while doing it from the shadows without him knowing. It's something I think he would appreciate. I also…how do you say…uh I think it is very cool of you" she complimented the now flustered girl. "In fact I am curious as to why you haven't gone to check on Naruto, I would go myself but I can't go against my orders and must remain here for now?" she asked the net idol.

"Wha…Oioioi wait a sec you robot, I don't see Naruto like that at all" she said red faced "Is that so?" Chachamaru replied "That's right" Chisame nodded. "Then why are you helping?" she asked I…I..I just do, there no special reason besides this has nothing to do with you anyways" she shot back.

"…no if Chisame-san is going to be providing assistance to Naruto then that could place me in a position against Chisame-san, so o though I might make that clear" she told her "What? This means you're on their side?" she checked. "Yes I cannot go against the wishes of my birth parent even if I wished to help Naruto."

'Is this person really a robot…? And still that Chao…no wait I need to think about this calmly for a little bit…' she thought to herself "Just hope is okay now he looked pretty roughed up" she muttered "So you are worried about Naruto" Chachamaru stated. "I'm not worried about him not really but what about you, are you worried about him or something?" Chisame replied a little red at her being heard.

"Eh…n-n-n-no not really" she replied looking fidgety "It's just the time I've known Naruto he usually doesn't get hurt but seeing him like that…" she stopped seeing as said boy walked onto the viewing area with Kaede and Chizuru the crowd looking relieved to see him okay as did she.

"Huh he's looks…okay…" said a surprised Chisame 'That idiot looks fine after that…oh he's gonna pay for making me worry' she thought as Chachamaru just smiled petting Yurine in her lap seeing the boy looking fine but felt a small tinge seeing Kaede and Chizuru so close supporting him so as to maintain an illusion of injury and so that an explanation wouldn't be needed.

XBreakX

"Hey look Naruto-kun back already" called Yuuna happily seeing him okay but then frowned seeing Chizuru, Kaede and Eva very close to him. "Thank Kami I thought he was seriously hurt watch the match before, I've never seen a fight like that. That's one of there reasons I don't like fights" commented Akira.

"Don't worry Akira from the time he was in the hospital when he first arrived here Naruto has a really healthy body and heals very fast oddly" said Ako. "I'm still surprised Naruto-kun lost Kaede-nee always talks about how she can never beat him when they train" said Fumika "Yeah we always thought no one could beat him" added her sister.

"I just wonder how Naruto-kun was able to change his hair like that…seems almost unbelievable that he was able to turn it black like that" said Misa with many nodded. "Naruto-nii seems to be able to do so many things and never stops surprising you, I find" said Ayaka who was looking for Negi seeing as her brother was okay.

"that seems about right I remember when I found out that Naruto-kun could play the violin when we followed him and Negi while they shopped for Asuna's birthday present" smiled Sakurako remembering how beautiful it sounded. "And we also learned that's not all he can play too" Madoka said getting looks "What else can he play?" asked Makie. Misa, Sakurako and Madoka all smirked "It's a secret"

XBreakX

"Kufufu, impressive battle there, to control such power…I wonder…" muttered Mukuro "Give it up Mukuro you can't have him" said Reborn knowing what the man was considering. "I was only going to suggest we have him as an ally in case of an emergency in the future, it might help" he said trying to sound innocent.

"Right…well I'm just glad he's okay that last attack was like my XX Burner only that shield around the stage kept us from being too effected" commented Tsuna. "I just love how much of an EXTREME fight that was…why couldn't I have fought him like that…" cried Ryohei comically "Tough luck Turf top, but I have to say the way that attack looked, I am certain there was a lot more to that attack" said Gokudera.

"I'm just glad Naruto looks okay, in fact he's doesn't look hurt at all now" said Haru seeing him without a mark "He heals quicker than most, faster than Ryohei ever could with his flames trust me" said Hibari. "That guy must be tons of fun to hang round and train I'm sure" added Yamamoto "He is, and I think he'd give you a good training session with your swords" said Reborn.

XBreakX

"Now then, thank you for waiting so long for the repairs of the stage. Here's the second semi-final match. This tournament is also finally approaching it's end" announced Kazumi as Negi an Setsuna walked to the stage.

"Negi-sensei are you alright?" she asked "Eh?" he said confused "It's because you looked troubled about something…is it Naruto?" she asked him. "N-No not really it's nothing I'm fine, I'm sure Naruto-nii is fine too" he said waving his arms around.

