Starting with Naruto, I'll become stronger through my own efforts.

Chapter 237 The Hulk Ravages Manhattan

Nagato's suggestion to change the plan is reasonable.

Therefore, Black Zetsu, Obito Uchiha, and Konan, who truly had the decision-making power, nodded in agreement after consideration.

Obito Uchiha said in a hoarse voice, "Currently, there aren't many Jinchuriki or Tailed Beasts stranded outside the ninja villages."

"Uta, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki of Kirigakure, has defected and is a very suitable target."

"The Three-Tailed Beast died along with its Jinchūriki, the Fourth Mizukage, and there is currently no sign of its revival."

Deidara spoke up, "Rousshi, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure, although he doesn't have the title of a rogue ninja, the Iwagakure ninjas haven't been effectively monitoring him for a long time. This situation is no different from that of a rogue ninja, making it a perfect opportunity to strike."

Kakuzu added, "Although the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki is in Takigakure, the village is weak and has little presence, making it a potential target."

"Which one should we start with?"

After thinking for a moment, Nagato said, "Our first target is Uta, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki of Kirigakure."

"Zetsu, you're in charge of intelligence on the Six-Tails Jinchuriki. Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki's team will be responsible for capturing him."

After the Akatsuki organization finalized its action plan, it began the plan to capture the tailed beasts.

However, out of fear of the Fifth Hokage, they acted very cautiously and never caused any major disturbances or waves in the ninja world.

Peace continues in the ninja world, and it will continue for a long time.

Marvel Universe, New York.

Former police officer Xia Zuo lay on a large, comfortable fabric sofa, enjoying the sunshine and Skye feeding him grapes.

After a year of hard study, Skye completed her university studies in computer science and also earned degrees in physics, architecture, mechanics, and geology.

Skye, who graduated two years early, returned to Xia Zuo's side, continuing to study advanced knowledge on her own while enjoying the luxurious life of a top-tier wealthy family.

At this time, Xia Zuo also resigned from his job at the New York Police Department.

During the last attempt to seize the Iron Monger, Xia Zuo, relying on his status as a New York police officer and his superb marksmanship, managed to suppress the army led by General Ross, allowing the Iron Monger to be acquired by New York State.

In the aftermath, in an effort to save face, General Ross exerted immense political pressure through his connections, forcing Shaza to resign from his job at the police station.

In compensation, Rockefeller gifted Chazelle shares in more than a dozen high-tech companies, including heavyweights such as Microsoft, Oracle, and IBM.

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The total value is as high as 10 billion US dollars.

The key point is that these are all original shares. The value in the stock market cannot reflect the value of these indivisible original shares at all.

This is the credentials that allow one to participate in the company's operations and vote on the company's strategic decisions.

If Xia Zuo were willing to sell, there would be plenty of newly rich people willing to spend tens of billions of US dollars to buy these original shares, which are only worth one billion.

However, Xia Zuo was no fool. He knew the value of these original shares and held onto them tightly, refusing to let them go no matter what.

This is not just about money, but also about the outward manifestation of a recognized status.

If it weren't for Xia Zuo's surprising and delightful display of strength, these established chaebols wouldn't have offered up these resources that money couldn't buy.

Yes, none of the emerging companies in MiLiJian today are not controlled by conglomerates.

Or, to put it another way, without the strong support of a giant conglomerate after taking control, how could a new company possibly penetrate 50 closed state markets and expand its business to the entire Midwest, and even the whole world?

As is widely known, Mi Li Jian is not a country, but a coalition of giant conglomerates and local separatist forces disguised as a country.

Milijian lacks a unified domestic market and operates in different sectors with fragmented structures. Without the protection of giant conglomerates, it simply cannot conduct interstate business.

After becoming an unshakable shareholder of these star companies, resources automatically came to Xia Zuo.

For example, he had a British butler at his villa on Long Island, who was introduced to him by an heir to the DuPont family.

For example, through the butler's connections, Xia Zuo established contact with Hollywood and invested in several low-budget films based on his memory.

His personal stockbroker, Jordan Belfort, also became a top figure on Wall Street, establishing a top 50 investment brokerage firm without spending a single dollar.

