Santa's Disciples Arc

The Santa's Disciples Arc is the 33rd story arc covered in the Ranma ½ manga, spanning one chapter. This arc was included in volume 14 of the  and volume 13 of the Viz Media tankōbon.

Plot Summary
Akane comes across two children holding a drawing of Happosai. Hanako and her brother tell Akane that Happosai is actually Santa Claus whom they met last Christmas Eve. Happosai promised the two children that they could be his helpers if they ever found him again, not thinking that they would track him down. Once they find him, he begins teaching Hanako and her brother the ways of pantyraids. The children believe that they have exhausted Santa and get ready to go home, but Happosai, feeling bad about disappointing innocent kids, makes himself into a giant firework and tells them to be good.

Major Events

 * Faced with two innocent kids, Happosai attempts to do a good deed.

Characters Introduced

 * Hanako & her Brother