A Wolf in Mahora
Chapter 33: Journey to the Past
I don not own Negima or Naruto
Italics for thoughts and spells
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XChapter StartX
The group kept following the little girl to the end of the tunnel where she ran to the plump mage (Name escapes me) and Takahata. "T…Takahata-sensei!" said a surprised Asuna now seeing the man in person instead of an illusion, immediately all the girls took a battle stance with their pactio.
Naruto however walked past them and straight at Takahata as the man raised his arm only to gave Naruto a high five as he walked past "Thanks Takamichi… we'll take it from here" he said with a smirk to which Takamichi just gave a small smile.
"I have no doubt you will Naruto-kun. Sorry I can't be of more help except for taking a small nap since I seem not to be sleeping too much in the last few days" he said as the girls faces lighted up in joys seeing that the man was letting him past. "Hey Naruto-kun… look after them alright" he told him.
"You expect me not to?" he asked with a raised brow but then just grinned "Don't worry I'll look out for her" he said both knowing who they were talking about.
It was obvious as he patted Asuna n the head as she went past "I know I trust her to you" he said before turning to Yue "Yue-kun can I get you to deliver a message for me?" he said giving her a message for later.
"Such reliable children aren't they?" said the plump mage stroking his daughters head "Yes… but somehow I know both Naruto-kun and Negi-kun are the key for restoring the world to normal.
XBreakX
Negi in the sealed room was smacking his fist against the door trying to force it open "It… it's no good after all…?" he said looking at his bruised knuckles 'with no staff or ring and unable to use magic I'm completely useless. Everyone is coming t save me too yet I can't do anything by myself' he reared his fist back "WAA OPEN!" he cried giving the door one more smack.
To his surprise the door opened up ever so slightly "It… it opened, alright! Why and only just barely" he said squeezing under the small gap and hugging the walls in case there were guards. He made his ay to the security point "Ah this is my staff and pactio cards and the ring. Alright as long as I have these" he said collecting his gear and running ahead but thinking 'But… so conveniently… was this Takamichi's doing all along? No I have to hurry now, everyone might be in danger. Because of me I have to save everyone' he thought running out into the open area.
Looking ahead however he saw the group running toward him "Negi!" the group up waved to him as he smiled seeing them all safe "Naruto-nii, Asuna-san everyone!" he shouted as Asuna was quick to hug the boy while Naruto was content in ruffling his hair.
"Naruto-nii your okay I was worried about you and the others so much" he said seeing his brother holding his staff.
"You shouldn't worry too much about me Negi, but then again it's you so meh. Still nice to see my little brother isn't an ermine" he said as Nodoka came over.
"Negi-sensei I'm so glad… I really thought I would never see you again" she said in tears of happiness "Nodoka-san" Negi had a small blush on his face hearing this and Yue just smiled for her friend at the side.
"I'm sorry I got captured so easily and cause you all trouble" said Negi as Naruto and Asuna bonked him on the head "Stop being so stubborn you Baka. This isn't just your problem, remember your our sensei and our comrade right?" se said a the others in the groups smiled in agreement.
"Ah Yes!" he said as the girls crowded round him while Naruto went over to Chisame and Yue with his girls "Negi we need to go, we don't have a lot of time" said Naruto as he span the staff round "oh yeah we need to get back to the surface quickly and go back one week before" he said remembering the time watch.
"No Aniki the Cassopeia can't be used right now on the surface, Naruto-sama is the only one capable of powering it and right now we need to go deep into the world tree to make sure he has extra strength to do it just in case" he told the group "Is everyone ready?"
Not long after the group was heading down a tunnel going further into the roots of the world tree "Chamo-kun why are we heading to the world tree's roots for a boost for Naruto-nii?" asked Negi.
Chisame pulled out her notebook opening it up while she was carried onto Naruto's staff with a few others as they weren't as fit as the others there "Please look at this Negi-sensei. This is the observation record of the world tree's luminescence level before and after the school festival period, from the world tree's most devoted lovers club of Mahora University.
Through their hard work, more than 60 years of observation records have been organised and placed on their home page. If you look at this…" she pointed to the line graph. "On an average year the world tree's luminescence ends along with the school festival. But if you look at the great luminescence years of '82, '60 and '38 in the records the lamination although weak continues on for 7-8 days after the school festival, this year is the same"
We're here" said Naruto as they were all standing round the glowing roots in the tunnel "Jackpot the world tree's magic power, Naruto-sama can you take the power from the roots to boost your now?" shouted Chamo to Naruto holding the Cassopeia "Right now ye but Negi you need to call for the others now" he told him.
"Right" he nodded as the girls gave a relaxed breath "Phew I guess we're finally done, I'm exhausted from all the running" said Haruna stretching her arms.
"It was hectic to be attack by giant dogs and bird horses-aru" said Ku Fei "We had it easy Naruto-kun prevented the illusion even touching us, although he conveniently didn't know how to break it" said Chizuru as Naruto looked up at the ceiling a little sheepish.
"Wait you're telling me the guy that can do so many amazing things couldn't break out of that little girls illusion while we nearly got a beat down from it?" blinked Chisame in surprise as Naruto's eye twitched.
"Well lets see you be perfect in everything you do. Honestly I just don't like illusions, heck one time I had a crow shoved into my mouth in an illusion do you have any idea what that's like" he said making the girls feel squeamish.
"Well at least they were just illusions, I doubt those things could exist in real life" Chisame said with a wave of her hand. "B-But we ran into a giant dragon during our library expedition club" pointed out Nodoka as Naruto oddly unsealed a large piece of meat "Ha, spare me already Honya your jokes aren't funny" she said as drool splattered on her head.
"Guys we have to go the light is fading, now Negi furry with that summoning while I get us some transportation" he said seeing as the roots lights was fading away around them.