'Asuna-san has entrusted Negi-sensei to me but…is there anything I can do…? Speaking of which I wonder if Asuna-san's group is alright even if the opponent is our classmate Chao-san could there be something waiting for them…?' Setsuna wondered to herself before smacking her face. 'Ha…no good I have to concentrate on the match right now'.

As they came upon the stage Negi noticed Naruto standing by the side and rushed over "Naruto-nii…you're alright" he stated as Naruto laughed and ruffled his hair "Don't worry about me Negi, I can take a beating now and again, besides I can't be expected to win all my battles can I?"

"No I guess not…but that man…" Naruto kneeled down "Negi I know you have questions but right now just concentrate on your match. Win this match and…you'll see what you wanted to see" he said pushing him to the stage he signalled Setsuna over and whispered into her ear.

"Now then here's the strongest child sensei who's been one of the centres of focus contestant Negi, versus the bishoujo swordswoman with the deck brush, contestant Setsuna. The winner of this match will be advancing onto the Mahora martial arts tournament final, the decisive match for the strongest of this school" said Kazumi as the crowd cheered.

Ku Fei at the side noticed Negi's stature "Huh what's wrong with Negi-bouzu-aru? He's all rigid-aru, he won't make it against Setsuna like that-aru" she commented. "It's possible, but like my match the unexpected can happen Ku Fei-chan, how's the arm?" he asked seeing the sling "Fine-aru"

XBreakX

"Finally there are only two matches remaining in the Mahora martial arts tournament. Now then who are the contestants that have made their way up to the 14th match the semi-finals match that everyone's concerned about….?" The screens began showing the previous battles.

"In the first match a heated battle was played out between him and death glasses Takahata, and in the second match he obtained a magnificent victory against a mysterious giant doll, the astonishing child teacher contestant Negi Springfield." The images then showed Setsuna's fights "and belonging to the Mahora middle schools kendo club, her swordsmanship clearly displayed with her deck brush contestant Sakurazaki Setsuna!"

On the rood the girls were cheering as they were all there to see all of the match now "There his is, Negi-kun" said Yuuna "Oh dear how gallant" said Ayaka her hands clapped together

"Now the semi-finals at last match is going to begin" Negi meanwhile was still mulling over everything in his head, and what his brother had told him before the match. 'What I want to see…I can't be that. Ku:Nel was able to turn into that man from dad's past and I know that was dad's voice before. Does he knowing something about dad and if so did Naruto-nii also know too, also that atrifact was powerful if was able to take down Naruto-nii like that even if he looks fine.

I have to make it to the final match to find out, therefore I have to win against Setsuna-san in this match. But there's no way I can win against Setsuna-san, she's someone who was able to fight with the full powered master that well, remember? There's no way I can have any chance of winning what should I do now…?' he thought in worry.

'A situation is a situation if I were to explain everything to her I'm sure Setsuna-san will…besides Setsuna-san is my student. A teacher and his student fighting seriously that's just…' he looked up at Setsuna "U-um…Setsuna-san…a-actually…"

"Yes I understand, Negi-sensei I won't hold back at all either, let's for this with our full strength" she said with determined eyes, not the response Negi was looking for. 'That's right isn't it? Up to now everyone including Setsuna-san, Naruto-nii and even me have fought seriously, what am I thinking? I'm a baka, baka, baka. I was able to win against Takamichi too even though I didn't think I could win. This time too with my full strength. There is no other way but to clear my the path with my own power!'

"Oh, oh looks like it's starting" said Makie on the roof with all the others lying down to see all the action. "Sakurazaki-san is his opponent" said Ayaka in mild worry "A lot of people from our class are participating" noted Misa to herself.

"Aren't you troubled on choosing which side should you cheers for?" asked Yue to Konoka "Se-chan told me to cheer for Negi-kun"

'Uu, the intimidation is completely different from the usual Setsuna-san…I have seen Setsuna-san fight as a Shinmeiryuu swordsman several times before, but I don't think she has ever fought seriously. The group that is known to be the most powerful combat organisation the Shinmeiryuu… will my combat style work here?' thought Negi preparing.

'It's pointless to think about it just break in and do it!'Kazumi raised her hand "Now then the 14th match…" she began to announced. "Mea Virga" he called summoned his staff to his hand "…Fight!" instantly Negi summoned three magic arrows Shundo-ed behind Setsuna and struck her back with his staff 'Ouka Soushou' he chanted blasting Setsuna 'Taikouchougyosei'

"Is it over…?" asked Yuuna shocked "Ehh did he win already?" added Ayaka. "Ho stick technique, no…spear techniques de-gozaru" commented Kaede "Uh huh Rikigoudaisou Hakkyokuken is also specialised in spears-aru. The masters are called to be Gods of Spear-ne" said Ku Fei.

