Chapter 12 The Fighting Tournament Begins

Chapter 12.

The tension between the two boys was visible and latent in the place, so much so that even a person without the sense of sight could see that weight in the environment, feel those penetrating gazes staring at each other.

No one would want to be in the middle of these two guys, who were considered the strongest in class A, if not all freshmen.

"Be your secret," Todoroki musied seriously, without lowering his gaze at all times, bumping his eyes with naruto.

- My secret? - was what he asked to arch his right eyebrow, and continue in the fight of glances with his classmate.

"Then tell me, what's that secret that even I don't know," I seriously challenge to stare at the boy with the multicolored hair.

He only prepared for anything, even if he was still a child, he was someone dangerous, his speed when creating ice was good, maybe not as much as the members of the Yuuki clan, but his reaction time was decent, so he did not escape the idea of being caught by a wave of ice. At the slightest hint of hostility, he would knock the boy out with one blow.

"Since I was little, I always swore that I would never use my left side when that damn old man did that to my mother. I never needed to use it, I always got enough with my right side.

But you, you make me want to use it, people like you and Midoriya, even Bakugou, make me feel forced to use it," he said to pull his left hand out of his pocket, to clench his fist tightly.

"None felt it, nor Iida, Kaminari, Yaoyoyozu, Uraraka or Midoriya sorry. But I did, I could feel that enormous pressure.

I witnessed firsthand the true power of All Might—to open his fist, and stare at the ninja.

- And what is your point of all that? - was the question asked by the shinobi who raised his right eyebrow.

"It means that what I felt, was the same as when I saw All Might fight.

But on top of that, it was even more pressure than I felt when you fought alongside him against that thing. When you fought that Nomu, although I am impressed, what happened today was in another category, I did not even see when you disappeared, nor with the maximum speed of Iida we could catch you. That's something I only saw once on TV when All Might saved a bus full of students. No, you were even faster than him—I point out earnestly while still seeing the blondo.

"Just go to the point," Naruto ordered with a cold tone of voice.

Are you some bastard son of All Might? - asked the boy with crimson white-red hair.

A silence formed in the place, the boy with bi-color hair only stared at his partner, only arched his right eyebrow to hear how he began to laugh slowly, and then heard a light laugh, and see how he wiped a tear, to put an expression of seriousness and a grimace of disgust.

"That's the stupidest thing I've heard so far," I confess to take a serious look at your partner.

"I'm not that man's son, my real father is better than that guy.

I don't know what the hell you based on to reach that stupid conclusion, the fact that my strength seems to be equal to or superior to his, and I don't know, that you think that maybe because we are both blond and blue-eyed, we are necessarily father and son.

And if that's the case, I think then you should remember that Kaminari's idiot and Bakugo are also blond, so they too could be bastard children of that man, actually, any blond can be then—the blue-eye commented annoyedly.

"To think that is illogical, don't base myself on those stereotypes. There are simply pieces that are present to the naked eye.

Only you are the only one who can match All Might's speed and strength, even if he hates to admit it, only you can give him a hand-to-hand battle, you can even defeat all of us with a single punch. "I'm sure you know, but my father is Endeavor, the No. 2 hero in the country, the one who has been behind All Might for many years.

If you have any connection with him, rest assured that with more reason he will surpass you—the ninja only showed an expression of indifference, sighing to look into the eyes of his companion.

"You are nothing more than his tool," he mumbled without looking away.

"I can see him, raised and forged under an iron fist, forced to obey the orders of his "teacher" without retorting or hesitating.

Although from what I see, you do not obey what he asks, but you still want to fulfill the mission for which I believe you.

You're not the first one I see like this, you're just a tool, a weapon. And I know it perfectly, because I am too—I confess at the time that surprised the boy with bi-colored hair.

- Do you? - whisper with surprise to see that his companion Blondo was the same as him.

- Surprised? You shouldn't be, just take a good look at me—I order to extend his arms.

"You were raised under your father's iron fist, born from an arrangement, you are only the creation of that man. And it's more than sure that you have to ask yourself how I know that, and it's easy.

