"Alright! It is time for homeroom! Everyone, please be seated!"

Hanta points out, "You're the only one not seated, Iida!"

Naruto shakes his head before his ear twitches to the door. Seeing that, everyone quickly sits up. They have picked that Naruto can hear teachers coming so once one of his giant fox ear swivels to the door, they all takes the cue and returns to their seats. Though first expecting for a substitute, to their surprise their mummified homeroom teacher makes an appearance.

Naruto asks, "Did you escape the ICU?"

Aizawa ignores him, "Morning,"

Naruto stands up, "I'm sending for Chiyo,"

Aizawa points at him, "Uzumaki, sit back down,"

Naruto argues, "You look like a mummy! Go back to bed!"

Aizawa sighs, "After homeroom,"

Naruto squints suspicious eyes at him, "Promise?"

Aizawa gives a reluctant noise before nodding.

Naruto hums, "I'm going to tell Present Mic on you just to be sure,"

Aizawa groans, "Why him?"

Naruto points, "Because of that reaction, why else? You know he's not going to let up on putting you to bed rest. Nice combo, if you ask me, dattebayo,"

Aizawa waves his hand, "Fine! Now sit down so we can get the homeroom running," After taking another rattling breath, he starts, "Now, myself aside, you should be more concerned with yourself. Your fight has yet to end," After letting the class fret over more possible Villains attacking, he continues, "U.A's Sports Festival is fast approaching...as in within the next 2 weeks,"

Denki gasps, "Oh yeah! This is a school!"

Mina is surprised, "But that is totally ordinary!"

Eijiro asks, "But Sensei! We just experienced a Villain's attack! Are you sure about this?"

Aizawa explains, "It is necessary to show U.A's crisis management's protocols are sound...or at least that's the impression we are aiming to show. If we act affected, then it will be like the Villains won. One thing you should know about being the face of society is to stay unflappable no matter the crisis to inspire faith in others. Not to mention, compared to past Sport's Festivals, there will be increased security, including the police," He then reminds them, "Not to mention, the Sports Festival is vital for your future as Pro-Heroes. It will be the greatest opportunity that you will ever get in your life," He stressed, "It is not an event that can be skipped,"

A few students look skeptical. But Aizawa presses on, "Our Sports Festival is no ordinary school event. It is one of Japan's biggest events. The Olympics of old was once the world's sports festival. The whole country would be excited into a frenzy over them. But with the rise of Quirks, that old tradition is slowly shrinking in scale and fading with time. And as far as Japan is concerned, what's taken the place of the once all important Olympics is the U.A's Sports Festival!"

Momo then realize, "That means all of Japan's Hero society will have their eyes on the festival! They are using the event to scout!"

Denki smirks, "They got eyes on us to hire as future intern and sidekicks!"

Kyoka snorts, "And many of those sidekicks stayed sidekick until retirement. I guess that's you, Kaminari,"

"Tch! Hey, that's mean!"

Aizawa continues, "Obviously, you will gain valuable experience and popularity if you got scouted some big name Hero. But you're not the only one in this and your prep time is limited. You have to show those Pros what you are really made of and your future will be secured,"

Naruto hums, understanding what he's talking about. It is a bit like the Final of the Chuunin Exam. Except instead of clients scouting for which village have the biggest talent and skill, it is future bosses. Not that different, really. Except instead of ending with escorting, guarding, or assassinating work, they will be patrolling and preventing crimes if not solving them. It is certainly important.

Aizawa stressed, "And this happens only once a year. So...you have got 3 chances to make it big. If you're hoping to get a leg in the business of Pro-Heroes, this is your chance!" He then finishes his announcement, "That is it. You know what to prepare," He then grumbles under Naruto's intense scrutiny, "I better go before Uzumaki drag me to the hospital,"

After that, classes goes as normal. As promised, Naruto informs Hizashi about Aizawa. Needless to say, the man isn't happy about the mummy cosplaying eraser. Then, the lunch bell rings and Izuku leaves to meet up with Yagi and Naruto let him go alone. After all, he's not the boy's keeper. But All Might really needs to work on how to get Izuku to talk privately with him without acting like a shy schoolgirl asking her crush to lunch. That's not a good look for him and the paparazzi will have a field day had they taken a picture of that. So awkward.

Hinata suddenly asks him with a tug on his sleeve, "N-Naruto-kun?"

He looks at her, "Yeah?"

She timidly shows her bento box, "W-want to eat together? I...I made you...lunch,"

...well, at least Hinata is a schoolgirl asking a boy out to lunch...

Wait, Naruto dazedly follows her to a school bench where she shows him her homemade spread and hands him a box of his own lunch, does this Hinata have a crush on him too? Father Sage in another world, what should he do?!! Sakura!! Sasuke!! Kakashi!! Granny Tsunade!! Mom~!! Dad~!!

