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Chapter 245 Can this still be considered a secret operation?

wonderful!

That was absolutely amazing!

Du Mu never expected that Steve, this muscle-bound brute, would actually be a detective-type superhero similar to Batman.

In such a short time, so many clues have been uncovered, and even Hydra's Insight Project and Zola Algorithm have been investigated.

The reasoning is a bit off-topic.

In Steve's description, Nick Fury is portrayed as the mastermind behind everything, secretly manipulating Hydra, which lurks in the shadows of S.H.I.E.L.D., and carrying out various evil plans.

As a loyal veteran of S.H.I.E.L.D., Pierce discovers Nick Fury's conspiracy and specifically assigns Steve, a trustworthy undercover agent, to investigate in secret. However, he unexpectedly meets with misfortune the next day, and his fate is unknown.

So Steve had no choice but to painfully carry on Pierce's legacy and investigate Nick Fury's secrets on his own, eventually uncovering that Nick Fury was the mastermind behind everything.

How should I put this plot?

Although it's completely far from the truth, Steve's explanation makes it strangely plausible.

"I see, so Nick Fury really is a Hydra!"

Du Mu tensed his facial muscles, forcing himself not to laugh out loud, and tried his best to maintain a serious and solemn expression: "I never imagined that Hydra from back then hadn't disbanded, and that they'd been hiding so deeply, even becoming former directors of S.H.I.E.L.D., that's terrifying!"

Steve wholeheartedly agreed: "I've always felt that something was off about Nick Fury; he's been hiding too many secrets from us."

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Du Mu nodded: "Indeed, that black-haired guy doesn't look like a good person at all. He's even more dangerous than Loki. I have reason to suspect that during the Battle of New York, it wasn't Loki who controlled Nick Fury, but rather Nick Fury who manipulated Loki from behind and shifted all the blame onto Loki."

"That possibility cannot be ruled out."

Natasha:

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If you keep talking, Nick Fury will go from being the mastermind behind S.H.I.E.L.D. to the world's biggest villain.

Du Mu asked curiously, "But I have a question. Why did you tell me this? Aren't you afraid I might be on Nick Fury's side?"

"Because I have complete trust in you."

Steve smiled slightly.

It's worth noting that Du Mu was the founder of the "Kick the Black Egg Alliance".

Even if Hulk is Nick Fury's man, Steve wouldn't believe that Du Mu is Nick Fury's man.

"You have a good eye. I'm sworn enemies with those black-laced eggs!"

Du Mu was quite satisfied with Steve's answer: "So, what are you planning to do next?"

Steve's expression turned serious: "I plan to assemble a group of trustworthy partners to form a temporary task force to eliminate the Hydra infiltration forces led by Nick Fury and stop any dangerous plans they are pursuing!"

Du Mu asked, "So how many people do we have now?"

"Currently, there are only four of us here."

Steve explained, "Because I'm not sure how many Hydra agents have infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D., I'm worried about alerting them, so I can't recruit openly. I can only contact those absolutely trustworthy comrades privately."

"Besides you, I also plan to invite Clint and Coulson to join us. I believe they are just as trustworthy as you."

Du Mu: "

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I must say, Steve has a really good eye.

The four S.H.I.E.L.D. agents he personally selected were all, without exception, undercover agents working for Nick Fury.

Looking around, the only ones truly kept in the dark in the entire task force are probably Steve himself and Sam, who was temporarily pulled into the team and still looks completely clueless.

The level of infiltration is comparable to that of a certain multinational winery organization.

Du Mu cleared his throat and casually asked, "Speaking of which, why not invite the other members of the Avengers? They should be trustworthy too, right?"

Steve shook his head: "Their identities are too sensitive. It's not good to contact these special national agencies. Asking them for help will only make things more complicated. It's better not to ask them for help until things get out of control."

Du Mu was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.

He was still looking forward to seeing the Avengers beat up Nick Fury.

Du Mu asked, "So what exactly should we do next?"

Steve said in a deep voice, "According to our investigation, Hydra's Insight project seems to have been temporarily shelved for some unknown reason and is currently sealed in the lowest level of S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters. This is our opportunity."

To make sure Du Mu didn't know what Project Insight was, Steve specially explained the background and details of Project Insight to him.

