"Is Oto-san long missing?" asked the curious little Naruto, only three years old, wearing an orange and blue jumpsuit with the Uzumaki symbol on his back. His mother had bought it for him, squealing with tenderness every time she saw him with her big, shiny blue eyes. The little boy looked up at his father, walking beside him, firmly holding his hand as they climbed the extensive stairs that led to Mount Hokage.
"Just a little more." Smiling brightly, Namikaze bent down to lift his son and carry him in his arms. Jumping down the stairs, he landed on the fourth head carved on Mount Hokage, his own. With a peaceful smile, the older blonde sat on the ground, placing his son on his lap.
"Ohhh~" amazed, the little Namikaze took a complete look at the gigantic village and the sun hiding on the horizon.
"It's great, isn't it?" Smiling, the Kage ruffled his son's hair, and he nodded. "Yes... it's up to us to ensure everything stays that way—peace and prosperity. They were the types of things our ancestors desired most."
"Mmmmm." Understanding as best he could, Naruto lay back to be close to his father, treasuring these small moments since his father was someone very important, who sometimes didn't have much time for him. "Oka-chan said that maybe he has a little brother or sister... Do you think he could be a good big brother?" the blonde infant asked uncertainly.
"You will be. Remember, you're never fully prepared for this. I never thought I'd look like an Oto-san... And look at me! I did a great job, don't you think?" He asked, amused, looking at his son who blinked in confusion. "And that makes me your favorite? Don't you think?"
"Oka-chan is more fun..." That response cast a depressive aura over the Yondaime, feeling as if a mountain had fallen on top of him. "But I still love you very much, Oto-san." His regret disappeared when his son smiled brightly, a happy shape stirring in his lap.
"Well said!" Both Namikaze remained silent as if watching the sunset, giving way to the dark night with millions of stars shining in the sky, accompanied by the great full moon. With a sigh, the older blonde looked down. "You know... when I formed a special bond with your Oka-san, I made a promise," he spoke softly, lovingly caressing his son's spiked hair.
"Promise?" Naruto asked curiously, looking at his father, who was gazing at the stars.
"Yes... the promise not to let that pretty smile disappear, to protect her smile..." Saying that, he looked at his confused son, who apparently was still having a hard time grasping the idea. Laughing softly, Namikaze stood up to lift the little one onto his shoulders. "Don't worry, one day you will understand. And who knows? You will find that person with whom you will form a special bond and want to protect their smile at all costs."
"Hai!" Nodding to himself, he swore to remember his father's words.
"Okay... it's time to go home…"
…..
"This will be complicated," thought Aizawa lazily as he stood in front of the large doors of UA, next to Vlad King, observing the two large groups of teenagers from courses 1-A and 1-B, who were divided into groups according to their classes. This year, instead of keeping the two classes separated, they would be together for the camp.
"Apparently, the class, which is the center of the universe, is missing a member. Does its strongest classmate have better things to do?" Monoma asked mockingly, bothering some of Class 1-A.
"Just ignore him," Momo tried to get her classmates to ignore the class B student, but Bakugo and others were already losing patience.
"You know, I've read there are people who say that without Uzumaki Naruto, you would be nothing... Who would have saved your asses at the rescue station? Or the attack of the Nomus in Hosu city? Saving one of the members of your family who was kidnapped?" This time, Yaoyorozu had the impulse to strangle the loudmouth from Class B. "Isn't it funny that they depend on just one person..."
"You've already tired me out! I'm going to kill you!" Katsuki had to be restrained by Kirishima to prevent him from attacking Monoma, who never stopped smiling arrogantly.
"I hate to say this..." Shinzo spoke up, drawing everyone's attention. "But he has a point. In all the incidents with the villains that have occurred, Uzumaki has been crucial, saving each and every one of you," he calmly explained, supported by his classmates.
"That's not true... is it?" Ochako's doubtful face was mirrored by several of her classmates, who looked at each other. Was what that boy said true?
"It's true," Deku stepped forward confidently. "But that doesn't mean it always has to be like this. We'll get stronger and we will improve to be the ones who help Naruto next time," he said, raising the morale of some of his companions who supported him.
"Great words, we'll see if you can back them up." Dismissing Midoriya's words, Monoma just shrugged, maintaining his arrogant smile. "In any case..." Before he could say anything else, a giant hand crushed him to the ground in a painful way.
"You've already talked too much," an angry Itsuka raised her hand to lift her classmate, looking apologetically at Class 1-A's president. "I apologize for him. They'll get used to his idiotic comments," she said, bowing slightly and pushing the dazed blonde behind the group to prevent him from causing any more trouble.
"No problem…" Conforming, Momo crossed her arms, waiting impatiently for the missing students to arrive so they could begin the trip.
"This will be a long trip..." Aizawa whispered tiredly, narrowing his eyes in annoyance.
"I think so," accepting his partner's comment, Vlad King looked at his list of students and noticed that two were missing. "Does anyone know if Shiozaki Ibara and Uzumaki Naruto will come?" He asked aloud, drawing the attention of all the students, who were surprised by the absence of two of the most recognized students in their classes. Before anyone could respond, the two missing students arrived.
"Wait! Here we are!" Everyone saw how Ibara held one of Naruto's hands, trying to pull him to walk faster so they wouldn't be late. The shinobi, however, walked at a leisurely pace, not caring about being late. "How much do you weigh?" The girl asked, frustrated, trying to get him to walk faster, but he just shrugged, carrying his bag on his back and his suitcase on his shoulder.
"Apparently enough to not be dragged by you," he replied casually, walking until he reached where Class B was. "Hello, Shinzo," he greeted the gloomy teenager, who returned the greeting with a nod.
"Naruto..." Shinzo arched an eyebrow as he watched his religious companion now being dragged by the blonde. "I think you're too much for her," he observed dryly.
"Shiori-chan, is everything okay?" Tsuyu's question was answered when she saw the teenager's left arm covered in fire and a cold mist spreading from her right arm. Wisely, her classmates took a few steps away from the furious red and white-haired girl, who had her gaze fixed on Ibara, who was scolding the shinobi, who was only crossing his arms.
"Okay, everyone is..." Looking around, Aizawa was satisfied when he saw all the students present. However, he noticed the interaction between Shiozaki and Uzumaki, sparking an idea in his mind. He smiled crookedly. "All of you are UA students," drawing the attention of the students, he took a step forward, crossing his arms. "In the future, you will be professional heroes, and one day you will have to work together to face the threats to come. That's why it doesn't matter what differences you have between you. In the end, you will all be heroes," he said, looking at each side of students, where some felt ashamed of their actions. "I have an idea…"
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