...hell, he's not asking Jiraiya. That's just asking going to the lock up and a slap.

While his internal self is panicking from a possible second chance, one bite and he have to say, "Hinata...you're going to be one awesome wife one day, dattebayo,"

What the hell did she put in this karaage?! It's too damn good!! It even rivals Minato's ultimate housewife cooking!! He could eat this everyday and never get bored!!

Hinata blushes, "I'm glad you like my cooking,"

Naruto blurts, "I don't just like it! I love it, dattebayo! Dad's gonna be jealous of your cooking skill! You should meet him and share recipe, dattebayo!" He grins, "I bet you guys will get along like a forest fire, dattebayo!"

Hinata stammers, "A-ah! I-I see! A f-forest fire! Do-do you really think t-that your D-dad will like me?!"

Naruto laughs, "He is already asking about who make that rice porridge the other day! Would you believe me that we fought over it? He is even asking me to introduce you to him!"

Hinata's face is so red her brain must be cooking at that moment. Even so, once again, Naruto looks like he didn't just said that he will introduce her to his father like he's going to introduce his girlfriend to his father. This duality of his is confusing her but can she admit that she likes it?

Meanwhile, Naruto's brain finally connects when lunch is over. His face turns a bright red as he recalls what he said to Hinata. Fuck~! What the hell is wrong with him?! Sure his body and current age is a teenager but his heart and mind should be older! Fucking hormones!

Just as the school end and everyone is already packed to go home and starts training, Ochaco opens the door only to gasps, "What-! Why are you gathering in front of our classroom?! What do you want?!"

Ojiro Mashirao asks, "Why are they all here? They are blocking the door,"

Katsuki clicks his tongue, "Isn't it obvious? They are scouting the competition. Because we survived a Villain's attack so they wants to see who they need to knock down for the festival," He then scoffs, "Not that it's of any use. I'll crush them either way so fucking move it, you damn mob!"

Tenya calls out, "Please do not call people you don't even know mob!"

Then a kid from the far back of the crowd breaks through and says, "Sure, we are all here to have a look. But you sure are the paragon of modesty, aren't you? Is everyone in the Hero Course like you?"

Katsuki sneers, "Huh?!"

The boy with heavy bruises under his eyes looks at Class 1-A and hums, "I have to say, I'm disappointed if this is it. Here we are, hopefuls that didn't make the cut at the Entrance Exam. Given the compensation spot in General Studies and others. But there's more of us than you, did you notice?" He smirks, "And depending on the result of Sports Festival, we from the reject classes can climb up to the Hero Course. Of course...the same applies to you who are already in this course, only the opposite. You fall down back to where we peasants are. So what if we are here for a look? For a General Study kid like me, this is a fine day to declare war on you high and mighty heroic lots,"

Just as the students of 1-A thought that the kid from Gen is really gutsy, another voice calls out, "Hey! I'm from Class 1-B from next door!" A wild looking guy appears, "Heard you guys fought some Villains! I want to know more but all I see is a face that is asking for a punch!" He points at a Katsuki, "You better not make a fool of us Hero Course students at this thing!"

Naruto finally steps forward, "Alright. Keep it down. I heard you loud and clear, dattebayo. This ears are not just for gimmicks, you know?" He smiles at the crowd, "Sure. Let us all climb to the top. But since I'm already seated as the best, like it or not, your job is to unseat me. I'd like to see you give your all. It's cute," He then grins, his face growing feral even as his tails appears behind him, "But let me tell you. I'm not sitting on my laurels. Now, if you don't mind, stop barking and start showing me what you can do. I'll be waiting on my throne," As he breaks through the crowd, he winks, "You might just kiss my toes if you try hard enough,"

Ochaco and Tenya chokes at his casual acceptance of the challenge and the absolute savagery of his taunt. Tenya then chases after him, "Naruto! What were you thinking?! Now they are all gunning for us!"

Naruto shrugs, "They are already gunning for us. You heard sleepy. To those below, this is war. Our job is to defend against their siege. Now if you don't want to lose your position in class, you better work your ass off," He looks at his trailing classmates, "All of you. But I'm sure you know that. Give Plus Ultra and all that. Anything less is an insult to their pride as fighters," He then adds, "Besides, I meant what I said. I'm already at the top. At least in this school. But I'm not going to settle and as my classmates, I doubt you want too,"

Eijiro grits his teeth, "Damn. He's so manly! Even though he said all that, he got a point!"

Tokoyami hums, "Sitting on his laurel...this is like the race between the rabbit and the tortoise,"

Denki scowls, "Oh come on! He's winning us nothing but haters!"

