38. Another quest

'.....'= Thoughts 

"....."= Conversations 

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Harry and Tony finalized their plans, reviewing every detail until they felt ready. The moon hung high in the sky, casting a silver glow over the landscape as they prepared for their daring mission. The HYDRA base loomed in the distance, a fortress of malevolent power that housed their greatest enemies. This was it—their chance to strike a significant blow against HYDRA.

They approached the base under the cover of darkness, moving swiftly and silently. Tony's Iron Man suit hummed with energy as he readied himself for the frontal assault, while Harry activated his Earth Release: Tunnelling Technique. With a nod to each other, they separated—Tony heading straight for the base's front gates, and Harry disappearing into the ground.

Tony's assault began with a bang, quite literally. He flew in, unleashing a barrage of repulsor blasts that shattered the base's outer defenses. Alarms blared, and HYDRA agents scrambled to respond to the sudden attack. Tony's strategy was clear: hit hard, hit fast, and draw as much attention as possible. HYDRA's response was immediate, with agents pouring out to confront him, guns blazing and energy weapons crackling.

In the midst of the chaos, two Winter Soldiers emerged, their cold, calculating eyes fixed on Tony. Enhanced with super-soldier serums and cybernetic enhancements, they were formidable opponents. They attacked with ruthless efficiency, coordinating their strikes to overwhelm Tony. But Tony was prepared. His suit's advanced systems allowed him to dodge and counter their attacks, firing repulsor beams and missiles with precision.

"Come on, you two!" Tony shouted, blasting one Winter Soldier back with a powerful repulsor blast. "Let's see what you've got!"

Meanwhile, underground, Harry moved through his tunnel, using the Sensing Technique to keep track of the enemy movements above. He could sense the chaotic swirl of signatures, indicating the turmoil Tony was creating. As he neared the interior of the base, he slowed down, carefully creating an exit point.

He emerged inside a storage room, immediately activating his Lightning Release: Overdrive to enhance his speed and cutting power. The corridor outside was guarded, as expected. Harry could sense a group of HYDRA agents and the presence of two more Winter Soldiers. This was going to be tough, but he was ready.

Harry moved with lightning speed, bursting out of the storage room and taking the guards by surprise. His enhanced speed allowed him to close the distance in an instant, delivering a series of rapid punches and kicks that left his opponents stunned and incapacitated. The lightning coursing through his body added a sharp edge to his strikes, cutting through their defenses with ease.

The alarm from the sudden assault drew the attention of the Winter Soldiers. They moved in with lethal intent, their movements a blur as they attacked Harry. Harry utilized the Body Flicker Technique to dodge their strikes, appearing to teleport around them. It was a frantic dance of speed and power as Harry unleashed his ninjutsu.

'Fire Release: Fire Breath!' he shouted in his mind, releasing a stream of intense flames from his mouth. The fire roared down the corridor, forcing the Winter Soldiers to scatter. Harry followed up with a quick use of Wind Release: Wind Release Stream, blowing a dust cloud into the air to obscure his movements.

The Winter Soldiers were relentless, adapting quickly to the changing battlefield. They closed in again, as they launched another series of attacks. Harry could feel the strain of the battle, but he pushed on, using his Lightning Release: Burst Technique to emit electric shocks that deterred the soldiers from direct contact.

Outside, Tony was still locked in combat. He had taken down several HYDRA agents, but the Winter Soldiers were proving to be resilient adversaries. They adapted to his attacks, using their enhanced abilities to counter his moves. Tony's suit was holding up, but he knew he couldn't keep this up forever. He needed to trust that Harry was making progress inside.

"Harry, how's it going in there?" Tony called through their comms, firing a missile at a group of HYDRA agents.

"Making headway," Harry replied, dodging another attack from a Winter Soldier. "Just keep them busy out there."

Harry demolished the soldiers as efficiently as he could, channeling his chakra into his techniques with precision and determination. Each strike was calculated, every move intentional, as he maneuvered through the narrow corridor filled with relentless enemies. The Winter Soldiers, formidable as they were, couldn't keep up with his speed and versatility.

Harry's Fire Release: Fire Breath had already forced the soldiers to scatter, but they regrouped quickly, adapting to the new tactics he employed. He used Wind Release: Wind Release Stream again, the swirling dust cloud giving him a momentary advantage as he weaved through their ranks, striking from unexpected angles.

Harry could feel the fatigue setting in, but he pushed on, drawing on his training and reserves of chakra. The Body Flicker Technique allowed him to appear and disappear in blurs of motion, making it difficult for the soldiers to land a hit. He combined this with his Lightning Release: Burst Technique, emitting powerful electric shocks that made the soldiers wary of direct contact. Every time they tried to close in, they were met with another shock, forcing them to keep their distance.

Outside, Tony continued his fierce battle. He fired another missile at a group of HYDRA agents, his armor taking the brunt of their counterattacks. He heard Harry's response over the comms, the younger fighter's determination evident even through the crackle of static. Tony gritted his teeth, focusing on keeping the soldiers outside busy and away from Harry's location.

"Keep it up, Harry," Tony encouraged, launching a barrage of repulsor blasts at an incoming squad. "We need to take this place down."

Inside, Harry was making headway, but he knew the clock was ticking. He had to reach the designated room and plant the device Tony had given him. The holographic map Tony had shown him earlier pinpointed the room with the weakest foundation, the ideal spot to ensure the base's destruction.

He could have avoided all the confrontation with the soldiers and directly tunneled to that room, but a system notification popped up allocating him a sudden quest. Harry's quest required him to kill 200 HYDRA agents using his ninja techniques, a challenge that added a layer of complexity to their mission.

This was a difficult time as the backup would be arriving anytime soon, but Harry couldn't let go of the reward of 2000 points.

As Harry fought on, he kept a mental tally of his progress. He had taken down a significant number of soldiers, but he wasn't quite at the 200 mark yet. He couldn't use his Earth Release tunneling technique just yet; he had to fulfill the quest requirements first.

The Winter Soldiers were relentless, their enhanced abilities and combat skills making them tough opponents. Harry dodged a flurry of strikes, countering with the exploding kunais.

Harry's movements were a blur as he transitioned from one technique to another, seamlessly blending his elemental releases with his physical combat skills.

The numbers on his mental tally continued to climb, inching closer to the 200 mark. Harry knew he couldn't afford to slow down. Every second counted, and the longer he took, the more reinforcements HYDRA could send. He pushed himself harder, summoning the last of his strength to unleash a devastating fireball, killing countless agents at a time.

Finally, Harry felt the telltale sign of his quest completion. He had reached the 200 mark. With a sense of relief, he activated his Earth Release: Tunneling Technique, burrowing through the ground towards the designated room. The earth parted around him as he moved swiftly through the underground passage, emerging in the room with the weak foundation that Tony had identified.

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