"It didn't work" said Naruto as Negi noticed his staff was vibrating inches from Setsuna's back 'it didn't reach. Was it completely diverted by Ki?' thought Negi. "Shinmeiryuu…Ougi, Hyakuretsu Oukazan" called Setsuna swing her deck brush round creating a swirl of cherry blossoms hitting Negi several times before kicking him away.

Not giving him a chance Setsuna continued her assault with 'Zankuusen' hitting Negi while still flying making him ricochet off the stage "Shunmeiryuu Ougi Zanganken" she called slamming the brush down Negi narrowly avoiding it. "Ougi…Zantetsusen" Setsuna swung at Negi who began charging his fist.

He however didn't expect for Setsuna to grab him by her legs around his head giving him an eyeful 'S…She's fast' he thought blushing "Too slow" she said coldly "Shinmeiryuu Ukigumo Sakurasanka" her legs wrapped around his head spun Negi round before smacking him down.

"It…it's over…right off the bat we have an eye dazzling high speed battle" said Kazumi "And again contestant Sakurazaki's incredible toss of some sorts explodes…speaking of which Se-chan the foundation is already messed up we only just recovered from Naruto-kun's match" she said the last part without the mike.

"He's not focusing" observed Naruto "what do you mean Naruto-kun?" asked Chizuru "Negi's mind is elsewhere instead of fully paying attention t the match and unless he stops he will lose and he wont get to see him" he explained. "Who's him de-gozaru" Naruto tapped her nose "Secret Kaede-chan…" he smirked.

'I, I took a good hit there, my head …Setsuna-san is completely serious' thought Negi struggling to get up 'no is she was serious she'd be giving me the final blow here and it'd be all over with. Like I thought, Setsuna-san is strong…' by now Setsuna had gotten closer. "What's wrong Negi-sensei? It's as if you're no good at all. you had better movements in your match with Takahata-sensei" she said coldly.

Smacking his head Negi got back on his feet 'not yet…for this match only. I will not lose' he took stance with his staff. "Ohh he stood up, contestant Negi has stood up!" Negi Shundo-ed to battle with Setsuna once more staff meeting brush. "…Do you understand why you're not good right now?" Setsuna asked as the two of them Shundo-ed.

"Your heart has been captured by your father Nagi Springfield, and your brother Naruto. Both your entry and pull out are too crude" she said as she struck him with her brush. "The more you think about how much you must win this match the less able you are to move your hands and extend your feet."

Negi rolled along the floor from the blow "Fixation, attachment, dreams…goals. In your case chasing your father is what forms the source of your talents and powers right? But…if you always look only ahead it's possible you might trip on a small stone that's right beside your feet or perhaps…you might even miss the flowers blooming right beside you."

It was then Negi noticed Sakura petals all around him and his shaking came to a stop "Your opponent right now is me. Right now please look at me, Negi-sensei" she said smiling. At the side Naruto was chuckling at how Setsuna's statement could be taken out of context but filed it for later use. "And…about the days of chasing after your father…about Asuna-san…about Chamo-san… about Naruto…about ojou-sama and the others…and about everybody else, please don't forget any of them…now then Negi-sensei" Negi took a moment to admire the petals and took a deep breath "he's ready" muttered Naruto.

"Oioi what's with that…that's sooo handsome Negi-kun" said Makie with stars in her eyes. "Who this is bad I think something is onee-san just went real tight just now…Negi-kun" said Misa wiping away a little drool "Nyanyanya maybe it's a good thing we came to watch after all" said Sakurako red faced.

Next to them Ayaka was shaking "Ah no Iincho we didn't mean it like that" said Yuuna "Kii Sakurazaki-san just exactly what right do you have to perform that sort of violent behaviour" Yuuna grabbed her in a full nelson Calm down Iincho you'll die" said Yuuna.

"Let me go I have to settle this thing with that person once and for all…" she screamed "But you know is this match the real thing…?" asked Ako "it's unbelievable even id I saw the real thing but then again Naruto's match was no different in believability…it's cool though" replied Makie.

