Mahou Sensei Ichigo
Welcome, welcome and thrice welcome to the second arc of this story! While this may be the first chapter of the arc, I will still continue from where we left off with chapter 17, meaning this will be titled as chapter 18. This arc will be more action packed and Ichigo will learn more of the world than there is to Quincies, Hollows, Arrancar, Shinigami and Vizards. And with this chapter, we will have a timeskip, meaning the events that happened in the previous chapter will still appear here. And I must say, I'm actually surprised that the first arc of my story, which was 17 chapters, got 221 reviews! As well as 435 favorites and 497 followers. Not to mention, all of this despite there being nearly a 10 year hiatus. I am pleased and happy to know that so many people have enjoyed this story so far. And now, without further delay, please do enjoy this new arc!
I do not own Bleach or Mahou Sensei Negima!. They belong to the respective owners of Tite Kubo (Bleach), Ken Akamatsu (Negima) and any other characters belong to their respective owners, nor do I own any of the songs that are in this chapter. Enjoy and no flames. Reviews and critics are allowed. If there are no reviews, I would be most disappointed.
"Hello" = speaking
'Hello' = thoughts & thinking
"Hado/Bakudo/Ras Tel Ma Magister" = Kido &/or Mage spells or voices through the intercoms and non-human beings talking
"Hello" = Songs
[Hello] = Zanpakuto speaking
"/Hello/" = talking via phone
Chapter 18: Partner!?
There was a knock on the door, making Ritsuka look at said door curiously, along with five others, two of whom were holograms.
"Fear not, Contractor. Tis thou teacher with the hair of the rising sun. And he carries great worry with himself for thine concern." The former Grand Assassin told Ritsuka, making her gulp a little.
Sighing deeply, the Final Master of Chaldea got up from her feet and walked to the door, opening said door to reveal one Ichigo Kurosaki.
"Mind I come in, Fujimura?" He asked, said girl giving him a nod as she stepped aside for him to enter.
As he entered, Ichigo took note that the two who also fought the Adjuchas were in the room, sitting around a strange object where a hologram of a beautiful woman stood.
"Kurosaki Ichigo, a teacher here at Mahora. And you two are?"
"Scathach of Dunscaith, a Lancer class Servant." Scathach introduced herself, eyeing Ichigo curiously as said male raised both eyebrows at this.
"The same Scathach who taught Cu Chulainn of Ulster, also known as the Lady of the Land of Shadows of Irish folktale?" Ichigo asked.
"Indeed. I'm surprised you know of not only me, but Setanta. And I must say, you are quite the warrior. Setanta might be pleased to know someone of your caliber exists." Scathach answered.
Ichigo shrugged and looked at the imposing figure that is the First Hassan.
"And you are?"
"I have no name, yet I have many a title. I am the Old Man of the Mountain, the First Hassan-i Sabbah. I serve my Contractor as an Assassin." He declared.
"Hassan? As in the Hassashim, the order of Assassins from the Middle-East?"
"Indeed. Thou art correct in thy presumption. As Lady Scathach has proclaimed, thou know thy history well."
Ichigo turned to the woman in the hologram, an eyebrow raised.
"Seeing as how everyone introduced themselves, I shall do the same. I am Chaldea's current director, though only temporary, Leonardo da Vinci. And before you say anything about my gender, I chose this appearance because of its true beauty!"
Ichigo sighed as he turned to Ritsuka.
"You're an odd one. You gave famous people of old here around you. I take Kyrielight is like them?"
"Mashu is unique. She had the powers of one of the Knights of the Round Table, Sir Galahad." Leonardo answered for Ritsuka, making Ichigo turn to look at the Caster Servant.
"However, due to recent evets, she lost a majority of her power to the point she can barely maintain it."
"I noticed that in last week's fight against that Hollow. By the way, how is Kyrielight doing?" Ichigo asked, concern on his face.