I can see the hatred you have for him, even his mere mention is something you detest from what I see. Let me guess, he is jealous of All Might, he doesn't like to be anyone's second course, so I look for someone with a strong Quirk to have a child who fulfills his goal, born only for a purpose. Overcome All Might—the ninja only observed that the boy's face was one of surprise, he had hit the nail on the head.

He wasn't an idiot, nor was he oblivious to what was going on in this world, he just didn't give a shit about things like that, everything that was politics, religion, social movements and other things, all that he didn't give a shit.

For him there were no shades of gray, there was no pink or black. In his view, there was only good and evil, only that.

But in spite of that, if he wished to survive this world, he had to study, to learn everything about this world. This was similar to being stranded on an island alone, he had to learn every single thing in this world to live, to understand it. And something he discovered about this world, especially this country, and that is that even in this modern era, arranged marriages still existed.

These new marriages are based on the method of eugenics and consists of carrying out a marriage with strong Gifts in order for the child to be born either with a fusion of the Gifts of their parents or directly with a stronger evolution of these.

Something that usually only happened with people from high society, and I knew that the boy was of that class.

"From your expression, I guess I'm sorry," said.

"It's the least I expected from someone like you. Then I guess you must know how it is.

My father is a man who just won't accept defeat, and it's just like you say. He doesn't like to be anyone's second course, so seeing that he couldn't beat All Might, he decided to look for a woman with a powerful Quirk, being someone who had a lot of fame and money, it was not difficult for him to get someone.

Unfortunately, that was my mother, all my siblings only managed to get a poor version of my father or mother's Quirk, so they were ignored by him at all times. And when I was born, I expected myself to be the winner, and unfortunately, I delivered. He started training me since I was 5 years old, I remember that every time he told my mother that he did not want to continue anymore, she interfered and fought with him, but even if it was a woman and his wife, he had no mercy in beating her to show her her place.

I lived away from my brothers, from my mother, he took me as his prisoner every day, and he wouldn't let me rest until I was knocked out by his blows. I don't remember anything good about that man, all my memories, all my life, the one thing I always remember over and over again, is seeing my mother cry and suffer for actions of that kind. We always cried helplessly when we saw how our mother suffered, and we could not do anything, because we could not do anything. And of course, I just tried to obey him so that he would leave my mother alone, but all those years of physical and emotional abuse, had their consequences, suddenly one day, I heard how she told our grandmother that she is tired, that she could not anymore, seeing my left side displeased her since it reminded her of that damn one, And when I call her, the last thing I remember is how she threw boiling water on my face—I finish recounting his past the apprentice to hero, to stare at the blond, who showed no sign of surprise at it.

- Why are you telling me this? Do you think telling me that will make me soft on you? — I question with an arched right eyebrow, and with evident anger in his voice.

"Poor baby, he suffered a lot as a child. Afrontal as it should, we all suffer a hell of children, some more than others. Do you think that's bad? Do you think that was hell? To me that's just a damn day in the field. Did your father inject you and force you to eat poison to make you immune to them? Did the damn one break your fingers and toes when you didn't listen to him? Did he mark you like an animal if you didn't achieve what he asked for? Did he tie your hands and feet to put you on a metal pole with spikes, days and days as a lesson for others? You don't know what hell is, much less were you close to it. What he did to you was nothing but affection, it was nothing compared to the hell I lived—I declare to approach the boy, and lower my gaze to collide his eyes with those of the boy with bicolor hair.

- Do you want to talk about pain? Do you want to see which of the two suffered more as a child? Do you plan for us to have a competition of who has the worst start? Let me tell you that if so, I even beat you in that aspect. Don't you want to use your left side because you hate your father? Those are pure, stupid words and excuses of a cowardly child—were the words Naruto said to the Todoroki, who subconsciously made a small fire flare appear in the palm of his hand.

"Just because you have your father's power doesn't mean you're just like him. Stop those things, I understand the anger you have about what happened to your mother, but that's the past. Instead of promising to refuse to use your left side out of hatred for your father, you could have used it to show him that you are not like him, that you were not his weapon, that you were better than him. And you can still, if you really want to defeat me like you say, you will have to use more than your right side—I declare the blue oji-to separate, and stare at Endeavor's youngest son.