"Wait everyone look at this look Iincho look too" said Madoka looking at her laptop Something about Negi-kun is showing up on the internet look. Secret past of tears…reasons for entering the tournament…"

XBreakX

Back to the fight now "Oh looks like he's loosening up-aru?" Ku Fei smiled "Yeah, his mind is focusing on his fight fully now" said Naruto looking at his surrogate brother smiling. "Here I go Setsuna-san" said Negi "yes" was her reply.

Negi Shundo-ed behind her to staff with his staff "Huh, both entry and pull out just now were splendid, but using the same move twice…' she swung her brush but only hit an afterimage as Negi "I'm over here" he said behind her once more.

Shooting three magic arrows Setsuna narrowly dodged 'Double Shundo' she thought as the two crossed blades…so to speak. As the two jumped away from each other Negi vanished with a burst of speed 'Yet another Shundo' she herself used Shundo herself to keep up. 'Wonderful…I've only said a few words and he actually changed this much'.

The two continued so fast only a few could keep up while the rest only heard bangs in the air and the sound of stomping on the stage. 'It's still crude beyond the second movement but…even then his movements are slowly becoming sharper' "So Fast-fast-fast…is this movement possible for human beings? This is becoming a super high speed battle that your eyes can't even keep up with" said Kazumi amazed.

"Setsuna-san…right now I'm only looking at you" shouted Negi making the girl blush and Naruto snicker before she remembered 'Ah no, is that alright?' she them gave a small smile "Yes" 'Huhu…I was scolded by Evangeline-san that much only a while ago and now here I am in a position to advise sensei like this…' she thought to herself.

XBreakX

On the roof Kotaro watched in slight envy "That guy…for someone who only learned Shundo yesterday and today he can already move like that" he said to himself. "That's because in a serious battle, every minute and every second equals to days and weeks of training de-gozaru" said Kaede as she, Naruto, Ku Fei and Chizuru appeared next to him. "You don't need to worry about it Kotaro-kun" she Chizuru smiling at the boy.

"Kotaro compared to that Negi-bouzu, Kotaro is definitely stronger-aru" said Ku Fei "Shut up was the boys reply. "Huhu you should really listen to what people tell you Kotaro-kun" said Ku:Nel appearing out of nowhere like he did freaking out Kotaro.

"These ladies and Naruto here came to talk to you because you were worried about you. And Naruto how are you now after the fight?" he asked his friend who rolled his shoulder. "Haven't had a fight like that in some time, I just wonder what the two of could manage in a larger arena Ku:Nel also what do you think of your prize?"

Pulling his hands from his sleeves showed Ku:Nel with the gold covered book "Can't thank you enough for this Naruto, but how do you manage to get the balance of romance and exciting scenes?" asked Ku:Nel as Naruto chuckled nervously "Personal experience" he answered.

"Hey what's that book there?" asked Kotaro "Something not for your eyes Kotaro trust me…maybe in a few years" said Naruto. "Can I read it-aru?" said Ku Fei trying to sneak a peek she red a couple lines before her face went red and Ku:Nel shut the book "Now, now a young lady shouldn't read over someone's shoulder, if you want one yourself asked your teacher there" he said pointing.

"I refuse to corrupt any more minds willingly which is why there's an age requirement on buying them…even though Haruna-chan got one" he said the last part as an after thought he then felt Chizuru hug his arm "please Naruto-kun" she said as cutely as possible he stared at her face and expression before taking out a copy.

"Cheater" he muttered as she gave a victory sign and beckoned Ku Fei over with Kaede. "Looks like they need no help being corrupted do they Naruto" laughed Ku:Nel "Will someone please tell me what's so good about those books" said a frustrated Kotaro.

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"Awesome neither one of them are using human like moves" said a spectator "it's starting to become an even match" said another watching the two go back and forth. "My eyes are starting to get used to movements" said one "look at that Sakurazaki with the deck brush isn't even breaking a sweat" said another excited over the fight.

"Does this mean that it's impossible foe even the child teacher this time?" someone asked "Oi besides that take a look at this, the school festival real time net news. Something about the child teacher showing up" said someone holding up their phone.

"The rumoured child teacher's secret profile of tears…reasons for entering the tournament…?" the spectators read. "…he came to Japan in order to search for his missing father, it's believed that the reason behind his entry into the current tournament was also because the victor of the tournament 15 years ago was his father" Madoka read from her screen reducing Ayaka to tears eve though she had learned it already.

"I thought that there was more to him than just being a genius boy but…" mused Misa "How bashful…it would've been fine to tell us about it" said Yuuna. "Negi-kun…" muttered Makie shocked reading the page "Negi-sensei is very strong though and I believe he didn't want us to worry too much about it" said Ayaka to the others wiping the stray tears.