"She is slowly recovering, but she needs to be here at Chaldea for some time. Seeing as you are her teacher, think of me as a parent and doctor, and my words her doctor's letter. For certain reasons, I can't say why." Leonardo informed him.
Sighing, Ichigo sat on the floor, looking at the two Servants, before looking back at the hologram.
"Then what can you tell me? Don't leave any details out, because I can tell Fujimaru here, and Kyrielight, has been through more than a normal person ever has. And I know this from experience."
"Well, it all started with the Incineration of Humanity…"
Makie and Ako were walking from the shopping district, both of their hands laden with grocery bags.
"Geez, why did you have to come with the idea of buying all of this, Makie?" Ako whined, looking down at the four bags in her hands.
"Hey, we want to make Negi-kun feel comfortable here so far away from home, and YOU always wanted to try European cooking, so this idea of mine is really, really good! Plus, we get to win points to Negi-kun's heart!" Makie retorted, looking smug while also carrying four bags of her own. "Though having Negi-kun here carry our bags would have better ehehe~"
Ako only sighed at this, only to blink when they saw the familiar brunette head of Konoka Konoe walking in front of them.
"Ah, Konoka-san!" Ako called out, making said girl pause to look behind her, only for a smile to appear on her face.
"Oh, Ako-san and Makie-san~! How are you both doing? Hmm? What did you two buy, the entire store~?" She greeted back, only to tease them.
"Well…. Makie decided she wanted to make Negi-sensei feel more comfortable, and I have kinda always wanted to try Western cooking…" Ako responded, looking a little sheepish.
Konoka however brightened at this. "Oh, then you should have come to me then! I have some experience in making eggs like Europeans! Here, let me help!"
With that said, Konoka took two bags, one from each girl, and turned to walk confidently back to the dorms.
Negi licked his lips a little as he gazed out the window, the smells coming from the kitchen of Makie and Ako's dorm room making his stomach grumble a little.
"So the new term starts tomorrow, doesn't it?" He mused out loud, making Ako look at him curiously from where she was setting the table.
"Of course, and we will be third years." Ako answered.
"And it's all thanks to Negi-kun that no one failed and we can be all together again!" Konoka called from the kitchen.
"Yeah! Negi-kun was the best for not giving up on any of us!" Makie agreed as she placed a few books back into the bookshelf.
Negi sheepishly rubbed the back of his head, a small blush on his face from all the praise he was getting. It was at this moment that Konoka came into the room, carrying four plates skillfully in her hands.
"Thanks for waiting, everyone~! Fried eggs, streaked bacon, grilled tomatoes and pork sausages, a true English-style breakfast!"
Makie was practically drooling at this moment, and even Ako had to wipe her mouth a little from the smell and look of said breakfast. Negi's eyes widened when he saw this.
"Uwah! It looks really good, just like Onee-chan's!" Negi complimented, making Konoka rest her cheek on her right hand.
After taking a bite, Negi hummed in delight, smiling with closed eyes.
"This is really delicious, Konoka-san! I'm pretty sure you'd make a great wife one day!"
"Oh, don't be so silly, Negi-kun~" Konoka giggled as she bonked the boy on his head with a small mallet, making a large lump appear on said forehead. An action that made Ako and Makie sweat drop.
"Aww thanks, Negi-kun! I'm so happy to hear that~! Asuna just leaves after eating, so I never get to hear any compliments at all~"
"Well sorry if I'm busy and don't have time in the morning, Konoka." Asuna said as she walked into the room, a small bag at her side.
Everyone blinked as she walked to Negi, where she pulled an envelope out and held it out for him.
"So who is Nekane, and why does it say it came from the "Magical Academy" of Wales?"
"Oh, Nekane-oneechan sent a letter?" Negi brightened up, making everyone blink at this. "And regarding why it called "Magical", it's because Onee-chan is in a special science school with advanced science!"
"Advanced science?" Asuna raised an eyebrow.