"If that's all, I'm leaving. But remember, if you really want to defeat me, you have to use all your power. And that includes the two of you—the albino boy just looked at the side watching the blonde, to see how Midoriya and Bakugou came out from between the walls, one showing some expression of annoyance, and the other just looked nervously.

The ninja just turned around to start walking, the guys stared at his back for a few seconds.

To then see that he jumped to disappear. Leaving everyone present in an uncomfortable silence.

"Naruto-san," thought the peliverde with some concern.

She was looking for her classmate when she noticed that he disappeared out of nowhere, he was walking around the area, until suddenly he found him, along with his classmate Todoroki, he hid when he heard that both were talking, he thought about leaving but when he saw his childhood friend, something told him not to leave. And she heard everything, the sad story of her friend surprised her, left her in shock to hear how her double friend Quirk ended up being hurt by his own mother. But that feeling went away when he heard part of his blonde friend's past, he felt a pressure to hear all that, he didn't know what to think.

His friend never said anything about his father, in fact, the very idea of asking that was always present, but he never dared to do so. And her mother, when she saw her for the first time, and saw how she cared a lot about the blue oji. Well, she was the typical image of a mother who loves her child very much, so to think that her own mother did that to her was silly.

He just pressed his hands tightly on his chest. While the boys only kept silenced, the explosive blond turned around to leave too, being imitated by the bicolor hair. Soon the lunch hour would be over, and they were to prepare for the final stage.

Lunch time was over, and the competition was again continuing, little by little the stadium was again filled with people, at a time when most spectators expected to see the students of class A demonstrate their power again. But of course, the one that was under everyone's eye was the Uzumaki.

— Before announcing the final event! I have good news for the participants who qualified for the final as well as for those who did not! This is still a sports festival so we have prepared an event that everyone can enjoy! And for that we have invited some cheerleaders from the United States to increase everyone's spirits! — Midnight exclaimed with a big smile on her face, as the boys watched several cheerleaders from abroad come out of one of the many entrances.

All the boys in class A were serene at the appearance of the American girls, while the crowd whistled, and shouted with excitement at the cheerleaders. Only Mineta and Kaminari showed a big perverted smile at the bunch of dumb blonde girls who jumped and won in English. More than one moment to the next, that party atmosphere disappeared, at least for the students, while the audience only shouted louder.

"Oh? Now what?"

"What are you doing?"

"What happened to class A?!"

Everyone in the place screamed when they saw how the girls of class A presented themselves to everyone, wearing the same uniform of the American cheerleaders, only with a few small changes, such as that on the front of the blouses had U.A. written, and their pompoms were red and white. While those of the foreigners were blue, white and red. The girls just looked at each other in amazement while they had an expression of obvious anger, the instant they looked at the little pervert in the class.

- Mineta, Kaminari! How dare they deceive us?! — Momo shouted angrily to his two companions, who only smiled as they both raised their right thumbs in approval. - How can it be possible that I fell into Mineta's idiot game? I even used my Quirk to create these costumes—I discouraged the ponytail blackhair.

- Idiots! But this will be paid for by both of us! — Kyoka commented angrily to throw the pompoms on the ground.

"This is really embarrassing... I don't think I should have eaten much at lunchtime—was what Uraraka said with a little blush as she covered her belly.

"Ah... this is actually very short—Midoriya used pompoms to cover her chest, her blouse was a little tight and somewhat short, and she felt that when it came to jumping her breasts could come out, and that was something she didn't want.

- Come on girls, up those spirits! We have enough time until the next stage! In addition, being under stress is not going to let them give their all—was what the invisible girl said to her other companions to jump with obvious emotion.

- You're having fun, aren't you, Tooru? Tsuyu questioned when he saw the girl's happiness.

"Well, everyone! Have fun competing in recreational games! When that's over, all sixteen of the four teams that made it to the final round will hold a one-on-one tournament!"

