American Comics: Tales of Cultivator

Chapter 206: Captain, Coup, Strongman

More than ten police cars sealed off the juice processing plant.

A black SUV was parked by the roadside. A chubby white man sat inside the car, looking at the factory through the car window, holding a mobile phone in his hand and contacting his Boss.

"What's going on?"

Tony Stark's huge private villa, built on a seaside cliff, was located in Malibu, a scenic spot in Federation California.

Tony Stark looked at the vast Sea Surface through the floor-to-ceiling window, drinking coffee while typing code. The phone was placed on his office desk.

"A gunfight happened here, and the Brazilian police have taken control of the factory! Everyone in the factory has been taken away by the police, Boss. I will contact the Brazilian Police Station and find that Bruce Banner you mentioned!"

Happy Hogan, Tony Stark's Personal Bodyguard, was giving his Boss assurances.

"No need! Happy, it's over. Tomorrow you can fly directly back to New York Malibu from Brazil! Oh, and don't forget to bring Pepper Potts some local specialties!"

"Boss, are the local specialties in Brazil gemstones? Just so you know, my salary isn't much, you'll have to reimburse me!"

Happy had followed Tony Stark for many years, and the relationship between the two had long surpassed that of a normal Bodyguard and employer.

This was also the reason Tony entrusted Happy with the task of finding Bruce Banner.

Listening to Happy's blunt words, Tony Stark exchanged a few jokes with him before hanging up the phone.

Countless green lines of code flowed across the virtual projection in front of him, and a surveillance video soon appeared before Tony Stark.

The quality of the surveillance footage was not very good. From the footage, it was indeed from the surveillance cameras inside that juice processing plant in Brazil.

Watching the scene of Bruce Banner transforming into the Hulk, Tony Stark's relaxed expression instantly turned somewhat serious.

He placed the coffee cup in his hand aside and typed a few more lines of code.

Soon, through the back door left by Nick Fury, he hacked into S.H.I.E.L.D.'s database.

Level eight clearance.

Tony Stark placed the coffee cup aside, typed out code, and set a clearance level for himself. As a super hacker capable of designing artificial intelligence like J.A.R.V.I.S., cracking S.H.I.E.L.D.'s firewall was just a small matter.

Hulk, Bruce Banner, the incident at Culver University Laboratory in Virginia. Pictures, video, and text clearly presented the process of the Hulk's birth before Tony Stark's eyes. These documents also contained footage of the Military clashing with the Hulk: tanks were thrown into the sky by the Hulk, Iron Hummers were torn in half, while the unprotected soldiers were easily smashed into pulp...

Watching in the video, heavy troop carriers, tanks, and special weapon equipment vehicles facing the Hulk were destroyed by him like toys.

Tony Stark's expression was solemn. Although Nick Fury had told him that this green behemoth was someone he had chosen, a member of the Avengers.

However, out of a certain sense of crisis, Tony Stark was already simulating in his mind how his Iron Suit should deal with this green behemoth!

In the video, the green behemoth brought his palms together with astonishing strength. Suddenly, a deafening roar comparable to dry thunder, along with a visible shockwave that spread out in a fan shape.

Under the might of this single palm strike, the Federation G.I.s within a three-hundred-meter radius instantly fainted, bleeding from their seven orifices, while the glass of vehicles like Hummers was also completely shattered by the shock.

"J.A.R.V.I.S., record the data of this behemoth in the video. I need to formulate a response plan!"

Seeing the ability displayed by the behemoth in the video, the Hulkbuster Armor was put on Tony Stark's agenda ahead of time.

Federation, a certain unknown Secret Base. Nick Fury sat in front of his office, his single eye sharp with suspicion towards everything.

"An accidental gunfight affected the factory where Bruce Banner was working and angered that behemoth! Now I've lost track of him, but as long as he reappears in the civilized world, I will find his whereabouts! I'll inform you if I get any information!"

After hanging up the phone on that end, Nick Fury propped his hands on his office desk and fell into deep thought.

Bruce Banner was a key strength he had internally designated for the Avengers; he could be said to be someone he kept close.

For so many years, the Department of Defense's attempts to arrest Bruce Banner, he had obstructed them both openly and secretly.

However, he was now a 'dead man'! He could no longer mobilize S.H.I.E.L.D.'s influence, and General Ross, who was in charge of arresting Bruce Banner, had now taken off his military uniform.

There was information that, because of his outstanding performance during the terrorist attack incident at the State Guest House, he might replace Raman, who had just stepped down, as the Minister of Defense.

Rescuing his son-in-law from an enraged air force lieutenant general and getting the Hulk out of the hands of a Minister of Defense were completely different concepts.

This was also the reason Nick Fury was impatient to have Tony Stark help find Bruce Banner.