What she, and two other girls was that Negi was lying through his teeth whilst fidgeting a little, a scene that Makie, Asuna and Konoka noticed. And they knew why; Ako was with them at the moment and wasn't exposed to the world of magic.
"That's right, here, let me show you! Onee-chan works with a select few others in getting holograms to work! It won't be long before said holograms become a world-wide phenomenon!"
With that said, Negi took the envelope and opened the letter, hiding his right index finger as he used magic to activate the spell in the letter. A second later, a magical hologram appeared from the letter, surprising all four girls in the room.
"Oh wow, she's so beautiful!" Konoka said, leaning over to take a closer look at the image that is Nekane Springfield.
"It's been a while, Negi. Are you doing well?" The hologram spoke out, making the girls blink in surprise at this.
"Whoa, it actually talks!"
"Don't be rude, Asuna-san! You don't call women "it"!"
"I've heard you have become an official teacher! Congratulations, Negi, I'm so proud of you!" The hologram of Nekane continued. "But the real challenge begins here, so you can't let your guard down now!"
"What do you mean by that, Onee-chan?" Negi asked, looking at the hologram curiously.
"And another thing.. hehe… it might be a bit too early to ask, but I wonder if you've found a PARTNER yet." Nekane continued in the hologram, revealing it was only a one-sided communication. However, her words made the girls peak in interest whilst Negi's eyes comically turned white when he heard one specific word.
"They say a Mage naturally attracts his partner, so he or she might be somewhere close to you, even now as we speak. I pray that you find a wonderful partner during your training period!"
With that said, the hologram faded, leaving silence to hang in the room. However, one word seemed to hang in all five of their heads. The word PARTNER.
"A partner… come on, Onee-chan! That sort of thing is still too early for me!"
"Just a minute here! What's a partner, Negi?" Asuna asked, looking at him curiously while grinning and holding him in a light chokehold. "Is it some kind of girlfriend? That's pretty bold for a brat like you!"
"Eh!? No, it's not like that!" Negi cried out in shock
Negi then entered a lecturing pose, making all girls pay attention to him immediately.
"There's a legend told amongst those in the world of Mages…" Negi begun. "It's a story about the savior of the world. She was a great Mage and it is said she had a courageous knight to protect and assist her. In accordance with that story, even today, those Mages who go out into society to work take with them a partner who supports them. A "Mage's disciple", you could say. One good example I know is of Lord El Melloi the Second and his pupil, Gray, whom I have met twice! Partners are especially important for the Magister Magi. Those without even one partner would look pretty silly."
"So this partner relationship would be like a date between the Mage and Disciple? And that date ends with them being more intimate?" Ako asked, tilting her head to the side.
"Um, in a way, yes. Male Mages usually have a beautiful girl and female Mages have a handsome man. And it seems quite popular for Partners to get married…" Negi started, only to pause as he realized who else was in the room with him.
It was at this point that Konoka, Makie and Asuna also looked at a confused Ako, who was blinking at the sudden attention. It was at this point that Konoka tried to avert Ako's attention. And she did that by impishly grinning at Negi.
"So Negi-kun's real purpose for coming to Japan was to find a girlfriend~? Well, our class has nothing but girls! There's 30 people, so you've got a wide variety to choose from~!"
At this, Negi's cheeks redden at the joke, deciding to act along as Ako's mouth opened a little to protest.
"It's nothing like that, Konoka-san! I didn't come any of those reasons!"
"I know, I was just joking, Negi-kun~" Konoka giggled.
It was at this point that Konoka's phone beeped a message, making said girl to look at said message, a slight frown appearing on her face.
"Sorry everyone, Jii-chan is calling for me, so I've got to go."
With that said, she stood up to leave, no one noticing how two small girls with pink hair slowly turning around and running away as quietly as possible.
