Flower of two worlds

9.- Love in Another World

When they least expected it, the internships came to an end. The four of them knew that, since that battle, things wouldn't be the same for them or for the world, especially after Stain's video and his ideology went viral on the internet. Midoriya and Sakura expressed their gratitude and bid farewell to Gran Torino, embarking on their journey back.

Once reunited with the others in the classroom, they listened to the stories of the internships they had experienced. Some stories seemed more interesting than others, and some even regretted going to certain places.

"Sakura-kun, thank you" Ilda whispered low enough for only her, Midoriya, and Todoroki to hear. "I owe you a lot; my brother was discharged."

"If you want to thank me, you can start by talking to us if you're not feeling well," she smiled. She almost wanted to laugh when she saw him move like a robot while explaining the rules of society and other things he didn't quite grasp.

Classes were a welcome change for Sakura after the battle in Hosu, although a part of her had hoped to return to action. Fortunately, when she entered All Might's class, they had a small race that allowed her to stretch her muscles. Although it would have been fun to see the others surprised that she could run on walls, she refrained; she had already revealed that ability to Ilda and Todoroki, and fortunately, neither mentioned it. A part of her felt like a proud mother when she saw Midoriya using his Quirk without injuring himself. She even smiled when she saw that, in secret, All Might congratulate Midoriya on his progress, but that changed when All Might told them that after class, he would meet with them to discuss One For All.

The two of them were curious but decided to wait. Finally, classes ended, and what they learned left them impressed, even Sakura hadn't seen it coming, even though it made sense.

"Izuku, I forgot something in the classroom," Sakura said suddenly, turning around. "You can go; I know how to get to the hospital."

Without giving him time to respond, Sakura re-entered the building, although she didn't go to the classroom as she had told Midoriya. Instead, she returned to the room where the three of them had been a moment ago. When she closed the door behind her, she saw All Might, surprised to see her, and even more surprised when she looked at him seriously. Just in case, she made some hand seals, creating a soundproof jutsu.

"You're dying."

It wasn't a question.

All Might was left speechless. It didn't surprise him that Sakura had deduced it, although he didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

"He doesn't suspect a thing, if that's what worries you" Sakura continued. "He idolizes you so much that he can't even think that you're hiding something like this. In contrast, I learned to look beneath the surface. I can see the signs; you're dying."

It had been a long time since All Might had felt so cornered by words as direct and harsh as Sakura's. She was right; he knew that Young Midoriya admired him as much as his great hero, and thinking about the death of his hero wasn't even in his remotest thoughts. Furthermore, the fact that he still had much to teach and help Young Midoriya with made it difficult to do the right thing.

"A few years ago, during a battle, I suffered injuries to my lungs and stomach, and despite surgeries, I lost and damaged some of my organs," he finally said. He still didn't dare to admit out loud, not even to Sakura, that his time was limited. "It won't be soon, but I fear for Young Midoriya's future."

"Then don't die."

All Might looked up at her, incredulous.

"The symbol of peace can't die until it has a successor, right?" Sakura gave him a challenging smile and approached him, stopping two paces away. "Medical technology in this world is good, but it doesn't compare to the teachings of my master, Lady Tsunade. Let me help you."