"Renji, we need a life here's a snack for your efforts" said Naruto as he threw the meat up only to be snatched up by the large dragon Nodoka and the others had seen before. The dragon chewing on the meat nuzzled it's scaled head against Naruto "Hey boy good to see you too"
"You… you… you tamed a dragon?" shouted Chamo in disbelief seeing Naruto hop onto the dragons back "Yeah" he said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. "Stop standing around and get on" he shouted as the dragon named Renji lowered its wing for the girls to get on. Naruto's partners except Haruna quickly got on not feeling any danger.
"Naruto-kun how the heck can you do that?" shouted Haruna as Naruto pulled her up "Kindness, attention and care like any animal."
The other nervously got onto the dragons back shivering as they did so "Are you sure it's safe Naruto-nii?" asked Negi holding his staff very close. "Yes, Renji is a big softy if you treat him right, Al doesn't play with him too much so I've sent a clone to play with him now and again"
XBreakX
Back with Ayaka and Setsuna the two were till battling Touko and her partner, Touko having just blown up a large area of trees. "They're holding up pretty well" complimented Touko "That girls constant armour changes have made this a stale mate" added her partner.
"It won't matter, I'll end it with the next move" said Touko as the male mage gave her a look "We're gonna end up burning the whole areas to the ground, Uzumaki managed to beat 7 opponents while not destroying much at all" he commented making her veins pop out not likeing being compared to the smug white haired boy.
"How much longer do we have to keep this up Setsuna-san, I'm not sure I can hold out for much longer" said Ayaka back in her defence armour panting heavily.
"I don't know hopefully soon Iincho" said Setsuna as both heard a voice in their heads 'Setsuna-san, Ayaka-san!' said the voice of Negi.
"Negi-sensei!" they cried happily hearing the boys voice and knowing he was safe 'Setsuna-san we are coming on our destination now but when I summon please don't panic' he told them referring to their current form of transportation.
"Wonder what he means by that?" mused Ayaka before she was hit in the back by Touko using the pommel of her sword the armour cracking under the strike "It's surprising seeing that it only cracked a little "This only shows the power between me and Negi-sensei" she managed to say back handing her away as teleportation seals came under them.
Both smirked at the surprised expressions "We told you we were here to stall you, now if you'll excuse us" said Setsuna as the seals glowed bright and in a flash they were gone. "Gu… they got us" Touko silently fumed at being bested again by children again.
XBreakX
The light faded and Ayaka and Setsuna's first sight was the face of Negi "Negi-sensei oh thank Kami you are alright I was so worried. And WHAT are we riding on?" she shouted the last part dispelling her armour into the card and noticing they were riding a large reptile like creature.
"Negi-sensei is this a dragon?" asked Setsuna as Negi nodded still nervous about the ride "Naruto-nii says it's name is Renji and it's a dragon he plays with now and again" he said as Setsuna's jaw dropped.
"How the heck does he do this?" she said scratching her head "Luck half the time I think" was the opinion of Naruto.
They quickly came out into a large open area "W-W-What the hell is this…?" shouted Asuna seeing the huge space that had a platform in the middle with a large ball of light in the middle.
"Not the time for the question Asuna-chan there's almost no magic left. Renji fly to the centre now" he said and the dragon gave a grunt of agreement as it opened its wings out and flapped taking flight.
"This would be so cool if I wasn't so freaking scary this is right now" Haruna shouted as Chizuru giggled at her reaction quite enjoying her experience on the dragon, she may even try and see him again once this was over.
It took no time at all for Renji to carry them all over to the stairs by the glowing sphere "Part of me does want to know what the hell went on under here but I think we best get back right girls?" said Naruto as they jumped off the dragon, Zazie and Chizuru giving it a pet in thanks for it's efforts.
"Alright everyone grab hold while I take in the extra energy" said Naruto releasing his tails so everyone could grab on to him and he held up his staff. The magic energy swirled around and started to get sucked into it, however as it did there was a change in Naruto, more specifically his hair. Once was snow white had begun to turn blonde a shade only mirrored by Ayaka, it seemed the extra energy ha revitalised his Uzumaki hair, like Nagato's head in his fight with Kirabi.
"Negi you ready to do this…?" he asked the boy who despite seeing his brother suddenly get an instant colour change nodded remembering Takamichi's words over Chao's plan "Yes I'm ready, let's go Naruto-nii" he said with a determined look on his face putting his hand on the watch as Naruto smiled clicking the device but also calling for a card "Time, Aid us in turning back the clock for a week, Release" the spirit resembling an old man put his hand over the Cassopeia as it activated.
The group held on tight to the tails as they felt themselves be flung across the space of time only to appear high in the air next to the Mahora festival blimp on the final day of the festival. However once done both Naruto and Negi both powering the device and time being something that shouldn't be tampered with left them drained of their magic. Naruto's hair however remained shiny blonde.
"What happened did it work…?" said Chisame before she looked down getting a birds eye view of the city "W-W-Were falling out of the sky!" she shouted screaming. "Damn didn't expect this, Negi do you think you have enough?" he asked the sweating boy as they fell "Not enough for everyone Naruto-nii" Naruto nodded twirling his staff "Together…"
"Vente Nos" they cried as they were cushion by their wind magic allowing them all to safety drift to the floor of one of the outside cafes.
"We're saved" said Haruna relaxed "I thought I was going to wet myself" Konoka shared with the others with Yue looked a little sheepish hearing the comment having drunken a lot of juice before they left.
Chisame ran over to the side and noticed all of the floats and balloons "Look it's the parade" she shouted pointed to the others.
"That mean's we're back, it's a success" shouted the girls in unison while Chisame confirmed it on her notebook telling them it was 8 in the morning.
"A time jump of more than 7 days in one go huh" muttered Yue as Asuna turned pointing up "But why did we end up in the sky? I thought we were gonna die" she questioned.
"Maybe the spatial coordinates were of slightly due to the long time jump. Since it seems like a long time jump would normally require detailed calculations an special equipment" Yue explained but Asuna not likely getting it.
