No one's POV

After receiving the news about the sport festival, Sora, Sarada, Izuku, Iida, and Ochako all decided to head towards the cafeteria together, during the way, Sarada decided to asked Ochako a question.

Sarada: Ochako, if you don't mind me asking?

Ochako: Yes?

Sarada: Why did you decided to come to U.A. and become a pro hero?

Ochako was surprised by this and she scratched her head while awkwardly answering the question.

Ochako: Huh? Umm.... Because...

She awkwardly tells them that she only plans on becoming a hero for the money, surprising the rest.

Sora: Money...?

Izuku: You want to become a hero for money?

Ochako: To boil it down simply, yes... Sorry it's such an unwholesome reason. You guys have such admirable motivations, it's embarrassing...

Sarada: Oh no! I'm the one who needs to apologize for the sensitive question.

Ochako: Oh no, it's completely fine.

Tenya: Why? How is having a goal to support your livelihood not admirable?

Izuku: What Iida said.

Sora: But this is quite unexpected.

Ochako goes on to admit that her family is struggling financially because business is slow for their construction company.

Ochako: My family owns a construction company, but we haven't gotten any work at all, so we're flat broke. This isn't really something to tell other people, though...

Suddenly something pop up in Sora's mind.

Sora: I see. With your Quirk, and if you get your Hero Licensed, then it could bring the construction cost way down. Since you could make any material float, your parents won't need any heavy equipment.

Izuku: Oh...

Sarada: You have a point.

Tenya: What brilliant insight.

Ochako: Right? That's what I to;d Dad when I was little! But...

Ochako agrees completely but remembers that her father encouraged her as a child to follow her own dreams instead. Sora, Sarada, Izuku and Tenya are genuinely inspired by Ochako's noble ambition, and Sora even admits that she has a more practical reason for becoming a hero than anyone.

Ochako: I'll definitely become a Hero and make money and let my parents take it easy.

Sora(mind): What a noble ambition. Compare to that, what am I...

Sora felt like he was truly being left behind, all he wanted to become a Hero so he could prove his dad that he could be a greater Hero than his Dad could ever was. But what would he do after he was done proving it?

Sora(mind): Is my resolve really that flimsy?

Suddenly, All Might appear from behind the corner.

All Might: Young Midoriya is here!

Izuku: All Might? What's the matter?

All Might brought out his lunch box.

All Might: Lunch! Wanna eat together?

Sarada and Ochako: What a maiden!

All Might: Is it alright?

Izuku look towards Sora and Tenya and the two of them nod their heads.

Izuku: I'd love to.

(Timeskip)

At the cafeteria, while the 4 of them were waiting in line to order their food, Ochako and Sarada were interested in All Might and Izuku's relationship.

Ochako: I wonder what he wanted with Deku.

Sarada: I noticed that their relationship is different from us. Like All Might is favoring Izuku much.

Tenya: I heard that when All Might was attacked by Villain during the USJ incident, he rushed out alone to help. Perhaps it's about that?

Sora: Well, Izuku and All Might's Quirk look kinda similar. And at the same time, those two already known each other even before we roll into U.A.

While they were conversing, a certain Half Ice and Half Fire was eavesdropping the conversation with great interest.

Shoto(mind): Sora Uzumaki and Izuku Midoriya...

(Timeskip)

Once the school day ends, Class 1-A's students are unable to leave class because the exit is blocked and crowded by students from other classes.

Ochako:W-What's going on?

Sarada: Why are all these people here?

Iida: What business Do you have with Class 1-A?

Mineta: We can't get out! What'd you come here for, anyway?

Katsuki: Scouting out the enemy, small fry. We're the ones who made it out of the villains attack. They probably wanna check us out before the sports festival. There's no point in doing stuff like that. Out of my way, extras!

Katsuki's declaration just made their class the enemy later on during the sport festival. Tsuyu look at Sora questioningly about Katsuki's performance, but all Sora could do was smile awkwardly.

Iida: Stop calling people "extras" just because you don't know them!

???: I came to see what the famous Class 1-A was like.

A boy with purple hair boy from the General Studies Course walks threw the crowd of students and makes his way in front of the door.

Purple Haired Boy: But you seem pretty arrogant. Are all the students in the hero course like this?

Everyone other than Katsuki all shook their head.