Tsuyu points out, "I don't think so. Look," She points at the crowd staring at Naruto, "They are all fired up. He answered their challenge with respect, gero,"

Mashirao nods, "It's like in martial art. Accepting the challenge of a warrior is the greatest form of respect!"

Izuku gulps, hearing to Naruto's words. Yagi had just told him to stand proud and aim for the top. Even Kacchan is still fighting to unseat Naruto before going for Yagi. All his classmates are fighting and not settling. He is also aware why Naruto decided to speak up. Naruto knows Izuku well. He probably already know that Izuku is planning to sit on his laurel. That's why he said what he said. Even when he trained Izuku, even when he prepared Izuku for something less than Number 1, he still trained Izuku as if he's going for Number 1.

Izuku clenches his hands, "I forget about that,"

The reason he starts training as early as 4. The reason he endured that year with Yagi at the beach. The reason he struggles with Gran Torino training from hell. It is all...to reach the top. Aim for the moon and if that fail, at least he will fly among the stars. But right now, with his current mentality, he won't even reach the stars. Reigniting his passion, he starts to follow Naruto.

Naruto feels a tug on his sleeve and his tail puffs at the sight of Hinata so close, "Y-yes?!"

Hinata blinks at him with a blush on her cheeks before asking, "A-ano...I want to...learn more fighting techniques using knives. S-so...do you know how to help me?"

Naruto blinks before saying, "How about throwing knives? Like kunai? It can help stop ranged attacks like candyman's here,"

Shoto frowns, "I'm not made of candy,"

Naruto pats his head, surprising him, "Shh~ it's okay. I know you're in denial still. Just take your time,"

Kyoka spits out laughing along with a few others from class. Katsuki clicks his tongue, wondering why they are all walking together. Shoto is completely confused by Naruto's treatment of him. Izuku hides his amusement, knowing that Naruto is doing that on purpose because Shoto is too stiff and distant.

Naruto then returns his attention on Hinata, "I can show you how to throw knifes. Even change their trajectory after throwing them. Like hitting the target standing behind something. I trained hard on that just to get it right,"

Hinata considers that, "Maybe...any idea on how I can get stronger?"

Naruto thought, "Hinata, you're build for speed. In fact, most girls are better off learning speed and agility than strength, especially if the opponent is a man. In terms of physical strength, unless she is born with strengthening Quirk, girls will always weaker than boys. Especially if the boy is as trained as her or more," He then adds, "Not that I look down on girls. The body just have that limitation due to hormones, you know? So, if you can't beat them with strength, beat them with speed. If you can't beat them with speed, beat them with agility. Failing that, then all you have left is strategy. Traps and the likes,"

Eijiro frowns, "That doesn't sound manly,"

Naruto replies, "Manliness only applies if your opponent is also manly. But Villains are mostly not manly," He have a lot of practice talking to Might Guy and Rock Lee using their YOUTHFUL language, "Got it?"

Having spoke in his language, Eijiro snaps his fingers in understanding, "Ah! I see! That does make sense,"

Toru wiggles near Mashirao, "It doesn't for me,"

Tsuyu agrees, "Not for me either,"

Naruto then continues, "Obviously you want to practice on stealth too but since I doubt that the fighting portion will have a lot of hiding spots, maybe just an open arena, you can put that on the back burner. So...yeah, increase your speed and agility. They can't stop you if they can't beat you," He then notice that all the other girls are writing in their note app in their phone. Shaking his head, he says, "Since your Quirk can be dangerous when you hit the lines that you see, train to miss them as much as possible but also try to make as much damage as you can...hmm...maybe I can help you how to fight in close combat if we spar!"

Hinata blinks, "S-spar?"

Izuku grins, "Oh yeah! Naruto's good with hand to hand combat! I keep eating dirt with him,"

Eijiro asks, "Is that why you suggest picking up kickboxing for me?"

Naruto shrugs, "I mean...you already can hit hard but simple boxing can only do so much," He grab the boy's arms and moves him into several poses, "Here, you are used to just punches, yeah? But you have your elbows, your knees, and your feet. You can even use your whole arm like a whip. Same with your legs. Your hardening covers your whole body so it will be a mighty shame if you don't utilize everything,"

Kyoka pulls Denki and pushes him towards Naruto, "During USJ, Kaminari can only throw his body at the Villains to shock them. If he learns to fight like you, do you think he'll be less of a dead weight?"

