Negima! Magister Negi Magi volume 8 collects volumes 22-24 in an omnibus format and features story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

After his students were scattered to the wind, Negi knows he needs to get stronger before once more facing his nemesis, Fate Avernucus. Rakan, a mysterious man with ties to Negi's father, tells him of black magic created by Eva herself. Dare he try to master this forbidden art?

Meanwhile, Chachamaru and Kazumi head out to search for their missing classmates. Can everyone make it to Ostia before time runs out?