"But if that's Negi-kun's past…what's Naruto-kun's past then" asked Yuuna "There's nothing here on him at all "Naruto-nii likes his privacy and would probably tell us when he's ready" she replied remembering the small blonde child.

Down below Haruna was reading from her phone "Hmm, Negi-kun actually had a past like that. I didn't know about that one~~" she said getting shocked looks from Nodoka, Yue and Konoka. "Huhuhu that reaction…did you guys already know about this?" she asked her aura getting scary.

In less than a second she snatched them all in her arms "Huhu looks like I need to have a little talk with you guys after this tournament is over" she said with all three struggling to get away.

At the other side of the stage Chisame was looking at her notebook "Oi is this thing for real?" she asked Chachamaru "Yes, although I believe that Chao-san is the one who leaked out this news. The content are undoubtedly identical with Negi-sensei's own story" she replied. "How come there isn't any on Naruto?" she then asked "Chao-san respects Naruto's need for privacy and I agree with her" she said "Wait you know his past?"

Chachamaru looked over "Correct Naruto told a few of us when we also heard Negi-sensei's past" Chisame was slightly miffed at this "Is there something wrong Chisame-san?" asked Chachamaru seeing her face "None of your business" she said irritated 'It's not like I wanted to know or anything…wait why am I thinking this?'

Back with Madoka and the others "Wait a second look at this, look even bigger news. According to reliable sources the mystery hooded man who is already in the final contestant Ku:Nel, is actually Negi-kun's missing father…no way!" said Misa is shock.

"This I didn't know but nevertheless all the resources of the Yukihiro group will be used to find information on Negi-sensei's father…but before that there's something else I have to do right now…"You guys!" she shouted to the cheerleaders "Yeah we can't stay quiet after learning about something like this" said Misa as Sakurako cried "This means it's time for our appearance"

Through unexplained methods Misa, Madoka and Sakurako were now in their cheerleading outfits with pompoms and Ayaka having a pair herself "In the name of the cheerleading…no in the name of class 3-A we support Negi-sensei!" they said in unison.

The rest of the audience began crying out support for Negi making him and Setsuna stop "Whoa what's going on here? A sudden call out for Negi! Could it be that the spectators were touched by his shocking recovery from a disadvantageous start?" said Kazumi as Negi was bowing in thanks to the audience "Evan Iincho and the others too?" said Kazumi spotting them all waving to him.

"If you make it to the final you might eve be able to fight with your missing dad so do you're best Negi-kun" shouted one of the previous competitors. "…With dad? What's the meaning of this" asked a confused Negi "…I don't know how everyone in the audience found out but they're right" said Setsuna.

"Eh…" was the boy's response as she smiled "If you win against me you will be able to fight against your father, Nagi Springfield" she said. "Wha…h…How did Setsuna-san know about…just exactly…" he couldn't finish as he was blasted away by Setsuna "You're letting your guard down sensei. Didn't you say you'll only look at me just now? Just exactly what is going on…? If you can defeat me…" she threw her deck brush down.

"You'll be able to find out with your own eyes" the brush clacked on the floor "Oh…contestant Setsuna threw away her weapon…?" announced Kazumi. "Time's about run out, let's finish everything in the next hit" Setsuna said to Negi "Ohh a finishing declaration! Certainly the time is now at 14 minutes and 13…14…only a small amount of time is left. Could this be the last shot?"

Setsuna took her unarmed stance "For the final…let's go with the unarmed combat that you're specialised in" she said as Negi looked a little unsure. "Do not worry Shinmeiryuu does not choose its weapon, there are no handicaps. I will be coming at you seriously" she said charging her body with Ki. Gulping Negi cleared his mind 'Right…right now look at Setsuna-san…' he thought as he charged himself with his magic power.

The crowd went quiet as the two fighters prepared their attacks and in and instant the two burst forward at each other Setsuna swinging her fist first cutting Negi's cheek before the two fully clashed. At the side Naruto and Ku:Nel smiled "Looks like he'll meet him after all" in a close up Negi had managed to deliver a powerful elbow to Setsuna who just smiled at him.

"Setsuna-san…just now…" Negi started to say "No it was a wonderful hit…it's your true strength" she replied "Huhu but…both you and I…still need more training…huu a lot as happened today so I'm a little tired" said Setsuna wobbling before collapsing and falling asleep.

