Marvel: Starting with the Glint-Glint Fruit.

He hadn't expected that these three people in front of him could still barely suppress this uncontrollable instinct and not completely break down.

If the impact of Conqueror's Haki were to be increased further, it would surely snap the nerves of these people. Matthew could clearly sense with his Observation Haki that the emotions of these three people were on the verge of fear, and at the same time, there was a trace of abnormal madness mixed in.

It was precisely this appearance that led Matthew to make a judgment and roughly confirm why these people could do such illogical things.

Brainwashing~~

Considering that the other party's target was him, coupled with his previous conversation with Reich in the Black Mountain region, the investigations over the following months, the elite special operations equipment, and the modified ocean-going freighter, a name came to mind.

Hydra!!

"Alexander Pierce?"

Matthew suddenly spoke up and clearly pronounced the name.

As soon as he finished speaking, the three faces, contorted with extreme fear, twitched violently. They stared at Matthew in disbelief, their eyes filled with shock and panic, as if their deepest secrets had been exposed.

Normally, even if Matthew called out that name, they would not be moved at all and would keep their mouths shut.

But at this moment, they are in a state of extreme fear, and all their emotions are amplified infinitely. Under this extreme pressure, the secrets in their hearts are subconsciously exposed.

"It really is him."

The three men's performance confirmed Matthew's guess.

He slightly raised his hand, and golden cross-shaped rays of light bloomed from his fingertips. Three golden beams of light pierced straight through the foreheads of the three men. The three brainwashed soldiers, their faces filled with fear and madness, fell completely lifeless on the deck.

Alexander Pierce.

He was once the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., and also the leader of Hydra, who parasitized within S.H.I.E.L.D. and grew in power through its influence. He is currently the Secretary-General of the World Security Council and has not yet become a future minister.

His power encompasses all aspects: an elite private armed force, a massive covert organization developed under the auspices of S.H.I.E.L.D., and considerable influence and connections in both political and business circles.

After the Magrave incident, Matthew should have been noticed by S.H.I.E.L.D., and Pierce, who was deeply involved in the highest levels of S.H.I.E.L.D., naturally also got the news.

Reicher said that he and Roseco had both been tracked by a very secretive and powerful force.

Given Reicher's previous experience and network of connections, this would allow him to rule out agencies such as the FBI and CIA.

After all, Reicher was very familiar with the operating patterns of these organizations. If these organizations had taken action, Reicher wouldn't have been able to track them for months without finding even the slightest clue.

That leaves only S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra within S.H.I.E.L.D.

Nick Fury has a strong desire for control, but he usually observes and makes contact first.

This kind of direct use of force to kidnap Matthew is only typical of Hydra's tactics.

Being targeted didn't anger Matthew. At his level, Hydra, an organization that seemed powerful and terrifying to ordinary people, was nothing special. In fact, in Matthew's initial plan, the resources and power controlled by Hydra would eventually be his.

Pierce is quite a gem among old men.

Matthew wasn't planning to deal with Pierce so soon, but since Pierce had come forward, he had no choice but to reluctantly take over his assets.

"Do you know the target?"

Over there, Raiche's shackles had been cut with pliers, and he walked over, rubbing his right wrist with his left hand.

Nigley made a gesture and shouted to the soldiers behind him, who immediately jogged into the cabin.

"Just like you said, a big shot."

Did you hear that?

Lei Che raised an eyebrow.

"I just happened to overhear you displaying your amazing intelligence," Matthew joked. But he wasn't joking; this big guy's IQ was indeed extraordinary. Although his focus was different from those of genius scientists, he was still a genius.

"Even with amazing wisdom, I can't see through you," Reicher said seriously.

Even big guys have their off days.

At this moment, Negri walked over and made a sarcastic remark, but continued walking towards the cabin without stopping.

"Are you planning to take over this ship?"

Watching Negri pass by, Reicher sized up the ship and called out.

"This is a cargo ship with ocean-going capabilities and a very good sailing route that can bypass thirteen countries. Some of the equipment I purchased will need to be used on this ship."

A familiar voice came from behind, making Reicher turn around and see a mature and beautiful woman in a down jacket. A smile appeared on his face: "Kara."

"Long time no see, Rai Che. I never expected our first meeting after the investigation team was disbanded would be like this."

Kara was a very beautiful and capable woman, wearing a white hooded down jacket, with her dark brown hair cascading down her shoulders. She had a well-proportioned figure and a capable demeanor. She was also a former member of the 110 Military Police Special Investigation Team and a former colleague of Reicher. Upon seeing her old friend, Kara teased him as well.

Reichel, exasperated, subtly changed the subject: "You're also working for Matthew?"

"Hmm, I was struggling to find a job before, and Negri just happened to offer me this very well-paid and exciting job," Kara said with a smile, smoothing her hair which had been ruffled by the sea breeze.

Carla was indeed very satisfied with her job; she was Matthew's personal secretary and also worked part-time as a forensic accountant.

Not long after she started working, her boss, Matthew, brought her something beyond her comprehension.

Just a day earlier, she had taken over the task of laundering Matthew's billion dollars and other assets when she received news from Negri that Reicher had been arrested.

So she, Negri, and the soldiers they recruited followed the trail left by Reicher and searched the area by armed helicopter.

In fact, the search results were not ideal; finding Rachel in the vast ocean was extremely difficult.

Even Kara thought the chances of finding it were very low.

As a result, she and the recruited soldiers witnessed an incredible scene.

Matthew transformed into a golden beam of light, flying across the sea at an incredible speed, disappearing from everyone's sight almost in the blink of an eye.

In less than half a day, Matthew contacted them via communicator, saying that he had found Rachel.

Moreover, this time we not only witnessed Matthew's extraordinary strength, but also his deep thinking.

After finding the large ship, he did not rush to take action, but instead waited for them to arrive.

While waiting, Matthew stood at the highest point of the large ship, covering the entire ship with Observation Haki, trying to glean some useful information from the conversations of these people.

This kind of mentality is not something a boy of this age should possess.