Logically speaking, it would be most reliable for Natasha Romanoff to handle this matter. Unfortunately, his capable subordinate was currently in Wakanda, leading people to help T'Challa restore his country.

If T'Challa could succeed, with Wakanda's support, Nick Fury believed his plan could be completed faster.

The key was manpower; the manpower he had available now was simply not enough! Knock, knock, knock! "Come in!" Hearing the knocking outside the door, Nick Fury quickly adjusted the expression on his face.

Agent Hill pushed the door open and entered: "Officer, the Captain is awake!"

Hearing Agent Hill's words, Nick Fury suddenly stood up. A look of surprise appeared on his face, which usually showed no emotion.

Inside a pure white Ward (Hospital) at the base, Steve Rogers sat on the edge of the bed, allowing several medical staff to attach testing equipment to his body.

He looked at the man in front of him with some disbelief. Captain America, who had always been strong and struck fear into the hearts of Hydra, at this moment was like a boy facing his older brother.

Excitement, surprise, plus a little disbelief.

"Bucky! You're not dead, are you? I remember you fell off the cliff! I looked for you, but I searched the bottom of the cliff everywhere and couldn't find you!"

"Where am I, heaven or hell!"

Winter Soldier Bucky, with his hair disheveled, looked at his close friend. A trace of a smile finally appeared on his ice-like face.

"Steve, I'm fine!" Bucky said dryly.

Having been brainwashed by Hydra for so many years, Bucky was either frozen in a nutrient tank or on his way to execute a murder mission.

Having not spoken for a long time, his hoarse voice sounded indescribably strange.

However, Steve Rogers didn't notice these things. Excited, he immediately stood up and hugged Bucky tightly.

The testing equipment and instruments on his body were pulled into disarray by him.

But clearly, the medical staff weren't angry. After all, that was Captain America.

Several female nurses watched Steve Rogers, shirtless and full of muscle definition, and Bucky embracing each other.

Their eyes seemed to sparkle with little stars.

"Bucky, your arm!"

After finally managing to control his excitement, Steve Rogers noticed Bucky's metal arm.

"Who did this?"

Bucky patted Steve Rogers on the shoulder: "I'm fine. I didn't expect that after seventy years, Steve, I would still be able to see you!"

"Seventy years? Bucky, what do you mean?" Steve Rogers heard Bucky's words and suddenly felt a little panicked.

He suddenly remembered a date he had owed someone for a long time. Seventy years? A bad premonition rose in his heart.

At this moment, the door to the Ward (Hospital) was pushed open. Nick Fury, wearing a black trench coat, pushed the door open and entered, saying to Steve Rogers:

"Welcome to the 21st century, Captain. We'll be fighting side-by-side again!"

Inside a conference room, Nick Fury accompanied Steve Rogers to watch three hours of recorded video.

Throughout, Steve Rogers sat with his arms crossed, his expression serious, and remained silent.

After Nick Fury finished explaining the entire sequence of matters, he slowly began to speak.

"Are you saying Hydra has made a comeback now! Because of the so-called Operation Paperclip implemented by Carter and Howard?"

"Then what is the purpose of waking me up, Nick? I'm just an old soldier abandoned by time, asking me to help you deal with Hydra!"

"As you said, the Federation is now the most powerful country in the world. I think it already has enough strength to protect itself!"

Nick Fury looked at Steve Rogers with some surprise: "Captain, this isn't like you. When dealing with the enemy, you led the Howling Commandos forward fearlessly; you were always the one charging at the front!"

"Nick, since you said Hydra has taken over S.H.I.E.L.D., why not just tear down the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. altogether? Since you and Hydra are entangled, then pull both out by the roots!"

Steve Rogers, having understood the entire sequence of matters through three hours of video and Agent Hill's explanation, said incisively.

Nick Fury's expression instantly turned somewhat unpleasant. He explained to Steve Rogers:

"Captain, S.H.I.E.L.D. holds many dangerous items that have been Contained over the years. Many of them could pose a threat to world peace. If we were to uproot S.H.I.E.L.D., the Hydra hidden within would likely act desperately!"

"Like the Cosmic Cube back then!?" Steve Rogers looked at Nick Fury with a suspicious gaze:

"Red Skull's purpose in seeking the Cosmic Cube was world domination. What about you, Nick? You told me S.H.I.E.L.D.'s founding purpose was to protect world peace. What is the purpose of you collecting so many dangerous items?"

"Captain, the current world landscape is different. Now there is a proliferation of superpower crime. We cannot let weapons of mass destruction fall into the hands of criminals. This is also the original intention of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s founding!"

Agent Hill looked at Nick Fury, who was put in a somewhat awkward position by the questions, and quickly stepped in to help.

"Madam," Steve Rogers politely glanced at Hill.

"My name is Hill, Maria Hill!"

