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Chapter 66: The S.H.I.E.L.D. Dispute

Thor dodged to the side and then struck the Abomination's shoulder joint with a powerful punch.

With a muffled groan, the Abomination clutched his shoulder and stumbled back, surprised that this seemingly ordinary man had outstripped the Hulk's strength with just one punch.

Unwilling to admit defeat, the Abomination roared and attacked again.

It must be noted that Bronski's fighting skills were highly advanced among humans, and these skills were inherited when he became the Abomination. In this regard, he was much better than the Hulk, who could only swing wildly.

However, in the face of Thor, who had thousands of years of combat experience, his movements appeared rough and unrefined.

Thor maneuvered with ease, landing several decisive blows to the Abomination's face. The Abomination was sent flying, but before he could gain distance, Thor seized an arm and slammed him hard into the ground.

The ensuing battle was more brutal for the Abomination. Thor broke his wrist with a sharp twist and then delivered a powerful kick to his face, forcing him to his knees.

The Abomination roared in fury, attempting to stab Thor with the bone spur on his elbow. However, when Thor grasped it, the bone spur was pulled out with a sickening crack, leaving the Abomination's arm limp.

…

High in the sky, a drone captured every moment of the confrontation.

"Oh my god!" Sharon Carter exclaimed, and other agents were equally astonished.

Thor, though tall compared to ordinary people, appeared like a mouse against the towering Abomination. But now, it seemed that the mouse was overpowering the cat...

"This kind of power needs to be controlled!" an official with a stern demeanor asserted.

"One Abomination is enough to devastate New York, and this Thor is clearly stronger than the Abomination. If not controlled, he could become a threat to all of humanity!" Another official, bald-headed, added.

Natalia sneered and said, "Good idea, Agent Sitwell. Perhaps you should personally discuss the recruitment issue with him, provided he doesn't see you as a fool."

Sitwell, with a scowl, replied, "This Thor lives in a manor near the Maya Hansen Research Center. The government could arrange for surveillance and protection."

Though framed as protection, it was essentially a threat to keep him under watch. The presence of such manipulation was clear to everyone.

Sharon Carter remarked, "The other party is Captain Blake. If you want to supervise, do you also intend to supervise my aunt?" Her tone dripped with sarcasm.

The debate continued, and surprisingly, most of the people supported Sitwell's proposal.

They knew that the real motive behind these suggestions was not civilian protection but rather to incite Thor's anger.

The world of politics had always been fraught with deceit.

Interestingly, those who supported Natalia were usually involved in practical work globally, like Agent Barton and Agent Hill. Those backing Sitwell were mostly engaged in administrative tasks, focused on discussions rather than action.

"Enough!" Nick Fury slammed his hand on the table.

"There is no law that permits us to label a historical hero with no criminal record as a terrorist! Don't bring this up again!"

Nick Fury was acutely aware of the implications. If Sitwell's plan went through, nearly every Avenger would be monitored and turned into a tool for political agendas. He was confident that Thor would never agree, nor would Asgard accept their future king as a pawn of politicians.

He was determined not to let the Avengers be undermined before they even began.

…

In the video feed, the battle had ended. The Abomination lay on the ground, twitching slightly like a lifeless creature.

Thor suddenly looked up, noticing the drone hovering high above.

To everyone in S.H.I.E.L.D., there was only a flash of lightning before the screen went black.

"He figured it out a long time ago, but chose to ignore it," Hawkeye Barton observed.

Sitwell and the others looked pale, realizing that this was likely a warning.