"As long as we made it back okay I guess we can make our move against Chaorin…" Haruna began to say. "Naruto/Negi!" cried the girls seeing both collapse the Cassiopeia falling from Naruto's hand cracking across the face.
"Looks like even the boost was only just enough for him to make it for us" commented Zazie as she and the others picked the two up and made their way to a safe location for the time being.
XBreakX
The group had carried the two to the library and laid them on opposite couches "I don't think anyone would come in here during the school festival. All library related events are held over at Library Island and there aren't any clubs using this place either.
"Um… how are…?" Nodoka asked locking the door behind her.
Naruto and Negi were panting on the couches "They're exhausted, Negi-sensei used his own power to help Naruto-kun for the big time jump. They should be fine with a bit of rest" said Zazie pushing Naruto down as he tried to get up. "I'm fine I don't have time to rest righ…" she pushed him down fully.
"You're in no shape to do much right now Naruto-kun and neither is Negi-sensei. Chao-san won't move until this evening so just rest and regain your strength de-gozaru" said Kaede putting a blanket over him while Asuna did the same for Negi.
"His hair… it's like his father's now except a bit brighter, just like him" said Chizuru brushing a hand through its soft silk feel as Naruto drifted to sleep.
"The pure magical energy must have revitalised him and brought back the colour" theorised Yue "Then why didn't it go back to spiky then?" questioned Ayaka remembering that Naruto had spiky blonde hair in his memories. "Who can tell, but oddly this style him as much as his other one" commented Asuna by Negi.
"Putting that aside don't you think it's too convenient to end up right back on the final day?" asked Chisame before questioning a little alarmed "It can't be that our return is also part of Chao's plan…? It can't be no one can think that far ahead…" she said as Zazie shook her head.
"Chao-san is a strategist in ways and one of the greatest minds in the entire school it's not hard to imagine that predicting our resistance would make it back here if she had planned that trap in the first place" pointed out Zazie.
"Well anyway now that we're back here lets think up a plan to stop Chao Lingshen's plan okay?" said Chamo raising his arm into the air.
"Chamo-kun what information do we have so far that can help us plan out next move?" asked Zazie as the ermine took out the note Negi had made from what he's found out.
"From what I can see at 7 pm in the evening today Chao is planning to take over and occupy magic concentration points in 6 different locations with approximately 2,500 robots and 6 giant weapons life forms and create a giant magic formation with a diameter of 3 kilometres and then activate a forced recognition magic directed against the whole world" he took a deep breath after explaining the details.
"Tw…two thousand five hundred…" muttered Asuna a little worried now by the sheer numbers Chao had to fight them with "The robot army is pretty strong right? Are you sure we'll all be okay?" she asked the ermine who sweated at the worrying question.
"Well it'll be tough…. But from this information I've come up with one defence plan. It's point defence, as long as we can protect even one of the 6 locations her big magic won't be able to active" the girls nodded understanding… except Asuna of course.
He went on to explain with Yue that in order for the spell to work the spell caster most likely Chao would need to be in a completely open space and as such while one team would be sent to defend locations another would search for Chao and seek to capture her ensuring their victory. Naturally being the only plan the girls agreed despite the plan having holes in it. Chamo's plan relied slightly on the idea the Chao would be caught off guard by the return of Negi and the others however there was someone with an argument and a better plan.
"Wait Chamo, I think… I think I have an idea me and Negi had discussed something on the night before we ended up a week in the future and I may just be the better option here" Naruto said explaining the plan to them actually surprising them.
"Wow that's… that's some plan Naruto-kun but it seems so fun?" said Haruna wiping the drool of excitement from her lips while the other girls were smiling at the idea as well.
"I see Chao-dono most likely would never expect this. But are you sure we can pull it off de-gozaru?" question Kaede as Naruto nodded getting to his feet. "Ayaka-chan's group can allow us to organize this 'Event'" he said with quotation marks as the blonde nodded "Yes I can easily have this sorted for our plans" she said confirming her participation in the plans.
"Well even today you seem to give us the most unpredictable option Naruto" said Asuna as he smirked "It's what I'm good at, I'm slightly concerned however about other factors like the media coverage along side Mana and Chao battling in this fight" he said rubbing his node with a finger.
"If that's a hint then I guess I can probably help out with you guys" said Chisame with a sigh seeing as no one else in the group would be capable of doing it.
"I that case Chiucchi maybe you should pop a quick one with Aniki or Naruto-sama now" suggested Chamo making the girl go red still not really wanting to accept the talking animal. "Wha?" she said looking over "Well I just thought if you do it you may get something internet related" giggled Chamo which made a vein pop in Chisame's head "Shut it small animal"
"If you all can get everything ready then we all should be able to beat Chao-chan at her game ok" he said getting cheers as he slumped down holding his staff for support "Damn…" he mumbled Negi still lying down himself.
"Oi Naruto baka don't push yourself, you'll go white again if you do that" said Asuna concerned as she pushed him back on the couch "Let us handle things for once okay so just rest, Naruto."
She helped him to lie down putting a blanket over him "Okay and thank you Asuna-chan. But what this about white again?" he asked not having a mirror.
"Silly your hair changed to blonde again like your dads, from your memory" she said pushing a few hairs so he could see. "Heh… guess it…did…now I feel like… the old… me…" he said his eyes feeling heavy.
Asuna turned to Ayaka "How long will it take you to organise this Iincho?" she asked her friend/rival "Not too long but it's will be a tight squeeze getting everything sorted even if I'm the daughter of the sponsor" she said looking back at the two boys "But for those two I do all I can."
"While you do that I'll try and restore as much of their power as I can" said Chizuru creating barriers around the two to help out and rejuvenate them.
"I'll see what I can do about the situation on the internet and help look after them with you" Chisame set up her notebook on the table as she said this while the others left to perform their duties by informing the Dean and obtaining the necessary equipment for the operation that evening.