Du Mu responded accordingly, his face flashing with a variety of emotions, including shock, disbelief, and anger, displaying a rich and nuanced performance.

Steve continued, "At that time, I will infiltrate the control centers of the three space carriers and replace the positioning plates with our own. Once Project Insight is reactivated and the three space carriers take off, we can seize control at any time and prevent disaster from occurring at a critical moment."

"Du Mu and Natasha are responsible for staying at S.H.I.E.L.D. to gather intelligence. Hydra must have a list of infiltrators and their means of communication. You need to investigate this and find the Hydra agents hiding in S.H.I.E.L.D."

Du Mu and Natasha exchanged a glance, their understanding unspoken.

The entire S.H.I.E.L.D. is a Hydra spy agency. Isn't this making things difficult for us?

Steve looked at Sam: "As for Sam, you are our last resort. If things go wrong during the operation, only you can turn the tide."

Upon hearing that he had been entrusted with such an important task, Sam immediately straightened his back, his face filled with a sense of mission.

"Captain, I never expected you to trust me so much! Tell me, what is my mission?"

Steve nodded with satisfaction: "Your mission is very important. If we lose contact, you will be responsible for contacting Tony Stark and telling him everything we know. He will know what to do next."

Sam:

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So, all I'm supposed to do is make phone calls?

Du Mu nodded: "Then when do we plan to take action?"

"The sooner the better."

Steve's brow furrowed with urgency as he said in a deep voice, "Nick Fury is no ordinary man. He has likely already realized that someone is investigating him. We must hurry and complete our plan before he takes any countermeasures, ultimately annihilating the Hydra forces led by Nick Fury!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the system notification sounded.

NPC Steve Rogers has given you a new quest.

Mission: Dark Side of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Objective: To eliminate the Hydra organization led by Nick Fury within S.H.I.E.L.D.

[Rewards: 1500 experience points, Steve's favorability +10, random item *1, random equipment *1]

"no problem."

Du Mu should be straightforward.

You have to understand, he is the true ruler of Hydra. With just one word from him, Nick Fury would immediately be left all alone. This mission is practically a freebie for him.

But playing like that isn't fun at all.

More than the mission rewards, Du Mu wanted to see Hydra leader Nick Fury fight Captain America Steve Rogers.

Just thinking about it is exciting!

Once the plan was finalized, Sam naturally joined the Black Egg Smash League.

Steve originally wanted to create a new squad, but Du Mu felt that there was already a ready-made squad, and the name was very fitting for the theme of this operation, so he simply invited Sam to join in and kick the Black Egg Alliance family to a pulp.

Finally, Steve reminded everyone, "Remember, this is a secret operation. Don't let anyone else know."

Du Mu patted his chest: "Don't worry, I can't guarantee anything for others, but I'm the best at keeping secrets."

Soon, Nick Fury learned of Steve's brilliant deductions from the undercover agent, Du Mu.

Nick Fury:

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Who the hell are you talking about?!

The mastermind behind the operation, the killer of the loyal Pierce, the ultimate mastermind controlling the Hydra network...

That's me?!

Nick Fury was in a situation he couldn't explain.

He did nothing wrong, so why is he being unfairly blamed for everything?

Worse still, Steve is now clearly convinced that he is the leader of Hydra and is determined to get to the bottom of this.

If he were allowed to dig like that, the Hydra operation would be completely exposed, and neither Steve nor the World Council would tolerate a S.H.I.E.L.D. hollowed out by Hydra.

Thinking about this gave Nick Fury a terrible headache.

He never expected that the biggest threat to S.H.I.E.L.D. was not Hydra, but Captain America.

"We can't let Steve continue this investigation, or sooner or later there will be big trouble."

Nick Fury rubbed his temples, his single eye filled with exhaustion.

Du Mu shook his head: "Impossible, sir. You know that Steve has been fighting Hydra for many years. He will never let Hydra go unpunished. He will definitely keep investigating and will not give up until he uncovers the truth."

Fury knew, of course, that Du Mu was right, and that was precisely why his head was throbbing even more.

If it were someone else investigating him, even those old foxes from the World Council, he would have plenty of ways to deal with it.