"Ms. Hill!" Steve Rogers nodded. "Then, as you said, S.H.I.E.L.D. is now in Hydra's hands, and the two of you have been entangled since WWII! Like two vines on the same root system!"

"Presumably, over these many years, Hydra has used S.H.I.E.L.D. to do many bad things!? Can I see S.H.I.E.L.D.'s files? I'd like to understand your work procedure?"

"Those were all done by Hydra!" Nick Fury answered quickly.

"Captain, S.H.I.E.L.D. is currently under Hydra's control. We have no method to let you see S.H.I.E.L.D.'s files!"

Steve Rogers spread his hands, stood up from the chair, and said to Nick Fury:

"I'm sorry, Nick, I can't help you. I just had a long sleep. I need to first understand this world and figure out right from wrong first!"

"Captain!"

Nick Fury raised his hand, wanting to persuade Steve Rogers. He raised his hand, finally lowered it, and sighed: "Captain, alright, you should undergo some rehabilitation training for a while. I will arrange for someone to properly show you around this world seventy years later!"

Steve Rogers nodded, pushed the door and was about to walk out of the conference room. He suddenly stopped his steps and hesitated to speak.

"Agent Carter is still alive, but her health is very poor, and she has been living in a nursing home. If you wish, I can arrange for you to meet!"

Nick Fury seemed to have guessed Steve Rogers' thoughts and offered.

Steve Rogers was silent for a moment, said nothing, pulled open the door and walked out.

"Officer!" Agent Hill looked at Steve Rogers' back, then looked at Nick Fury, whose expression was not very good. Nick Fury waved his hand: "Give the Captain some time. After all, his experience is too fantastical. Seventy years, after waking up, everything is gone. It's practically a different world around him.

If T'Challa hadn't sent the Winter Soldier, I can hardly imagine how he would face this world!"

"Agent Hill, you don't need to worry about the Captain's matters for now. Pay close attention to the situation in Wakanda, and send manpower as reinforcements if necessary!

How is the batch of weapon equipment supported by the Tang organization?"

Agent Hill replied: "It has been tested. It far exceeds the Federation's current weapons, especially the bulletproof vests. The fully enclosed Kevlar vests, with plates, are sufficient to withstand ordinary rifle fire!

It's just... the manpower we can mobilize?"

"I will find a method for the manpower matters! First, let's arm our existing few teams!" Nick Fury said.

"Yes, Officer!" Agent Hill nodded: "I'll go do it now!"

Nick Fury: "Mm, thank you for your hard work, Hill! Barton's body is recovering well. Once he has fully recovered, along with the Captain, Winter Soldier, and the Avengers, that will be the time for our formal counterattack!"

"I understand, Officer!"

Hill nodded, turned and left the conference room.

Inside the conference room, Nick Fury's expression was unpredictable. Clearly, Steve Rogers' refusal was a blow to him that was not as light as he made it seem.

"Captain America, you woke him up!"

New York, Tang Manor, by the Artificial Lake. Tang Song, who had just returned to New York, stood by the shore feeding the fish.

He scattered a handful of bait into the lake. The entire water surface seemed to bloom with colorful flowers, extremely dazzling.

"Rumble!"

A striped big cat, purring and lying by Tang Song's foot, looked at the school of koi carp on the Lake Surface.

It stretched out its claws, somewhat eager to try, but this coward, looking at the bottom of the water, fear flickering in its tiger eyes, ultimately didn't extend its claws.

"No matter, I have no conflict of interest with this Federation hero!"

"Nick Fury's plan. How many of your own people have you found within S.H.I.E.L.D. using the Mind Reader?"

"Roles reversed, quite interesting. Now Hydra is in the open, and you are in the dark. Now it's S.H.I.E.L.D. developing a hidden network within Hydra! But I have to say, Nick Fury's move is quite brilliant!"

"The Wakanda Subversion Plan, relying solely on a fallen prince and his guards, plus two mutants and Black Widow?"

"Storm is T'Challa's ex-girlfriend? Too bad. If you could gain the help of that Professor, what is one Hydra?"

"During this time, you keep a close eye on the Cosmic Cube. Notify me immediately if there's any movement!"

After finishing the call with Hill, Tang Song grabbed the last handful of bait and threw it into the lake.

"Lane, I'm quite interested in the Wakanda Subversion Plan. What do you think about me providing this Black Panther Prince with restoration funds and manpower?"

"I don't need much. Afterward, asking for a portion of the Wakanda Vibranium Ore mining rights wouldn't be too much, right!"

"That Black Panther Prince won't agree. Even if you use magic arts to control him, after he successfully restores his country, he will also face opposition from the Wakandans, unless he establishes a dictatorship!"

Lane stood behind Tang Song, holding a can of fish food in his hand, and mercilessly shattered Boss Tang's fantasy.

"That's a shame then!"

Tang Song clapped his hands, shaking the fish food crumbs in his hand into the lake water.