Naruto nods, "Definitely. I mean, to have to touch your opponent to take them down is already all the more reason for him to learn how to fight. Not only can I teach how to utilize his body a living taser, I can also teach him how to defend from attacks," He looks at Denki, "Bet you're scared when they rush at you with knife or one of their mutation limbs, right?" Denki nods and Naruto moves his limbs, "You don't even really need to go on the offense to defeat them. If you can lure them close to you, trick them to make contact with you on the defense, you will already win. Even more if you can use the lightning in your body to quicken you response by supercharging your nerves or something. But that's dangerous and you will need someone better than me to help you with that,"

Tenya then raises his hand, "What about me, Naruto? What can I do with my Engine?"

Naruto grins, "I like your Quirk the best because I know just how you can make it great. Same with them, but utilize your speed to increase the damage. Like, flash by kick, you know? But since your legs are where your Quirk is, maybe use your fist instead. Dart around your opponent, get a hit in, get out, rinse and repeat..."

For some reason, he spends the evening giving them ideas how to make their Quirk more than useful.

He doesn't know if they actually take his suggestion seriously or just checking how much he knows about fighting. Well, the answer is; a lot. But that doesn't matter to him. Naruto in confidence in his experience. But he still takes his time training. As early as 3 in the morning, he's already awake and warming up. Izuku found him at the familiar park, going through familiar and improvised kata. He wonders if Izuku will join him but it seems his chick is testing his wings and is preparing to leave the nest. The boy instead continues on his way. Hiding his smile, he continues to train himself. Deliberately making his movement slower so as to train his muscles instead, holding certain pose longer and fighting the weight of gravity itself.

After breakfast, he breathes and focuses on the way the sun warms his skin. It is almost like Senjutsu except the Senjutsu doesn't exist in the world. Sage, he miss the toads. He bet they would love Tsuyu. But before his mind can continue down that road, he turns it away to focus on a different subject. He can't live in the past, he know that. After living for over a decade in this world, he know that very well. There is no going back.

The people he know is gone for good.

The life he know is done for good.

It is time to look forward and keep on walking. This is his life now. With Heroes and Villain and Vigilantes instead of Shinobi. With Quirks instead of chakra. His past life was weird but not all that different in comparison to this one. And even though his aim is now to be a Hero, a Pro-Hero, he still have the heart and mind of a Shinobi. And Shinobi endures. One day, he will return to his family in the Pure Land. He will have stories to share, new adventures to regal them with.

Naruto completes his morning training with a smile and jogs back home. He ends up seeing Hinata ahead in her own exercising clothes. It is a little tight but considering her costume, he guess she needs to get comfortable with showing her body. And damn is she hot!...he quickly shakes off the thought before it could give him any more trouble. He does not want Hinata to think that he's a pervert. There is already enough of them out there. He once saw a small student from one of U.A's different course sexually harassing the female students. Needless to say, that brat got schooled by the girls around him.

After a quick shower, he leaves for school. Izuku and Hinata are already waiting downstairs and he greets them, "Morning. I saw you two jogging,"

Hinata asks, "Where do you usually train? A gym?"

Naruto scrunches his nose, "I'm not feeding that monster. But we have a favorite place to train. It's Takoba Municipal Beach Park. It's close to coast so you can see the ocean as jog through the park. Don't tell you only jog around the apartment building?" At her sheepish expression, he grins, "You can join us tomorrow morning. Or maybe Izuku. I go down as early as 3 in the morning,"

While Hinata's jaw drop, Izuku rolls his eyes, "You're nocturnal side is the only reason you're even up before the crack of dawn. You don't have to follow his schedule, Hinata. It won't be good for your body. His fox Quirk is the reason he's nocturnal. It's why he always nap in class,"

Hinata blinks, "I did wonder why the teachers bother Kaminari and Kirishima when they fall asleep but leave you alone. I guess it's your Quirk influencing your habit?"

Naruto nods, "We added that in the Quirk registry. As far as the school care, as long as I complete all my work and pass the exam, there's no reason to bother me. Sure, there were those assholes growing up but I don't have enough pride to not snitch on them. Since I have a Dad, who was overprotective of me growing up, there's not reason to not sic him on them and light their asses," He cackles, "They stopped soon after,"

Izuku says, "I thought he would keep quiet about the Quirkist bullying due to his mutation Quirk since he's always so proud. So you can just imagine how shocked I was when he just told on them!"

Hinata giggles, "Yep! You're a fox alright! Sly as one too!" She stares at his tail and wonders if he will mind too much if she pet them. But then he wags his tail, causing her to pull away her hand. Her cheeks red.

Naruto grins as they reach the station and says, "I mean...what's a kid's pride anyway? I'm a kid! He's dumb if he thinks I won't snitch because I'm ashamed! I have pride in my Quirk since I got it from my Mom. Needless to say, my Dad isn't going to sit it out since it's like he's insulting Mom too, dattebayo!"

The next 2 weeks will be a busy one for sure...