The most memorable thing about 2008 was Iron Man publicly acknowledging his identity, but the biggest impact on people's lives was the subprime mortgage crisis that followed.

Seeing signs of a crisis, Xia Zuo, who had anticipated it, seized the opportunity to manipulate the situation according to Michael Barry's methods.

He created an "insurance" through Rockefeller Bank—a credit default swap insurance policy—and then bought a large amount of it himself.

To profit from the subprime crisis, the most important thing is to capitalize on the time lag between a mortgage's credit rating and its actual condition.

Xia Zuo knew that rating agencies were essentially commercial companies, and providing rating services was their means of making a profit, so they could not be truly fair and impartial.

He had Jordan keep a close eye on the rating agency's cash flow and reports, using his connections in both the legal and illegal worlds to obtain real information about the properties. Then, he used the CDS (Credit Default Swap) contract to ruthlessly exploit unsuspecting investors.

In the short six months leading up to the full-blown subprime crisis, Shazo had already made over 10 billion dollars in profits from the subprime mortgage market.

Meanwhile, several of the films he invested in were also very successful, yielding returns of several dozen times.

In no time, Xia Zuo became the most successful investment tycoon, and even the stock market guru wanted to have lunch with him.

But Xia Zuo casually refused.

The stock market guru is overthinking it.

He could wield immense power in the financial markets, manipulating billions of dollars to create financial tsunamis, conquering developing countries and reaping massive wealth.

However, very little of that massive amount of money belonged to the stock market guru, and the wealth he reaped was negligible.

Ultimately, the stock market guru was merely a front man for the elite, while Xia Zuo was a member of that elite; they were not on the same level.

If Xia Zuo hadn't displayed incredible gunfighting skills, not only suppressing an entire army company single-handedly with a gun but also destroying the massive Iron Monument, he would absolutely not have been qualified to advance in his rank.

Rockefeller initially invited him to join the elite society, essentially as a service worker for the top echelons, just like the legendary investor.

The stock market guru is the white glove in the financial market, while Xia Zuo is positioned as the black glove in terms of security.

But the situation changed when he so easily destroyed the Iron Monger and effortlessly suppressed hundreds of soldiers.

Shazo's strength exceeded normal limits and was enough to threaten everyone's lives. If he were a black guy without a background or a new generation who had received a happy education, he would naturally be handed over to S.H.I.E.L.D. to eliminate the danger.

But Shazzo, a member of the NYPD and a key member of the system of violence, also demonstrated an attitude of accepting social rules and wisdom.

Especially after everyone tested Shazo through General Ross, he submitted his resignation voluntarily, prioritizing the interests of the group.

This makes a big difference in the situation.

Rockefeller, representing the old money, truly accepted Shazo Dawson into their ranks and gifted him a set of non-dilutable original shares representing his status.

As for Xia Zuo making money from investing in movies and profiting from the subprime market, to outsiders he is truly a genius, shining brightly for all time.

But in the eyes of Rockefeller, DuPont, Lehman Brothers, and Roosevelt, Shazor's earning power was icing on the cake; it made things more glamorous, but it didn't matter if he didn't have it.

Do they really think that tens of billions are important to them?

This is no longer the pioneering period of Milijian 150 years ago; those who get paid are the ones who get the work done.

Skye listened intently as Xia Zuo recounted the intricacies of high society, becoming completely absorbed. Finally, she exclaimed in admiration, "Boss, you're amazing! How did you manage to understand something so complex?"

Xia Zuo replied with a smile, "Because I was Chinese in my past life."

Skye looked completely bewildered: "Huh?"

Xia Zuo laughed heartily: "China's glorious 5000-year history, filled with trepidation, and all the tricks, conspiracies, and darkness of human society..."

Greatness can be found in the history of China.

"A history of 250 years is still too young for MiLiJian."

Skye, do you know why I like you?

Skye's face flushed red: "Could it be... could it be because I have Chinese blood?"

Xia Zuo gave a thumbs-up without hesitation and replied, "You're right."

Skye was both amused and exasperated: "Boss, are you kidding me?"

Xia Zuo's smile faded, and he said seriously, "I'm not joking."

"Haven't you noticed that your skin is smooth, with barely visible pores, and without freckles?"