He stroked the big cat's head by his foot.

"Has Ivan looked at the Adamantium Formula? How long until there are results!"

Because of the conflict with Stark Industries, Ivan Vanko was not on the private jet returning to New York from Iceland.

Currently, he is the supervisor of the Weapons Research Department, responsible for the development of Iron Robots, Sentinels, and Arc Reactors.

Now another item has been added: the manufacturing of Adamantium.

"Ivan said there is a complete set of procedures, and the manufacturing of Adamantium can begin at any time!"

"However, it requires a polymer vibrator and many mineral metals..."

"I have already sent people to procurement!"

"Good! Have him start as soon as possible!" Tang Song stroked the big cat, feeling pleased.

Inside a house in the Wakanda Merchant Tribe.

T'Challa was somewhat frustrated.

He had originally thought that relying on his father's prestige over the years, after returning to Wakanda, he could regain the throne with a single call to arms.

But he secretly contacted several elders who had been staunch supporters of him and his father, and the replies he received were all ambiguous.

One elder even directly betrayed them, forcing him to escape from the capital with his supporters.

This made T'Challa even doubt if he could truly be fit for the position of king.

"Brother, don't be discouraged!"

His sister Princess Shuri was cheering him on from the side.

"The general public still supports you. It's just because of the Allied Forces situation outside, the general public is now blinded by the war ideology promoted by N'Jadaka!"

"Brother, you must believe in yourself, you are right. Trying to take on the whole world with just Wakanda's strength, N'Jadaka doing this is simply risking all of Wakanda!"

"Only by pulling yourself together can you save Wakanda!"

As the brother and sister were talking, Black Widow, wearing a black bodysuit, led a man wearing sunglasses inside.

"Prince T'Challa, something is a bit off. I suspect Erik has support behind him; it should be someone from Hydra!"

Black Widow Natasha looked at T'Challa with a serious expression.

"Hydra!" T'Challa stood up from his chair, repeating it through gritted teeth.

"Are you sure it's them!?"

Towards this evil organization that killed his father, T'Challa almost hated them to the bone.

Black Widow Natasha nodded: "Scott and I entered the royal palace through the secret door of the Vibranium shield that Princess Shuri cracked."

"We discovered that Erik had hidden a group of people in the royal palace. Among them were several former senior agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Furthermore, we observed that Erik seemed to have been hypnotized!"

"Hypnosis, like that Bucky?"

Shuri interjected: "I have a method to break this hypnosis!"

Natasha Romanoff gave Shuri a smile.

"Security in the royal palace is very tight. Scott and I are not confident we can take down that group of Hydra without alerting others!"

"I don't think you Wakandans would accept a king who is being controlled!"

"The problem now is, to make the Elder Council believe that the king is being controlled by hypnosis, we need evidence!"

"Princess Shuri, since you can break Bucky's hypnosis, is there a method to get Erik out of the hypnotized state as quickly as possible? Just a few minutes would be enough!"

Shuri thought for a moment and nodded towards Natasha Romanoff.

Natasha Romanoff then looked at the man in sunglasses.

"Scott, I need you and Ororo to create chaos in the border area to draw out Wakanda's royal palace guards and Erik!"

"Don't worry, leave it to me!" Cyclops, wearing sunglasses made of graphene, nodded coolly.

"Prince T'Challa, then you and your female guards can take this opportunity to enter the royal palace and capture those Hydra agents!

As long as we can get evidence that the king was hypnotized, you still have a chance, Prince T'Challa!"

.........

Just as a coup was about to break out in Wakanda.

A small town in New Mexico.

Recently, this place has become famous because of a hammer that fell from the sky.

Many strongmen came inexplicably, wanting to prove their strength.

A fast food restaurant in the small town that was originally very deserted was now doing great business because of the influx of large crowds.

The white boss's wife, weighing at least two hundred pounds, was so happy she couldn't stop smiling.

In a corner of the fast food restaurant, a white old man and two young women were looking worriedly at the blond strongman in front of them who was eating and drinking excessively.

"No, damn it, he completely abandoned me... Gulp, gulp..."

The blond strongman gulped down half a bottle of beer in one go, muttering indistinctly about exile, the hammer, Asgard, and such.

"Jane! Are you sure he landed on Earth with that rainbow aurora and not just a homeless person from the roadside!"

The white old man looked in disbelief at the table full of hamburger wrappers and the messy beer bottles.

He looked at his student beside him with a suspicious gaze.

"Professor! You saw the footage recorded by the camera too!"

Jane Foster spread her hands, pointed at the drunk blond strongman and said:

"Besides, look at his appetite. Can ordinary humans eat this much?"

"Indeed! He is the most gluttonous human I've ever seen! Oh my God, ten extra-large hamburgers, more than ten bottles of beer, and these chicken wraps, pizza…"

(End of chapter)