American Comics: Tales of Cultivator

## Chapter 204: Yashida Changes Hands, Adamantium Acquired

He had spent over twenty years preparing, all for the sake of obtaining the Healing Factor and Undying Body from Logan.

With a single, casual sentence, Tang Song wanted to take Logan away, taking away his hope of imminent success.

"Mr. Tang, Logan is my friend after all. If he has offended you in any way, I am willing to apologize and offer compensation on his behalf!" Ichiro Yashida coughed, speaking to Tang Song.

"As for Logan, let him stay at Yashida Corporation. Let him accompany me through the final stage of my life! Surely Mr. Tang can understand an old man's last wish on his deathbed!"

Tang Song, with Mariko Yashida in his arms, laughed. "Understand? Of course, I understand. I'm just a little curious, did the technology to seize Logan's Healing Factor come from your Yashida Corporation or from Madame Hydra here..."

Hearing Tang Song's words, Ichiro Yashida's complexion changed drastically. Not only him, but the female Doctor who had been silently standing behind him also looked grave.

"You know me!"

Madame Hydra's pupils turned into vertical pupils like a snake's. As she spoke, her forked tongue flicked out, like a viper's tongue.

"Madame Hydra, one of Hydra's Snake Heads. Speaking of which, I've had quite a few dealings with your Hydra!"

Tang Song glanced at her indifferently, then lowered his head to look at the stunned Mariko Yashida. "Mariko, do you know your grandfather's true purpose?"

"He wants Immortality, which is why he went to such lengths to find Logan, hoping to transfer the Healing Factor from Logan's body to his own!"

"You are merely a tool he used to keep your father in check!"

Mariko Yashida looked at her grandfather in disbelief upon hearing Tang Song's words.

"Grandfather, is what Mr. Tang said true?!"

Tang Song held Mariko Yashida, his left hand forming a Hand Seal with his fingers. A wisp of Demonic Fire, capable of stirring the Seven Emotions and Six Desires, silently entered Ichiro Yashida's body from his Yongquan Point, expanding and amplifying his desires.

"Mariko!" Ichiro Yashida felt a dryness in his throat. Looking at his granddaughter, he spoke the thoughts he had suppressed for a long time: "I've always doted on you since you were little. You've enjoyed the glory of the Yashida Family, so you must bear the responsibility of Yashida Corporation!"

"Shingen is too disobedient. I need to support someone to restrain him, and I also need an identity! An identity that can appear openly before the world!"

Mariko Yashida looked at her grandfather's twisted face as he uttered words that disgusted her: "Mariko, I will marry you, and take control of Yashida Corporation again as the Yashida Family's son-in-law!"

"You're not my grandfather, my grandfather is already dead! You're a Monster, a Monster! Sir, kill him, kill this Monster!"

Hearing Ichiro Yashida's perverse words, Mariko Yashida trembled and curled up in Tang Song's arms.

"Kill them all, leave none alive!"

Tang Song, holding the beauty in his arms, waved his hand. Dozens of experts trained by Storm Shadow immediately lunged forward.

"Kill him!"

With a command from Shingen Yashida, a group of Black-clothed Ninja from the Wind and Fire Clans also brandished their Katanas and charged towards Tang Song and his group.

Behind Tang Song, Storm Shadow leaped up. With a move of Empty Hands Against White Blades, he snatched the Katana from the hand of a Black-clothed Ninja charging at Tang Song, twisting it into his palm. *Crack*, with force applied to his palm, a Katana made of fine steel was snapped into two.

*Whoosh!* He flicked the blade, stabbing it directly into the Black-clothed Ninja's Heart.

The Black-clothed Ninja clutched his chest and fell to the ground with a thud.

*Clang* went a clear sound, and two flashes of cold light appeared as the two Adamantium Katanas on Storm Shadow's back were drawn.

*Clang clang clang*, with the two Adamantium Katanas, sharp enough to cut through iron like mud, in Storm Shadow's hands, the group of charging Black-clothed Ninja and their Katanas were shattered, cut into several pieces along with their bodies.

"Those who harm Father must die!"

Even more brutal than Storm Shadow was Adam. This big man with a pure heart stood in front of Tang Song, using his body to block the Crossbow Bolts and Bullets shot at him.

Bullets hitting his body sparked, as if they were hitting a body of steel.

Facing the Black-clothed Ninja charging with Katanas, he threw a punch. The fierce wind from his fist roared, directly shattering the upper body of one of the Black-clothed Ninja.