"Oh…I-It's over…contestant Sakurazaki is down…I will now take count 1…2…3…10 contestant Negi wins. Contestant Negi had advanced to the final. Oh contestant Sakurazaki is not moving, is she okay? We're calling for the stretcher" announced Kazumi as the crowd cheered foe Negi.

"Alright awesome Negi-kun!" shouted Yuuna "Ahh, Negi-sensei congratulations" added Ayaka before Misa said" Everyone be quiet, hide. We'll get chased out if we get discovered" she reminded them.

"Ohh it seems like slow motion images of the finishing strike just now are out" said Kazumi as the images appeared on screen. "Goutokuji-san this technique is…?" asked Chachamaru "Prying open the front with an unique stance that has both palms facing the sky then constricting your body to make it smaller and harder, enter deep into the opponents body before striking with a sure kill counter.

I believe it's a Hakkyokuken technique called Sayuu Koukaimon. Although the speed factor itself was completely different here, it appears that traditional martial art techniques hold the key to victory in a super-human high speed battle" he finished explaining.

"That was a good hit just now" said Kaede above with the others "Yeah…you're right" replied Ku Fei. "Just looking at that one hit just now…it's possible that he might have even surpassed you" said kummel glancing at Kotaro "Ku:Nel don't be mean otherwise I take your book" the man held on to his book like a mother her child.

"No need to threaten the book Naruto I'm just kidding to be honest, Negi-kun is still…nothing more than a baby bird that has just left it's nest. He's just like you Kotaro-kun…absolutely no match for me" he said smiling as Kotaro twitched and Ku:Nel getting a slap in the back of the head.

"Then what is your objective for wanting t fight Negi in the final? Using such extreme against Onii-san…is your objective the 10 million prize money?" asked Kotaro "Huhu..of course not right Naruto.?" Said teen laughing Yeah the match between Negi and Ku:Nel is not a proper fight between them. Ku:Nel is just fulfilling a request of a friend fro 10 years ago" he replied "Actually it's a promise Naruto."

"Wha…?" said a confused Kotaro "Ku:Nel was asked to do something 10 years ago by a good friend of his" Naruto elaborated "But Naruto-kun are you sure Negi-bouzu will be okay de-gozaru? I mean he was able to beat you" her reply came as the two of them chuckled "I can beat Ku:Nel but Rakan is another barrel of fish Kaede-chan" said Naruto.

"But feel free to try and stop me at any time just know that you're on your own and Naruto here wont help" said Ku:Nel without a care as the three stared and Naruto nodded on confirmation. "Huhu my hobby is collecting the life stories of other people" said Ku:Nel "Oh what an unpleasant hobby-aru, suits you though" replied Ku Fei.

"Not just Negi-kun's but all of yours too as well but Naruto's keeps me from boredom these days. You can say that sticking around in this place for 10 years has it' rewards" he jumped off the roof "I'm looking forward to all of you in the future and thanks again for the book Naruto…now then later" with that he vanished.

"He really is a nice person-aru" said Ku Fei waving "But are you sure we can trust him?" asked Kotaro "Well Naruto-kun trusts him so I guess it's okay then" answered Chizuru. "He's way above us de-gozaru" muttered Kaede as Naruto wrapped her in a one arm hug "You'll be at level soon though Kaede-chan" she smiled and leaned her head against his shoulder.

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Negi and Konoka were chasing after Setsuna on the stretcher "Setsuna-san!" Negi shouted "Se-chan are you alright?" asked a worried Konoka "I'm sorry I seriously…" Negi started. "Ah…me? I, I'm sorry, I…Everything ended so I just relaxed for a bit…there is still Asuna-san's favour too…" said a dozy Setsuna.

"Asuna-san's favour?" Negi questioned "She asked me to take care of Negi-sensei…" she suddenly bolted upright "Ha sensei more importantly is the wound on your face alright?" he waver off her concern. "I can heal something like this onmy own. Ah please don't move Setsuna-san" he said easing her worry "…Negi-sensei, even though I said all those things earlier…the upcoming 15 minutes of the final match is your time only. For now please forget everything and rise up to the stage" she said as she was carried off Konoka remaining by her side.

"Y…Yes…thank you very much Setsuna-san" he said with a small bow

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Back underground Misora and Cocone were currently running from another of Chao's robots as it shot it's laser at them "W-W-Why in the school's underground is there something that looks like a mod-level boss out of an action game" she asked as she and Cocone dodger it's legs but didn't realise they jumped off a waterfall at the end of the tunnel.

