Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 704 Uehara, who isn't good at lying, isn't a good agent...

It turns out.

If you're not strong enough, don't be too arrogant.

Just days after the public hearing ended, Tony Stark was caught in a terrorist attack at the Monaco racetrack.

A Russian named Ivan Vanko, dressed in shabby armor, attacked Tony Stark at the racetrack, nearly killing both Tony Stark and Pepper Potts…

This terrorist attack made Tony Stark realize the truth: he had to upgrade the security level for himself and Pepper Potts.

Even without Ivan Vanko's attack, Stark Industries, which houses the Arc Reactor technology, still faces covetous eyes from others, and he must make proper arrangements for them.

Tony Stark finally remembered the employee he fired last month and dialed Uehara Naraku's number: "Hello, Uehara, I might need your help... Of course, you'll probably really enjoy this job..."

"You want me to play video games at Stark Industries?"

"You can even play games on my private jet."

Tony Stark took a deep breath and continued in a low voice, "Before that, let's find somewhere to talk! This matter might be a bit troublesome..."

"I don't like trouble..."

This might be the last time I transfer money to you this month.

"Are you going to breach the contract?"

"No."

Tony Stark stood on the terrace of his seaside villa in California and glanced back at Pepper and her assistant Natalie, who were busy working in the room.

Natalie is a legal advisor that Pepper recently hired.

Tony Stark made sure the women inside couldn't hear him before slowly lowering his phone and whispering, "I'm going to die."

At this point, Tony Stark quickly continued, "Once I die, our agreement will automatically terminate."

The promise I made with you was originally meant to wait until news of my death spread, so you would discover that the promise was just... a prank...

"I'll write this down."

Uehara Naraku seemed completely unconcerned by Tony Stark's words, and said softly, "Although I don't know if what you're saying is true or false... never mind, just give me an address!"

I'll send it to you via email!

Tony Stark finally breathed a sigh of relief and added, "Don't let anyone else handle this... I'll be waiting for you at home."

Tony Stark kept this a secret from everyone.

Tony Stark originally intended to keep this secret until his death, and neither his old friend Rhodes nor his close assistant Pepper knew about it.

He even had Jarvis prepare a will.

Keeping a secret in your heart can be incredibly depressing.

After Tony Stark confided his impending death to Uehara Naraku, a trustworthy stranger, he suddenly felt much better.

S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters.

Uehara Naraku got into his beat-up pickup truck.

Nick Fury got into his armored car.

Both of them are heading to California today. It's clear that the treatment of the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and an ordinary agent is quite different... Nick Fury originally wanted to give Uehara Naraku a ride, but Uehara Naraku seemed to prefer his own pickup truck.

Nick Fury slowly rolled down his car window and, through it, instructed Uehara Naraku: "Uehara, I will find an opportunity to reveal that you are a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. This cannot be hidden, but until then, you and Tony must get along well."

"rest assured."

Uehara Naraku nodded seriously and said softly, "In the past, when I was on missions, many people eventually chose to accept the truth after learning my identity..."

"That's good."

Nick Fury nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Remember, apart from not telling Tony that you are a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, you can do whatever you want."

What Nick Fury needs is for Uehara Naraku to be recognized by Tony Stark and become a partner in the future Avengers plan, rather than for Tony Stark to still think of Uehara Naraku as an ordinary S.H.I.E.L.D. agent.

Therefore, in addition to his somewhat eccentric personality, it is also very important for Uehara Naraku to reveal his strength at the right time.

This is Nick Fury's strategy.

After saying all that, Nick Fury thought for a moment and added, "Uehara, also, the most important thing in relationships is sincerity. If you grasp that..."

"Chief, you should know my character."

Uehara Naraku couldn't help but frown, as if somewhat displeased with Nick Fury's doubts about his character: "Didn't you say that I, an agent who's not very good at lying during missions, am an anomaly among S.H.I.E.L.D. agents?"

"Hahaha...this is different."

Nick Fury shook his head and chuckled a few times before continuing, "It's precisely because you're not good at lying that I'm sending you on this mission."

Yes.

Uehara Naraku is indeed not very good at lying.

Therefore, in most cases, Nick Fury could only regard Uehara Naraku as a combat agent, and even had to send people to cooperate with him to infiltrate and infiltrate. This is also why Nick Fury was more willing to believe that Uehara Naraku could become a member of the future Avengers team.

Two days later.