Allowing a Black-clothed Ninja to slash him with a Katana, Adam, in the ninja's incredulous gaze, grabbed his two arms and tore them apart! *Rip*, Blood Water and Internal Organs splashed all over Adam.

In his killing frenzy, Adam opened his mouth and spat out a stream of reddish-white High-Intensity Electrical Breath. The reddish-white electric current was like lightning streaking across the sky, enveloping a large section of the pavilion. Under his Lightning Technique Breath, piece after piece of Black-clothed Ninja were instantly turned into charred remains.

"Ghost God! He is a Ghost God, ah!"

The ninja of the Wind and Fire Clans were, in the end, just trained Humans. Facing the Ghost God-like Ability displayed by Adam, the group of ninja were all terrified and stopped in their tracks.

They were Retainers of the Yashida Family, true, but the tall figure covered in Bloodstains before them seemed like a Ghost God from Yellow Springs. How could Humans fight against Ghost Gods?

"A bunch of trash!"

Looking at the terrified ninja of the Wind and Fire Clans, Ichiro Yashida cursed, then looked at the private female Doctor beside him, "Madame Hydra, stop them!"

After speaking, Ichiro Yashida slapped his High-Tech Wheelchair. The Wheelchair under him quickly moved backward, speeding away!

"Trying to leave? Stay!"

Storm Shadow naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to perform in front of Tang Song. He leaped up, intending to intercept him.

From the side, a ball of yellow Liquid was sprayed towards him. A fishy smell/stench emanated from the Liquid. Storm Shadow felt a sense of Dizziness just by smelling it. He twisted his body, using a pillar in the Courtyard for leverage, and avoided the Venom.

The Venom touched the Ground, immediately making a hissing sound. The Ground paved with Bluestone Slabs was instantly corroded, creating countless Pits.

A Bald Headed Big man, touching his head, blocked the center of the Courtyard, yellow saliva still dripping from his mouth.

At the same time, over a dozen Mutants also rushed out! Their Abilities varied, most related to snakes. Some could Summon Vipers, some were covered in Snake Scales, and some had bodies that could soften like snakes. This was also the origin of the Serpent Society's name.

The Mutants of the Serpent Society, along with the Yashida Family's Gunmen and Bodyguards and Ninja, desperately tried to stop Tang Song's group.

Madame Hydra took off her White Coat, revealing a dark green tight-fitting suit. She removed her wig, flicked her snake-like tongue, and a Soft Whip appeared in her hand. Her vertical pupils stared intently at Tang Song.

"You want to stop me!" Tang Song's Gaze swept over the Soft Whip in Madame Hydra's hand.

"Mr. Tang, I've heard of your reputation in the Federation. We have no conflict between us. Since you've heard of Hydra, you should know our Influence!"

Madame Hydra twisted her body, every movement and Smile seemingly capable of captivating a man's Mind.

"Mr. Tang, you are the Emperor of the Underworld, but how do you compare to the Federal President and the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.? They offended our Hydra, which is why the White House changed owners, and the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. died a terrible death!"

Listening to Madame Hydra's threatening words, Tang Song's complexion was somewhat strange.

The Federal President, the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.... This threat... Leaving aside the supposedly dead Nick Fury, if he remembered correctly, the previous Federal President was someone he had personally killed.

Tang Song looked at the High-Tech Red Queen Wristwatch on his hand. The Recording Equipment on it had been flashing Red Light, the sign that the recording function was on, ever since Madame Hydra started talking.

"Mr. Tang, we can actually cooperate. Yashida Corporation is one of our Hydra's important Sources of Income. If Mr. Tang is willing to join our Hydra, we can give up Yashida Corporation as a congratulatory gift for your joining Hydra!"

Looking at Madame Hydra, who, despite being Bald Headed, seemed to exude female charm in every movement, Tang Song vaguely saw the shadow of Black Widow Natasha in her. Both women were alluring beauties who knew how to use their looks and bodies to achieve their goals!

Moreover, Tang Song felt a faint spiritual fluctuation on her, somewhat similar to the Succubus Aura he had Summoned in the Hell Dimension.

Bewitching Dark Witchcraft? Or a Mutant Ability?

Tang Song naturally wouldn't be fooled by such petty tricks.

"Using my things as a congratulatory gift for me? You've got some nerve. I'm not interested in joining Hydra. I do need a Dog, though. I think your Hydra is just the right size!"