"You know after what I've done in my life I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd end up in a battle like this. Not to mention going from blonde, to white and then back to blonde and all technically naturally at that" chuckled Naruto on his couch.
"Yeah but this plan Naruto-nii I'm glad you talked to me that night about Chao and this plan you had just in case, it'll definitely shock her" said Negi opposite him.
"Well that's what you two planned for" muttered Chisame at her work desk going over possible ways of filtering the information.
"Naruto-nii… is it alright doing this? Dragging normal people into this, doesn't it make is no different from Chao-san fighting power with power. And… and… I'm still not sure whether Chao-san is really wrong" said a worried Negi hoping to get a valid and insightful opinion from Naruto.
"Negi… you still have to make up your mind. However you'll have to choose where you stand soon as it's you who'll be facing Chao-chan not me" he told him shocking the boy.
"What? But Naruto-nii you're much stronger than me and know how she fights better" he said drawing the attention of Chisame, and the others.
"Negi I can't fight her… more like I refuse to. I have fought in many battles in life but I can never seriously fight when faced against those I care for. My hands are made to protect and defend while you can use your strength for whatever reason… your future is yours to choose in what path you take. Whether it be; the warrior, the defender or something else entirely but the fact remain that path leads to you fighting Chao-chan when it's time for your decision" he said as the girls simple listened to his powerful words remembering his tale of ninjas and battles.
"B-But… shouldn't we try to at least discuss with her again?" he said as Yue came over to him "Negi-sensei when someone with an incompatible ideology or belief resorts to the usage of power against us, there is no longer any room left for discussion. Remember Naruto's own memories and the ideologies of those on opposite sides. It is a truth of the world that at times power is what you need to use to respond. However I don't think worrying is a bad thing either, because the moment you believe yourself correct your circuits become shut. At the very least I do not think you are wrong Negi-sensei" she said with a small smile.
XBreakX
Outside the plan was now well underway with Ayaka pulling Yuuna, Makie and a couple other girls of 3-A to promote the event and dressed in witch's hats. Yuuna was dressed in a leotard that went to her thighs and had high stocking and bots on the bottom with a coat covering her back and sides. Makie was in a black shirt with a tie with detached long sleeves and boots that went up just below her thighs and was till wearing her cat tail.
"Attention, Attention… we have an announcement about the school festival's final day event" they called to the students and festival goers "Huh of all times why a publicity announcement for the school festival event now?" questioned one of the students "Didn't that say it's going to be hide and seek this year, since last year's tag got too crazy?" another wondered as Ako handed him a pamphlet for the event that said "Mars Attack vs. Mahora Mage Order."
The pamphlet had everyone excited as it looked much more fun than hide and seek so many began queuing up. Ayaka had changed to a different armour; which had a white skirt and sleeves, along with a breastplate that exposed her stomach a little, the armour seemed to just be a ceremonial armour.
"As stated above this is the renewed final day event! We await for your participation. Now then we will be present you with a live demonstration, here is the equipment that is given out to people who join the knight brigade" said Ayaka
Makie and Yuuna stepped forward with Makie donning a white robe around her and holding a star tipped wand. "There are various other types as well. Furthermore since this robe also serves as a safety device all participants must have them on. And this is the weapon, a magic wand!" Makie held out the wand for the people to see before clearing her throat for the demonstration.
"You must not underestimate it just because it's cute. With one simple incantation and you'll have…" Makie then held out the wand proclaiming "Strike the Enemy" with a swish of her wrist shooting out a blast of light.
"This light does not affect the human body furthermore…" Yuuna then happily picked up a bazooka firing a shot off which exploded in the air "We have various other weapon types such as bazooka. You can choose whichever you want."
Down below Kazumi with Sayo was filming the demonstration "Heh… this is getting interesting…" she muttered getting more for her scoop "U-Um… is it alright to not contact Chao-san about this…?" asked Sayo a little nervous.
"Fufu Chao-chan, I'm not really Chaorin's ally or anything. My duty ended wit yesterday's announcer job and in return I already got all the facts about the current incident. All that's left is for me to get my materials on the final day's event" she smirked at her friend.
"Now then let's get ready WA…" Kazumi ended up bumping head with someone "Owow I, I'm sorr…eh? Asakura?" said Asuna rubbing her face "Yo if it isn't Asuna, whatcha doing?" she waved.
Asuna pointed to her remembering "Ah that reminds me, Asakura, yesterday you… the fact that you were the announcer for the tournament means that you were helping Chao-san right?" she accused the reporter.
"Weren't you supposed to be our ally?" she questioned as Kazumi just rubbed the back of her head "Eh am I? well… just this once I think that Chaorin just might be right though."
Asuna's face put on a dark look as she cracked her fists "Hoho maybe I should teach you exactly how much trouble we had to go through because of Chao-san?" she said in a tone Eva would be proud of making Kazumi and Sayo very nervous.
"Well if I'm forced to say something, then I guess I'm nobody's ally but a slave for the truth" she said in a cool fashion holding her chin almost like a hard-boiled reporter. This however wasn't what Asuna wanted to here as she now had a tick mark, although Ku Fei behind did look impressed.
Asuna tried to smack Kazumi over the head but the girl dodged "What the heck are you trying to act cool for you baka!" she cried at her trying to swing at her.
"No seriously I'm telling you my reporter soul is whispering to me that there's mean to announcing the existence of magic to the world" she defended her viewpoint to the angry Asuna.
"Even if that means you never see Negi, Takahata-sensei or Naruto-kun ever again, since that is what will happen if it gets exposed" she shouted making Sayo and Kazumi gasp in horror.
"What… what do you mean?" she asked her expression very worried now as Asuna looked at her now with a serious expression.
"If the existence of magic is exposed Naruto-kun is getting sealed away in Mahora and won't be allowed to see any of us ever again. He'll not be allowed to leave Mahora ever again" she said Ku Fei raising an eyebrow to her use of -kun honestly surprised hearing her.
