Chapter 303 Looking for Help [Thanks to Jinling Boy for the 10,000 Reward]
"All right……"
Shrugging, Natasha obviously didn't take Steve's words too seriously.
As an agent, lying is her job.
Naturally, it was impossible for Natasha to change her style and give up her best weapon just because of Steve's few words.
Changing the topic, Natasha immediately changed the topic to the other party's request: "I think Captain, you should know that being able to become the underworld emperor of Hell's Kitchen shows that Jin is not a simple character, especially from you. Judging from the description, the other party's ability has obviously been enhanced and transformed again..."
Natasha was not completely ignorant of Kingpin.
She had briefly come into contact with information related to Kingpin before and when she was investigating Penglai.
Moreover, as a mafia emperor who can rule the entire Hell's Kitchen and even radiate his power to New York.
Kingpin himself is one of the key targets of S.H.I.E.L.D.
"If you want to completely hide a being who knows the darkness well, you can't find it through a simple search. What's more, I have more important tasks waiting for me to complete."
The more important task Natasha mentioned naturally refers to the search for the reincarnation of Penglai Immortal.
In order to find this mysterious reincarnation, SHIELD has arranged for many agents to appear in the streets of New York.
However, as the saying goes, a clever woman cannot make a meal without rice.
Under the few crude clues given by Ah Xing, even SHIELD, which has strong intelligence gathering capabilities, can only look back and sigh.
It is not easy even in the eyes of a super agent like Natasha to find the reincarnation of Penglai Immortal from the population of more than eight million people in New York with such a few clues.
Or should I say, it’s not much simpler than finding a needle in a haystack.
On one side, Natasha was secretly troubled by the mission of Penglai Immortal's reincarnation. On the other side, Steve also sensed Natasha's attitude from Natasha's answers. The super soldier serum may have strengthened the kindness in his heart, but This does not mean that it is just about strengthening kind thoughts. In fact, whether it is physical fitness or thinking, Steve is far beyond ordinary people.
Therefore, with a silent sigh in his heart, the veteran stopped imposing his will on the other party.
Instead, he cooperated and shifted the topic to his original purpose.
"Isn't there any way?"
Frowning, Steve looked at Natasha's cold face in front of him and used the old-fashioned provocation method: "Natasha, you are a super agent."
"You're still Captain America."
Obviously, Steve's method did not work. In response to the other party's stimulation, Natasha curled her lips and retorted without hesitation.
Of course, although she was not very polite to Captain America, Natasha was not going to really ignore Steve's request.
After all, as Steve said before, no matter what, they are still a team.
Frowning, Natasha began to recall the internal information about Kingpin within SHIELD.
"S.H.I.E.L.D. has always paid close attention to Kingpin, especially after learning that he had been in contact with Jiuyou. Nick also specially raised the confidentiality level of the other party for this purpose. The original purpose was to use Kingpin Come and catch the big fish Jiuyou, even if you can't lure Jiuyou's people, you can still use the connection between Jinbin and Jiuyou to get more information related to Jiuyou."
"However, we obviously ignored the conflict between Kingpin and the Defenders in Hell's Kitchen. In fact, after Kingpin's death, SHIELD thought that this clue to Jiuyou was cut off, but it didn't. To think that Kingpin actually returned to Hell's Kitchen as a modified robot and killed one of the members of the Defenders, Danny Iron Fist."
"It seems like SHIELD doesn't know everything."
After hearing the inside information Natasha told, Steve couldn't help but say something.
"Although SHIELD has been working hard to protect peace, after all, we are just a slightly special intelligence organization, not an omniscient and omnipotent god."
Facing Steve's cynicism, Natasha replied without any change on her face.
"In my opinion, S.H.I.E.L.D. just wants to replace God's position. Otherwise, how could it have such a dangerous idea as the Insight Project?"
"It seems you know more than I thought, Captain."
Hearing Steve's "Insight Plan", Natasha took a deep look at him: "Theoretically, this should be a plan content that only level eight agents and above know."
"Project Insight" is a special plan developed by S.H.I.E.L.D. with the consent of the Security Council since the New York War and subsequent frequent dangerous events. It uses long-distance and precise positioning of weapons in outer space to read terrorists and everything else. S.H.I.E.L.D. considers the DNA of dangerous individuals to use weapons to nip the threat in its cradle before it occurs.
Steve expressed strong opposition to SHIELD's plan as soon as he learned about it.
In his opinion, this method of hanging weapons on everyone's heads is not protection, but another more terrifying threat. However, Nick Fury's firm attitude will not be shown by Captain America. If you have any objections, stop this plan that is almost completed.
"Nick Fury took me to see it. To be honest, if possible, I would rather not know about this plan."
Meeting Natasha's gaze, Steve replied expressionlessly.
"Sometimes, for the sake of safety, we have to make compromises, Captain."
From Steve's tone, Natasha could easily guess the other person's attitude towards the 'Insight Project'.
In fact, from the beginning, Natasha knew that given Steve's character, he would never agree to the "Insight Project".
"For the victory of the war and the freedom of the people, I have made many compromises, but this is not a compromise, but a fear."
"It's a little too late for you to express your objections now, Captain, the 'Insight Project' is about to be completed."
Perhaps, what Steve said made some sense, but Natasha knew very well that Captain America's position could no longer affect the implementation of the "Insight Project".
Perhaps, SHIELD director Nick Fury also knew Steve's opposition to this plan from the beginning, so he chose to conceal his choice.
Same as the previous vampire information.