Hearing Tang Song's words, Madame Hydra's complexion changed. "Making our Hydra a Dog? Besides that War Maniac from the WWII Period, Mr. Tang is the only one with such a big mouth. I like your arrogance."

Madame Hydra licked the corner of her mouth with her forked snake tongue, a Smile on her face, but her hand quietly reached for her lower back, pulling out a Glass Test Tube. She smashed it on the Ground. Inside the shattered Test Tube, thick green mist instantly filled the air.

Several Yashida Manor Bodyguards standing near Madame Hydra merely inhaled a breath of the Poison Mist. They instantly foamed at the mouth, fell to the Ground, twitched, and stopped breathing.

The composition of this thick green Poison Mist was unknown. From a small Glass Test Tube, the Poison Mist released instantly covered a range of over ten meters and continued to spread outwards.

"Mr. Tang, I wonder if your body is as hard as your mouth!"

In the Poison Mist, Madame Hydra giggled repeatedly, her Voice full of triumph.

This Poison Mist was precisely the Reason she dared to stay and block the enemy after seeing Adam's inhuman Strength.

Madame Hydra could become one of Hydra's Snake Heads not only because she was proficient in Firearms, combat, and demolition Technology, but also because she was a strategist and Infiltration expert. Furthermore, she herself was a Mutant. Her Ability was to release Toxins and be immune to Toxins.

Because of her unique immunity to Poisons, almost all Poisons in the real world could not harm her.

Relying on this innate Mutant Ability, she had researched and gained a thorough understanding of the toxicity of most Toxins and Poisons in the world.

She usually manufactured corresponding Poisons or Toxins based on the situation and liked to spread the Poisons she created in various unusual and interesting ways.

This style was very similar to that group of Terrorists in the Middle East who liked to launch attacks everywhere; you never knew when their Car Bombs would appear.

This was also the Reason the Serpent Society was so feared in the Underworld.

No one liked dealing with Terrorists who liked to use Poison.

The Poison Mist Madame Hydra carried with her was a Poison Mist she had specially developed, mixed from the Biological Toxin of a mutated Viper and several potent Chemical Toxins.

An Ordinary Person inhaling a breath would die instantly.

Even strong Mutants and certain extraordinary Creatures couldn't last long in her Poison Mist.

*Thud thud thud*—

The Yashida Family's Bodyguards and Gunmen in the pavilion who were desperately resisting the enemy's invasion had no idea that the Poison Mist would drift from behind them.

Caught completely off guard, they inhaled the Poison Mist, one by one falling to the Ground, clutching their Necks, twitching, and stopping breathing.

Conversely, the Mutants of the Serpent Society, upon seeing the green Thick Mist rising in front of Madame Hydra, quickly fled as if their feet had grown extra legs, running incredibly fast. Clearly, they knew their Leader's Poison Mist very well.

"Is this your Trump Card!" Tang Song looked at the rolling green Poison Mist drifting towards him. He pointed his fingers like a Sword, drawing several strokes in the air. A Green Light flashed from a five-finger wide, three-foot long green Talisman.

Wind Calling Talisman. Under the spreading Green Light, a fierce Wind suddenly arose in the Courtyard. The Wind Sound howled, sweeping the impenetrable Thick Mist back towards Madame Hydra's rear.

Those Mutants and Yashida Family Bodyguards and Ninja who had just run backward were in for a disaster.

No matter how fast they were, how could they be faster than the howling Wind? The gale swept up the Poison Mist, instantly engulfing them.

After the Poison Mist was dispersed by the Wind, it revealed a bewildered Madame Hydra. Hearing the thudding sounds of her subordinates falling behind her, the Smile that hadn't faded from Madame Hydra's face instantly froze.

"Adam, grab her and tie her up tightly! I want her alive!"

Tang Song didn't even look at Madame Hydra. Mariko Yashida came out of his arms and, supported by Yukio, walked towards the pavilion.

By the pillar of the pavilion, Boss Tang's poor Father-in-law, already severely injured, plus Madame Hydra's Poison Mist, had stopped breathing, leaning against the pillar.

"Yukio, take good care of Mariko. I'll go avenge her father!"

Looking at the thin green Mist scattered by the Wind around him, Tang Song curled his fingers into a claw. His Palm was like a Black Hole, sucking all the rolling Poison Mist into his Palm.

It condensed into a green Poison Mist Ball the size of an Egg.

Immediately after, a Horned Black Snake suddenly materialized from his thumb, swallowing the entire Poison Mist Ball clean.