"If that's the case what can I do to help here?" she said forgetting all about the scoop as it wouldn't be worth it if she wouldn't ever see the smiling face of Naruto again. "You can help out with out plan right now, we could use you as an announcer again Asakura" she told her glad her feelings for Naruto outweighed her reporter's soul.
XBreakX
"Alright it's done" Chisame said finishing her type of spreading information on the school event and getting more participants for the battle. "Thank you for your work…" Nodoka gave a slight bow for her efforts "Don't get so excited" muttered Chisame seeing Haruna jumping for joy.
"The main fight is only starting de-gozaru" commented Kaede "Even with the time I have they won't be at completely full strength though" said Chizuru at the side wiping the sweat building on her forehead from keeping the barriers around the two active.
"Just do what you can Chizuru-san if Negi-sensei and Naruto are in the battle it could change the whole tide of thing" said Yue.
"Is it fair to make him fight though… the brat's having enough trouble deciding and Naruto's having to fight a battle that has his friends fighting on the opposite side. From what Chachamaru told me it's similar to what has happened to him before and this stuff seems a bit cruel for him" Chisame said looking over at the two boy's one more than the other.
XBreakX
"F-Forced recognition magic against the entire world?" a mage teacher asked the headmaster as he was explaining the plan to the magical staff.
"Is something like that even possible?" Yuuna's father, a mage teacher himself, questioned. "We've underestimated her. Headmaster, where did you get this information?" Gandolfini inquired.
"The information source is irrelevant," Konoemon stated. "We must put a stop to this plan no matter what. About this big operation, it is true that it would be difficult to fight against 2500 enemies with the public watching. So if that is the case, then have the public participate as an active party."
The head master put up his hand as he saw some people about to protest the idea. "I know it's a pretty desperate throw, but this plan has came with many safety measures. Rest assured everyone will be safe."
"It is true that our students like this sort of thing, and have the capabilities to do so. They might actually be surprisingly useful as a combat force" Seruhiko replied. "Wha-what is this? 6 gigantic life form weapons?" another person sated.
"It appeared as though through science, Chao is planning to control a few nameless demons that were petrified underneath the school" Touko explained. "It is believed that they are going to be used to amplify the magic. If they appear we should get the students to stand down" she continued the explanation.
"But how will it work? High class demonic creatures or monsters shouldn't be able to move within the school barrier" asked another teacher. "To have been able to continue a plan of this magnitude we cannot underestimate Chao-kun's power, remember she is also the partner of our fellow teacher Naruto-kun and that alone is something to note" said the Dean stroking his beard which he did to collect his thoughts.
"Support from the home country probably won't make it here in time either but I have been able to procure some extra help that are apparently friends of Naruto-kun. However keep this in mind: if we can't stop Chao-kun's plan the world will be changed. Everyone put your full effort into this operation" he said as the teachers stood straight. "Yes, Sir!"
XBreakX
Back outside many were having practise fires f their weapons with the cheerleading squad collecting their wants for the battle. However Chamo currently with Asuna and Zazie was admiring the armour he's chosen for them "Hehehe looks like they're getting all worked up" he commented seeing the flashes in the sky.
"Wait a sec Chamo why is it that we have to wear such fancy outfit like these. And they're not even mage costumes" she said with a blush as she was a stylised knight armour featuring a breast plate and right arm guard holding her harisen too. Zazie was in her pactio boots but had an armoured skirt and a slim line armour around her torso and arms and a metal mask covering her mouth.
"Wouldn't it be a bad idea if Chao-san sees us in an outfit that stands out too much?" she asked but was ignored as Chamo was bringing Kazumi up to speed.
"It looks good on you ane-sans. Well Chao probably already found out about us anyway. Standing out that much actually makes it harder for her to make a move against you two, just as long as you don't head into a alleyway on your own" he explained.
"I see… a defence operation with normal people who are unaware of the situation used as both a makeshift combat force as well as a diversion, huh. It's true that with this game content everyone will probably join happily and enthusiastically. In a way there are also a lot of capable people among our students but… they're still only normal people, can they go up against that Chaorin's robot army?" smirked Kazumi finishing her read of the plan given to her by Chamo.
"That's where the magic equipment being handed out right now comes in. the antique maniac Aniki thought it up and Naruto-sama plus Yuecchi found a stock of them" Chamo elaborated releasing a puff of smoke from his cigarette.
"The magical equipment is specifically designed to force non living magically powered units such as automata or golems out of commission. They were probably made to fight against powerful doll masters like Eva in the past. Against Chao's robots which are powered by the world tree's magic power these things should have great effect."
The world tree's power?" Kazumi questioned "That's right the robot Tanaka at the tournament yesterday was powered through an electrical line. But the robot army that'll be attacking today are standalone high mobility types that make use of the world tree's power in the final day. But… that's their fatal weakness" he said with a large smirk on his face.
"With this magical equipment even normal people should b able to go up against them on even ground" he said looking at all the people with guns and wands about now.
"It certainly sounds like a good plan, but this operation completely depends on Chaorin not causing any harm to normal people right?" Kazumi asked with a smirk.
"IF Chao actually does the normal people will be called back but Naruto-sama says she wouldn't intentionally cause harm to innocent people. It's more she's the villain and should be easier to take out on her own like that, at least that's what the Dean and other mage teachers might think" he told her.
"So… Negi-kun and Naruto-kun came up with this plan together. You know it's expected of Naruto-kun but I can clearly see Negi-kun contribution into this" she giggled as did Chamo.
"Just leave it to Naruto-sama to come up with a plan so devious almost on leagues with the pranks he pulled" he full out laughed and surprisingly no one heard him thanks to the excitement of the coming battle which was lucky.
"Naruto-kun always was one for things like this. He's a natural leader and it looks like Negi-kun developing leader qualities from him too since they made it so they've taken a gamble but a reasonable one with a good payout if it works" she said happily loving the mind of Naruto.