All the boys saw how several screens appeared to show the list of the 16 competitors, followed by seeing how a pyramid appeared with the pile of white avatars and in addition to showing the typical image of progress in this type of games.

"A tournament, I'm finally going to get a chance to appear on the stage I see on TV every year— the excitement was evident on Kirishima's face, who unconsciously activated his gift to stiffen his arms.

— Last year was also a wrestling tournament? - Ashido asked with interest that he had already joined his other companions, along with the girls.

—Some things change, like the first two events before the end and the arcade games. But in the end it's always a tournament," Sero replied with a smile, just as excited as his teammates.

"Now we are going to make a draw, to determine the combinations. Once confirmed, we will continue with recreational games before the final round—Nemuri ordered to show a white box with an opening above for each student of the 16 to pull out their paper.

—The sixteen students who remained, can choose or not to participate in the recreational games, that is at your disposal, if you want to get rid of some stress or save your energies for the main event. So please, the boys who came in first place, please go up—the Uzumaki team was going to pass in front, but the girls stopped when they saw their leader's right hand indicating them to wait.

- Excuse me! — raised his hand Ojiro who showed an expression of disappointment. "I retire," that statement surprised many at their partner's decision.

- Huh? Ojiro? What are you saying? - Hagakure asked his companion.

"Ojiro, do you know what you're doing?" This is a great opportunity for professionals to see your skills and strength," Iida pointed out to the boy with the tail.

"I hardly remember anything about my participation in the cavalry battle, the only thing I have in mind is my activity at the end. Probably, it's that guy's Quirk.

I know and understand perfectly well that wasting this opportunity is stupid, however! Everyone here gave their best to get here, something I didn't do, I can't go with everyone if I don't know what happened—were the words Ojiro said, leaving many students surprised and admired at the same time.

- You're worrying a lot! You should only make sure to produce results in the finals! - exclaimed the invisible girl trying to change her partner's mind.

"If you say that, then I'm no different from you, I managed to pass just because I work with Bakugou," Mina confessed with some discouragement.

"It's not that... I'm talking about my pride, I just can't—I confess making the majority, being more men, understand that. "Besides, why are they wearing those clothes?" — That question caused the girls to have a drop of sweat running down their heads.

"I'm Class B Shoda Nigerenki. I also want to retire for the same reason, I remember absolutely nothing but the end, and to get to this point without having done anything, is something that I also consider an insult to my pride, and something that does not go with the spirit of this festival – was what a boy of short stature, of somewhat robust build and with gray hair said.

"I'm retiring too. I also don't remember anything that happened, and like them, this is a matter of pride—Tokoyami adding to everyone else's amazement.

- Damn it! That's a real man! Kirishima commented as tears came from his eyes when he saw the attitude of his companions.

"This is an unusual event," Present said that he had turned off the speaker when he saw the events below.

—The final decision is Midgnight's, let's see what happens— I muse the blackhair watching everything.

—Those kind of youthful words— everyone present only saw his teacher's face, some thought he had been angry by her expression, just watched that he raised his short whip to punch the air. - I like that! I accept your surrender! - I exclaim with a big smile the blue oji.

- Are you really sure about that? - Naruto asked his two companions, who only nodded with a certain look of frustration.

"I don't remember anything really, just that guy came up to talk to me, and everything became confusing. Like Ojiro, only until the end could I come to my senses," replied the crow-headed boy.

"As I said, it's a matter of pride. I don't know if you understand, but it's something I have to do," Ojiro confessed.

"Of course I understand that, even someone like me has his pride. And while they may not be interested, they have my respect for that—to the surprise of both boys, those words managed to make them feel better, receiving the respect of the strongest in the class, well, it was gratifying.

"Well, if that's the case, I think we should move 3 people. Well, then to fill the empty places, the team that came in fifth place will enter, which would be the Kendou team, "said the U.A teacher looking at the above.

"With all due respect, I think that opportunity should be given to other people who if they did something, we barely achieved some things. I think it would be better if they give that opportunity to them," I declare the orange movie pointing to the Tetsutetsu team. "It's not because we're friends or anything like that, it's just that I think it's a wise choice," Kendou said looking at his classmates, who put on a smile.