Seeing this scene, Madame Hydra's heart instantly turned cold.

Adam walked towards her silently. Madame Hydra brandished the highly poisonous Viper Whip, threw Poison Darts, and smashed Poison Mist bottles on the Ground.

But these Poisons, which could easily kill people, seemed completely useless against this big guy.

Adam waved his hand, brushing away the sweet-smelling Mist in front of him. He was a little frustrated, wondering why this woman kept throwing fragmented, useless Things.

If Adam hadn't been mindful of Father's instruction to capture her alive, Adam felt he could turn this annoying woman into the Thick Mist before him with a single punch.

Suddenly, Adam saw the woman looking somewhat stunned. He quickly stepped forward and grabbed Madame Hydra, who had fallen into a daze watching Tang Song condense the Poison Mist into a ball, trapping her under his armpit.

*Crack!*

Madame Hydra felt several of her ribs break.

The Liquid Metal Wheelchair, flowing like Mercury, carried Ichiro Yashida fleeing towards the interior of the old Mansion. It ran quite fast.

In just a few minutes, he reached his Bedroom. Ichiro Yashida opened a Secret Room. After Pupil and Fingerprint unlock, *rumble*, a thick alloy door opened, revealing a three-meter-tall silver Samurai Mech.

Shaped like an ancient Japanese Samurai, with two Katanas inserted into its back, shining with Silver Light! "An Armor forged from Adamantium Alloy, Old Mr. Yashida certainly has grand plans!"

Ichiro Yashida looked at the Silver Samurai Armor, just about to drive his Wheelchair forward, when a Voice sounded behind him.

He stiffly turned his Head. Behind him, Tang Song was smoking a Cigar, looking at the Silver Samurai Armor before him with interest.

"This is your Trump Card!"

Tang Song glanced at Ichiro Yashida. Ichiro Yashida let out a strange roar, pulled a Gun from under his Wheelchair, and shot at Tang Song. Without even looking at the result, he controlled the Wheelchair and lunged towards the Silver Samurai Armor.

As long as he put on this set of Silver Samurai Armor, he still had a chance.

"Lightning Come!"

Tang Song waved his hand, and a purple Lightning bolt as thick as a thigh appeared out of thin air, striking Ichiro Yashida.

*Boom!*

Ichiro Yashida, who had plotted for twenty years and single-mindedly pursued Immortality, was instantly struck by the Lightning and turned into a pile of charred remains.

With a wave of his hand, Tang Song used a strong Wind to sweep the piles of charred remains out the door.

A single Lightning Technique effortlessly dealt with Ichiro Yashida.

After Sha Condensation, with Tang Song's Cultivation, simple Techniques like the Wind Calling Spell and ordinary Lightning Technique could be performed effortlessly without forming Hand Seals.

However, Boss Tang always liked to keep a Trump Card hidden in front of others.

After finishing off Ichiro Yashida, Tang Song walked up to the Silver Samurai Armor and examined it.

This Armor was entirely cast from Adamantium Alloy. Back when Frank was wiping out the Foot Clan, he also got a set of silver Adamantium Samurai Armor.

However, in terms of craftsmanship and Adamantium content, that set of Samurai Armor clearly couldn't compare to this set of Silver Samurai Armor.

And the Katanas on the back of the Silver Samurai Armor.

*Clang!*

Tang Song extended his hand, and the Katana on the Silver Samurai Armor's back flew out of its sheath into the air, landing in his Palm. Tang Song gripped the Knife Hilt with both hands.

The silver Katana Blade instantly turned red all over, especially the Blade, which almost became crimson.

*Whoosh!* Tang Song slashed the Wheelchair with one stroke. Tang Song didn't use much force, but the stroke cut through the Liquid Metal Wheelchair as easily as cutting a piece of thin paper, splitting it into two.

"Good Blade!"

The casting principle of this Blade was unknown. Although also made of Adamantium Alloy, this miraculous Heating Ability could even cut through Wolverine's Adamantium Claws.

When Tang Song returned to the pavilion, Storm Shadow was commanding the group of Red-Clothed Arashikage Ninja to deal with the Corpses in the Yashida old Mansion.

"Sir!" With the help of several Red-Clothed Ninja, Mariko, who had finished handling Shingen Yashida's remains, came before Tang Song, supported by Yukio.

Mariko, her eyes red, bowed slightly towards Tang Song: "Thank you, Sir, for avenging my Father!"