But Misora thought quickly and used her pactio to run across the water picking up Cocone and jump to a bridge managing to grab one of the railings "I, I though I was gonna die…give me a break, I don't even have a broom with me" she said dangling.

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Meanwhile in the computer room ""Bout Negi-sensei's past…was it alrigth for us to spread it out?" asked Hakase to Chao "Huhu if there's going to be a touching reunion between father and son then as tournament officials it's obvious that we should raise the excitement-ne. besides it's not a bad thing for everyone in the class to know about sensei's goals-yo" she said smiling.

"What about Naruto then?" Hakase asked with interest "Naruto-kun's past is not for the quaint of heart and his goal is to have a family and protect it and his friends that's all Hakase. And more importantly Hakase the mages in the school should be moving in soon, it'd be better if you leave this place now-ne."

"You're right…we what about Chao-san?" she asked "I will stay" she said firmly "Ehh but then you'll get cau…" she was cut off "As the main tournament sponsor I must see through the final match-yo. It's alright no need to worry-ne, the operation is proceeding as planned"

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"Uu~~ we're getting farther and farther away from the entrance, but still the door at the place we fell down to was closed too…" muttered Misora walking with Cocone "I guess we have to head forward…geez how sis we get ourselves into this…?" she asked aloud.

"Divine punishment for running away" was Cocone's response "Oi, you know, is this place like a last dungeon in a video game or something?" said Misora with a small flame lit at the end of her finger. "The bridge doesn't end and you can't see the bottom either. Is this really the school's underground?"

"The ruins of the ancient mages…first time I've actually seen it" Cocone muttered "Not interested" said Misora as her light lit up a door "Oh it's the opposite bank. A door…" she said staring at the large door with tree roots all around it.

"Are these the world tree's roots, I wonder…?" said Cocone as Misora began pushing the doors open "Here we go…ohh it's bright?" opening the doors the two came face to face with many Tanaka robots "Owo t-t-the robots from before? Are you coming you freaks? Then come!" Misora shouted as she and Cocone held up their crosses.

They then realized something "Eh they're not moving? What's this? There's definitely at least a hundred of these things easily…are they all made by our Chao?" she said walking past the stationary robots. "Gees that Chao, what is she thinking…she's not even a mage either" she said sighing "She's a pactio partner though with your teacher" pointed out Cocone "Well even though I myself am only reluctantly working as a mage because of my parents wishes…uwo they even have the mid-level boss from earlier" she said spotting the four legged robot.

"M..Misora" Cocone shouted "What's wrong, it's rare for Cocone to yell out loud" she said running over to Cocone standing in a lake "Ohh what's this a lake? Wawa there are even trees growing here" she shouted in shock "It's similar to library island's interior but…" Misora then felt her outfit pulled by her partner.

"What's up?" she asked as Cocone pointed "That…" she said plainly pointing to a very tall structure "What the heck is that…" she shouted as a shadow appeared behind them.

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"Now finally…finally it's the final match of the legendary battle tournament; Mahora Martial Arts Tournament! Please listen to these great cheers, what an incredible excitement and so it should be!" said Kazumi into the mike. "All of the matches up until the final round were incredible matches, each is a gemstone of it's own. They were fights between true masters that you definitely cannot see on television!"

"And the one who defeated death glasses Takahata with great difficulties as well as defeating conteastants Takane D. Goodman and Sakurazaki Setsuna before reaching the final match, contestant Negi" the screen showed highlights of Negi's fights. "How was it? We want the world to know about the fact that masters of these calibers actually exist" the crowd murmured to themselves how they were beginning to believe that everything they had seen was real.

"Now the one who will obtain the title of the school's strongest…it it going to be contestant Ku:Nel r contestant Negi? Now then let is have the two who will reign above all the masters enter the stage. First contestant Ku…" she was stopped by Ku:Nel behind her saying "I'm already here"

"Whoa" she said in shock "Thanks for all your hard work today" said Ku:Nel "Here he is contestant Ku:Nel, a relaxed smile appears on his face. So far his toughest opponent had been the white haired teen Naruto and managed to put on a display beating him and without revealing his face under his hood. He's truly an unknown identity, a mysterious superhuman."

"Now in the other corner, we have the genius teenager who has won his way through all these masters even though he's barely ten. The rumoured child teacher fighting style Hakkyokuken – Kakkeshou's teenage duelist…contestant Negi Springfield" Negi took his place on stage.

