Chapter 42 : Head of League of Assassins

I'm not like Tim, or Jason, or even Dick. I'm light-years ahead of all the past Robins in skill and training. I'm either your partner in this or I'm not.

 — Damian Wayne

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"You're finally here, Bruce," Ra's Al Ghul declared, prompting a little surprise from Bruce Wayne. Given the complex relationships—having slept with Ra's Al Ghul's daughter and they have a son—it would be odd if Ra's Al Ghul hadn't figured out his true identity. 

"Ra's Al Ghul, if you release your captive now, I won't pursue this incident, and I don't want to bring sorrow to Damian," Bruce proposed, attempting to find a peaceful resolution.

The Master Ninja sneered, revealing a longstanding desire. "Bruce, you know I've always had a wish—for you to take over as the leader of the League of Assassins. In my eyes, you've always been the rightful successor."

"Neither Talia nor Damian are mere pawns to lure you into joining the league. I'm even willing to relinquish Gotham and become the new league's Head, and with the wealth of the Wayne Group, your power will be unparalleled. I assure you, the moment you join, I'll step down willingly."

"You can do whatever you wish with me—exile, imprisonment, or even death. The choice is yours," Ra's Al Ghul declared, laying out enticing conditions. Yet, even with such an appealing offer, Bruce rejected it outright.

"Ra's Al Ghul, if I were to take over the league, I'd disband it immediately," asserted Bruce. The Master Ninja's anticipated response was delivered in a flat tone, signaling a fundamental disagreement in their beliefs.

"It seems our ideologies cannot align after all. Let's settle this," Ra's Al Ghul declared, ready for the inevitable conflict.

Interrupting the tense exchange, Jude, casually eating melon nearby, raised his hand, drawing the attention of both adversaries. In a diplomatic tone, he suggested, "Bruce, please consider joining the league. It's profitable and relatively harmless. At worst, you'll be seen as a leader of terrorists. But as the president of the Wayne Group, would you fear such a label?"

Ra's Al Ghul found amusement in Jude's proposal, and Bruce, frowning, admonished him, "Mr. Herbert, mind your words!"

Unperturbed, Jude continued, addressing Bruce's aspirations. "Your goal, Bruce, is to save Gotham and bathe the city in sunlight again, right?."

"And the goal of the Assassin League is to redeem the world, but their methods are more radical; no, it should be said to be very radical. And of course, I believe the original alliance should also be beautiful."

"Ra's Al Ghul, 800 years ago, you sought revenge for the tragic loss of your family by a king's son. At that time, I believed that you were almost the same as Bruce. You wanted to change this broken world, preventing a tragedy like yours from happening again."

Although Ra's Al Ghul was surprised that Jude knew about his past, he was still extremely upset when his privacy was violated. He said coldly, "I don't remember the old things anymore."

Jude clicked in front of the two of them: "Look, at is the point that you both are similar to each other, you both are stubborn."

Bruce was a little surprised. He thought that Ra's Al Ghul was born a destroyer, but he didn't expect that there would be a tragic past. He resolved to ask Jude about this matter if he had the chance.

Jude continued: "But no matter how good a wish is, it will be helpless in the face of complex reality."

"For example, in Gotham City, everyone has to admit that this city is already rotten from the ground up. Bruce, you have worked so hard to change it for so many years, but what is the result? It is still the same."

"Gotham is deeply corrupt, and despite your efforts, it remains entrenched in crime, drugs, arms, and human trafficking. The city's sin extends beyond your imagination, reaching places beyond the bats' reach."

Ra's Al Ghul agreed, acknowledging the depth of corruption. Jude further expounded on the futility of Bruce's efforts, suggesting a grim choice for the city's rebirth.

"For a city like Gotham, destroying it might be a better choice to usher in a new life. Millions may need to be sacrificed, but it could bring peace to the world. Isn't that worth considering?" proposed Jude.

Bruce immediately objected: "Did you know? There are tens of millions of civilians in Gotham City. Most of them have nothing to do with the world. They work hard every day, and sacrificing them for the so-called rebirth is unacceptable. No one likes that kind of power."

Ra's Al Ghul's eyes became sharp. "I agree with your point of view, Bruce, but I can't accept it."

"You know the extent of the corruption in Gotham City; you know better than me. It continues to export crimes, drugs, arms, and human trade to the world every year. How many innocent people will be destroyed and killed?"

"The business you destroy every year is less than one-tenth of what they export. In places where the bats can't reach, Gotham's sin is far beyond your imagination."

"And since you can't change this city your way, why not try it with mine? Although millions of people need to be sacrificed, the peace in the world is what it's in exchange for. Isn't it worth it? Do it."

"For this goal, I am willing to bear the title of head of the devil and become a public enemy of the world. Even if I fall into hell!"

"Think about it, Bruce. It is not the League that does these things the most, but your country, the United States, which supports countless color revolutions, terrorist organizations, and puppet regimes."

"It's just that they have made these things legal by covering them in the council's skin. But in essence, we are all the same."

"Even the league is for redemption, and the CIA is just a tool for politicians to gain benefits."

Jude proposed a compromise: "Bruce, take over the alliance; why disband it? Rely on your strength; you only need to guide it slowly; I believe the League of Assassins can be changed."

But even after the impassioned plea, Bruce still chose to refuse. Of course, this was in line with his character; otherwise, he would not be Batman.

"Dear Demon Head, the spray device has been repaired, and the plan can be activated at any time!" Dr. Fly shouted suddenly.

Jude's heart throbbed violently. "Idiot, didn't you say there was still an hour left?"

Dr. Fly spread out his hands helplessly: "I just made the progress speed up."

Ra's Al Ghul stared at Batman and said, "Bruce, I will ask you one last time: would you like to take over the League?"

Bruce didn't answer at all and rushed towards the spray device.

"It seems that you still choose to refuse, so let's start the plan!"

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