9 Declaration of War

After the attack on USJ, UA gave the students two days off. During those two days, Haku rested fully and received full treatment by Recovery Girl so that his wound healed quickly. His friends who are worried about Haku can't reach him because they haven't got his number. They could only wait until they met Haku at school.

"Ne ne ne… Did you see the news yesterday?" asked Hagakure.

"Yes..." Ojiro answered.

"Yesterday, we were all in the same class shown right? But I don't stand out at all." Hagakure said.

"That's right." Shoji said.

"But, all the channels are also reporting it hotly huh." Denki said.

"It's not impossible. This is a prestigious school which is a school for students who want to become heroes." Jiro said.

"If at that time the teachers didn't come at the right time, how about..." Sero said.

"But, we all survived without the slightest injury thanks to our class president's decision and sacrifice huh. He can even defeat that warp villain quickly." Sato said.

"Yes… His strength and ability are worthy of admiration." Tokoyami said.

"Tsuyu-chan, who's going to teach today's lesson huh?" asked Ashido.

"That's right. Aizawa-sensei should still be treated for his injuries." Tsuyu said. Then the door to the classroom shifted.

"Good morning." Say hello to Aizawa-sensei. His right hand was bandaged in a cast because of the wound.

"Good morning all." Say Haku who is behind Aizawa-sensei, almost the same as Aizawa-sensei, Haku's hand is also wrapped in plaster, the only difference is that the hand that is bandaged is his left hand and there is a cotton bandage on his left cheek.

"Haku!!!"

"Class leaders!!!"

"Are you all right?!" asked Midoriya.

"Well… it's better than yesterday." Haku said while smiling happily.

"Aizawa-sensei is also fine huh?!" Iida asked.

"Well… that's how it is. Thanks to Yuki, I was able to avoid a fatal wound. Sit in your chair." Aizawa said. Haku went straight to his place and sat down.

"You don't have to think about me. After all, the fight isn't over yet." Aizawa said which made almost all of his students tense up.

"Fight?"

"Isn't it, villain…"

"The sports festival is getting closer." Said Aizawa finished his sentence which made everyone happy.

"FINALLY THE HIGH SCHOOL EVENT ARRIVED!!!"

"Wait! Wait…"

"Sensei, we were just attacked by a villain. Would holding an event like this be okay?" Jiro asked.

"What if you are attacked by a villain again?" asked Ojiro.

"On the other hand, if we hold this festival well, it will show that we are fine even after being attacked by villains. Looks like we've also got permission from the defense minister. After all, our festival is a big opportunity. It's not something that can be ignored just because of a villain's attack."

"Hmm… makes sense. I became more and more curious about the festival." Haku said.

"Haku-kun, haven't you watched the UA festival yet?" asked Midoriya.

"Haha… of course not. I've never even been to a festival. I've only seen it from afar." Haku said which took everyone by surprise. But before the others could respond, Aizawa sensei first explained the UA festival to everyone, especially to Haku.

"The UA Festival is one of the biggest events in Japan. There used to be an event called the Olympics and it was in the spotlight all over the world. Now as you know, today's society has changed. And now in Japan, what replaces the old Olympics is the UA Sports Festival." Aizawa sensei said.

"It is certain that all pro heroes from all over Japan will be watching. They came to recruit students." Yaoyoruzu said.

"Recruiting? What for?" asked Haku.

"To be a future sidekick after we graduate." Yaoyorozu replied.

"What is a sidekick?" asked Haku again which made almost everyone surprised because Haku didn't even know it.

"Oh my gosh, where do you actually live? That kind of thing you don't know? Sidekick is a kind of assistant. In an agency, there is a hero who leads it and that sidekick who helps them, so you can call it an assistant hero." Mineta explained.

"Hm… I see…"

"This kind of event can also be a stepping stone for us and immediately become a sidekick." Denki said.

"But, there are also those who become stepping stones and forever don't be a sidekick. Kaminari you will probably be like that. You're stupid." Jiro said.

"Of course if you enter a more prestigious agency with a higher ranked pro hero, the experience and knowledge you will get is also better. Time is limited. If you are surrounded by pro heroes, the picture of the future will definitely be seen. The opportunity is only once a year. So, in total there are three opportunities. For those who want to become heroes, this is an event not to be missed. If there is an intention, don't play with your preparations." Aizawa sensei said.

