In essence, Negi figured a yard stick would be an intimidating factor. But most people believed it to be some kind of measure of growth. Others believed it was a training measure. He just wanted to use it in his plants.

"I don't think this is a valid training excuse!" screeched Negi swinging from the yard stick wrapped in one of Makie's ribbons.

Turtle bondage he'd never look at the same again.