Chapter 94 Fury The Pimp
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S.H.I.E.L.D must have brought Leon here for some specific information, and his mission was quite straightforward: to either defeat or threaten General Ross.
General Ross is reluctant, but what other options are there?
He understands that conventional rules mean nothing to Leon, so resorting to using a nation to subdue him? Well, Leon promptly countered by directly threatening to pull the moon from the sky and hurl it onto a country.
Ever wondered why Superman is both loved and hated?
It's because Superman is an alien with the power to obliterate Earth anytime. This duality spawns as many people fearing and being hostile towards Superman as those who adore him.
Eventually, General Ross gave in, marking the conclusion of the Super Soldier program and the end of the Hulk pursuit.
Why bother meeting Ross?
Because General Ross embodies the military stance. If S.H.I.E.L.D wishes to enlist Hulk in the Avengers, it needs everyone's approval and assistance in the future.
You can't recruit Hulk when you need him, only to snatch him back after defeating the enemy, can you?
Once Hulk joins the Avengers, Dr. Banner can finally reintegrate into normal society.
That's a story for later.
After Leon's threat to General Ross, he ignored him, requested a few more bottles of wine, and sat until morning.
It was only with the dawn that Leon, intoxicated, returned home.
Luckily, it wasn't a woman sharing his living space; it was Captain America, Steve. So, he didn't fuss much about Leon.
The two exchanged nods, one heading out for a run, the other for a bath.
Steve grapples with re-entering the modern world, a process filled with relearning and catching up after missing seventy years.
It's a slow process.
Leon couldn't assist much, being an outsider with many aspects he didn't comprehend.
Meanwhile, Tony's been busy, with rumors that Hammer has hit rock bottom.
Hammer not only rushed into research after rescuing Ivan Vanko but, through a partnership with the military, acquired Rhodes' War Machine.
He claims to want to build a weapon for War Machine.
Tony knows Hammer's still a thief, eager to extract core technology from the battle suit.
But is it that simple?
Ivan Vanko has his plans and won't help Hammer.
If Hammer creates his control system, what would Ivan Vanko do? How would he seek revenge?
Poor Hammer, unaware that he's a pawn in someone else's game.
Despite Hammer's self-proclaimed intelligence, there's a vast gap between him and a true genius.
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For now, Tony doesn't need Leon's help, only calling him once during the development of a new battlesuit function.
Tony requested Leon to recreate the Heat ray scene, leading to laser rays being integrated into the new battlesuit after witnessing their power.
Leon was helpless; Tony was no longer afraid of him.
Initially, Tony was deeply concerned about whether Leon would spiral out of control and if this extraterrestrial would be challenging to get along with.
To Tony's surprise, he discovered that the two had become friends.
More politely put,
"By the way, what have you been up to lately—?" Tony inquired without lifting his gaze, engrossed in researching how to create the laser transmitter he desired.
Leon raised his hands, revealing a small planet in his left hand resembling a Fixed Star. It was the heart of the universe, containing not only part of the power of OAA but also a formidable force capable of even destroying the Living Tribunal.
In his right hand, six beautiful gems materialized and rotated— the Infinity Stones, the complete set from the Marvel Comics universe's main continuity.
He had been delving into these forces, mastering cosmic laws through observation. Once learned and completely master this powers and integrate the power of Infinity Stones and the Heart of the Universe in oneself, he could attain Omniscience, Omnipotence, Omnipresence, and even reach the realm of OAA. At least in the Marvel world, he had a chance to stand on equal ground with OAA.
However, upon returning to the DC universe, he might have to start anew. Only after mastering the power of the source could he be equal footing with The Presence. What state would he reach once he mastered the omnipotent and omnipresent power of both universes simultaneously?
Leon looked forward to it; perhaps one day, even the two great gods currently protecting him would be surpassed by him.
"Leon?" Tony raised his head as he received no response.
With a flip of his wrist, Leon condensed the mysterious power in the palms of both hands. Smirking at Tony, Leon said, "What can I do? Drink a little wine, make some bubbly girl blush, or go home and chat with the old popsicle captain. I've had some good discussions with him. Don't say, his fighting skills are still top-notch; if it's the same physical strength, maybe even I can't beat him."
This wasn't Leon's modesty. He focused on overpowering enemies swiftly, rendering them defenseless at an accelerated pace. He wasn't the type to engage in delicate and meticulous combat like Baguazhang, Bajiquan, or Wing Chun; he didn't know them, nor did he have the chance to learn.
In his previous life, he was an ordinary person. After crossing into the DC universe, he became a Kryptonian. Afterward, he slept in the core of the sun for 100,000 years—no chance to learn any delicate fighting technique, only swift and merciless.
Contrarily, during sparring with Captain America, Leon picked up some fighting skills. Captain America was a proficient hand-to-hand combatant. Perhaps even the Ancient One's near-fighting ability was superior to Leon's. Maybe in the future, there might be a chance to return to a teacher's door to learn from each other, preferably learning judo... maybe.
"I heard you're working for S.H.I.E.L.D recently?" Tony cautiously inquired.
This signaled to Leon that Tony knew what he meant.
Leon squinted at Tony, grasped his intention, and exclaimed, "Did S.H.I.E.L.D invite you to participate in some Avengers program in my name?"
Tony nodded.
"Fury is truly cunning, he is like a Pimp" Leon cursed angrily. Fury used sly tactics to enlist Leon's help and simultaneously spread rumors to win over Tony.
The issue was, Leon didn't sign up.
"I was just bored, so I tagged along. Whether you want to join or not is up to you, Tony. Don't forget, you're a superhero for the world, not a country," Leon sincerely advised Tony.
Tony nodded thoughtfully.
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