Chamo was jumping up in joy "I know and with Naruto-sama being so close to Aniki it won't be long until he's more devious like Naruto-sama. All I need to do now is get him hooked on Naruto-sama's books and then he'll have climbed the stairs to becoming a dirty adult like me" the two laughed at the hopeful corruption of the young Negi making Zazie and Asuna sweat drop.
"I'm beginning to fear for Negi-sensei if Chao-kun manages to get him to read Naruto-kun's book Asuna-san" said Zazie as Asuna nodded "Their unpleasant laughter worries me but what book are they on about?" Zazie was thankful the mask covered her blush having read the book.
All around Mahora an announcement could be heard over the intercom "The target of the enemy is the school, the world tree. Participants will be asked to split into 6 groups and to select one of the world tree defence checkpoints. Such as the world tree plaza, and Tatsumiya Shrine South Gate! As usual the, top rankers will receive luxurious rewards! However, if the defence point that you belong to gets occupied by the enemy, it is game over. The prize money goes poof for you as well! While helping out the comrades in your group, let us fight an offensively and defensively balanced battle! Furthermore...it is dangerous for non-participants to enter the game area."
XBreakX
My, my looks like we made it in time somehow. 60% of the preparations have already been completed and there's still more than an hour before the activation of Chao Lingshen's plan… we have plenty of time" said Chamo with a relaxing exhale of smoke as he sat down with Setsuna next to him back in her maid outfit a later that day.
"But Chamo-kun is it possible for Chao Lingshen to see our line up and give up in her plan?" questioned Setsuna.
"Hurray for us if that happens" he waved off that concern, considering if she didn't attack the final event would flop.
"Then what about the possibility of her delaying her plan as a feint…" she tried to ask but Chamo just stubbed out his cigarette.
"That won't happen. In order for a great magic to travel across the world there are restrictaions time-wise. She shouldn't be able to delay it by more than an hour" he said confident of the plan.
"Thrn what about the possibility of her speeding up her plan as a counter?" she questioned, and this was something Chamo hadn't actually thought of.
"…Mu, that's certainly a possibility. Just to be sure it's probably a good idea to wake up Aniki and Naruto-sama a little early, Chizuru-nee-san should have restored them enough by now, contact her" he said a little panicked.
"Yes… Mu?" she said as she didn't get a dialing tone on her phone "What's wrong?" asked Chamo. "The phone's not working" she told him "What?" he cried out in shock.
XBreakX
Down by the beachside Misa, Sakurako and Madoka were standing on guard waiting for the battle to start however they had an extra with them. "Hey our defensive point is the world tree plaza, so why are we at the lake?" asked Madoka holding a wand.
"Fufu because there are rumours on the net that say the enemy will be coming from the lake" said Misa having a staff ready for battle.
"We're gonna Bam, Bam and kill them all and get the reward" said Sakurako happily with her bazooka strapped to her back.
"Well at least this will get the kinks out my muscles and Reborn off my back" said Tsuna cracking his gloved fingers under the robe.
"Hey aren't you the guy that fought against Naruto-kun in the tournament?" asked Sakurako recognizing the spiky hair of Tsuna. "Hmm, yeah I am, how do you know Naruto?" he asked with a raised brow.
"Naruto-kun is out teacher but we had no idea he was that strong, how do you know him, sir?" asked Misa who had recently split up with her boyfriend and had no problem calling Naruto affectionately since the split was on good terms.
"Well he meet up with my teacher for some study tips and we all met up with the dark skinned girl from his class, Mana I think her name was" he told them getting tick marks on Madoka and Misa.
'Damn, don't tell us Tatsumiya-san is after Naruto-kun now' thought the three girls in unison each wanting to spend a bit of time with Naruto and maybe get him to join the band on more events.
Their conversation was cut off by people pointing t the water "Hey look, something's coming out!" the squad plus Tsuna looked to see the army of Tanaka robots along side the four legged tanks.
"Well that's some army" commented Tsuna his eyes shifting into his hyper burning will mode, while the girls faces blanched seeing the army come out the water "Wh-wh-what the heck they're early!" cried Madoka.
A few stepped forward to take on despite Chao's pre-emptive strike and the Tanaka robots opened their mouths shooting out beams at them, blasting them head on. "They're beams…!" cried Sakurako in shock.
"Are they dead?" questioned Misa before Madoka was caught off guard by a floating turret "Kya! She cried as the beam hit her.
"Madoka!" her friends shouted in worry but then saw no damage had befallen Madoka, except that she was stripped bare for many boys to see "It's the Strip Beam" cried Sakurako remembering it from the tournament.
"The rumoured Strip Beam!" shouted Misa in slight worry with Tsuna at the side covering his eye and thanking his luck Haru and Kyoko were taking care of the kids instead of battling next to him.
"For those people who have lost their weapons and robes, since it is dangerous please leave the area" an announcer called out to those already stripped.
Touko watching from a nearby lamppost held a pactio card to her head "There are no dangers to normal people at this point. It's alright but we miscalculated the time and their number. However please continue with the operation" she said to her partner.
XBreakX
"Well now things have become messy" said Kazumi into a mike wearing her own witch's wear which was quite revealing, showing her cleavage to the audience, it was a good thing she wasn't out o the field. "Without waiting for the starting bell the enemy's Martian robot army has struck with a surprise attack. It looks like battle had already opened up at the Mahora lakeside. Well are all you mages ready?" she said getting cheers.
The bell tower began to ring "GAME… START!" she shouted her voice echoing of the sound of the bell. The battle had now begun by the lake side with blasts being fired from both sides, however Tsuna had already started off strong tearing through a few of the robots. Unfortunately a lot of the others didn't have his skill and ended up stripped by the beams of the robots.
"They got us!" said Sakurako as it was she and Misa who got stripped this time Madoka at the side lad it wasn't here that time "Come on you two hurry up and get your weapons and robes back, they say it's minus 50 points if you get taken out" she told them shooting out with her wand.
