Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 708 We really hope you can replace that disobedient Iron Man…

The Earth is too small.

There is simply no room for two masterminds behind the scenes.

Alexander Pierce is still basking in the glory of his masterful infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. years ago, when a conspiracy against him is secretly underway.

new York.

Deep beneath this bustling city lies a cave.

Black Zetsu, lurking beneath the city, grinned and chuckled, "Heh heh heh... it's about time to begin... let's release Ivan Vanko first!"

A spatial vortex appeared.

Ivan Vanko was thrown out like a dead dog.

A group of terrifying-looking White Zetsu appeared simultaneously from the spatial vortex, like guards escorting him. They had already completed their transformation with a sinister grin as they landed.

The group of White Zetsu quickly transformed into a group of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, one of whom even resembled Alexander Pierce, making Ivan Vanko somewhat uneasy.

These monsters…

He's practically a demon from legend!

Oh well, it doesn't really matter anymore.

Now Ivan Vanko is a fugitive who has escaped from prison. As long as he can live to take revenge, he doesn't care who he's with!

"I don't know what you want me to do..."

Ivan Vanko, spewing blood-stained saliva while lying on the ground, said with dissatisfaction, "As long as I get revenge on the Stark family, even if it's against you demons..."

"Now everything is out of your control..."

Black Zetsu interrupted Ivan Vanko, reaching out to pinch his cheek and revealing a sinister smile: "It doesn't matter if someone is alive or dead, as long as we want to use them..."

Black Zetsu's face looked extremely terrifying. It slowly lowered its somewhat hoarse voice and chuckled, "Actually, killing you wouldn't be so bad. Human emotions are always hard to control. As long as we have your soul and corpse, we can enslave your will..."

"..."

Upon hearing Black Zetsu's words, Ivan Vanko's eyes narrowed sharply. In their mythology, demons were most adept at tormenting human souls!

Why did he fall into the hands of these demons!

Why are these demons targeting him, the Avenger?

"There really wasn't any need to kill him, was there?"

White Zetsu stood beside Black Zetsu, chuckling as he said, "This would waste my clone as a sacrifice to resurrect him. Anyway, he's just an ordinary human; we can control him directly..."

"Hehehe...that's true."

Black Zetsu stood up, glanced at the group of White Zetsu who had transformed into agents and Alexander Pierce, and nodded, saying, "Judging from the current situation, your clone is far more useful in this world than an ordinary human..."

Compared to other worlds, White Zetsu's role in the Marvel universe is unparalleled; their transformation alone can disrupt most of the world!

The only problem is that White Zetsu must never reveal its true form, because there are many instruments in the world that can detect White Zetsu clones, which is also a troublesome aspect.

The White Zetsu created a spore that infiltrated Ivan Vanko's body, grinning maliciously, "Alright, now I don't need to kill him, and I don't have to worry about him betraying me..."

"What did you do to me?"

"Hehehe, that's spore magic..."

White Zetsu slowly crouched down, smiling as it said, "If you dare to reveal our secret, it will drain all the life force from your body, turning your body into nourishment..."

"..."

A layer of cold sweat slowly appeared on Ivan Vanko's forehead.

Although he didn't know whether the demons were telling the truth or not, Ivan Vanko currently had no power or room to resist...

"Don't worry."

Black Zetsu looked down at Ivan Vanko, a sinister smile on his face, and said, "If you behave yourself, what you can get will far exceed your imagination..."

"Can you let me... take revenge on the Stark family?"

"Is it just revenge?"

Black Zetsu slowly shook his head, grinned, and continued, "For you, do you want revenge in the physical sense, or revenge in the psychological sense?"

"…I…"

Ivan Vanko hesitated.

At that moment, he wanted to say that he wanted them all!

However, his wariness of demons made him vaguely feel that this might be a terrifying deal, which made him hesitant to speak.

"Little Vanke..."

White Zetsu squatted down in front of him, chuckling as he advised, "Until you figure it out, it's better to obediently do things for us... In a little while, it'll all be up to you."

"You need to find a way to gain Justin Hammer's trust."

Black Zetsu looked down at Ivan Vanko and calmly gave his order: "Have his Hammer Industries produce a batch of Iron Man suits in the shortest possible time. Hehehehe... He has a batch of prototype models in his factory that we can use."

"you…"

"Don't worry."

A hint of killing intent flashed in Black Zetsu's eyes, causing Ivan Vanko to shut up automatically. Only then did Black Zetsu nod in satisfaction and look at the group of transformed White Zetsu: "After Ivan Vanko finishes, you will impersonate the Security Council and take away that batch of Iron Man suits. I will give you the addresses of several Hydra secret bases..."

"etc…"

White Zetsu interrupted Black Zetsu, asking a question: "Couldn't we just sneak away and take it with us?"

"Alexander Pierce must show up!"

