The Fighting Company President


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Okay, last chapter I said that the next update would be around January next year, but somehow I was able to find time and finish this chapter, thus think of this as my early Christmas gift to you readers…


Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here Naegi's life further takes another turn, as aside from being suddenly named as the new CEO that is met with resistance, he also gets to know what Hidden Intelligence is engaging in and an unexpected incident takes place…

And this is where Naegi would make a decision on what to do, and what to accept and not accept…

Well then, read on and enjoy!


Outside of the conference room of Hidden Intelligence, a pair of janitors are sweeping the floor as it is part of their jobs to keep the floors clean after several visitors are inside the conference room, and while they are mopping, the two janitors were startled after hearing a loud uproar coming from the conference room, which sounded like a loud argument that is common in corporate meetings.

The two janitors glanced at each other as this was the first time they heard something that is loud, and not like the kind they would encounter when Koran Togami is still alive, and the two janitors glanced at each other as they wondered what was going on in there, as they felt that there seemed to be a situation there due to Koran passing away and the janitors felt there must be some kind of power struggle even though they have a feeling that Byakuya Togami would inherit the corporate presidency from Koran.

"That was loud…"

"Yeah…first time I heard a conference that was that loud…"

"I feel bad about this company now."

"I agree…now that President Koran is gone, those Togami will take over the company."

"I only heard it from others, but that family is so full of themselves."

"I'm betting they're fighting over who gets to be president."

"Makes me wonder about our future."

"Yeah."

Inside the conference room, the scene shows that the attorney read out Koran's will, where it states that the mansion that Koran lived when still alive would go to Naegi, along with his monetary fortune, which surprised the Togami adults, as they could not believe what they just heard. They are sure that Naegi would not receive anything as they made sure that he has nothing to gain.

Elder Togami demanded to know how and why is this possible, reiterating that Naegi is never a Togami family member, and therefore he cannot be named as the beneficiary to the will, but the attorney said that was Koran's will, and reminded them that Koran legally adopted Naegi five years ago, hence Koran puts Naegi's name as beneficiary to the inheritance, and tells them to be ready, for they made the grave mistake of throwing the boy out from Koran's mansion and cutting off his savings account just to make him destitute, which the two Togami adults were silently livid that their efforts have backfired.

"That…"

"Preposterous!"

"This cannot be!"

"We made the paperwork and made sure…"

"This is a mistake!"

"How is that possible?"

"I demand an explanation!"

"How can a brat like that boy become the sole heir to Koran's will?"

Naegi was speechless as he never thought that Koran did this as a ray of hope shone before him, as he finally got the chance to get his life back and that he will no longer live on the streets and got his home back from his cruel distant relatives.

Byakuya is also perplexed at Koran's actions, and wondered why Koran left everything to Naegi though he had a feeling that Koran would do it anyway as he has no children of his own, and felt that this might explain why Koran named Naegi as heir to the will.

Elder Togami continued to rant and insisted that Naegi has no right in this manner and does not deserve to inherit what Koran left, but the attorney sighed, ignoring the two Togami adults' ranting complaints, until telling the two adults to get over it and accept the fact.

Elder Togami and Daddy Togami were stunned by what the attorney just said, and refused to accept it, but the attorney said that they are free to challenge him, as he reiterated that Koran made the will in front of his presence before his unexpected death, and said that this must be karma for the upbringing that got and for treating Naegi like an outsider and trash instead of welcoming him in open arms.

"…and that is that. Now you realize what happened after showing your cruelty to that boy."

"You…!"

"Rubbish!"

"That's why Koran chose not to have any of you inherit the company presidency."

"Never!"

"We won't accept this!"

"Get over it, you two."

"…"

The attorney then proceeded to read the rest of the will, saying that a crisis will struck the company from this day on, which Byakuya appeared to be a bit concerned while the board of directors realize what this mean and started to panic, though Elder Togami urged them to calm down for Byakuya, as the new corporate president, will save the company from this impending disaster.

As everyone calmed down after hearing the assurance, the attorney then read the rest of the will, saying that the company president will inherit a weapon to fight against this impending disaster as CHIAKI brought out a metallic briefcase and opened it, revealing the contents which was what appeared to be a metallic belt buckle with a card-like slot.

Everyone, save for Naegi, we're awed and they became confident that Byakuya will surely save the company, and Elder Togami told the board of directors that they have nothing to fear, for the Togami family will deal whatever threat comes in their way and proclaimed that this will prove that the Togami family name will be the ruler of the world of business and the like.

The board of directors felt assured, and said to elder Togami that they will put their trust in him and said that the board of directors will put their faith in the Togami name and seemingly forget to pay respect to Koran as all they think about is how the company will survive the upcoming storm.

"You have our support!"

"Yes, we will help you!"

"You must save this company!"