Purple Haired Boy: Seeing something like this makes me disillusioned. There are quite a few people who enrolled in general studies or other courses because they didn't make it into the hero course. Did you know that? The school has left those of us a chance. Depending on the results of the sports festival, they'll consider our transfer into the hero course. And it seems they may also transfer people out.

Katsuki just narrows his eyes at the boy while Sora raises an eyebrow overhearing this.

Purple Haired Boy: Scouting out the enemy? I, at least, came to say that even if you're in the hero course, if you get too carried away, I'll sweep your feet out from under you. I came with a declaration of war.

Everyone(mind): This person's bold, too!

He declares war on Class 1-A because he plans on taking their place in the Hero Course. Next, a student from the Class 1-B abruptly arrives claiming he wanted to see the class that defeated real villains but is annoyed to find a bunch of condescending brats.

Silver Haired Boy: Hey, hey! I'm from Class 1-B next door! I heard you fought against villains so I came to hear 'bout it! Don't get full of yourself! If you get full of yourselves too much, it'll be embarrassing for you durin' the real fight!

Everyone(mind): Another bold person!

Katsuki just ignores him and walks out.

Silver Haired Boy: You ignorin' me, bastard?!

Kirishima: Wait a minute, Bakugo! What're you gonna do about all this? It's your fault that everyone's hating on us!

Katsuki then stops walking the look back at Kirishima.

Katsuki: It doesn't matter.

Kirishima: Huh?!

Katsuki: It doesn't matter as long as you rise to the top.

With that said Katsuki walks away.

Kirishima: That's so simple and manly!

Kaminari: Huh?

Sato: You said it.

Tokoyami: The top huh? There is truth in that.

Kaminari: Hang on, don't be tricked! He just made more pointless enemies!

Mineta: That's right! We'll just be at a disadvantage at the sports festival!

Hearing that his class is now fired up, Sora look towards the direction where Katsuki had left. Sora could sensed Katsuki's ambition and recalls the conviction of Sarada, Izuku, Tenya and Ochako as well.

Sora(mind): I'm an idiot! If I want to get recognition from that Old man, I need to rise to the top too!

He is ashamed to have doubted his own convictions and decides to devote himself to training for the next few days. After arriving at home, Sora immediately went to his Mother who was preparing dinner.

Sora: Mom, I have a favor to ask!

Hinata look towards Sora's direction with confused face.

Hinata: What's wrong?

Sora: Will you train with me for the rest of the incoming week before the sport festival! I would like to learn more about your Gentle Fist technique

Hinata: Eh? What's this all of a sudden?

Sora: You know about my resentment with Dad don't you? But, in order to become stronger, and make him acknowledge me, I need to start strengthening my own conviction first. So please.

Hinata: I feel like there's more to it.

Sora: Yeah. During this sport festival, you, Dad, and Hima will be there watching right?

Hinata: Of course, we'll be there.

Sora: Then I'm gonna show him just how much I've grown during this past year. All he ever did is treating me as a kid, he started to ignore us his own family, so during this Sport Festival, I'll make him regret ever ignoring us. So Mom, please! I'm begging you!

Sora bowed down his head at his Mother begging her to train him in the Hyuga Martial Arts technique, The Gentle Fist. Hinata was surprise by Sora's sudden declaration and she couldn't help but smile.

Hinata: You sure have grown, Sora. Unlike the little kid that used to brag about his superiority.

Sora: That's why...

Hinata: You want your Dad to see this new side of you. Very well...

The U.A. Sport Festival was in two weeks. It will be broadcast live on TV, and there's no doubt that those who do well have a much better chance of becoming pro heroes. The students won't know what event they'll be participating un until the day of. But that wasn't gonna stop them from getting ready. The next day, Sora and Hinata stood by the yard of their own Home. Sora and Hinata were both in training clothes.

Sora: Mom... I look forward to your guidance.

Hinata: I'm not holding back, Sora.

Both Sora and Hinata got into stance. The Gentle Fist style with their right hand at the front fully open, and their left hand near the waist at a form of a fist. Their left leg pulled backward and their right at the front forming a solid attack and defensive stance. Hinata immediately activated her Quirk, the Byakugan Eyes. Without any words from both fighters, they both rushes towards one another. The first strike went from Sora who was aiming for a towards Hinata's chest. Then a frontal kick with his right leg before a roundhouse kick with his left. Sadly, Hinata saw through them all.

Hinata: Good. Keep it up. Look closely.

