Dragon Ball Arrives in Marvel

Chapter 378: Embezzled Funds

Hill continued:

"Loki, the second prince of Asgard, attacked one of our bases and stole S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Item 084, the Cosmic Cube."

"This also caused the complete collapse of one of our underground bases. There was no need to excavate or salvage it. The losses were incalculable."

"The Cosmic Cube possesses terrifying power, capable of even destroying the entire Earth."

"And according to the information provided by the Director, Loki claims to rule the Earth."

Hill naturally did not hide anything from Smith Doyle, the inspector general of S.H.I.E.L.D., and informed him of the situation and seriousness of the matter.

Smith Doyle didn't show any change in expression when he heard Hill's words. He just asked calmly:
"Cosmic Cube?"

"Why haven't I seen this item in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s intelligence files?"

In fact, Smith Doyle knew about some 084 items such as the Cosmic Cube, but Nick Fury didn't know whether he had tampered with his authority or increased the intelligence level of these materials. In short, he did not find any relevant information.

Hill paused for a moment, not wanting to take the blame, and immediately spoke:
"This may be related to the intelligence classification system, which has always been the responsibility of Director Fury."

Smith Doyle also understood what Hill meant and said that all of this was arranged by Nick Fury. She didn't know the specific reason. Then she smiled indifferently and said:
"It seems that SHIELD is still hiding a lot of places that are beyond my reach. No wonder I always feel like something is wrong when investigating."

Hill actually didn't like the Inspector General. This was the same as in all units. No one liked or welcomed inspectors and disciplinary inspectors, even if she had no problems with corruption. Before she could say anything else, Smith Doyle stood up and said:
"Let's go. It's already level seven alert. I guess Nick Fury has already started gathering the Avengers."

"It's a good opportunity for me to see how many people he plans to cram in here."

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the other side.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Trident Tower.

In the conference room.

Nick Fury has just reported his emergency plan, activating the Avengers to deal with Loki in Asgard, and adding Natasha, Jessica Jones, Whiplash and the Hulk to the Avengers team. As for Donny Gill, the Iceman, it is not suitable to be incorporated into the Avengers now. After all, he has just been eliminated by the Boys. If this is done, Smith Doyle will definitely turn against him.

Looking at the UN Security Council members appearing on the virtual screen in front of him, one of them spoke:

"You've gone too far, Chief."

"You're talking about forces you can't control."

The UN Security Council had previously approved the Avengers team, but they were annoyed by Nick Fury's desire to include the completely unstable Hulk.

Nick Fury did not follow the other party's words, nor did he explain how he controlled the Hulk's power. Instead, he asked:
"Congressman, have you ever been in a war?"

"Have you ever experienced the feeling of complete control?"

The MP asked:

"Are you saying this alien has declared war on Earth?"

"Yes, Mr. Congressman."

"After they came over, they took away the Cosmic Cube. This was clearly a premeditated act."

"So in the face of this kind of emergency, we need a strong emergency response team."

"And on Earth, the most powerful are the Avengers, including Tony Stark, the pinnacle of technology, and Smith Doyle, the pinnacle of the human body."

The councilman was silent for a second before speaking, "I hope Smith Doyle can subdue that enraged monster."

Nick Fury retorted, "Bruce Banner is not a monster."

The congressman asked, "I've seen the list you just submitted. You have a world-class secret agent organization. Two years have passed, and after recruiting so many extraordinary people, the only one you can show off is a girl?"

Upon hearing the congressman's accountability, Nick Fury's mouth twitched. In fact, he should have had four extraordinary people under his command, including Chen Haoran, Donnie Gill, Jessica Jones and Captain America, but two of them were sent by him to infiltrate the newly formed Seven.

He also didn't expect that just as the mission over there came to a conclusion, Loki would come and threaten to rule the earth and start a war. Otherwise, he would not have put Natasha, an agent who had only undergone some human body modification by the Soviet Red House and whose combat power was only 10 points, into the Avengers.

"The distinction between extraordinary people lies in their strength, not in their numbers."

"This group is different from ordinary soldiers. The combat effectiveness of dozens of soldiers is not higher than that of Captain America."

Another female council member asked, "It seems that this extraordinary being named Jessica Jones has given you a lot of confidence?"

At this time, the male congressman who had spoken earlier said: "We have invested a lot of resources in the preparation of the Avengers Alliance."

"Now is the time to test our combat capabilities. Director Nick hopes not to disappoint us."

The Security Council allocated a huge amount of funds, but Nick Fury actually invested only about 10% of it in the Avengers base.

Under Nick Fury's eloquent persuasion, the Security Council agreed to his personnel application and approved Natasha, Ivan Vanko, Steve Rogers, Jessica Jones, and Bruce Banner to join the Avengers. It also gave Nick Fury the right to recruit personnel, but also required that the war about aliens must be resolved.

After receiving approval from the Security Council, Nick Fury immediately went to find Steve Rogers and Jessica Jones, who were getting fit in the base gym.

At this time, Rogers was hitting a sandbag. As he continued to hit it, Steve Rogers' thoughts went back to the war-torn era. He fought against the Hydra troops, and finally crashed his plane into the sea, and recalled the woman with whom he had broken the appointment.

In his constant anger, he punched the sandbag so hard that it exploded.

At this time, Jessica Jones, who was sitting not far behind Steve Rogers, took a sip of the Coke in her hand, then put down the bottle and said:
"Captain, what's the point of hitting a punching bag that can't fight back? Let me spar with you."

Before Steve Rogers could agree, Nick Fury found the place and said:
"It's a good thing you two are here. Something big is happening."

Jessica Jones said excitedly:

"It seems like there's a mission."

