(Y/n) Cunningham: UA Ninja

Chapter 22: Everybody do the Flop!

(Y/n) finally made it to Nezu's office, said Principal was waiting for (Y/n) with a cup of tea.

"(Y/n)! It's always such a treat to see you!" Nezu said excitedly.

(Y/n) closed the door behind them and sat on the chair in front of Nezu's desk.

"It's been a bit, hasn't it?" (Y/n) replied with their usual chill smile.

"So, let's cut to business, why don't we?" Nezu said.

(Y/n) nodded and, as if a switch had been flipped, the mood in the room made a complete 180 from calm and peaceful to completely serious.

"So... what's seems to be the issue with Katsuki Bakugo?" Nezu asked and then took a sip of his tea.

"His name is Katsuki?" (Y/n) shook their head, "Whatever. Um... so it turns out Bakugo is more observant than I gave him credit for."

Nezu paused for a second, "How much does he know?"

"He's seen the Nomicon once, like everyone else in class and suspects that it's important. He knows there's something going on with Shigaraki but doesn't know any details. And he knows that I was the one who healed Tensei Iida." (Y/n) listed out while counting on their fingers as they went along.

"I suspected as much. You were in the same hospital as him the night he got mysteriously healed. But I must ask, how? You weren't seen at all in the security footage. Does the mask grant you invisibility as well?" Nezu questioned.

"Pretty much." (Y/n) said as they shrugged.

"Fascinating... but it seems Bakugo is quite the observant kid. Do you think this will present an issue?" Nezu asked.

"I... don't think so. He showed his hand. I know to be careful around him now. But he definitely noticed that I took my bag with me... you know... because the Nomicon is in here." (Y/n) said holding their school bag on their lap.

"True, but is that really an issue? Didn't you say the Nomicon can keep closed at will." Nezu questioned.

(Y/n)'s expression sombered, "...I can't trust-... no I can't risk that anymore."

Nezu looked at (Y/n) as if he was waiting for them to elaborate.

(Y/n) then explained what happened during the last day of their internship with Hawks... and about the HPSC.

Nezu hummed, "So they finally decided to make their move..."

(Y/n) looked at Nezu in question.

"I'll be honest with you (Y/n)... The HPSC has had their eyes on you for longer than the Sports Festival... The area where you trained back in your hometown...there were cameras there; cameras that watched you gain ability after ability in rapid succession."

(Y/n) suddenly felt a sense of realization pass through their mind...as if pieces from way back when suddenly clicked.

'Of course... It wasn't UA who had the massive scope that I thought... It was always the HPSC... it just so happened that Nezu somehow got his hands on those same videos and made a move before the Commission could.' (Y/n) thought as they looked at their lap, but focused on nothing.

"You intercepted the mask... me. Before they could gain access to it." (Y/n) said as they lifted their head to look at Nezu.

Nezu nodded with a serious expression, "The Commission is... sketchy as best and corrupt at worst. I know they're pulling many strings behind the scenes. Hawks' real name isn't even known to the public despite being a hero they endorse heavily."

"Keigo Takami." (Y/n) said.

"What...?" Nezu said in shock.

"That's... what he told me his name was. Keigo Takami." (Y/n) clarified.