My Hero Shippūden

Chapter 27

"So you got into that hero group Bushy hair?" Naruto asked, cocking his head to the side as he laid lazily on the couch.

  "Yeah! I'm working with Nighteye and Mirio now."

  "I don't know who they are but that sounds pretty cool ya know!"

  "Oh right..." Midoriya chuckled awkwardly.

  "Do you know where Sasuke and Sakura are?"

  Midoriya shook his head, "No, I haven't seen them since I got back from school. They're probably in the dorm rooms. Why?"

   "Hmm, yeah you're probably right. I'll find them later." Naruto jumped up, "I think I'm gonna go out and run, what are you going to do, Bushy Hair?"

  "I need to finish some school work...  Wait where are you going to run? We don't have a track nearby and you can't get too close to the school."

  "There's a forest nearby, I run there. If the trees were taller and thicker it wouldn't be much different from where I would go running normally now that I think about it."

  "Oh right I forgot you guys had some crazy training routines..."

  "Oi! They aren't that crazy ya know!" Naruto pouted before turning his body toward the door, "Welp cya Bushy Hair!" Naruto ran off and down the hallway, out of sight.

  As Midoriya watched him go a thought began to form in his mind.

  I'll miss them when they leave...they've been here for months. It feels like they're a part of our class now. I hope they remember us when they leave...

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  Naruto took in a deep breath as he exited the large dorms and faced the array of greenery before him. He smiled widely, at least there are some things that are always the same. He thought as he recalled the new technology that he was introduced to. Cars, buses, phones, thinner TVs and computers, huge metal and glass buildings...the list went on. He was so focused on getting home and thinking about the best ways to fight Kaguya he didn't really have time to think about the things he was introduced to.

It was overwhelming at first, being introduced to an entirely new world with completely different technology and society all together, especially once they got to the city. But that was all said and done now. After all, what kind of ninja would he be if he couldn't get used to a bit of a scenery change?

  Naruto smiled to himself as he leapt effortlessly through the trees; the wind rushing past his body like this was intoxicating. Especially since he wasn't doing it because his life was in immediate danger.

  Then again, life without a little danger is pretty boring.

  Huh..? Is that Sasuke over there?

  About 20 feet ahead was someone with black spiky hair, and from the position Naruto was in he looked about the same height.

So that's where you were ya bastard!

  Naruto jumped down, almost on top of him, "Sasuke!"

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  "Midoriya, where's Naruto?"

  "Oh hey Sasuke, Naruto was looking for you earlier, he went to the forest to go run." Midoriya replied, a little nervous, no matter how long he's around him, Sasuke always put Midoriya slightly on edge.

  Sasuke sighed, "That idiot, he always runs off." He pinched the bridge of his nose in annoyance, "I'm going to go find him before he does something stupid."

  He could really be more trusting of Naruto... then again... The green haired student sighed as he watched Sasuke leave for the exit.

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  The man turned around, both his and Naruto's eyes widened. Naruto let out a yelp as he quickly maneuvered his way to land away from the random guy who just happened to have a very similar haircut to Sasuke.

  "Ah-! W-who are y-y-you?!" He spluttered.

  "Who are you?!" Naruto yelled, just as flustered as the guy in front of him.

  How did I forget to check if he has chakra or not?! He clearly isn't Sasuke!

  "Naruto."  A dark voice appeared suddenly.

  "Oh! Hey Sasuke!" Naruto spoke in relief before turning to the UA student, "Sorry, I mistook you for him."

  Sasuke sighed heavily, "You really are a special kind of idiot aren't you?"

  "Hey-!"

  Instantly they started bickering, leaving Tamaki Amajiki flustered and nervous at the sudden fight that broke out between the two strangers.

  I've never seen these two before... And what was that crazy move 'Naruto' did just now?! He changed direction so easily in midair without using a quirk, or at least none that's visible...

  I shouldn't think about it too much, maybe I can get away before they stop fighting...

  "Hey where did that other guy go?" Naruto suddenly piped up as he tore his head away from Sasuke.

  "He was probably freaked out by you, dumbass." Sasuke scowled as he hit Naruto on the back of the head.

  Naruto growled, instantly returning to the fight.

  Wow, they're still going at it... Tamaki thought nervously as he slipped behind the corner and left the arguing pair.

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  He could still feel it, the bandaged arms of the little girl pushing him away as she walked into the alley-toward quite possibly one of the most dangerous villains he has faced- willingly. At least it seemed that way, the green haired hero found it hard to believe that the trembling girl went to that monster freely.

  Eri was the girl's name, at least that's what Overhaul had called her.

  Midoriya hated himself for letting her go. A disgusting mix of anger, regret and sadness filled him ever since that moment. It made him want to throw up. Everytime he would feel her shaking body pressed up against his, she was so small, so terrified, and he couldn't do anything.

"Oi..."

  It took everything in him not to punch something, not to charge into battle to find Chisaki and save her. It's been a couple of days since the incident but the feelings still burnt fiercely.

  "Oi Bushy Hair!" Naruto yelled louder.

  "Gah-!" Midoriya yelped and jumped back, hitting the back of the lobby's couch harshly. He rubbed the back of his head, wincing slightly.

  "Are you ok? You've been acting off for a few days now. You're not feeling sick are you?" Sakura asked with furrowed eyebrows, concern lacing her voice.

  Midoriya rubbed the back of his neck, "Y-yeah... I'm fine. I guess all the hero work and stuff tired me out a bit."

  "So you can't say anything about the missions the hero organizations give you? Makes sense." Sasuke mumbled, looking away from the group and toward a large window.

  "Hey Naruto?"

  Naruto looked over to the aspiring hero, his legs were tucked under him as he sat on the couch opposite of Midoriya. Naruto examined Midoriya for a second and instantly he could see how vulnerable he looked.

  Midoriya stayed silent until he mustered out the courage to finally speak, "Have you ever wanted to save someone but you couldn't? Or at least you had to wait until you could save them despite knowing they're in danger?"

  Sasuke sighed and got up from the couch, "I think I'm going to go to my room..."