34. Operation-01 (Part 3)

'.....'= Thoughts 

"....."= Conversations 

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As Harry finished storing the bombs, Tony removed a small device from his Iron Man suit and swiftly placed it on the ground. The device emitted a soft hum as Tony activated it, and within seconds, the entire HYDRA base materialized as a holographic image. They could see the layout of the base, including the various rooms and corridors, as well as the locations of the HYDRA agents and the five winter soldiers.

"Alright, let's find that recording," Tony muttered as he focused on the layout of the base.

Tony studied the holographic layout of the HYDRA base, his fingers quickly manipulating the controls to zoom in on specific areas. He navigated through the maze of corridors and rooms, searching for any signs of where the important database might be located. He could feel the tension in the room as his team waited for him to find the crucial information they needed to complete their mission.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Tony's keen eyes spotted a heavily guarded room on the far end of the base. The markings on the door indicated that it was indeed the location of the database they were looking for. Tony zoomed in further, analyzing the layout of the corridors that led to the room. It was clear that they would have to traverse through several heavily guarded checkpoints and security measures to reach their target.

The room was situated in a high-security area, with armed guards stationed at every corner. The thick reinforced walls and advanced security systems indicated that HYDRA was not taking any chances with protecting their valuable data. It was apparent that getting to the database would be no easy feat.

Suddenly noise came from the door to the armory in which they were. The door seemed to be opening from the outside.

'Shit', Harry cursed internally as he wondered why Tony's device didn't alert them of the approaching agents. Harry had stopped using his sensory technique because of Tony's device, a state-of-the-art stealth and detection technique that was supposed to give them the upper hand in their mission. Moreover, he wanted to save as much as possible of his Genin chakra for the upcoming fight.

A silent exchange of understanding passed between Harry and Tony. Without a word spoken, they both knew what needed to be done. They made eye contact, each nodding imperceptibly, their plan forming in unison.

As the door to the armory creaked open, Harry's senses heightened. Through his sensory technique, he detected the presence of two agents just outside the room, poised to enter.

The moment the agents stepped into the room, their eyes widened in shock as they were met with the sight of a tunnel that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.

The D Rank Technique used by Harry could just dig tunnels to different locations but it didn't allow the tunnel to disappear after the use. Such fear was capable for a C Ranked and above Earth Release tunneling techniques.

Before the agents could react, Harry and Tony sprang into action, swiftly neutralizing the agents with skillful precision.

Adrenaline pumped through Harry's veins as he moved with calculated efficiency, his movements fluid and purposeful. As the agents fell to the ground, subdued and disarmed, a sense of relief washed over Harry.

The HYDRA agents lay incapacitated on the ground, the room now silent except for the soft hum of machinery. Harry and Tony shared a quick nod of satisfaction, their swift takedown executed flawlessly. Adrenaline still coursing through his veins, Harry turned to Tony, ready to discuss the next phase of their mission.

"Nice work back there, Harry," Tony said, his tone casual yet appreciative.

"The compliment won't make me forget the blunder you caused before," Harry said while narrowing his eyes.

Tony smirked, crossing his arms. "Hey, I'll have you know that blunder was just a minor setback. Besides, I whipped up that device in less than a month, and it's already working like a charm. Can't fault me for a little trial and error."

Harry arched an eyebrow skeptically. "Trial and error that almost got us caught."

"Details, details," Tony waved dismissively. "We're here, aren't we? And those HYDRA goons are down for the count."

Harry couldn't argue with that logic. Despite Tony's sometimes reckless methods, they always seemed to get the job done in the end. "Fine, I'll give you that one."

"Good, good," Tony grinned, clearly pleased with himself. "Now, onto the next phase. How do you suggest we proceed?"

Harry considered their options for a moment before responding. "We could use the tunneling technique again. Approach the room with the data from underground, just like we did to get into the base."

Tony nodded thoughtfully. "I like it. Sneak in, grab what we need, and get out before anyone knows we were there. Classic."

"Exactly," Harry agreed. "And with the element of surprise on our side, we should be able to make quick work of it."

'Yeah, but I don't think that escaping would be on your mind after seeing the recording,' Harry didn't say this part out loud.

"Alright then," Tony said, clapping his hands together. "Let's get to it. Time's a-wasting."

With a focused expression, Harry activated his Earth Release Technique, channeling chakra into the ground beneath them. Slowly, the earth began to shift and mold itself, creating a narrow tunnel that stretched out before them. Tony followed closely behind, his holographic device at the ready as they moved deeper underground.

As they made their way through the dark tunnel, Harry and Tony kept their senses sharp, alert for any signs of danger. The tunnel seemed to go on forever, twisting and turning as they navigated through the labyrinthine passages. But Harry remained steadfast, his determination unwavering as they pressed onward.

After what felt like an eternity, they finally reached their destination: the data room. From the holographic display, Tony could see that it was heavily guarded from the outside, but inside, there were only three individuals.

"We're almost there," Harry whispered, his voice barely audible in the cramped space of the tunnel.

Tony nodded, his eyes fixed on the holographic display. "I see them. Three guards inside the room. We'll need to be quick and precise."

With a nod of agreement, Harry focused his chakra, using his Earth Release Technique to create an opening in the floor of the data room.

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