In just half a day, Mariko Yashida felt as if a lifetime had passed. Her grandfather, who had always doted on her, revealed his disgusting, nauseating true face.

Thinking back to the so-called warmth he had shown before, Mariko Yashida trembled all over.

Now this Monster was dead, and her Father, the Eldest Son of the Yashida Family, was also dead.

The vast Yashida Corporation now belonged to her!

Mariko looked at the Man before her. Beneath her red eyes was a mix of emotions, unsure whether to be happy or cry.

However, she knew that to truly control Yashida Corporation, she still needed the help of the Man before her.

"Sir, the Adamantium Manufacturing Data is in Ancestor's, in that Monster's Secret Room. I'll lead you there—"

Mariko Yashida clearly understood what Tang Song truly wanted.

Mariko led the way, supported by Yukio, taking Tang Song to Ichiro Yashida's Secret Room.

This Secret Room was far from the Secret Room where the Silver Samurai Armor was stored. Mariko clearly didn't have Ichiro Yashida's Fingerprint. Now that Ichiro Yashida had turned into Ash, Pupil recognition was also impossible.

Facing the Alloy Door of the Secret Room, Tang Song lifted the Adamantium Katana in his hand and sliced the door in half with one strike.

Revealing a not-very-large Secret Room inside the door. Besides some Bonds, Share certificates, and Property deeds, the most obvious thing was a Computer that wasn't connected to the internet.

*Clatter clatter*, Mariko Yashida stepped forward, turned on the Computer, and typed a few keys. Following Ichiro Yashida's habits, she tried a few times and quickly entered the Computer interface, soon finding the Adamantium Manufacturing Data.

Not only the Adamantium Manufacturing Data, but also precise 3D Schematics, including the casting process of the Silver Samurai Armor, and the Heated High-Molecular Oscillation Technology of the two Adamantium Alloy Katanas.

As well as a detailed Backup of Ichiro Yashida's Longevity Project—

Tang Song copied these Blueprints/Diagrams onto a USB Drive. After returning, he would let the Weapons Research Department study them and see if they could develop a new set of Battlegear based on the Black Demon Battle Armor.

With the Adamantium Manufacturing Data, it was likely that in a while, his Elites would be able to be equipped with a set of Armor forged from Adamantium Alloy.

"Family Head! The Metropolitan Police Department are Outside. They say they heard Gunfire and want to enter the Mansion to check the situation!"

In the Bedroom of the main residence of the Yashida old Mansion, on the Tatami Mat, the female Family Head of the Yashida Family had her hair disheveled. Her Figure was reflected on the sliding door, showing a graceful silhouette.

Yukio stood before the door, respectfully lowering her Head, trying her best to block out the sounds of Mariko Yashida inside, which were a mix of pain and pleasure.

"Send them away! Ah!"

"Yes, Family Head!" Yukio bowed and stepped back a few steps, then quickly left with quick, small steps.

Yukio passed through the pavilion of the Yashida old Mansion. In the Courtyard, there were Red-Clothed Ninja everywhere, and Black-clothed Bodyguards with bulging waists.

"Young Miss, is Yashida Corporation still Yashida Corporation now? I hope your decision is the right one!"

Yukio adjusted her Mind and walked out the door with a few Black-clothed Bodyguards.

"Sir, with Ichiro Yashida's death, his Network of Connections is definitely unusable. Those conglomerates that were usually at odds with Yashida Corporation will definitely take advantage of the weakness!

Relying on myself, I'm worried I won't be able to hold onto such a large industry!"

Tang Song ran his fingers through Mariko Yashida's hair. Mariko Yashida, while bending down to clean up, raised her Head, biting her lip, and asked him for advice.

"Since the Yashida Family has changed owners, then prepare funeral notices and invite celebrities from all walks of life in Japan to attend the funeral. At that time, the Commander of the Federation Garrison in Japan will also attend.

If they still don't show respect, I'll arrange a State Visit and have the Federal President come to Japan to endorse Yashida Corporation!"

Mariko Yashida listened to Tang Song's words, raising her Head and looking at him with admiration, her Eyes full of worship.

Tang Song stroked Mariko Yashida's beautiful hair, but what he was thinking about was the one in the White House.

He had used the Mutant public opinion incident to cripple one of his legs.

He wondered if the Mr. President had learned to distinguish the big from the small players now that he had lost a staunch supporter, the Minister of Defense! This was a good opportunity to test his Attitude.

(end of chapter)