"Well, then I guess that's over the search," the heroine is ready to move on with events.

—Wait a minute, first of all, I would like Kendou to also participate, there are 3 vacancies, and apart from Shiozaki and Tetsutetsu. She has also worked hard—whisper a member of the green-movie group.

"Well, I accept your suggestion, so with that said, it's time to move on, we can't waste any more time," the woman said seriously to take the box again.

"Very well, everyone get their papers, the first team that steps forward, then the others come— was the order of the professional to everyone.

The first to walk to the front was the blondo, who only put his hand to take out his paper, but before doing so, he watched as the blackhair smiled at him with some amusement.

- What? - Nemuri asked without erasing that smile from his face.

"Don't come to me with that, do you think I haven't seen how the strings behind this move?" I know what they want to do, no doubt he knows how to alter things, right director— was what the blondo said, leaving the woman surprised at that.

Meanwhile in the place where the games of the third-year boys were also held, in the personal box of teachers, was the little rodent with a tablet and headphones watching the development of the events of the first year.

"Wow, I think we really underestimate you," the director of the U.A. said.

- Did you really think you weren't going to notice it? They really underestimate me, I just want to tell you something, what they plan to do, it's not going to work—was the only thing the blondo said, to hand the paper to the little robot assistant that the woman had, to get off the stage, not without surprising her teacher, and the other teachers who heard that, all while each one had a drop of sweat coming down his head.

And so, one by one the boys were approaching to get their paper, after about 5 minutes, everyone was waiting now for them to show the result of the pairings.

- Very well, now let's see how the pairings were! — Nemuri shouted instantly that the screens showed the final result of the elections.

The tension formed among the 16 students to see who they would have to fight, some were excited, but others only became nervous to see their competitors. The first group to fight would be:

Midoriya Vs. Shinsou.

Todoroki Vs. Sero.

Shiozaki Vs. Kaminari.

Iida Vs. Hatsume.

The second group that was formed would be:

Ashido Vs. Kendou.

Uzumaki Vs. Yaoyorozu.

Tetsutetsu Vs. Kirishima.

Uraraka Vs. Bakugou.

Some looked excited at each other when they saw who they were going to fight, others were nervous. The excitement was evident in everyone, but the first fights were not of interest to many, since most had predicted the outcome of who was going to be the winner of the second group, and everyone knew the name of the person who would win.

Uzumaki Naruto.

"Alright, that's done for now! Start the arcade games! Those who want to participate, can do so!"

Fireworks were launched, to begin with such consolation games for those who did not manage to pass from the first stage. Naruto was going to leave the place, this was not in his interest, it really did not matter if he played these games, he would not get tired when it came to fighting. But before taking his first step, he only felt how someone took him by the hand, in doing so he met Mina who dedicated a wide smile.

- Come on Naruto-kun, you have to have fun to ease the atmosphere! — I comment the hairhead to start running, without letting go of the blonde's hand.

- Did you just call me by my name? - the blond asked, although it did not bother him, he preferred to be called by his first name, than by his last name.

"Yes, I hope you don't mind, Uraraka and Midoriya told me you'd rather be called by your name," Mina replied.

"It doesn't bother me at all," was the only thing the shinobi said. "But I must say, I preferred to rest for the time of the fights," he said but seemed to be ignored by the girl.

"Come on, it's going to be fun," was the only thing the girl with raccoon eyes responded to slow down, and leave the blondo with the other girls who were going to play, these being the majority of the class, excluding Bakugou, Todoroki, Iida and Tokoyami.

"Let's all have fun," Sero replied with his typical smile.

"Remember friend, this is a game, try not to beat us up," the electric blond man who hit the ninja's right arm with his elbow commented mockingly.

- This is not fair! It's a no-brainer that the damn Uzumaki won these games! — Mineta exclaimed angrily when she saw the clear disadvantage she was going to see.

"Come on, relax, I'm sure Naruto understands that this is just for fun, right?" — I question the redhead with spiky hair.

—"Naruto?" — they all thought when they saw that the hardening Quirk boy called the strongest in the class by name, indicating that their friendship was more than just friends, but best friends.