But the opponent happens to be Steve, a national idol in America. Even within S.H.I.E.L.D., many agents are his fans. If Steve were to raise his voice, a large number of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents would definitely stand on his side to fight against Hydra within S.H.I.E.L.D., and there might even be the current director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Hill.

"So what do you think I should do?"

Nick Fury couldn't think of a solution right away, so he had to ask Du Mu for advice.

Du Mu pondered for two seconds: "Why don't you gather a group of Hydra members, tie up Steve in advance, lock him in a dark room, and solve the problem once and for all, eliminating any future troubles?"

Nick Fury: ●

Doesn't this just prove that I'm the mastermind behind everything?!

If he really dares to do that, he'll never be able to clear his name again!

Nick Fury said irritably, "Isn't there a less extreme way?"

"Yes, sir, yes."

Du Mu nodded and said cheerfully, "You can find a scapegoat and shift all the blame onto the other party, then you can get away smoothly."

Upon hearing this, Nick Fury's eyes lit up.

That's definitely a good idea!

Du Mu added, "However, given Steve's keen senses, he can't be fooled by ordinary scapegoats."

Nick Fury smiled confidently: "Don't worry, I have a good scapegoat to ensure Steve won't find any flaws. But before that, I need your help to stall Steve's actions and buy me time to prepare."

NPC Nick Fury has given you a new mission.

[Mission: Hold Steve off]

Objective: To delay Steve's actions and buy time for Nick Fury's scapegoat plan.

[Rewards: 1000 experience points, 20 S.H.I.E.L.D. reputation, 1 random item]

The following day, Steve's team gained two new members: Coulson and Clint.

"Coulson and Clint already know everything, and they've agreed to join us in taking down Nick Fury."

Looking at the growing team, Steve felt even more confident in his plan: "Three Avengers members and two senior S.H.I.E.L.D. agents—this lineup should be able to take down Nick Fury's Hydra."

"So, I've decided to start taking action tomorrow!"

"etc!"

Upon hearing this, Du Mu immediately said, "Steve, I don't think this is safe enough. Nick Fury has been operating within S.H.I.E.L.D. for many years; his influence runs too deep. We should recruit more reliable team members to ensure everything goes smoothly."

Natasha followed up, saying, "Du Mu is right. I happen to have a trustworthy acquaintance who can recommend Melinda May, codenamed Iron Rider. She's top-notch, a professional pilot, and an honest and trustworthy person. With her on board, our operation will be much more successful."

Steve had heard of May's reputation; her skills were in no way inferior to Natasha's, making her a good candidate.

He pondered for a moment, then said, "Alright, then I'll leave it to you to invite Agent May."

Natasha smiled and said, "Yes, Captain, don't worry about it, leave it to me, but I need a day."

"No problem, we'll postpone our operation by one day."

The next day, the team gained a new member, Tieqi Mei.

Steve nodded in satisfaction: "This increases our chances of winning. So, let's begin tomorrow..."

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"etc!"

Du Mu interrupted Steve: "Actually, I also have someone to recommend, Skye. She's a top-notch hacker and quite reliable. With her help, we can easily access S.H.I.E.L.D.'s internal encrypted data. However, I need a day to convince her."

Steve's lips twitched.

Can't you recommend them all at once?

He said with some helplessness, "Top-tier hackers, that's exactly the kind of people we need most. Well... let's postpone our operation for another day."

On the third day, the team members had grown to eight.

Steve took a deep breath: "Now that everyone's here, let's..."

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"Ahem!"

Coulson stepped forward, looking embarrassed. "Captain, I also have two candidates to recommend: Fitz and Simmons. They are the top scientists in my team."

Steve:

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And just like that, a week passed.

Steve stood in Sam's slightly crowded living room, looking at the throng of people in front of him, speechless for a moment.

Through mutual recommendations among team members, this secret team, which originally consisted of only four people, grew like a snowball to nearly twenty.

Sam's house is almost too big to fit all these people now.

The team's composition is more diverse than one could imagine.

This includes, but is not limited to, combatants, hackers, scientists, engineers, logistics personnel, cleaners...

Steve looked at the team, wanting to say something but holding back.

Can this still be considered a covert operation?

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