"We put our faith in you!"

"Yes! Byakuya Togami is the chosen one!"

"Right! The Togami family is the most powerful in the world!"

"We will follow you!"

"Yes!"

The attorney shook his head in dismay, seeing that the board of directors are like obedient dogs who want to please their masters, and it is clear that they have no loyalty whatsoever towards Koran, and he silently wondered what their reactions would be once he reads out the rest of the will, and as he is about to do so, Daddy Togami raised the arm of his son, Byakuya, and said that under his leadership, the Hidden Intelligence will go further ahead and weather any storm that approaches their way.

However pandemonium ensued as the attorney read out the final part of the will: Makoto Naegi will inherit the device for he is to become the new CEO/President of Hidden Intelligence. Utter silence covered the conference room which lasted for several seconds, as they were seemingly taken by surprise, and they seemed to be in a state of denial at what they just heard.

After a moment, everyone went in an uproar as they could not believe that an ordinary boy like Naegi is appointed as the new CEO, and demanded an explanation for this as they are unwilling to believe what the will said and even protested it.

"WHAT?"

"ARE YOU INSANE?"

"THIS IS PREPOSTEROUS!"

"A MERE BOY BECOMING THE NEW PRESIDENT AND NOT BYAKUYA TOGAMI?"

"WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?"

"IS THAT WILL FOR REAL?"

"EXPLAIN YOURSELF!"

"THIS MUST BE A FRAUD!"

Naegi was utterly speechless as he never thought something like this would happen, as he just got his life back after a few days of suffering, and now he suddenly inherited his adoptive grandfather's company just like that and now he feels like wanting to question his grandfather why he did that and there is a reason for him to do this in such a short notice.

As Naegi pondered on how and why Koran did this, Daddy Togami grabbed him by his collar and shook him hard, demanding that Naegi confess that he rigged the will so that he can usurp the CEO position, but Naegi said he played no part in this and is not sure why this happened.

However, the board of directors, who are known supporters of the Togami family head, demanded that Naegi surrender the rights of the inheritance to Byakuya, reiterating that the SHSL Heir is the rightful successor of Koran, and they threatened to sue him for causing this situation to happen, but Chiaki stood in front and uses her mechanical eyes to show a recorded projection of Koran writing the last will, where it showed that Koran did named Naegi as the successor to the CEO position of Hidden Intelligence, and the attorney is also there in the footage and proved that he is telling the truth.

The board of directors were shocked into disbelief that Koran would do this, and they questioned why he named Naegi as the next CEO and not Byakuya, saying that Naegi knows nothing about running the company and that he is not skilled in the business world like Byakuya.

"This can't be…!"

"Preposterous!"

"A scandal!"

"Why would Koran do that?"

"What was he thinking?"

"There must be a mistake!"

"Explain yourself!"

"There must be a sabotage!"


REAL x EYES (by J feat. Takanori Nishikawa)
(Opening theme of Kamen Rider Zero-One)

(Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One)

(Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One)
(Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One)
(Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One)

Kōdaina archive access shite
Kensaku shitatte I don't think it's right
Data wa kako word wa sign
Kotae wa 404 not found (Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One)

(Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One)

REAL×EYES hajimari no aizu
Atarashī jidai wo
We gotta SUN×RISE burning like the fires
Kiri hirake unmei wo

You wanna REAL×EYES egaita mirai
Buchi nuite Ikeru no wa
You're the only one (Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One Zero-One)


Ch. 6: Kaigi no konran

The janitors outside the conference room continued to mop the floor, as they can hear the uproar coming from the inside. They felt that something is going on and realized that the company is facing a crisis now that Koran passed away, and the janitors are guessing that a power struggle is somewhat taking place even though it is obvious that Byakuya will succeed Koran.

However, with the two Togami adults there, it is also obvious that they are using Byakuya to run the company and do whatever they please just to flaunt the Togami name and to prove that the Togami family is the most powerful name not only in Japan but also the rest of the world, and the janitors wondered what would happen from this point on, as they lost a very generous and respected man, only to be succeeded by selfish and greedy persons.

"I feel bad for this company."

"Yeah."

"Those two Togami adults are only using Byakuya just to runt their way around."

"I'm even betting that they are only strutting around…"

"Better brace yourself. there's a possibility that we might get kicked out over something trivial…"

"No way…"

"…"

"…"

As the janitors are continuing in mopping the floors, they are startled as they heard a louder shouting, and they recognized the voice as Daddy Togami, and the janitors can tell that he is up to no good, were he is berating someone, and the janitors sighed as they can tell that there is indeed a power struggle as he can be heard saying that no one other than Byakuya are qualified for the position, but then they heard him saying that Naegi has no right becoming the new CEO because he is not a Togami.

