Marvel: The Imposter Inventor

Chapter 257 The Annihilation Cross and the Imposter

The Extinction Cross

【Bleach World 1/5】

[Manufacturer: Munekazu Ishida]

[Core Component: Hawkeye's Folding Bow]

[Crafting Materials: 1 Silver Cross Bracelet, 1 Miniature Energy Shaping Device]

[Item Description: The most basic symbol and weapon of the Quincy. Quincy can use the Quincy Cross to condense their spiritual energy into a spirit bow, firing spirit arrows. It has a simple design and is easy to carry. However, the actual quality of the condensed spirit bow and the power of the attacks depend on the Quincy's own spiritual pressure and control over their spiritual energy.]

[Friendly reminder: This is just a support item and a catalyst. Truly powerful Quincy can condense a spirit bow even empty-handed!]

'While this wasn't entirely for that reason, what use is it to me?'

Looking at the panel that popped up on the cheat device again, Luca sighed inwardly with a hint of helplessness.

This was certainly not the first time he had touched Hawkeye's folding bow; he had only just completed a deal with Nick Fury, so he was simply taking it without hesitation.

However, this time, the 'core component' seems to Luca to be another 'useless prop'.

Putting aside the power or research value of the items, the repeated mention of the word 'Quinus' on the panel alone made Luca lose interest in the synthesis process.

'I'm not a Quincy!'

As one of the three major shonen manga, Luca has naturally watched Bleach.

But it was precisely because he had seen it that he was less likely to have any unrealistic expectations of it.

In the world of Bleach, the Quincy profession is one that emphasizes both bloodline and inheritance.

Although the Quincy have an extremely high potential, it is obviously extremely difficult for an ordinary [Queen Cross] to figure out this system on their own.

Leaving aside whether 'spiritual particles', a fundamental form of energy, exist in the Marvel universe, Luca would be better off researching other areas instead of studying that.

Even Luca himself, despite his transformation into a little dragon and his ability to breathe fire and generate electricity, hasn't actually grasped the basics of energy manipulation.

'Instead of opening up a new field for myself, it's more convenient to wait for the Siji's chakra experiments to progress and then learn ninjutsu directly.'

'Just consider it as completing the item collection. I wonder if there's anything else good in the Bleach world.'

As he walked out, Luca recalled the plot of the anime Bleach from his memory.

Although Luca felt that the [Queen Cross] was not very useful this time, he still planned to synthesize it as soon as he got back.

In any case, only two types of materials are needed.

Cross bracelets are everywhere, and the seemingly high-end 'energy shaping device' was actually used in the longbow that Hawkeye was just given.

Luca can just go back and take one off any lightsaber from a mech; that should be enough to deal with the cheat code's detection.

"So, the bad luck isn't because I gave Clint an energy bow, which affected his concept of condensation, is it?"

Otherwise, what exactly do Clint and Uryu Ishida have in common?

Luca was still muttering to himself as he walked out when he turned a corner and saw two familiar figures walking towards him.

It was Nick Fury and Tony Stark.

'No wonder Black Egg didn't show up earlier; I thought he'd been discovered and was hiding from me.'

'But hasn't Tony been acting all mysterious lately, saying he's working on some big project? Why is he suddenly at S.H.I.E.L.D.?'

At this moment, the two who seemed to be arguing had not yet noticed Luca walking out from around the corner.

Even though they were far apart, Luca could vaguely hear the two talking about something like 'protection' or 'armor'.

However, his focus was not on their conversation.

'No white light on the blindfold, and such poor vigilance? No need to guess anymore, I'll just use you to collect data!' Thinking this, Luca immediately pressed a ring on his left hand.

When he saw the green stripes on the ring begin to grow slowly, he simply quickened his pace and walked confidently toward the two of them.

As soon as the footsteps were heard, the two people who were talking naturally noticed Luca's arrival.

The two immediately fell silent, and their expressions were no longer so unpleasant.

"Huh? You guys keep talking, I'm just passing by~"

However, although Luca said he was "just passing by," he didn't actually move an inch.

They were practically saying, "Let me hear what you guys are talking about."

Nick Fury, standing before him, seemed oblivious to Luca's actions.

After glancing at the folding bow he was holding, whether to change the subject or out of genuine concern for his subordinate, he actually took the initiative to ask.

"Patton seems quite pleased with his new weapon?"

The other person has something to talk about, and you don't want to leave, so isn't this a perfect match?
Luca responded decisively and enthusiastically.

"Of course, but let's make this clear beforehand. You know how expensive that thing is, so I don't have a mass production line planned. I'll be fully responsible for the subsequent maintenance and upgrades of Clint's weapon, but that's really all I have!"

"Don't worry, even within S.H.I.E.L.D., only Barton uses a bow. Besides, S.H.I.E.L.D. is currently facing a severe shortage of funds and has no plans for bulk purchases."

Hearing this, Luca inwardly rolled his eyes.

However, after seeing that the green pattern on the ring was not even half-filled, he had no choice but to continue the conversation in a casual manner.

However, before he could say more than two words, Luca suddenly realized that someone was unusually quiet today.
He immediately turned to look at Tony, who had remained silent the entire time.

Well, that's all I can say.

A strange expression immediately appeared on Luca's face.

"Tony."

"Hey kid, stay away!"

Tony, who had just been keeping a straight face and trying to make himself less noticeable, immediately looked away and tried to back away when he saw that Luca had actually changed his attention.

But how could he possibly outrun Luca, who had been undergoing intensive training recently?
He had only taken half a step back when Luca grabbed his arm.

Upon touching it, Luca immediately noticed that the texture on his hand seemed a bit abnormal.

Before Luca could even speak...

next moment.

The figure of 'Tony Stark' in front of them immediately began to flicker abnormally.

Immediately afterwards, the illusion of light and shadow quickly faded, revealing what was hidden beneath the projection.
A Mark armored vehicle.
"No, Tony, what are you doing?"

Looking at the Mark armor whose wrist he had grabbed, and the very familiar projection disguise from before, Luca was immediately speechless.

Even Nick Fury, who was standing to the side, stared blankly.

Clearly, this was also unexpected.

However, before Nick Fury could speak...

An annoyed child's voice immediately came from inside the Mark armor.

"It's all because of you, you brat!! Little Chili still hasn't given me the medicine!"

(End of this chapter)