Ichigo sighed as he rubbed his face, looking at da Vinci's hologram. And the tall male dressed like a gentleman that stood next to her. He was actually surprised to learn that said man was none other than the world-famous fictional detective from novels and films; Sherlock Holmes. That, and he was surprised that many well-known heroes and villains, especially here in Japan, were female instead of what history depicted them as males. King Arthur was a woman and her true name was Artoria? And Mordred was considered as her "son"? Then the fact that some historic figures he looked up to, such as Ushiwakamaru and Okita Souji were women? And there were doubles of said heroes, which were known as Servants? This was a lot to take in.
But what he found interesting is that Mashu was a demi-Servant who was using the powers of Sir Galahad of the Knights of the Round Table. And after the climatic battle against the Demon God King, Goetia, whom was classified as the First Beast of Disaster and posing as the great King Solomon of the Christian Bible, Galahad and Mashu's connection were severed. And what was interesting is that Mashu wasn't fully human.
He then looked at the two Servants in the room with him and Ritsuka. The being known as the First Hassan screamed death to him, and he did not know why. And the way he spoke was akin to old English. Scathach was another peculiar one that she wasn't exactly dead and couldn't be considered as a proper Servant. And the fact that Ritsuka has made bonds with a total of 219 Servants. And that the founder of the very first Assassins was the strongest of the class, a Grand Servant. Or a former one as the First Hassan had gave up that title to help Ritsuka and Mashu face off against another Beast, a primordial Goddess from Mesopotamia; Tiamat.
What everyone noticed is how he sat up a little straighter as soon as the name Shakespeare was mentioned, but said nothing. Nodding a little, Ichigo finally got up.
"I understand now. I won't dig in any further, but this has clearly opened my eyes a lot. The fact you saved humanity, Fujimaru, means you have my respect. I wish to see Kyrielight recover, so I will excuse her from class tomorrow. You, on the other hand, WILL attend class, Fujimaru."
"Hang on, we practically told you everything about us, yet you said nothing about yourself!" da Vinci stated, making Ichigo tilt his head at her. "While we couldn't accurately dissuade your powers, or the ones of that Phantasm Beast, you are completely unknown to us!"
"The fact I didn't know of you until two weeks ago when that Hollow attacked should say that there is more out there than either of us know of." Ichigo answered back.
This caused Scathach to snort. "You speak in riddles, and are trying to be secretive, but that isn't your comfort zone. Perhaps you can shed some light?"
"Hmph. Thou need not worry, Lady Scathach. The man before us may be young, but he hath seen Death and accompanied it. His powers reek of Death and his life stained by it." The former Grand Assassin declared. "He is one of those who walk and guide the dead to the afterlife."
"Oh? Such as the Valkyries from the Norse pantheon and the Shades of Erebus in the Greek pantheon?" Sherlock asked, one eyebrow quirked up as he leaned forward in interest. "If that is the case, then what would the term here in Japan be for those that are involved with the dead?"
"Oya? That's quite simple!" A new voice declared as a beautiful woman stepped in between Sherlock and da Vinci.
Ichigo blinked at this new entrance. And it wasn't due to the fact she was wearing a kimono and one of the most beautiful women he laid eyes on. No, it was due to the fact that said woman had a bushy fox tail and two fluffy ears on top of her head.
"That would be the dear Shinigami of the Soul Society. I haven't heard from them since I was alive, but then again they have always been a secretive group."
"Tamamo!" Ritsuka grinned as she greeted the foxy figure.
"Hold on, Tamamo!? As in THE Tamamo no Mae!?" Ichigo blinked as he gaped at the Caster Servant in the hologram.
"Mikon~! Master, who is that hottie?!"
Ichigo could only sigh as he felt a headache forming.
"Nevermind what she said about me, but all I can say is that I am kinda with the Shinigami, and leave it at that."
With that said, Ichigo turned around and left, making Tamamo pout, Scathach to smirk a little, Ritsuka to blink in confusion and Sherlock and da Vinci to absorb this information.
Momo was busy washing the back of Natsumi Murakami, many of class 3-A and some of the other classes in the large bathhouse chatting with each other.
"Wow, Natsumi-san, you feel quite rigid on your spine. Are you going under some stress?" Momo asked in some concern.