—I do not promise anything— was the only thing the blondo said, making more than one have their doubts about participating now, more before even trying to escape or change their minds, the games began when they heard the sound of a shot in the air.

"Now let's start with this, the first game is treasure hunt! Start!"

As soon as they said that, they all ran out to the cards that were located a few meters away from them. Each took his letter, to start shouting to the audience what they needed.

- Could someone lend me a purse? —.

- Does anyone have a textbook? —.

- A cat! I need a cat! —.

- Does anyone have a calculator? —-

- I need a police vest! Does anyone have a police vest? —.

- A watermelon! I want a watermelon! —

Those and other things all the boys asked the public, and those who obtained it went directly to the black hair to give it to them, and thus earn their points. The shinobi just bent down to take one of the cards, and see what he should look for.

- A pure person? - I just raise my right eyebrow at that strange request, I look everywhere.

He didn't really understand that very well, they were asking for a pure person, but in what sense was it, was it someone who was a virgin? A religious person? Someone of innocent mind who would be ashamed to hear the word sex? A person who does good deeds? Or maybe he meant the girls? After all, women were supposedly innocent and pure, unlike men.

"This... sorry, Uzumaki-san—it just came out of his thoughts to turn around, and see the B-class green-movie.

"Shiozaki-san, what's going on?" - I ask to see how the girl smiled somewhat embarrassedly.

"Well, the truth is that I need your help with my treasure hunt," he commented to show his letter, only reading that it said

"A strong person."

"I know this may be a strange thing, but you could come with me," Ibara asked the ninja.

The blue eye narrowed his eyes, at the moment he raised his letter to compare it on par with the girl, this act strange to the aforementioned, and more to see that the boy looked at the letter for a few seconds, and then turned to see it, to return his sight to the letter, and then to her, repeated the act at least 10 times, and then nod.

"Sure, but I also want you to come with me, and please tell me Naruto, let them tell me Uzumaki makes me feel old," he asked missing the B-class girl a little, but he is alone nodded.

"Okay... Naruto-san— was the only thing she said, before being charged by the blond.

It goes without saying that the girl got a blush of embarrassment when being carried by the boy, who was stronger and taller than her. I just look at those somewhat opaque blue eyes, and then feel how it flew through the air, product of the jump that the ninja took, both fell to the podium where Midnight was, who only raised his right eyebrow when he saw the teenage couple fall, the last Uzumaki carefully lowered the girl, and then saw his teacher.

"Ready, here's what the letter asked me for," Naruto said to show the letter.

"And here's mine," Ibara said to also show his letter.

The professional only took them, to see the two teenagers, imitated the same act that the ninja did, observed for a few seconds the cards and then them, even made some faces that expressed doubt, but after a few more seconds, she just smiled to see the boys.

"Yes, both fulfilled their goal, now return to the game, still missing," ordered the girl, at the moment that both boys nodded to go down.

"Thanks for the help," thanked the religious girl.

"No problem, I must also thank you for your help. Now we have to go back to this silly game—music making the girl have a little drop of sweat at the sight of the boy's attitude.

"I see you don't like this kind of thing," was all Ibara said.

"Not really, but I can do little when they catch me," he replied to see the girls in his class, I notice how some of them had fun competing with the American cheerleaders, while others like Jirou and Momo only moved the pompoms with a slight smile.

"All your friends really care about you, that's good," said the girl in class B.

"Despite the way I am, they are there. I am not an open person really, unfortunately, my life has not been the best, I have learned to be alone most of my time. The friendships, the few friends I manage to make, suffer from being by my side, so I try not to connect with anyone. But they, all of them always try to get closer and closer, even though I reject them, that he acted like an idiot sometimes with them, there they are, trying to be my friends," he said, staring at all the boys and girls in class A, at least those who were present, and especially those who were always behind him.

Friends, it had really been a long time since I used that word. Just saying it was his displeasure, he once trusted certain people whom I call that, and whom I consider that way. It was a serious mistake that cost him a lot, for that reason he did not try to relate to anyone, the experiences of the past were enough to tell him not to make the same mistake again.