"Ehh, no way! Such a big minus, we have to get back at them" the two cried wanting to get the good prizes.
XBreakX
In the mages control room Nutmeg and Yuuna's father were looking over the battle "Incredible, the commoner battalion by the lake is doing well. The downed count is already at 180, the Man from the Vongola hired is working with ease" Nutmeg reported as Mr. Akashi "As expected of our students, but it seems the Dean knew what he was doing hiring those friends of Naruto."
"B-But it looks like the enemy numbers are just too great. 12 of the enemy's humanoid weapons have broken through the lake defence line and are arriving at the defence checkpoint in front of the world tree plaza" said Nutmeg in worry. "Don't worry apparently Vongola put their strongest warrior there" he told her.
XBreakX
By the plaza the Tanaka ran by and jumped over the defence fire of the 'mages' "Wawawaw here they come, here they come…" shouted Yuuna in excitement "Amazing jumping power" Akira commented.
"Counter attack!" Yuuna cried "Ready… Strike the enemy!" they shouted together launching their spells at the robots taking out several and them all landing behind Yuuna and the others and a couple getting to their feet.
"They're coming again?" said Yuuna spotting them and dodging the strip beam of one blasting it down all of them with skill.
"Awesome Yuuna" said the twins amazed at her ability with the guns "Ahaha this is nothing" she said boastfully before several units dropped behind her.
"Whoa, more…!" she said alarmed before a chain went through the heads of the robots in front of Yuuna and they fell to the floor at once.
"These machines are disrupting the peace of this beautiful school, if any come causing trouble they're going to get bitten to death" said the cool voice of Hibari twirling his tonfa around as his trench coat flapped about.
"So coolllll…" were the words of many seeing the deadly warrior "Wow, I'm gonna have to work hard to beat that guy" was Yuuna's response after seeing him take out the robots so easily.
"Yuuna and that guy are on a roll-aru" said Ku Fei watching from above "I think that's one of Naruto-sama's friends but I see my expectaions for you girls are as anticipated" said Chamo in pride of the girls before turning to Asuna, Setsuna and Zazie "How's your side doing?"
"No good the cards aren't working for me or Zazie-san" reported Asuna with Zazie nodding in confirmation.
"It's possible that telepathic communications are being interfered with as well" suggested Setsuna at the side making Chamo rub his chin in thought.
"I guess there's no choice but to go call him directly after all huh…" he said aloud Asuna turned to Ku Fei and Ayaka "Sorry Ku Fei, Iincho can you go call Negi for us?" asked Asuna as both nodded "Ok-aru" replied Ku Fei pumping her fist and Ayaka taking off her robe to reveal another armour.
This one seems to be mainly composed of a leather-like material, sports many feather-shaped decorations, including the short cape, the pauldrons protruding from under it, and the cloth circling Ayaka's waist, held up by a simple belt on the front. She dons a one piece suit revealing her legs, whose upper part is covered by fishnet leggings, and with high-heeled armored greaves with large knee guards covering her calves. Her arms are heavily armored as well. In this outfit, Ayaka's hair is styled in tangled buns on top of her head, and she's armed with a pair of simple swords with cross-shaped hand guards, getting larger near the edges.
"I am ready" proclaimed Ayaka with a nod while Makie came up behind them "What, what Negi-kun?" she said interested, Ku Fei gave Ayaka a look asking 'Is this okay?' which Ayaka nodded to. "Alright Ku Fei-san, Makie-san let's go" she said as the three rushed off.
XBreakX
Haa…the operation is finally starting then, I wonder id it's ok to not wake up Negi-kun and Naruto-kun" said a panting Chizuru having done all she could for the boys with her level of strength and try to rejuvenate two power houses.
"Be patient, there's still more than an hour left until we start. Let them sleep as much as possible" said Chisame glancing to the blonde.
"Um… Chisame-san" said the voice of a nervous Yue, "What?" Chisame replied to her. "I…It's about Chao-san and Negi-sensei… strictly speaking what Chao-san is trying to do here is not terrorism, but in fact is a revolution. I guess you can even call it a global revolution that overthrows the consciousness of every single person in the world without shedding anyone's blood and from this revolution point number 1: the fact that people who are currently suffering in all parts of the world might be saved by this new power called magic.
Point number 2 the fact that the time traveler Chao-san appears to be trying to avoid an unhappy future with the conclusion of this revolution. I think these things… that is… the thought that perhaps Chao-san is really correct is what's troubling Negi-sensei" her words made some of the girls rethink their viewpoints.
"Really… if you only listen to that, it does make Chao-san sound like a good person" said a surprised Nodoka. While Chisame just clicked her teeth at the idea "Keh that's pointless" she muttered while Yue's seemed nervous of voicing her opinion poking her index fingers together.
"And um… even taking the above two points into consideration I can still provide something like a logical proof saying that we must stop Chao-san" she said making Chisame blink is surprise.
"What? if you have something like that then tell it to the brat when he wakes up" she told Yue pointing to Negi. Yue protested "B-But this is only my own opinion and I'm not sure if it would help Negi-sensei even if I told him…" she said to Chisame.
"It doesn't matter, the brat needs your words right now. Naruto says he has to make his own decision and he won't make it for him. He probably wants you and the others to give him your opnions to help him choose and if you don't he may make the same mistake as Takamichi and hesitate in a crucial moment leading to a defeat on our side" she told her.
"She's right Yue-san, Negi-kun needs your council if he's to make any decision on this since you are his partner and it's your responsibility. Just as it is out to tell Naruto-kun about anything troubling him aas we have done, you need to help Negi-kun make sense of what he wants to do" said Chizuru.
XBreakX
On the battle ground the main plaza was being overrun with all the robots "It's getting tough, even with a bazooka it takes 8 shots to bring down that legged tank thing down" said one of the students firing away at the robots.