As Murakami was about to answer, the doors burst open as the Narutaki twins rushed into the room.
"Big news! BIG NEWS!" Fumika called out, gaining everyone's attention.
"It's incredible! They say Negi-sensei came to Japan to find a partner!" Fuuka finished.
The silence was so deafening, one could hear the soap buds on the girls' nude bodies pop. Then…
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"Partner!? You mean like a lover?!"
"A fiancé!?"
"Looking for a fiancé… It's just like a movie!"
"Ara~ it's so dreamy~"
"Maybe he's a real prince charming from a small kingdom!"
"Wait, maybe we will be princesses if we marry him!?"
And with that, rumors begun to spread like wildfire throughout Mahora Academy.
Momo could only sweat drop at this, along with a few others from the various classes.
It was later in the day as Negi was walking in casual clothes, holding his staff in his hands. He was musing to himself at how Ako almost found out his secret, grateful that the other three girls knew of magic to help out. Though he was curious to why Konoka had to leave.
"Well that doesn't matter right now! For now, let's forget about finding a Partner and prepare for tomorrow's lessons!"
"Negi-sensei~!"
Blinking, Negi turned to see who called him, only to gape in shock as a horde of girls begun to stampede towards him, making his mind instantly remember his love potion fiasco.
"Please make me your partner, Negi-sensei!"
"Me too! Me too! Prince Negi!"
In seconds, the girls had surrounded him, most of them being notably from his class.
"You're looking for a partner, right?"
"Is that like in a girlfriend? A fiancé!?"
Negi's eyes could only comically widen at all of these questions.
"H… How did you all hear about this!?"
However, with that question, Negi unintentionally opened the floodgates.
"So it's true that Sensei is a prince!?"
"So does that strange staff you always carry make it a symbol of royalty?"
"Please make me a princess~~!"
"What the heck are you all talking about!?"
With that said, Negi somehow managed to maneuver out of the crowd and bolted as if Hell itself was chasing him.
"Look! He's getting away! After him!"
As they chased after Negi, said boy rounded a corner and mounted his staff and activated his flight magic before taking off into the air. As the girls rounded said corner, they could only blink in confusion as he had seemingly vanished into thin air.
"He's gone!"
"Where did he go!?"
"Let's search for him!"
"Yeah, he couldn't have gone far!"
Negi sighed in relief as none of the girls bothered to look up into the sky. He then directed his staff in the direction of the main building.
"Uwah… what am I going to do with this weird rumor going around…"
"Humu…. This is indeed a weird rumor spread about you, Negi Springfield."
Negi gasped in surprise as he turned around to see an older girl sitting on the back of his staff.
"Wha!? Who are you and how did you get here!?"
"As to who I am, humu… you can call me Poyo. As to how I got here, I jumped onto your staff as you took off. And before you ask where I came from and why I am here, I came to visit my sister and I came from the Old World." The woman, named Poyo, answered him.
Negi examined the woman before him, blinking as he focused on her face and made the connections.
"Is Zazie-san your sister?"
"Hoh~? You know my little sister and are on first name-terms with her? Humu…. Does this mean you are interested in her?" Poyo asked, a mischievous smile forming on her face. "I heard those girls down there mention something about a partner, does that mean you're looking for a Pactio? Humu, maybe my sister got your interest?"
Negi's eyes shrunk down to pinpricks at this while gaping.
"NO! It's nothing like that! This Partner business was only brought up because of my sister!"
"Fufufufu~~ to think the son of that man was this shy, especially with the other gender humu~"
With that said, Poyo leaned in and kissed Negi's cheek before scooting off and hanging with one hand from his staff.
"Humu… I think I won't mind having you as my Partner. Or bearing your seed inside me. Or Zazie for that manner. If it is either of us that is impregnated by you, our reputation should change in the Old World~ but you're still a bit too young. Humu, age well, son of the Thousand Master~"
With that said, Poyo let go of Negi's staff and dropped down, only for bat-like wings to sprout from her back and fly off. This caused Negi to gape at her words and actions. After a few minutes, his mind zeroed onto what she said at the end.