But seeing all these guys, Kirishima, Iida, Mina, Momo, Jirou, Izumi and Ochako, and to a lesser extent maybe Bakugou and Todoroki. Seeing them and others, trying to get closer to him. Maybe it was time to try to trust once again, but the fear was still latent, he had other so-called friends, which he lost because of him. And that was what I did not want to repeat.

He only felt a hand rest on his back, only turned his head to see a faint affectionate smile on the girl's face.

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven, Luke 6:37. I do not know what could have happened to you, more living in the past is not good, nor is it good to pretend that nothing happened. We have to move on and live with our mistakes. We are not perfect, we make mistakes, we are human beings, the only perfect being is our heavenly father, the only one who has the right to judge and forgive us. If you repent of your sins, pray and ask God for forgiveness from the bottom of your heart, he will listen to you and forgive—were the words the green-eyed girl said without removing that smile from her lips.

Naruto just looked at his classmates, they were all having fun while playing, they were all happy in their own way, they were in another world, on another frequency, in another reality. He only shocked glances with Uraraka, who smiled broadly, as if to say "Come, come on, have fun with us, we are friends!"

"You will know that you found true friends, if they want to be by your side even though you always take them away from you. And that you feel safe being close to them. You don't need to make everyone your friends, a few is enough, but they need to be good friends you can trust. I want that for you Naruto-kun, I want you to be happy even without me by your side"

He only opened his eyes wide, at the moment he felt that time stopped, to see how in front of him, a few meters away appeared the woman I love with all her being, smiling at her while she was surrounded by a small glow.

"I will always be by your side, just like the wind that flows around your hair. Forever and Forever"

Everything returned to normal, the instant the image of Hanabi disappeared, he closed his eyes with pain when remembering her, lately memories of her came to his mind. It was really painful, but he opened his eyes again, to see his companions... No, to his friends, to see all his friends having fun, and as some came looking for him.

"Thank you for those words, they are something I really don't deserve to hear sincerely. I have made many mistakes, many sins that will haunt me until the day I die. But thank you for that, Shiozaki-san—and with that said, he just started walking slowly to his companions, but stopped in his tracks, to turn and see the green-hair.

—I hope we can also be friends— and so he went on his way, leaving the girl alone, who smiled when she saw that somehow, he managed to help the blonde.

And so time passed. Recreational games had come to an end. And the last exciting event was finally here.

"Hey everyone, are you ready?! After so many events, we have finally reached the final of this exciting festival! One-on-one fights are coming! The only person you can trust is yourself! Will, endurance, skill and judgment! It's time to put all that in motion to get the win!"

All the boys of class A were in their respective box, watching as this event began full of emotion and adrenaline. The crowd only screamed more when they saw how some flames of fire came out of the ring that the hero Cementoss created. The first meeting would be between Izumi and that boy from the normal class.

"Audience! The finals that everyone has been waiting for, finally begin! The first encounter of this exciting battle! From the first-year hero course, welcome Midoriya Izumi! Contra, from the general studio, apologizing for his lack of appearance, Shinsou Hitoshi!"

Everyone saw how from one of the many corridors came the mentioned, who walked to the fighting ring, where they stopped just one meter, to stare into the eyes. All under the gaze of the spotlights and cameras, where not only the people of the stadium looked at them, but the whole country and even abroad by governments.

"The rules are simple! If they manage to take out their opponent, or knock him out, or even make him say "I surrender" they talk winning the fight! Don't worry about getting hurt! Our trusted Recover Girl is here to cure them! Put your morals and ethics aside in these battles! Of course, risking your opponent's life on purpose is out of the question! So at the first indication, the person responsible will be disqualified! Remember that heroes must go all out against villains who threaten the lives of the innocent! So without further ado, and not to prolong this! Let the first battle begin!"

And so with that said, the first meeting began, the final event finally began. All the boys were under the gaze of everyone, each one had the opportunity to demonstrate his power. Everyone knew that they had to give their best, to make everyone see that the new generation of heroes was going to be the best in history.

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