Shikigami Dance: Naruto/BNHA Crossover

UA Sports Festival: Final Round Battle

        "ALL RIGHT, MY SPORTS FANS! WE WILL BE HAVING THE FINAL MATCH OF THE FINAL ROUND OF THIS SPORTS FESTIVAL WITHIN A MATTER OF MINUTES! I'M SO PUMPED!"

The announcement screen flickered, displaying the final contestants.

Haruko Bakugo vs Katsuki Bakugo

"I'VE BEEN SAVING THIS LITTLE JUICY FACT JUST IN CASE. BOTH OF THESE BOYS WERE OFFERED RECOMMENDATIONS INTO UA BY MULTIPLE HEROES BUT DECIDED TO ENTER THE SCHOOL BY THEIR OWN MEANS. QUITE THE FORMIDABLE PAIR!"

The crowd was rumbling with anticipation upon hearing this fact. Not only were both boys known to be fearsome from their previous battles, but they were on par with pros when it came to potential. This was going to be a fight to remember.

***

With only a few minutes left until his match, Haru was sitting inside one of the empty waiting rooms, his head resting on his clasped hands.

At this point, he was having a mental battle.

All his life, his entire existence had been a lie. He had lived with the looming pressure by the government because of his 'special' abilities.

Many people may think that being different or being better than others is the most attractive thing in the world, but that was because they had no concept of how heavy that burden was. Mothers may say 'everyone is special' but that phrase couldn't be farthest from the truth. Every human was unique, yes, but 'special' was too strong a word to use.

Haru knew perfectly well he was far from normal. That was a given fact and it was one he had to bear his whole life. He bore the ideologies of both the Shinobi World and Hero Society, cultures of such extreme differences. One world of shadows, death, and being treated as a tool of fate, one world of false glamour, temptation, and being treated as a tool of society's whims.

Because of this, his whole drive had been fear. Fear of what he had lost. Fear of what he could lose. Fear of what made him who he was. He had been given everything. A home, family, power, intelligence, people who cared for and supported him, but he was afraid to lose it.

But because of who he was, he held on to that fear. He chose to become strong, but only to withdraw into the shadows when the time came.

Before the USJ incident, Haru had refrained from using nature transformations since they consumed so much chakra. Even with the proper reserves, without a master to teach him, he had been completely blind on how to use them. One small mistake could be fatal.

But the feelings he felt when using them...

The feeling of power coursing through him was addictive... controlling. Using the innate power of shinobi was a battle of wills, knowing that pride was an easy downfall.

Haru ran a hand through his hair. I've been afraid of using my full power this whole time. I am perfectly aware I have only scratched the surface, but I've been afraid of getting arrogant. I'm such a coward.

He pulled out his locket, snapping it open to look at the picture.

Dad... Mom... I thought my way was so sure... but... I'm scared... I say I use your power without reservation, but every time I have to make a choice, I keep wondering if it is the right one.

The door to the waiting room opened, revealing Izuku.

Haru snapped the locket shut, "Izu."