Trucks (Ch 36)

The two pickup trucks plowed along the highway. The heavy snow significantly slowed their progress.

Ronin, leading the way, frowned. "Trucks are terrible for traveling in this weather," he muttered."Indeed," Natasha chimed in from the backseat.

"A private jet would be ideal for cross-country travel, but that's probably out of your budget.

"Ronin grimaced, picturing the state of his wallet. Private jets were definitely out of reach.But that didn't mean he couldn't dream. He considered various options: S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Quinjets, Professor X's Blackbird... The Blackbird, a homemade fighter jet, was particularly appealing. It was a versatile aircraft, boasting radar shielding and optical invisibility, eliminating the need for airspace permissions.

An even better option? The Ancient One's portals. He could even hold out hope for a sign-in system, granting him teleportation abilities. However, the randomness was high, and activation times were a gamble.

This kind of opportunity, if it ever presented itself, shouldn't be wasted.He made a mental note to keep an eye out for such systems in the future.While they navigated the treacherous roads, Natasha was busy debugging the headset communication system in the back. Her expertise as an all-around player proved invaluable.

"Everyone's connected!" she announced after confirming the channels.After roughly an hour, Ronin and the others neared their destination: Lake Alclair.

The road was blanketed in heavy snow, with only their two vehicles leaving tire tracks. The surrounding mountains and jungles were equally obscured by the white blanket, lending the area a sense of remote inaccessibility.

Despite the harsh conditions, the scenery held a certain beauty. Beneath the road, a vast river flowed into a lake, culminating in a very old, seemingly abandoned dam.A flurry of activity followed.

Car doors slammed in sequence as Ronin and his team emerged, gathering at the edge of the road overlooking the dam.Pietro and Sergey, experiencing their first mission, couldn't hide their excitement.

After all their training, they were eager to prove their worth beyond self-defense.Ronin, dressed in a windbreaker that resembled a black flame dancing in the snow, stood unfazed by the frigid temperatures.

Neither did anyone else."The base should be located directly below the dam, with the flood discharge channel serving as the entrance," Natasha concluded after a brief observation.Ronin nodded and closed his eyes.

His powerful senses, coupled with years of honing his Haki, engulfed the entire dam area. In his perception, the world became a stark landscape in black and white. His perspective zoomed in and out, capturing information from within the dam's structure. A stream of information flooded his mind - terrified whimpers, angry shouts, and the rhythmic pounding of footsteps."They're inside, and there are a lot of them," he confirmed.

"Alright, let's get this done. None of these devils deserve to walk free. Anyone who inflicts such pain on others...""Belongs in hell!" others echoed."Then let's open the gates of hell for them."As Ronin's words fell, they saw Sergey, Wanda, Pietro, and the children beside them launch themselves forward.

Each figure transformed into a blur, propelled by airwaves, cutting through the air towards the dam, their speed and power akin to armor-piercing bullets.Natasha glanced at Ronin, who shrugged. "Give me a moment."

With that, he leaped down from the cliff, his body dissolving into bright particles before vanishing entirely. A deafening explosion erupted. Wanda, consumed by anger, unleashed her chaotic magic with devastating force. The thick metal flood discharge channel closure was ripped apart, crashing down nearby.

The commotion within the base intensified. Several machine guns positioned in the channel unleashed a torrent of bullets, blanketing the entire passage.

Before anyone else could react, Sumarokov, despite his remarkable strength, was unable to act. Young Sergey, not as powerful as some, was the first to spring into action.

Clad only in a vest, his powerful physique and thick arms were on full display. As he surged forward, he inhaled deeply, transporting vital oxygen to his cells. He swiftly drew his double golden swords, their handles red, edges green, interiors red and gold, and bodies black with a golden sword pattern.

His mastery of Busoshoku Haki was evident. He pushed his sensory perception to the limit.

The twin blades danced in his hands with incredible agility, deflecting every bullet in a flurry of sparks that illuminated the dark passage. In the blink of an eye, Sergey and the others vanished into the passage.

Just as they passed the machine gun positions, a dazzling arc of sword light flashed. Several guns were cleaved in two in an instant.

Simultaneously, Wanda yelled, "Disperse!" Everyone obeyed, turning into shadows and disappearing into the eight large cave entrances at the passage's end.

The entire breach, from the violent demolition of the flood discharge channel closure to the infiltration, took less than three seconds. The soldiers and guards inside the base barely had time to react.

Alarms blared, urging the base's internal garrison into action. Soldiers scrambled for their weapons, only to be met by figures moving with lightning speed.

Their attackers were a blur, their faces barely visible before they were rendered unconscious.

The scene became a whirlwind of violence. Ronin, now reappeared after his initial attack, moved like a phantom, his black form a blur against the stark white environment. His fists and kicks, imbued with Haki, decimated any unfortunate soldier who crossed his path.

Wanda, her emotions a tempest, unleashed a controlled wave of chaos magic, targeting strategic points within the base. Explosions rocked the structure, sending debris flying and causing chaos amongst the remaining defenders.

Pietro, the Maximoff twins' speedster, became a blur as he zipped through the base. His enhanced reflexes allowed him to identify and disarm enemies with pinpoint accuracy, leaving them bewildered and helpless.

Sergey, wielding his double swords with unmatched skill, carved a bloody path through the enemy ranks. His Busoshoku Haki made him nearly invincible to bullets, while his Kenbunshoku Haki allowed him to anticipate attacks and counter with deadly precision.

The children, despite their youth, proved to be formidable opponents. Having honed their skills under Ronin's tutelage, they fought with a ferocity that belied their age. Their movements were swift and precise, their control over their newfound abilities surprising even the most seasoned soldiers.

The battle was a one-sided massacre. The defenders, caught off guard and overwhelmed by the attackers' superior skills and power, were no match for Ronin and his team. The base echoed with the sounds of gunfire, screams, and the sickening thud of bodies hitting the floor.

Within minutes, the sounds of battle died down. An eerie silence descended upon the base, broken only by the moans of the wounded and the crackling of flames. Ronin and his team stood amidst the carnage, their faces grim but their eyes filled with a cold determination.________________________________________________________________________________________-_-Yo hoo U Know The drill..