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'.....'= Thoughts 

"....."= Conversations 

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Stepping out of the base, John surveyed his surroundings. The ruined base was located deep in a dense forest, surrounded by towering trees and thick undergrowth. The air felt heavy and humid, and the loud chirping of insects filled the atmosphere.

John took a deep breath, feeling the power of the Quake Quake Fruit coursing through his veins. He clenched his fists, causing the ground beneath him to tremble slightly. This was his moment to unleash destruction upon this sinister place.

With a focused mind, John extended his arm towards the abandoned base. He concentrated all his power and released a massive shockwave. The ground shook violently as a deafening roar echoed through the forest.

The shockwave obliterated the base's structure, sending debris flying in all directions. Buildings crumbled, metal twisted and shattered, and flames erupted in a chaotic inferno. It was a scene of pure destruction.

As the dust settled, John stood amidst the wreckage, his chest heaving lightly with but of a exhaustion. The enemy base, once a symbol of evil, was now reduced to ruins. The captives were free, and justice had been served.

With the base in ruins, John turned his attention to the underground facility, which seemed not be completely demolished yet.

John wasted no time in unleashing his power. He slammed his fist into the ground, causing a powerful shockwave that traveled through the two rooms, collapsing them in on themselves. The labs were reduced to rubble, and the once bustling facility was now a wasteland.

John saw Lucy starting at him with widened eyes.

"Pretty cool, huh?" John smirked at the bewildered cat.

Lucy absentmindedly nodded her head as she looked at the destruction caused by John iin front of her.

Just then a system notification popped out in front of John. John opened the system and found out that the number of bases destroyed increased to number 1.

John closed the system panel and picked Lucy up.

"Lucy teleport us near our car," John told Lucy.

Lucy hesitated for a moment, still in a state of shock from the destruction John had caused. However she nodded and activated her teleportation powers.

In an instant, they were teleported to a safe location near their car.

John activated his Observation Haki and surveyed the area, but found no presence of the three spies.

"Maybe they're out of my range," John said as he sat in the car, wondering why they hadn't interfered in his fight with the organization RED.

"What are HYDRA and SHIELD's goals?" the question once again resurfaced in John's mind.

However, he shook off all the thoughts and decided to leave this place first. Instead of stopping to sleep in this city, John decided to move directly towards the next location of the base.

He could go without sleep for days without feeling physically or mentally tired. The location of the next base was between the Ural mountains and Volga River, near the city of Svetograd. It was about 350 km away from John's current location.

With his enhanced senses and driving skills, John sped through the night, the wind rushing past him as he maneuvered the car expertly. The roads were empty, and he made good time, covering the distance in a matter of hours.

John accelerated the car and rushed towards Svetograd. He had decided to rest in city till the nightfall after which he will leave to destroy the second base of RED.

As he approached the Ural mountains, John couldn't help but admire the natural beauty surrounding him. The towering peaks and lush greenery presented a stark contrast to his recent battles and encounters with dangerous organizations.

As John approached Svetograd, he could see the city lights in the distance. It was a small city, with a population of around 50,000 people. The city was known for its natural beauty, surrounded by mountains and forests.

Finding a secluded spot on the outskirts of the city, John parked his car and stepped out, taking in a deep breath of the fresh air. He walked towards a nearby motel, his senses alert and on high alert for any potential threats.

Inside the motel, John checked in under a false name, not wanting to draw attention to himself. He paid for a room for the night and made his way up, carrying only his essential belongings with him.

Once inside his room, John secured the door and windows, ensuring that no one could enter without his knowledge. He then took a moment to gather his thoughts and plan his next move.

The second base of RED was located deep within the Ural mountains, a remote and treacherous terrain. Even John had to be careful while traversing this mountain as it was considered to be among the top three dangerous mountains in Russia.

John wondered whether this was the main base of RED as it was situated in such a complex and difficult to breach location.

John decided to set these thoughts aside for the moment and opted to have food first.

He stepped out of his room and made his way to the motel's restaurant, hoping to find a quiet spot where he could eat without drawing attention. As he entered the dimly lit establishment, he noticed a few other patrons scattered throughout the room, but it seemed relatively quiet and unassuming.

John found an empty table in a corner and sat down, his senses on high alert. He knew he needed to be cautious, even in seemingly innocent surroundings. After all, he couldn't afford to let his guard down, especially with the possibility of RED agents lurking nearby.

A waitress approached his table, her weary expression hinting at the long hours she must endure. John ordered a simple meal – a bowl of soup and a sandwich – and settled back into his seat, his eyes scanning the room discreetly. He observed the other customers, trying to gauge if any of them seemed suspicious or out of place. He also tried to find the three spies, but the conclusion disappointed him, as Wanda, Natasha and Clint had stopped tailing him

With each passing minute, John's tension eased slightly. It appeared that everyone else in the restaurant was simply going about their own business, oblivious to his presence or any potential danger. He took a sip of his soup, savoring its warmth and richness, and allowed himself a momentary respite from the constant adrenaline coursing through his veins.

Lucy was not in the mood to come outside, so John let her stay in the room. He decided to bring back some cans of tuna to the room, as Lucy seemed to like it.

As he finished his meal, John paid the bill and returned to his room. He made a mental note of the key landmarks and routes he needed to take in order to reach the Ural mountains safely. He knew it wouldn't be an easy journey, but he was determined to do whatever it took to put an end to RED.

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