Hinata started countering with her own Gentle fist martial arts. Sora could immediately feel the difference between his Gentle fist compared to hers. She's a true master of the Gentle fist martial arts. While for Sora is a combination of his version of martial arts, Sasuke's quick precision, and a small version of the Gentle fist martial arts. He then created a clone from his back and they both grabbed each other hands. The real Sora did a spin, spinning the clone around for another roundhouse kick, however Hinata once again see through them. Then his clone that was spin around create another clone from a drop kick.

Hinata grab the second clones's leg and threw home backwards, while pushing the second clone into the air. The second clone created another clones in the air and use himself as a stepping stone for the 4th clone to launch himself towards Hinata. Hinata once again saw through all of Sora's attacked and blocked them. The 4th clone took out his Chakra knives and threw them from behind, however even without looking backwards Hinata was able to dodge the attack by tilting her head to the left. The real Sora grabbed the one of the Chakra Knife that was stabbed on the ground and threw it towards Hinata's face from close range, and once again to Sora's disappointment Hinata managed to dodge the attack by tilting her face to the right.

Then all 4 Sora rushes towards Hinata in close range.

Sora: You're mine!

Hinata: Eight Trigrams Palm Rotation!

Suddenly a wall of Wind was form 360 degrees around Hinata. Sora and his clones who was about to land a hit was now blown away towards the ground. His clones all disappeared while Sora was panting in the ground. Hinata slowly approached her exhausted son.

Hinata: Well? Did you managed to get anything useful?

Sora: I never knew just how strong you are? I guess I was still naive, thinking I could surpass Dad like this.

Hinata: Stop pushing yourself down. That was a close battle. I could see the training you did with Sasuke quite clearly.

Sora: But I still couldn't land a hit on you.

Hinata: I just had more experience. And My Byakugan can see through all sorts of obstacles with practically no blind spots.

Sora: And alongside your Gentle fist, you could pinpoint where my weak spot is.

Hinata: To learn the Gentle Fist, you must first learn all of a Human's body parts. Internal and External. All of them. So during this two weeks, I hope you're ready for some extra lesson.

Sora: Just what I was hoping for!

(Timeskip)

Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye, and the day before the sport festival has arrived. After spending two weeks training with his Mother on the Gentle fist martial arts, Sora was prepared to this through the end. Sora made way inside the Yellow Gale Agencies, where his Dad and his Side Kick works. He could see many Heroes that he recognize and of course they recognize Sora's presence too.

Konohamaru: Oi, Sora. Your Dad is at a meeting today, if you have something to say, come on another day will you?

Sora: Sorry, but I'm not taking no for an answer. I need to see him now. So excuse me then.

Konohamaru: Oi!

Sora ignore the call and made his way up the escalator and head straight for his Father's office ignoring all the Heroes's warning.

Sora: Excuse me!

Sora abruptly barged in disturbing Naruto's meeting. Naruto and his assistant Shikamaru gave Sora a look before sighing.

Shikamaru: Oi, Sora. Didn't the others told you that we're having a meeting?

Sora: And I told them that I'm taking no for an answer. I need to speak with my stupid old man at all cost.

Sora knew that he was being extremely rude towards them, but he needs to convey what he wanted to say today. Naruto sigh and look at his friend.

Naruto: Shikamaru, give me a small time.

Shikamaru: What a drag.

Shikamaru sigh and left Sora and Naruto alone. After the door close, Naruto looked at Sora.

Naruto: So, what's so urgent that made you barge in like that, Sora?

Sora: I don't know if you know this or not, but U.A. Sport Festival is tomorrow.

Naruto: Yes, I know. I was task to be one of the guards there alongside, Endeavor, Mt. Lady, Kamui Woods and more. Is that all of you have to say.

Sora: Then you know I'll be participating there as well right?

Naruto: Yes.

Sora: Then let's have a contest.

Naruto: A contest?

Naruto raised his eyebrows.

Sora: That's right. If I win, you'll listen to my request no matter what.

Naruto: And here I thought you were going to say something important. You could have said it later at night when I come home.

Sora: When was the last time you came home before I was asleep? You always came home late. And left so early even before me and Hima wakes up.

Despite having the same bloodline, Sora barely knows anything about his father. Not as Yellow Gale, but as Naruto Uzumaki. Sora slammed his fist on the desk as he fiercely gazed at his Dad's eye.

He wasn't there to make up with his Father, but to prove to him that he had changed for the better.