Nick Fury walked towards the two of them and said:
"This isn't just a mission; it could be the start of a war."

Jessica Jones was also shocked when she heard Nick Fury's words. What does it mean that Season 3 is about to begin?

Rogers glanced at Nick Fury, then said:
"While I was asleep, the world was at war."

"When I woke up, it hadn't been that long, and you're telling me there's going to be another war?"

"I don't understand. Isn't the war over? Why is it starting again?"

Nick Fury came to Steve Rogers and said seriously:
"We've made mistakes along the way, and some of them are still being made today."

"But today, the world needs you extraordinary people to save it."

Nick Fury then handed the mission information to Steve Rogers and Jessica Jones.

Steve Rogers took the document from Nick Fury's hand, turned to the first page and saw the words "S.H.I.E.L.D. Level 7 Document" on it.

Looking at the Cosmic Cube on the document, Rogers murmured, "Hydra's secret weapon."

Jessica Jones on the side widened her eyes and looked at the contents with curiosity. These were secrets that she had never come across before.

Nick Fury explained:
"Howard Stark salvaged it from the bottom of the sea when he was looking for you."

"He thinks the same as we do, that the Cosmic Cube is the key to developing infinite energy."

"This is exactly the power humanity desperately needs."

Steve Rogers closed the file and asked, "Who took it?"

"He's an alien. If you join, there's a lot you need to understand."

"The world has become stranger than you remember."

However, Steve Rogers was not surprised. He just said, "At this point, I don't think anything can surprise me anymore."

Nick Fury said:

"I bet you ten bucks you'll take back what you just said."

"I've already prepared the mission information for you. Do you have anything to tell me about the Cosmic Cube?"

Steve Rogers turned and walked out, saying as he walked:

"You shouldn't have salvaged it."

Jessica Jones quickly followed.

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the other side.

Tony Stark had just disconnected the power grid of Stark Tower on the seabed and had just returned to the roof of the building.

However, before Tony could say a few sweet words to Pepper, he heard the voice of the artificial intelligence Jarvis when he just reached the roof and was about to take off his Iron Man suit.

"Sir, this is Agent Coulson from S.H.I.E.L.D. calling."

"Say I'm outside."

"Yes."

At this time, the Iron Man suit had been removed. Tony glanced at the scenery outside and said with a smile:

"I was definitely outside."

"I'm afraid he insists on seeing you, sir."

"Toughen up, Jarvis."

"I have a date later."

Pepper looked at the building's power supply map and information display and said, "The power supply remains stable."

Tony walked in and said proudly, "Of course, I did this myself."

"I just happened to be thinking of a question. How does Pepper feel about being a genius?"

Little Pepper said with a smile: "How would I know?"

Tony Stark retorted: "What nonsense! Stark Industries' successful transformation is all thanks to you."

Pepper Potts pointed to the latest model of the arc reactor on Tony's chest and said, "No, it's all thanks to this."

"Well, don't be so modest."

"Stark Tower is your baby, and you have 12 percent credit for it."

Little Pepper said unhappily: "Only 12%?"

Tony said, "We can adjust it to 15% after discussion."

As Pepper Potts walked away, he said, "My child, I only have 12 percent of the credit."

Tony explained, "After all, I do all the heavy lifting."

"Literally, I carried all the heavy stuff."

At this time, Tony found that his private elevator was running automatically, so he said:
"And sorry, the security breach issue should be counted on you."

"My private elevator."

Pepper Potts came to the dining table, picked up the champagne on the table, and said as he poured the wine:
"You mean our elevator?"

Tony was teasing Pepper Potts with words at this time, and at this moment Jarvis's voice rang out:
"Sorry sir, my program may have been tampered with and your call was connected."

Coulson's voice came from the direct line: "Stark, we need to talk."

Tony picked up the phone and said to the screen, "What you are seeing now is the virtual image of Tony Stark. Please leave a message if you have any questions."

"It's urgent."

"Then speak more quickly."

Looking at Tony's funny look, Pepper Potts on the side couldn't stop laughing.

At this moment, the elevator door suddenly opened and Coulson walked out.

Tony complained to Pepper Potts, "Look, this security breach is your fault."

Coulson saw Tony and greeted him, "Mr. Stark."

Pepper Potts turned and said, "Phil, come in."

Coulson walked in and said, "I can't stay long."

Watching Pepper Potts stand up and walk over, Tony also walked over and said, "Phil? Isn't his name Agent?"

Pepper Potts welcomed, "Come in, we're celebrating."

Tony, however, was trying to get rid of him: "He just said he can't stay long."

Coulson took out a notebook and said, "So please finish reading this as soon as possible."

Looking at what Coulson handed over, Tony said, "I don't like people handing things to me."

Pepper Potts quickly came to the rescue: "It's okay, I just like people handing me things."

As she spoke, Pepper Potts took the notebook from Coulson and handed it to Tony.

Tony saw Pepper Potts take it and put it in his hand, so he took it without refusing, but still said:

"My official consultation hours are from 8 to 17 every two weeks on Thursdays."

This is Tony Stark's official work consultation time as a consultant to S.H.I.E.L.D.

Colson responded, "This is not a formal consultation."

Pepper Potts asked from the side, "Is it about the Avengers?"

Coulson looked at Pepper Potts, feeling speechless. He didn't expect Tony to say anything to his assistant and girlfriend.

Seeing Coulson's serious expression, Pepper Potts waved her hand and said, "I don't know anything about that."

Tony saw that the offer might not be something he could refuse, so he turned around, opened his computer, and said as he walked:

"Isn't the Avengers base already completed?"

"But since it's just Smith Doyle and me, how about we change the name?"

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