"There' no end to this robot army, even the cool guy is being pushed back a little by the sheer numbers" commented Yuuna seeing Hibari being surrounded by the robots. "We lose if the robots take over the grounds right? If we lose the prize money goes poof" shouted Yuuna as multiple units and a tank dropped down in front of them. "A big army… this might be bad" said a slightly nervous Yuuna with equally nervous Ako, Akira and Fumika.
"Should we go Setsuna-san, Zazie-san?" asked Asuna looking over the battle "Yes" the two replied as they jumped down. "Out of the way Yuuna!" Asuna shouted she and Zazie swung down with their weapons slicing the tank clear in two while Setsuna took out her sword "Shinmeiryuu Ougi Hyakuretsu Oukazan!" she cried as she turned around 360 swing and slicing into all the robots.
The three stood up on the tank they had destroyed and Asuna gave a smile to her class mates "Sorry for the wait Yuuna" she said as Yuuna's jaw dropped "Asuna? What are you doing here?" she shouted at her.
"What do you mean? We're the hero units" she said as if it was obvious but confusing Yuuna slightly. "Are you making an idol debut with Sakurazaki-san and Zazie-san or something Asuna?" Yuuna asked.
"Not that kind of unit. Didn't you read the pamphlet?" she shouted at the girl while the twins, Ako and Akira were looking at said pamphlet. "A Short while after the games starts powerful helper characters (Hero Units) will appear, cooperate with them… I see" Akira read out to them.
"Wh… that's so cheap why only Asuna's group?" Yuuna asked worried about losing her prize money now. "Since we're part of the performance that make the game more exciting. We won't get prize money, please don't worry" said Setsuna relieving Yuuna slightly.
"Nice to see you out here as well Miss. Rainyday" came the voice of Hibari as he walked over with Zazie nodding to him in recognition. "Wow you know this guy Zazie-san?" asked Yuuna surprised again receiving a nod.
"A friend of hers asked for some training a while ago and I obliged them, Miss Rainyday was interesting to talk to" said Hibari with a small smirk as the girl's faces scrunches in confusion as they had never heard her speak but now she was apparently friends with the cool tonfa guy.
"Well that's that, take care of the rest of the enemies for us. We're going to go take out the enemies down at the street below." Said Asuna as Zazie and Setsuna gave small bows and jumped off the rails with Asuna.
The others watched in amazement watching the three go off to battle more robots just wondering what had brought those three close together as friends.
"Thanks for waiting. It's the appearance of the hero units. Please aim for high scores by cooperating with these powerful hero units and protecting the world tree" announced Kazumi as both the mages teachers and the Vongola had teamed up together. The bearded glasses wearing mages (Kataragi-sensei) was blasting away with Gokudera covering his back with his flying dynamite. Touko-san was slashing away with Yamamoto at her side surprisingly enjoying the experience of getting to fight with a swordsman f a different style.
Mei and Takane were also fly around the perimeter "I see… if it's a performance for the game, then we can use our powers without holding back either" said a happy Mei dashing across the roofs while Takane in front of her. "It sure is a well thought operation isn't it?" said Mei surprise at the genius of it "Save the admiration for later we're joining the battle too" Takane told her.
XBreakX
"Number of downed enemies has exceeded over a thousand. The operation is going as planned" said a very surprised Nutmeg looking over the stats of the battle with the inclusion of the hero units.
"On the other hand if we didn't have this operation then there would've been nothing we could've done about this… it's frightening" said Mr Akashi. 'The Principal didn't make this clear but if this operation was thought up by those two I suppose it's as expected off Negi-kun and Naruto-kun' he thought to himself.
However his moment of thought was short lived as alarms began beeping and all the screens having emergency written on them. "What's wrong?" asked Mr Akashi to Nutmeg and the others. "This is… the school security system's main computer is being hacked by someone" she explained.
"What?" he cried in shock "We didn't notice until she got unto our main computer. How did she get past the multi-layer defence system that we had in place?" he asked not believing they were hacked so easily.
"This is bad; everything we do is not stopping this person. This speed… it's not human, at this rate the school's barrier is going to collapse" reported Nutmeg as all attempts to stop the hack were for naught.
XBreakX
Back outside by the lake people felt the ground rumble as 6 large figure than came out of the water WHAT'S THAT?" shouted the cheerleader squad together.
At the sae time Haruna and the others felt the tremors. "Isn't it a little noisy outside? I can feel the tremors from far away…" said Haruna wondering what was going on.
"Yeah let's take a look at the school festival live news" said Chisame clicking on the live feed "…Also part of the game performance? This is incredible" came the voice of the announcer as the silhouette of the giant figure could be made out.
"Wait this is…" said Haruna in shock "Can everyone see this? These giant Martian robots are possible 30 meters tall. We can see 1… 2… 3... of them. For the event managers to go as far as preparing something like this, we can tell just how much effort they put into this event renewal" said the announcer.
"Crap it's already starting, damn it Chao had hastened her plan" said Chisame panicking "Oi we're these kind of giant thing supposed to be unmoveable inside the school barrier or something?" she asked Yue.
"That should have been the case" muttered Yue. "If it's started we all should head out too" stated Haruna pulling out her card "Y-Yeah we have to wake up Negi-sensei and Naruto…" muttered Nodoka nervously agreeing with Haruna.
"WAIT!" cried Chisame stopping them "They don't look completely recovered yet. Chizuru has done enough for now and she should head out to help with Konoka inside the healers tent or something. We nee them to be as strong as they can for the final showdown with Chao" she told them "Anyway contact the small animal now."
XChapter EndX
The Mahora shot out has started and it's almost time for the new pactio for Naruto too, what will it be what hero will be chosen to offer his powers to Naruto who is back to blonde now too.
And yes Ayaka's armours are based of the queen of Fairy Tail, they suit her oddly and I know there is a pactio design for Ayaka but it hasn't technically been seen or used.
Find out next time, but until then, Bye