A dilapidated pickup truck drove into Tony Stark's seaside villa, a sight that made Tony Stark's eye twitch involuntarily. Didn't this guy know that time is life?

Upon seeing Uehara Naraku, Tony Stark immediately questioned him: "Can't you even begin to grasp the concept of life in the slightest bit of time...?"

"Anyway, you won't die anytime soon."

Uehara Naraku looked at Tony Stark, whose eyes were bloodshot, and then glanced at the faint bluish-purple veins protruding on his neck, a sign of palladium poisoning.

Tony Stark's palladium poisoning is getting worse.

"Alright, let's get straight to the point!"

Tony rubbed his temples, ignoring Uehara Naraku's infuriating tone, as if he were giving his final instructions: "Uehara, I hope you can serve as Stark Industries' security consultant and help me protect Pepper's safety..."

Tony reached for a glass of vegetable juice and handed it to Uehara Naraku. He then took a glass for himself, gulped down a few mouthfuls, and continued, "I'm sorry to have asked you to come here at this time. This position might be quite dangerous, but I couldn't find anyone more suitable..."

"What's the reason?"

Uehara Naraku didn't take the glass of vegetable juice, and slowly continued, "There are many security companies in the world..."

"Only you."

Tony Stark opened his palm and explained softly, "Only you are the strongest I've ever seen..."

After saying that, Tony Stark tapped the power reactor on his chest again and continued, "Except for me, of course..."

"..."

Uehara Naraku's expression suddenly turned strange. This guy thinks he's about to die, so why is he still so proud?

In fact.

Tony Stark valued more than just Uehara Naraku's fighting abilities.

He valued more the human qualities that Uehara Naraku possessed, as well as his experience as an FBI agent.

"Don't look at me like that..."

Tony Stark shrugged indifferently, led Uehara Naraku into his living room, and casually said, "Jarvis, bring our guest a glass of juice."

"Yes, sir."

A robotic arm reached out with a glass of juice.

Uehara Naraku took the juice, glanced curiously at the luxurious living room, and continued, "By the way... why do you think I won't refuse?"

"Two hundred thousand US dollars per month."

Tony Stark immediately quoted an extremely high price, adding, "If that's not enough, we can add more."

Tony Stark gazed at Uehara Naraku and calmly added, "Of course, it's not just about money..."

In a sense...

They should be the same kind of people; they both possess a sense of justice in protecting the weak, and they should be kindred spirits who appreciate each other.

After saying that, Tony Stark saw that Uehara Naraku didn't seem to mind, and immediately wanted to make it official: "Now you can officially start work. I still have a lot to tell you; you can consider it... my last words?"

After revealing his secret, Tony Stark seemed much more relaxed, a smile playing on his lips: "Perhaps you could write a book someday, like 'The Story of Tony Stark's Last Days' or 'Iron Man's Last Words'..."

"I'm not good at writing."

Uehara Naraku shook his head, downed his juice in one gulp, and said softly, "Besides, I don't like to reveal other people's secrets."

"…good."

A smile appeared on Tony Stark's face.

Although Uehara Naraku seems a bit lazy, he is a really good person with a good character.

Tony Stark felt they got along very well, and it didn't seem like a bad thing to make a good friend before he died.

Everything has been agreed upon.

Tony Stark even showed off his instrument for testing palladium poisoning with great interest, like a big boy who likes to share his toys.

"See that? Palladium poisoning concentration of 76%..."

"Wait until it reaches 100%, or 95%, 98%..."

"I'll probably be completely finished? Anyway, I'll die a horrible death!"

pity.

Tony Stark would never have imagined this.

When Uehara Naraku left his villa, the first thing he did was call Nick Fury and directly reveal Tony Stark's secret.

"Tony Stark currently has a palladium poisoning concentration of 76%..."

"Well done! These are specific figures that even Agent Romanov couldn't find out!"

"Is there really any way to save him? Tony himself is starting to despair..."

"Don't worry, Tony won't die."

Nick Fury shook his head, his voice becoming serious: "In this world, the light before darkness is the most precious... I hope he can learn to cherish this world..."

After saying that, Nick Fury hung up the phone.

As Uehara Naraku listened to the busy tone on his phone, he fell into deep thought. Is the dawn before darkness the most precious?

After a long while.

Uehara Naraku took a black envelope from his person.

A red auspicious cloud was drawn on the black envelope.

Goodnight!

(End of this chapter)