"Wait, she knew of my father!?"
Ichigo could only blink as he heard what Yui had said out loud to Ritsu.
"Hang up, Springfield is a prince from Europe looking for a fiancé here in Japan?" He asked, his face contorted in confusion.
Mio nodded with Ichigo's claim, finding the info hard to believe as well.
"Yeah, apparently some of the girls from 3-A, 3-D, 3-K and 3-N confronted Negi-sensei and he kinda confirmed it before running away." Yui explained.
"Perhaps Negi-sensei was very confused and said something in his confusion that made the girls believe it more?" Mio stated, making Yui shrug.
"I don't know the details. While Negi-sensei is cute and very helpful, he is not as cute as Azu-nyan!" Yui declared whilst hugging Azusa close, making said girl blush more.
Mugi giggled at the reaction whilst Ritsu shook her head in amusement.
"But the weird thing is that Negi-sensei apparently vanished in thin air as they chased him! They were right behind him when he turned a corner into one of the major streets and disappeared! And there wasn't anything to hide behind in such short notice, so Negi-sensei is definitely hiding something!" Yui added, her right hand raised in the air.
"Too bad we're not in Asakura-san's group, she would have loved scoops like this." Ritsu chuckled, sinking deeper into her chair.
Ichigo could only sigh and shake his head at this.
'First it was that weird thing were the girls were so deeply off their rockers in wanting to kiss him, and now they think he is a prince? This place seems to get more interesting everyday…'
Negi continued to fly through the skies above Mahora, before finally reaching the campus main building and touching down onto the ground. However, just as he breathed in a sigh of relief, a gasp caught his attention as he turned to see a young and beautiful young girl dressed in a traditional kimono.
"You surprised me!" The girl stated, her hands resting just below her collarbone.
'Oh fudgesticks! A complete stranger saw my magic!' Negi swallowed nervously. "I… I don't know who you are, but that thing back there… was… um… that is to say…. That…" Negi started, trying to find a way to make up an excuse.
"Negi-kun, Negi-kun! It's me! Me~!"
Negi paused as he looked closely at the girl, before his eyes widened in recognition.
"K… Konoka-san!?"
Konoka nodded, smiling as she closed one eye. "Yup ehehe~ but what's going on, you surprised me back there, suddenly appearing out nowhere like that."
"Well, it's a long story, but I think someone heard us when we looked at my sister's letter…" Negi stated, making Konoka nod in understanding, a look of realization dawning on her face.
But Negi smiled at her. "Nut still, that's a real kimono you're wearing! It's really beautifu;! So why are you dressed like that?"
However, before Konoka could answer, a group of men begun calling for her in the distance, making Konoka groan out loud.
"C'mon, Negi-kun! Let's get out of here!" Konoka demanded as she grabbed Negi's wrist and pulled him deeper into the school building.
After a few minutes, the pair finally reached the third floor, panting as they entered one of the many empty classes. After catching their breaths, Konoka explained to Negi about why she was running away: marriage interviews.
"That's right. You see, Jii-san's hobby seems to be arranging marriage interviews." She sighed as she sat down on one of the desks. "He's always recommending people to me left and right. That because I'm mow entering my third year in middle school, I should have a fiancée… But I ran away halfway through the photos for the marriage interviews!"
"Eh… I see…" Negi rubbed his chin, before looking at Konoka with a serious expression "By the way, what is a marriage interview?"
"Well, here in Japan, a marriage interview is for your future husband or wife. That is, it's something you do to decide your future partner!" Konoka explained before placing a few folders with images of various men onto the desk. "Take a look, these are all my potential partners…"
Picking up a few, Negi went through them, his eyes widening in amazement. "All of these people are amazing though! Doctors, lawyers, the list goes on!"