Black Zetsu shook his head, looking at White Zetsu, and continued in a deep voice, "At least let Justin Hammer know that Alexander Pierce, the Minister of the World Security Council, supported him and Ivan Vanko in forging Stark's Iron Man suit!"

After Black Zetsu relayed all the orders to Ivan Vanko and the White Zetsu, the White Zetsu instantly transformed into a ball of white liquid, wrapping around Ivan Vanko like a bodysuit, using its power to support Ivan Vanko as he stood up.

They should go and carry out their mission.

Tonight will be the starting point for them to manipulate this world.

Hammer Industries.

Hammer Industries is an arms manufacturer whose boss, Justin Hammer, lacks Tony Stark's scientific talent and can only rely on productivity to monopolize the low-end weapons market.

Justin Hammer considered Tony Stark his nemesis because Tony Stark looked down on him as a low-end arms dealer and repeatedly expressed his contempt for Hammer Industries in various public and private settings.

Wouldn't that create an enemy?

Especially since the two families are sworn enemies.

Justin Hammer doesn't actually have much scientific talent, but he desperately wants to get his hands on the high-end weapons market that Tony Stark once abandoned, and recently he's set his sights on Tony Stark's Iron Man suit technology.

Unfortunately, Hammer Industries didn't have any outstanding engineers and couldn't solve the problem of the Iron Man suit's energy. Justin Hammer had originally discovered Ivan Vanko in Monaco, but when he was about to rescue Ivan Vanko, someone else intercepted him first.

Justin Hammer was a little sad.

Just as Justin Hammer was lamenting that he might only be able to work in the low-end weapons market for the rest of his life, several S.H.I.E.L.D. agents walked in.

The S.H.I.E.L.D. agents quickly took Justin Hammer and his bodyguards into custody. The lead agent stared at the frightened Justin Hammer with an arrogant expression.

"Justin Hammer, Secretary Alexander Pierce of the World Security Council wants to see you. This meeting must be kept completely confidential..."

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Justin Hammer nodded quickly.

Over the years, Justin Hammer has maintained dealings with the U.S. military and has even met Alexander Pierce through several senators…

This is a real big shot!

Although he didn't know why Alexander Pierce wanted to see him, it would be irrational to argue or resist at this time; Justin Hammer was a coward!

More importantly…

Justin Hammer had a feeling that his chance was coming!

In fact.

Justin Hammer's intuition was correct.

A group of people who looked like S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and a man who was obviously in a high position walked into Hans Industries. They even had Ivan Vanko with them!

"Take control of this place."

The man resembling Alexander Pierce glanced at Hammer Industries and whispered, "During this time, no one is allowed to leak any classified information!"

"yes!"

A group of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents quickly scattered and took control of everyone who saw them!

Justin Hammer quickly approached and cautiously inquired, "Secretary Pierce, what's going on? What happened here...?"

"Don't worry."

Alexander Pierce shook his head, signaling his subordinate to bring out Ivan Vanko, and said softly, "Mr. Ivan Vanko is from Russia. Mr. Hammer, would you like me to introduce him?"

"No, that's not necessary..."

A glimmer of hope flashed through Justin Hammer's mind.

Having witnessed Ivan Vanko's battle with Tony Stark in his rudimentary Iron Man suit in Monaco, he knew all too well what Ivan Vanko's appearance meant!

The fact that this member of the World Security Council brought Ivan Vanko, who can make Iron Man suits, to his company suggests that his company may also have access to Iron Man suit technology.

"Mr. Ivan Vanko will be staying at your company for a while to assist in the development of the Iron Man suit for Hammer Industries. He has mature technology..."

Alexander Pierce looked at Justin Hammer's beaming face, a hint of warning creeping into his eyes: "While Hammer Industries completes the Iron Man suit, this matter must not be known to anyone, including your military friends. This is to minimize the chance that this secret will reach Stark Industries through any channels..."

"I understand! I understand!"

Before Alexander Pierce could even finish speaking, Justin Hammer couldn't contain his joy and hurriedly nodded his head: "Once our Iron Man suits are finished, we'll give Tony Stark a huge surprise!"

What's this called?

Science, technology, and wealth have fallen from the sky!

Justin Hammer was lamenting his fate and feeling he had no chance to get revenge on Tony Stark when someone presented him with that opportunity!

"Remember, this is classified."

Alexander Pierce gave Justin Hammer a cold look and continued in a deep voice, "During the development of the Iron Man suit, all personnel involved must be brought under control, including Mr. Justin Hammer..."

Alexander Pierce glanced at Justin Hammer, who was nodding hastily, and beckoned him closer, whispering, "Both the military and the World Security Council really want Hammer Industries to replace that unruly Iron Man..."

"Mission accomplished!"

Without even waiting to hear the rest of what he was saying, Justin Hammer straightened his back and gave Alexander Pierce a standard military salute.

and also!

(End of this chapter)