" YES SIR!!!".

"The homeroom ends here." Aizawa said.

During the break, Haku was asked to go to Recovery Girl to get treatment again. Then after going to Recovery Girl, she returned to class and ate the bento that had been prepared by Zabuza.

'Huft… I feel so sleepy. Recovery Girl's recovery is great, but it takes a lot of stamina for it. I want to sleep.' Haku thought after tidying up his bento.

After today's lesson was over, many students from other classes came to the front entrance of Class 1-A, blocking the way. Seeing that, Haku intended to take a nap at his desk while waiting for the students to leave. Haku leaned back in his chair and tried to sleep amidst the current crowd.

"Why did they come here?" Uraraka asked.

"You guys, is there any need with us?" Iida asked.

"Don't stand in front there, get in the way!! Besides, why did you come here?" Mineta exclaimed.

"To observe the enemy, you fool. The 1st class that has experience fighting villains before the festival is only our class." Bakugo said then arrogantly walked in front of the students.

"Observing the enemy now is pointless, so get out of my sight, slave." Bakugo said.

"DON'T CALL PEOPLE YOU RECENTLY MEET WITH SLAVES!!!" Iida exclaimed.

"I came here to see the children of Class 1-A, but they seem very arrogant. Are all the disciples in the hero department like this too?" said someone from the crowd of other class students who were curious. That person has purple hair with a lazy face similar to Aizawa-sensei.

"I was disappointed after seeing this. Many of us entered other departments because we failed to enter the hero department. You know that?" said the boy.

"Huh?"

"Even for us who are like this, the school still provides opportunities for us. At the festival, he said we from other departments could be recommended to the hero department. The opposite can also happen. Observing the enemy? At least I think if you are too arrogant, one day you might be able to stumble normally. I came here to declare war." That person's words took Midoriya, Uraraka, and Iida by surprise.

"OI OI OI!!! I AM FROM CLASS B NEXT TO YOU!!! I WANT TO SPEAK TO YOU BECAUSE I HEAR YOU ARE FIGHTING WITH VILLAINS!!! DON'T TAKE IT UP!!!" Exclaimed the class B in annoyance. But Bakugo ignored him and left.

"OI!!! YOU IGNORE ME YA???!!!!"

"Wait Bakugo. How about this? It's because of you that other students are gathering here, right!!" Kirishima said.

"It has nothing to do with me." Bakugo said.

"Huh?!"

"If you want to go to the top, it has nothing to do." Bakugo said then went home.

As the situation grew hotter, Haku gave up and got up to intervene. "Well… Please forgive his rude attitude huh. He is like that. However, I accept your declaration of war. Let's fight together at the festival tomorrow." Haku said which made everyone astonished and surprised.

Even the people who declared war were shocked and astonished. 'What's with this guy? Said to accept my declaration of war, but also said to fight together.' The man thought.

"If you compete with us by giving everything, then we will also give everything to beat you. So, be prepared. We won't be easy to beat." Haku said which made his friends smile when they heard his words.

"Then, see you at the festival tomorrow. I'm waiting for you." Haku said then made a hand seal and disappeared, making all the students who saw it shocked.

At home, at dinner, Haku told Zabuza about this sports festival. "Zabuza ojisan, may I join the sports festival?" asked Haku expectantly. Zabuza was silent for a moment, thinking about that.

"What about your wound? Are you going to the festival with a wound like that?" asked Zabuza.

"Actually I was able to move my hands a bit, thanks to the treatment given by you and Recovery Girl. In the next two weeks, I should be able to make a full recovery." Haku said happily. Never before had he recovered so quickly from the fatal wound that nearly took his life.

"Oh, I see. Well, if you're fully recovered, you can join the festival. After all, this is your first festival isn't it?" said Zabuza giving permission. Seeing that, Haku was very happy and said,

"Yes! This will be my first fun festival. I can't wait for the festival."

Seeing the happy Haku, Zabuza smiled happily. So far, he has always tried to protect Haku and make Haku live a happy life. So, he was very happy when he saw Haku happy.

'Live happily here. You can forget all the bad memories you had in that cursed village. I will definitely make you happy. This is my oath when we are reborn after death.' Zabuza thought then recalled the whole incident when he was reborn together with Haku.