"I don't like any of them though. The age gap is so big that they are the same age as my father, some being even older!" She then sighed deeply as she sat down on the desk once more, one hand resting on her lap. "We're still children… don't you think it's still too early to decide on a future partner, Negi-kun?"
"That's right! That's what I think too! I completely understand how you feel, Konoka-san!" Negi declared.
"Speaking of partners, Negi-kun is also looking for one, right? That message from your sister mentioned that you Mages require one~" Konoka giggled as she leaned forward and booped Negi on the nose. "If that's the case, rather than Jii-san's choices…. I'd rather have Negi-kun as my partner~!"
Negi blinked in surprise at this, a large blush forming on his face.
"Because Negi-kun looks like he's going to be really handsome when he grows up! Kyaah~~! Foreigners are the best after all~~!" Konoka then stepped back as she squealed, her hands resting on her cheeks as she allowed herself to imagine what Negi would look like as an older teen. She then smiled as she calmed down as she looked at the confused and embarrassed Negi.
"I know! I'll use fortune telling to determine the type of Partner that's right for Negi-kun!"
"Eh? You can do fortune telling?" Negi asked in surprise.
"Un! I'm the head of the Fortune Telling Club, and the only other girl who is as good as me is Fujibayashi Ryou-chan!"
With that said, Konoka sat opposite of Negi, pulling out a glass ball out of nowhere from behind her back and placing it between them on the desk. She then gently took Negi's right hand, blinking as she felt how soft his hands were, not knowing that Negi was thinking the same thing as her, but about her hands.
"Hmm…. hmm… I see…" She murmured as she gently traced the lines of his palm with her finger, a serious expression adoring her face.
"H… How is it?" Negi asked, looking a little nervous. 'Konoka-san's fortune telling looks pretty accurate, almost like Anya's fortune telling…'
"Negi-kun's future Partner… is already close by!" Konoka declared, still looking at his palm seriously whilst tracing the lines in various ways. "That person is one with whom your relationship has slightly improved in the time up to these spring holidays…"
'There's a lot of those though…' Negi thought to himself.
"Ara~! How ecchi~! It seems you've seen her panties before~!"
"Eh!? P-P-P-PANTIES!?" 'There's been quite a few of those too!'
"Hmm… and furthermore, that girl's breasts has grown a lot over the past few weeks to the point it isn't natural!"
At this, Negi almost choked on his saliva as four girls entered his mind's vision: Asuna, Yuuna, Makie and Ako.
"That is a irresponsible fortune, Konoka-san! You can't say it like that!"
"Ahahahaha~! That was a joke, a joke!" Konoka giggled, before she hugged Negi, looking down at him. "But all jokes aside, ever since you came, our class has grown more happy. And I'm glad. Ever since Negi-kun came… it's like I've gotten a cute little brother, and a very mature one too. I can see you'd be quite the charming and dreamy young man when you grow up, Negi-kun~."
Negi's face flushed deeply at this, his heart beating rather rapidly at this. "Konoka-san…" Shaking his head, Negi cleared his head. "I… I'm not a little brother! I'm a teacher!"
"Aya~ I've made Negi-kun angry at me~" Konoka giggled, turning to run away, only to step on the hem of her kimono and tripping. As she tripped, her kimono raised up to reveal her shocking pink panties to Negi, making both blush in embarrassment. But Konoka took this in stride.
"Ayayaya~~ looks like you've seen my panties as well, Negi-kun~"
Just as Negi was about to make an excuse, the classroom door, revealing an annoyed Ayaka and Asuna standing at the entrance.
"Hohoho…. Looks like you two have been getting along REALLY well~" Asuna stated, her right eyebrow twitching.
"Konoka-san… A mature looking person like you seducing Negi-sensei… and with a kimono too!" Ayaka agreed, her eyebrows also twitching.
"Ah, no! Incho, this isn't what you think it is!" Konoka argued, standing up and moving to stand before Negi. "This is a complete misunderstanding!"