The two janitors stared wide-eyed, as they did not expect hearing this and became curious, as they believed that Byakuya was to succeed Koran, and now they just heard that someone else is named the new CEO, and the two janitors stared at each other, wondering what is really going on inside the conference room and why is the room in such a loud uproar.

"What was that?"

"That was loud…"

"Someone else is appointed as president?"

"Couldn't hear much…"

"What's going on in there?"

"Don't know."

"Now I'm really worried…"

"I hope that nothing bad is going on…"

Inside the conference room, Daddy Togami is holding Naegi by his collar and shook him very hard, demanding that he surrender the position of CEO to Byakuya so that the company can be saved, but Naegi did not give his response as he is still not sure about what is going on and told him that he cannot just do that without knowing the full details and why Koran appointed him as such.

But Daddy Togami was unrelenting and slammed Naegi on the table, further demanding that Naegi do as told, for he has no right here and that only the Togami family members have the right, saying that only Byakuya has the power to save the company and not a BASTARD like Naegi. This hit a nerve at the boy and gets up, and tells Day Togami what a jerk he is.

Everyone stared in surprise at hearing what Naegi just said, and there Naegi said that this may be the reason why Koran appointed him as the new CEO instead of Byakuya, reasoning that perhaps Koran has seen how selfish the Togami family is, and that all they think about is preserving the family name and not having a care for its staff and employees.

Naegi also said that perhaps Koran wants to appoint someone who is not connected to the two adult Togami family heads and wants someone who has empathy to other people, who cares for his employees and to reach out to those who are in need, and thus this may be the reason why Koran made that will and wants the company in good, and unselfishly capable hands.

Daddy Togami is unwilling to accept this and punched Naegi on the mouth again, and did it several times, once more reopening the boy's wounds and he began to bleed again before being thrown aside, which Chiaki grabbed Daddy Togami's wrist and held it firmly, causing him to shriek in pain, reminding him that she will take action if Naegi is being harmed for no justifiable reason.

"That is enough."

"AAAAIIIEEE!"

"I already told you. You are not permitted to hurt this boy."

"AAAAIIIEEE!"

"If you lay a hand on him…I will take action."

"AAAAIIIEEE!"

"I do hope that is clear to you."

"AAAAIIIEEE!"

The attorney helps Naegi up and tells Elder Togami to accept the fact and that what they did is a huge embarrassment, and chastises the board of directors, telling them they have no sense of loyalty towards Koran and for being DOGS to the Togami just because the family is wealthy, and told everyone that only Naegi has the say whether to refuse the inheritance or not, and sternly warned everyone not to pressure the boy or else he would be compelled to sue them for what they just did.

The attorney escorted Naegi out of the conference room to take him to the infirmary to patch up the wound on his lips whilst Chiaki continued to grip Daddy Togami's wrist, whilst the adult Togami is screaming in pain and ordered her to let go, which she refuses.

"…"

"AAAAIIIEEE! Let go of me, you mechanical bitch!"

"I won't. not until you promise to stop your physical abuse towards Makoto Naegi."

"NEVER!"

"Then I'll keep disciplining you until you agree."

"AAAAIIIEEE!"

"Now then…"

"NEVER! I WON'T STOP UNTIL THAT BASTARD IS THROWN OUT OF THIS COMPANY!"

As the attorney and Naegi leaves the conference room, the two janitors were shocked to see Naegi, bleeding from his mouth and offered to help, which the attorney nodded, and the two janitors said they accidentally overheard the conversation, and express shock and dismay at what Daddy Togami did to Naegi, yet they also said they are unsure if Naegi should be CEO as they never seen him before and if he has the skills like Byakuya has.

The attorney said that this was all due to the will that Koran made, and while he too wondered why he did that, the attorney believed that Koran has a good reason for appointing Naegi, and believed that something good is bound to happen, as he said that this would perhaps break the tradition of every Togami generation inheriting things from generation to generation.

Though skeptical, the two janitors decided to wait and see, though they started to warm up towards Naegi seeing that he did not display any arrogance and that all they see in the boy is pure innocence and humbleness.

They then said that if that is Koran's will then they will accept it as they prefer someone who has the same heart as Koran, and if Naegi has the same qualities as Koran, then they will gladly accept him as the new CEO of Hidden Intelligence.

"If President Koran said this kid is the best successor, then we're in."

"At least it's not a Togami."

"Yeah…we need someone as kind as Koran."

"So if this kid can make a difference…then it's okay."

"Easy, kid…"

"You'll be okay."

"There, there…"

"We got you…"

-x-

Meanwhile, the scene shifts to an unspecified place, where it showed that it was a bit messy as there are metallic object laid around, which makes it look like a secret hideout, and the scene shifts to the center, where two teenage girls are huddling as they receive news about what happened to Hidden Intelligence, such as the death of Koran Togami.