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Regarding their respective positions on the "Insight Project", the atmosphere between the two Avengers was somewhat tense.
However, Steve also knew that now was not the time to lose his temper with Natasha.
After calming down his inner depression for a moment, the veteran immediately changed the topic back to Hell's Kitchen.
"Since S.H.I.E.L.D. has such an in-depth investigation and collection of Kingpin, it should be able to determine where Kingpin can hide from past intelligence?"
Steve took the initiative to speak, and Natasha naturally expressed a cooperative attitude.
Following his question, he shook his head and answered: "It's not that simple. In fact, after learning about Kingpin's death, SHIELD had already withdrawn the agents assigned to Hell's Kitchen. He Those places that were haunted in the past were also destroyed due to the gang war after Kingpin's death. Now it is obviously impossible to lock Kingpin's location through those outdated intelligence. Moreover, I don't think , with Jin Bin’s personality, he would leave such a big flaw despite deliberately hiding himself. I even suspect that the positions he exposed to SHIELD before were actually used to deceive others. .”
"According to what you say, unless Kingpin shows up again, there will be no way for us to find the other party's location?"
Natasha's series of reasoning undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to Steve's original confidence.
"Generally, that should be the case."
Looking at Steve, who was frowning in front of her, Natasha raised the corners of her mouth slightly and smiled.
"Generally?!"
Unconsciously turning his neck, Steve obviously also noticed the meaning of Natasha's words.
"Captain, you seem to have forgotten the part about pacifist robots that I mentioned before."
Meeting Steve's gaze, Natasha reminded him softly.
"You mean, Stark?!"
After hearing Natasha's reminder, Steve reacted quickly.
In response, Natasha nodded and continued.
"Yes, although the 'pacifist' robot has been completely destroyed by the defenders, it is still a robot that appeared in Hell's Kitchen at the same time as Kingpin. Theoretically, they and Kingpin should have the same relationship with each other as we do. Unknown connection, although I don’t know what this connection is, but if I bring this robot to Stark, there may be some unexpected gains.”
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"So, you just brought this piece of junk to me?"
Stark Industries, top floor of New Energy Building.
Tony looked at the 'pacifist' who was completely scattered all over the office floor in front of him, then turned to look at Steve and Natasha on the side, and couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth and raise his eyebrows.
"Captain, although I don't mind if you come and sit here with me to feel the breath of the new era and add vitality to your old heart. But it doesn't mean that you can bring everything here at will."
As he spoke, Tony took a step and walked around the broken 'Pacifist'. The weapon structure exposed inside the machine made him couldn't help but change his eyes. This was a brand new type that he had not come into contact with before. Weapon architecture. But on the surface, he still had a disgusted expression on his face and complained to Steve: "In my opinion, the best place for this pile of scrap metal is the garbage recycling plant. It's a shame you bothered to put it away." Pack it up and bring it to me..."
"Sorry, Tony."
Having been successfully deceived by Tony's apparent attitude, Steve immediately apologized after hearing his words.
"But we need your help. After all, among the Avengers, you are the one who knows the most about machinery."
Natasha noticed Tony's pretentiousness, but she didn't seem to have any intention of exposing him. Instead, she remained a spectator and watched the conversation between the two.
"Since you said so, Captain."
His eyes glanced at Natasha's half-smiling expression, and it was clear that Tony knew how to just give up.
So, after hearing Steve's request, he nodded with a reluctant expression.
"Then let me help you."
As he spoke, Tony rolled up his sleeves and was about to step forward to observe the internal structure of the 'pacifist' up close.
"gentlemen."
At this moment, Jarvis in the building suddenly spoke.
"The takeout delivery you ordered has arrived."
Hearing Jarvis's reminder, Tony immediately stopped stepping forward, and the expression on his face turned into a proud one. He raised his eyebrows and responded: "Okay, Jarvis , give him temporary authority, tell the other person that I am waiting on the top floor, and ask him to deliver the takeaway I ordered accurately. "
In the process of answering, Tony deliberately emphasized the word accuracy.
"You also ordered takeout?"
After hearing Jarvis's report, Natasha couldn't help but glance at Tony with a surprised expression.
"Is this weird?"
Meeting Natasha's gaze, Tony asked back.
"No, it's just..."
Hearing Tony's reply, Natasha shook her head, but her eyes swept over the 'pacifists' in the office. She was not surprised by Tony's behavior. After all, they knew from the beginning that this was a being who often acted recklessly. Even if he became the superhero Iron Man, his underlying character would not change much.
"You don't need to worry about that."
Noticing Natasha's gaze, Tony shook his head with an indifferent expression: "Even if that guy sees it, it's not a big deal."
It is not difficult to see from Tony's answer that he feels extremely at ease with this takeout delivery man.
"..."
However, the more Tony Tony's attitude is, the more strange it becomes.
On the top floor of the New Energy Building, Steve and Natasha couldn't help but glance at each other, and both saw doubtful looks in each other's eyes.
However, after a few seconds, the two of them understood the reason why Tony was so relaxed.
"Sir, the other party has arrived at the office door."
With Jarvis reporting.
"Your takeout has arrived."
Then I heard a slightly childish voice outside the office door.
Immediately afterwards, under the gaze of several Avengers members, an Asian child with a red face, black hair and black eyes opened the door of the office.
With a sad face and a reluctant expression, he held the packaging bag in his hand and said to Tony: "The golden ratio shaomai you ordered has arrived, why don't you hurry up and eat it."