But before anything else could be said, a few girls and men appeared at the doorway, making Asuna and Ayaka step out of the way in fear of being trampled.
"Prince Negi! Pick me! Pick me!"
"Wah! Me too!"
"Konoka-ojousama! We won't let you escape this time!"
"Ah! Asuna, save me!"
Ichigo blinked as he entered the dorm he shared with Mana and Zazie, noticing another woman inside. And said woman turned to gaze at him curiously.
"Humu… so this is the one you spoke of, Zazie? The man who can leave his body? Humu…" Poyo stated as she stood up and walked up to him. "Humu… I can sense a lot of power from him, it's like a mixture of different beings. And I recognize one of said powers. Humu, yes, this man is related to the Shinigami."
Three pairs of eyes widened at this, before Ichigo narrowed his eyes at Poyo.
"Who are you and how do you know that much?" Ichigo demanded, glaring at Poyo.
Poyo only smirked as she took a few steps backwards. "Humu, how intimidating~ not many men do what you are doing, but then again they wouldn't dare. Maybe I should have you for myself and let Zazie have the Thousand Master's son~"
"Nee-sama… that isn't funny…" Zazie spoke out, her eyes narrowing a little.
"Humu… to see Zazie look upset at me~ fufufu~ I think I shall stay a while and observe, perhaps I can learn more humu~"
"Great… another stalker…" Ichigo groaned.
This statement caused Mana to snort in amusement, not saying a word, whilst Zazie struggled a little to not laugh. And Poyo frowned and pouted a little at this.
"I said observe, not stalk!"
"What's the difference?"
*END OF CHAPTER*
Now then, the very first chapter of the second arc is done and dusted. While this chapter didn't have any action and was more comedy and setting up the story as a whole. And while it was mostly the same in the manga of Mahou Sensei Negima, the few snippets from Ichigo and his interactions with some members of his class broke in between. But the next chapter will have a lot more changes. It will be someone else who gets attacked by Eva, and not Makie. Now, for the reviews from both chapter 17 and the trailer!
JayU1: As I have said, the Thousand Blood Year War will take place later on in the story. And Ichigo hasn't really fought in battles after Ginjou from the Fullbringer arc, so he will be somewhat rusty. Anyone who hasn't really fought in battles in a long time would be rusty. That, and this is the first Adjuchas he has gone up against since before the final fight with Aizen. While he may be powerful, so are the Adjuchas. And I did give said Hollow the ability to regenerate. And he didn't get help, he was the one who helped.
Guest: I included my OC, Izumi Shibuya, for a reason. And that will be explained later down the story. I do not see how it is distracting, dumb, stupid, irrelevant or pointless. And I did mention that she was an OC in that chapter, so I do not see why you are complaining. You lack patience, and that is the problem. Normally, when an author includes an OC, that means said OC plays a large role later down the story.
Gojosin: I'm glad to know you enjoyed the first arc, and with this chapter, the second arc begins. And while this arc will be shorter, it will contain a lot more action than the last chapter.
Gojosin: I'm glad you are looking forward to it, so do continue enjoying.
Jose19: Next character? Did you mean chapter? Most of my chapters are roughly around 5k-10k words, unless you were talking about the trailer I posted for this arc? Trailers are meant to be short and to tease what appears, not give away everything.
Now with this short, yet comical chapter out of the way, Ichigo learn more about Chaldea and what Ritsuka and Mashu have been through. That, and the surprise appearance of Poyo, Zazie's older sister. However, Poyo will only be observing and won't make any moves that interfere with story of this arc, but she will pop up every now and then. Oh, and before anyone makes any comments about Poyo and why she is using "Fumu", it's because I gave it to her. We don't see much or know much of Poyo besides her brief appearances near the end of the manga, so I did this to give her a bit more personality. Next time, we learn that a student has been attacked at night by a mysterious being. Negi moves to investigate, but only to find out more than he bargained for. You have received a chapter from MR. DEATH RIDER, have a good day.