At this point Naruto had reappeared at the side with Evangeline and Chachazero the former nervous over what was going to happen in the match "Now then final match…" Kazumi began 'Ku:Nel-san…dad…ever since that snowy day 6 years ago I have done many studies in order to search for you. In order to catch up to you, to become like you I have done battle training. Dad…am I really going to meet you today?' thought Negi as Kazumi shouted "FIGHT!"

Instantly Ku:Nel activated his artifact as he became surrounded by several books "This is…something is surrounding contestant Ku:Nel…they look like books. Could be about to use something similar like in his match with contestant Naruto" said Kazumi. "Well done for making it to the final match Negi-kun. As Naruto knows my name is Albiero Imma, a friend of the Thousand Master…Nagi Springfield"

'Dad…that means…' Negi thought shocked "However please continue to call me Ku:Nel Sanders just like before, since I like that name" he said making a few people sweat drop. "Well then as promised I'll give you your reward" said Ku:Nel grabbing a book and flipping it open "And with this I will be able to keep my promise from 10 years also with my friend"

Like in Naruto's match he closed the book on his bookmark and pulled it out that released a beam of light "What exactly is this light?" asked Kazumi. As the smoke began to clear the silhouette was now longer of knel "Ah contestant Ku:Nel has removed his hood…is that his face?" when the smoke cleared it revealed the face f Gatou; Takamichi's master.

"But what a surprise contestant Ku:Nel is actually such a rough looking old man…excuse me old gentleman…but didn't he look different when he revealed himself in Naruto-kun's match?" she asked the audience agreeing with that. "Y…You're Takamichi's master" Ku:Nel in the form of Gatou slampped his hands together and quickly Shundo-ed above Negi and released five powerful iaiken blasts at the water showing the audience in water.

"An incredible strike…though it's similar to death glasses Takahata's technique…we can't tell anything about the situation due to the mist!" said Kazumi as the blows had dispersed mist all around the stage. "…as expected of Gatou, wonderful firepower isn't it? Well the current Takamichi-kun can do even better than that though" said Ku:Nel inside the mist holding two bookmarks and one then seemed to be dispersing in light.

"Well since I didn't get a chance to explain in Naruto match, you see the ability of my artifact To Fyuron To Biograohicon is…" he turned into the image of a young Eishun "The ability to recreate a speicif individuals abilities an outer appearance. However the ability lasts no ore than a few minutes for individuals who surpass me so it's not a very useful ability."

"E-Eishun-san…?" muttered Negi "Plus most humans are weaker than me so there's no point in recreating them" the winds began swirling around Ku:Nel once more as he changed into Nekane "…My interest is the collection of other peoples life stories. Each of these magic books contains the life journey of one individual and…" Ku:Nel then became the image of a young Anya.

"The other ability of my artifact is the ability to recreate a specific individual's personality memory as well as emotion at the moment that this book of life journey was created…total replay of complete personality. Although the replay time is only ten minutes like it was with Naruto and Rakan and once the time is up the book will lose it's magic and become a simple biography therefore this is also not a useful ability" he continued to explain.

"at the side Naruto was holding Evangeline's shoulder "You okay?" he asked "Yeah…I'm okay Naruto…and thanks…for being there" he smiled "No problem Eva-chan but I still think that ability is useful if used in the right way" he said staing back at he match.

"Well what it can be used for would probably be somewhere along the lines of a living will I guess" he smirked as he returned t his original form "How was it? Did you understand everything so far?" he asked Negi who was still shocked seeing all those faces.

"The mist has cleared up…eh contestant Ku:Nel's hood is back on…what is the meaning of this?" said a confused Kazumi "Now then to the main point, 10 years ago I received a request from a friend of mine. 'If anything were to happen to me I want to have some words for the son I haven't met yet…"

"Are you ready for this?" he asked holding up a book with the name Nagi Springfield on the front "The time is 10 minutes the replay is only for one time…now then…" he said as the books began to sparkle "Ugu…wai…please wait! 6 years ago…that person from the snowy day 6 yers ago…was that Ku:Nel-san?" asked Negi desperate "6 years ago…I didn't do anything" said Ku:Nel smirking as he was lit up a large blast of light "A…Another flash…is this going to be the same as Naruto-kun's match" said Kazumi as the light began to fade.

When it did there was a flutter of birds and the hood of the person fell back revealing Negi's father Nagi Springfield in the flesh so to speak "You are you Negi?" he asked with a grin.

XChapter EndX

Well finally after a few weeks I have updated, sorry not done so in some time but I can't seem to write as much these days so people will have to be patient in waiting for either the new stories or updates.

Until next time…Bye