"Your sweat has a mild smell, and you don't have body odor. Even when you eat spicy food, it doesn't produce a strong smell, so you never need to use strong perfume."

"Most importantly, you don't need to worry about eating any allergens."

Skye's expression shifted from stunned silence to burning rage. She rudely interrupted Xia Zuo, "Boss, are you picking out purebred dogs?"

Xia Zuo looked at the girl with wide, angry eyes and raised eyebrows, and seeing her vibrant and lively appearance, he smiled sincerely.

"No, Skye, I'm not picking out a purebred dog."

"As a man, being attracted to a woman's appearance is the first step in liking her, and then it slowly touches her soul. This is a normal development process."

"It's just that my values ​​are influenced by Chinese culture, and my aesthetic sense is not the same as most rice grains, which is why I had to put up with it before I met you."

"That's why I'm so drawn to your strengths after seeing you."

Skye blushed, biting her red lips, and asked, suppressing her mixed feelings of shyness and joy, "Boss, are you lying to me? There are so many pure-blooded Chinese people in New York, isn't there anyone you like among them?"

Xia Zuo waved his hand and sneered, "Don't mention these mutated bananas (Chinese people who have become Westernized and civic virtue). Do they even deserve to be called Chinese?"

"Those who even have to smile like Anglo-Saxons, squinting their eyes, raising their eyebrows, and showing all their teeth, without ever considering whether their facial features are suitable for such a smile."

"These idiots who only know how to imitate white people are useless trash who have lost their Chinese soul, no different from puppets on strings."

"Seeing their affected, foolish behavior, and thinking about their puppet-like, enslaved souls, makes me want to vomit!"

"I'd rather turn back and endure the inherited Anglo-Saxon body odor than face them!!"

Skye was startled by Xia Zuo's sudden outburst, and then she thought of her Chinese classmate, whose deliberately trained smile was indeed very awkward.

The girl carefully stuck out her tongue: "Hehe, boss, you're really picky."

Xia Zuo reached out and gently pinched her pert nose, laughing, "So in the end, I chose you!"

"Although you are not a pure-blooded Chinese, Chinese civilization has never recognized bloodline, but rather cultural identity."

"If you rub your nose too hard, it'll collapse!" Skye covered her nose, unable to contain her curiosity, and asked, "What is cultural identity in China?"

Xia Zuo replied, "On the surface, it is about recognizing Chinese history, recognizing the Chinese language and characters, accepting traditional Chinese festivals, and acknowledging Confucianism, Taoism, and other philosophical ideas."

"But at its core, it is about acknowledging that the Chinese people do not inherently grant gods a superior status, and that they recognize the rule that ancestors are immortalized through their achievements."

He looked at Skye and said solemnly, "It's about having the spirit to strive and refuse to accept your fate."

"Because of that great being, these spirits are hidden in China's seemingly rigid exam-oriented education. It is quite a coincidence that you received a complete Chinese education."

"So in my eyes, Skye, you're not some 'rice grain of sand' type; you're a Chinese person, just like me."

Skye reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. She sobbed and complained, "Why are you talking so passionately? You're making my heart race."

Xia Zuo laughed loudly, which immediately angered the girl. She was so angry that she stuffed the peeled grapes into her mouth, making her cheeks bulge out like a cute chipmunk.

Skye's adorable appearance delighted Xia Zuo, who found her pouting red lips incredibly cute.

He sprang to his feet, grabbed the girl, and kissed her with lightning speed, tasting the sweet and sour grape juice.

Skye was startled and struggled helplessly to no avail. She quickly became lost in Xia Zuo's aura and forgot to struggle.

The house was instantly filled with a beautiful scene.

Just then, Xia Zuo's special phone rang, startling Skye out of her reverie.

The girl blushed deeply, her cheeks, ears, and neck turning bright red. She then punched the despicable boss fiercely, sending Xia Zuo flying straight to the ceiling.

Then the girl licked her lips and said in a sweet voice, "Boss, you ambushed me again!"

Xia Zuo laughed and picked up his phone. When he answered, he didn't hear his friend Rockefeller's voice, but the voice of an annoying person.

Nick Fury, feigning composure, said, "Watch TV, New York news."

A few seconds later, Xia Zuo stared at the television in disbelief and blurted out, "Hulk! And who was that again?"