Sora: If you truly never go back on your words, then you'll definitely won't back down now, now would you?

Naruto stare at Sora's eyes. He could feel the determination in them. Sora will force Naruto to accept this little contest. He slammed his fist forward in Naruto's face

Sora: So let's have a contest.

Naruto: A contest, you say?

Sora: Yeah! You'll finally see just how much I've improved! Because during tomorrow's Sport Festival, I will win first place! And if I do...

Sora took a small breath and sigh before looking at Naruto gently.

Sora: You'll make some time for us.

Naruto:...?

Sora: I'm fine with the way things are now. And we can continue like this. Just from time to time, please come home and make some time for us. Forget about work and have some family time with us.

Naruto was surprised by this request. Sora was not asking anything selfish. It's not to act anything rebellion like usual nor resentment towards his own Dad. He was just seeking attention from the man who was never there for him.

Naruto: What if you lose?

Sora: Then I won't bother you ever again. You can go ahead and be the Hero you always dreamed of. And I'll be a Hero like you, but I'll do it the Sora Uzumaki way.

Naruto: Fine, then. Let's have a showdown. If you win, I'll listen to all the request you want.

Sora: This time, I'll keep you to your words.

Sora bowed down and left the building, he looked at the horizon and clenched his fist. He was finally able to move on a little bit, and the dark cloud that he always saw, he could finally see the light even if it were dim. On Naruto's end, after Sora had left, inside his own office, he let out a sigh. He stroked his tired his eyes letting out a small smile.

Hinata: Quite the rough day, huh.

The voice belonged to his wife, who just barged in towards his office just like Sora did a few moments ago. Hinata was of course inform about Sora's sudden appearance by the rest of the Heroes, but Hinata just wave them off telling them that she knew. And she also requested them to have a talk with Naruto after Sora left.

Naruto: He came to see me.

Hinata: And how did it go?

Naruto smiled almost as if he was deeply moved by something or someone.

Naruto: Far greater than I could have thought for.

Hinata: And what kind of eye he had?

Naruto: Stronger. So full of determination, the eyes of a man who can't be stopped by anything.

Hinata: He takes after you after all. So did you hear his request?

Naruto smiled sadly.

Naruto: I really am a failure as a Father.

Hinata: I don't blame you. You grow up without knowing the love of a parent after all, so you just don't know how to face him yet. That's why go and have some talk with him after the sport festival.

Naruto: After everything that happened, will you think he'll forgive me?

Hinata: Shush, I saw you eating secretly all the meals that he had prepared for you. And I'm sure deep down he noticed them too. So he will forgive you. I'm sure of it.

Hinata looked down towards the window where she saw Sora walking his way out of the Agencies with a small smile on his face. All that's left is in Sora's own hand.

(Timeskip)

The next day, the U.A. Sports Festival finally arrives. The school has increased security and has the festival broadcasted live. Mt. Lady, Kamui Woods, and Death Arms are employed as security. After Mt. Lady seduces her way to lunch, they talk briefly about how the school has employed Pro Heroes to secure the facility. In the Class 1-A waiting room, students change into their P.E. uniforms for the festival, making it fair for everyone since they won't be wearing costumes.

Iida: Everyone are you ready? We will be entering soon!

Before they enter the ground, however, Shoto Todoroki approaches Sora and Izuku.

Todoroki : Sora, Izuku.

Sora and Izuku then looked over and saw that Todoroki was walking over to him.

Sora: Todoroki?

Izuku: What is it?

Todoroki: Looking at things objectively, I think I'm stronger than you.

With the entire class listening, Shoto explains that although he is stronger than Sora and Izuku, the latter has the number one hero in his corner. Sora narrow his eyes when he heard this.

Izuku: Huh? Y-Yeah...

Sora: What's this all of a sudden?

Todoroki: Izuku... All Might has his eyes on you, doesn't he? I'm not trying to pry about that. But I'm going to beat you.

Shoto then looked at Sora.

Todoroki: The same goes for you, Sora. Just like me who has Endeavor's blood flowing through me, you have the Number three Hero, your Father Naruto Uzumaki's blood flowing through your body.

Sora:...

Todoroki: I've seen you fight during the Hero Combat Training and more. And I must say, I think that I'm still better than you in every aspect. So I will win no matter what.

The two latter stare at one another. Shoto continues by telling Sora that he will defeat him at the festival. Eijiro tries to diffuse the situation, but Shoto refuses him and moves to leave the room.