The two teen girls appeared to be scheming something as they brought out unspecified items and the girls seemed to be leaning towards terrorism. The two girls are identified as:

- Mukuro Ikusaba

- Junko Enoshima

Ikusaba is rummaging on something as she tells Enoshima that Koran is dead, and that this is now the perfect time to make their move, which Enoshima gingerly asked how did she find out, and what would they do next if Koran is really dead, and there Ikusaba said that the time now is right and they will show the world what it means to be in a state of despair.

Enoshima clapped her hands as she liked the idea and asked when will they start, which Ikusaba said that they will begin immediately.

"Koran Togami is dead."

"Really? Great!"

"Yes…now we can proceed."

"Oh boy…I'm so excited!"

"Prepare yourself, Junko. We will commence the operation."

"Say the word! I'm good to go!"

"Good."

"Booyah!"

-x-

The scene shifts at a theme park where Naegi frequently went when he was adopted by Koran, and this is a place where he would go whenever he is feeling down and emotionally depressed, as he wondered how and why Koran died as he has no adults to look up to other than his adopted grandfather. While he is glad that he can reclaim Koran's mansion and his savings, but being appointed as CEO of Hidden Intelligence is another thing.

Because he is focused on his schooling, he has no idea about the company and how it is being run, thus he is in limbo on whether to accept the position as CEO or not. He then saw a gathering taking place, where there is a stand-up comedy act, where he saw a muscular person standing on stage and began doing comedic jokes which the audience laughed.

There Naegi saw that the comedian sports bear ears instead of a person's, and there the park's owner approached Naegi, as he and Koran were collaborators in promoting those things, which he revealed that the thing he saw at stage is a Kumagear. There the park owner told Naegi about the Kumagears and how they were made by Hidden Intelligence, and about the several types and why Koran invested so much on this and why Hidden Intelligence thrive so much.

He then offered Naegi his condolences as he is also aware of Koran's passing, but is surprised to see Naegi's mouth having stiches, and when asked what happened, Naegi reluctantly told the park owner what happened, and the park owner stared in curiosity upon being told that the boy is suddenly appointed as Koran's successor.

He slowly nodded and felt that this might be the right thing, as he heard from Koran that his elder brother and Byakuya's father has constantly interfering with his business run just to make the Togami family name relevant and tells Naegi that he should accept it as he believe that someone who has the same morals as Koran is fitted to run the company, much to Naegi's surprise.

"Really, sir?"

"That's what I think."

"…"

"If your adoptive grandfather chose you to succeed him, then there's a reason why. Perhaps he saw something in you that made him believe that you can succeed as the new CEO/president…"

"Um…I don't know…"

"Believe in yourself, kid. You suffered a harsh life before Koran adopted you, and just recently. Now you got a chance to pick yourself up. Show your detractors that they're wrong about you."

"…"

"Trust me, kid. You got the power."

As Naegi is surprised at what the park owner just said, he is being encouraged to accept the challenge, saying that if Koran chooses Naegi as his successor, then there is a reason for it, and he tells Naegi not to run away from it and face it head on.

As the two are discussing, the scene shifts at the backstage area where the comedian-type Kumagear is resting and ready to perform another act, Enoshima approached the Kumagear and places what appeared to be a metallic belt buckle on the Kumagear's waist, which immediately forms a belt and began to hack through the Kumagear, which he shrieks in pain as he is being forcefully reprogrammed.

Enoshima gingerly tells the Kumagear to become her friend and kill as many people as possible. While the Kumagear tried to resist, Enoshima said he now belonged to a new group, whom she dubbed as .

"Now then…you belong to us."

"N-No…I…"

"You're going to kill everyone in this park."

"I don't…want…to…"

"Oh yes, you will…"

"…"

"Goodbye, Kumagear…hello, Monokumagear…"

"…"

The Kumagear resisted a bit was eventually gave in, as he is successfully reprogramed, as his eyes and bear ears lit up red from the standard blue, and there Enoshima gives the hacked Kumagear what appeared to be a palm-sized card that resembled a both a card key and an SD card. The hacked Kumagear then turns around and heads toward the stage.

To Be Continued...


Hope you liked this chapter, as drama dominated which Naegi gets punched again by Byakuya's father in an attempt to make the boy surrender the CEO position to Byakuya, only to get his comeuppance from Chiaki. While Naegi is unsure why Koran gave him the position, he gets some insights from those who are friends with Koran.

The villains of this fic have finally appeared, which are the Despair sisters as they are now ready to launch an all-out attack…


Preview:

An incident takes place which threatens to harm the citizens…

Naegi tries to help but is too powerless to do it by himself, until Chiaki gives him a way to stop the troublemakers…

Thus Naegi gets to SHINE as he becomes a superhero of sorts…

See you in six weeks (probably around the end of January or early February of 2020)…

Reviews are welcomed, but needed…