Sora: Todoroki, I don't know what you're thinking when you say you'll beat me, but sorry to disappoint you. The me back then and the me now is different.

Todoroki: Huh...?

Sora: Sorry, but during this Sport Festival, I'm aiming for first place.

Todoroki: Yeah.

(Timeskip)

The scene cuts to the stage where the audience was ready for the sports festival to start. The large screen then turns on to show Present Mic who was the announcer and commentator for this years festival.

Present Mic: Hey! Pay attention, audience! Swarm, mass media! This year's high school rodeo of adolescence that you all love, the U.A. Sports Festival, is about to begin! Everybody are you ready?! It's time for the students to enter the first-year stage!

Class 1-A walks out to the Freshmen Stage of the Festival Stadium and the U.A. Sports Festival officially begins.

Present Mic: The U.A. Sports Festival! The huge battle where fledging heroes sharpen their swords once a year! Anyway, these are the guys, right? The miraculous new stars who overcame enemy attacks with their hearts of steel! Hero Course, Class 1-A, right?!

Izuku: Th-Th-There are so many people...

Iida: Will we be able to give our best performance being watched by so many people?

Sora: Toughen up. This is also part of the training required to become hero.

Class 1-A starts to walk as they all see a lot of people cheering. Most of the students were nervous but the others were just becoming more excited for the festival to start.

The other freshmen classes also arrive.

Present Mic: They haven't been getting as much airtime, but this class is also full of talent! Class 1-B! Next up, general studies Classes C, D, and E! Support course, Classes F, G, and H are here, too! And business course, Classes I, J, and K! All Of U.A's first years are here now!

After all the students had lined up, the Pro Hero, Midnight had stepped on the small stage in front of them.

Midnight: Time for the player pledge!

Kirishima: What is Ms. Midnight wearing?

Kaminari: That's the R-Rated Hero for you.

Tokoyami: Is it really okay for her to be at a highschool even though she's R-Rated?

Mineta: Yes!

Midnight: Quiet, everyone! Representing the students is Katuski Bakugo from Class 1-A!

Everyone looked surprised while Katsuki started walking up to the stage.

Izuku: What? It's Kacchan?

Sero: Will this be okay?

U.A. Girl Student: *sighs irritated* In the hero course.

Izuku: R-Right.

Sora: Well she hates us.

Kaminari: And it's all Bakugo's fault.

Katsuki then walked up the stage and everyone waited for him to speak and then he did.

Katsuki: I pledge. That I'll be number one.

Instead, Katsuki takes the stage and announces to everyone that he will win the Festival, garnering boos from all the students.

Everyone(mind): I knew he'd do that!

Iida: Why are you doing something so disgreaful?!

Katsuki face towards the other students while giving them a thumbs down.

Katsuki: At least become a nice bouncy step for me to jump off of.

Hearing this, Sora, Sarada, and Izuku who were Katsuki's childhood friends are the only three that realized the meaning in Katsuki's words.

Sarada(mind): This firecracker.

Sora(mind): He's dead serious.

Izuku(mind): The old Kacchan would've laughed while saying that.

Katsuki had purposely drive himself into a corner while also getting his class caught in the fire. Katsuki then gets off the stage and walks back to everyone as he was still being booed at.

Midnight: Now, let's get started right away. The first game is what you'd call a qualifier! Every year, many drink their tears here! Now here is the fateful first game!

The screen behind her started to randomize different games and it finally landed on...

Sora: An Obstacle Race.

Midnight: All 11 classes will participate in this race. The course will be the outer circumference of this stadium — about 4 kilometers! Our school's selling point is freedom! As long as you stay on the course, it doesn't matter what you do!

Sora(mind): So it's a free for all.

Midnight: Now, take your places everyone!

As everyone was preparing themselves towards the starting line of the race. The Uzumaki family, Naruto, Hinata, and Himawari all had arrived at the festival and managed to find themselves a seat next the other pro heroes.

Kakashi: So you made it, Naruto, Hinata?

Naruto: Kakashi-sensei.

Hinata: We'll be in your care.

Himawari: Mom. Dad. There's big bro!

Himawari already spotted Sora at the near of the entrance of the starting line. The three of them all looked at Sora whom had a determined face and Hinata couldn't help but smile at this.

Hinata: Now show us just how much you've improve.

The Roaring Sport Festival is finally underway