Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 722 I'm so considerate of Director Fury, shouldn't he give me a bigger bonus?

Hydra!

Uehara Naraku shouted the Hydra's slogan!

With everything now under Uehara Naraku's control, Coulson and Hill certainly didn't believe that Uehara Naraku would deceive them...

At any other time, Coulson would have thought Uehara Naraku was joking, but right now, the guy's expression really looked like that of a murderer who was secretly manipulating everything!

This feeling of darkness creeping in...

Even more so than facing Director Nick Fury!

"Uehara Naraku, is this your true face...?"

Hill slowly walked to the side of the cell, and looking at Uehara Naraku's smiling face, a chill ran down her spine: "A remarkably good disguise. No one could tell you had any potential to be a spy, so much so that no one would guess you were a Hydra spy..."

To be honest...

In the eyes of S.H.I.E.L.D., Uehara Naraku has absolutely no spying skills. He would be fired for playing video games at work even if he infiltrated Stark Industries!

This matter…

That's a bit outrageous.

How can anyone act as a spy like this?

If someone were to say that Uehara Naraku might be a Hydra spy, most S.H.I.E.L.D. agents would think that person is out of their mind. Agent Uehara Naraku can't even carry out a few simple infiltration missions properly, so what kind of spy could he be!

The entire S.H.I.E.L.D. interior.

Among the three top-tier agents, Uehara Naraku is perhaps the least qualified, or perhaps the least qualified agent in S.H.I.E.L.D.

If it weren't for Uehara Naraku's exceptional fighting skills, which Nick Fury was reluctant to waste, this guy would probably have been fired by S.H.I.E.L.D. long ago!

Look at how this guy performs at S.H.I.E.L.D.!

He doesn't act like a spy at all!

Does Uehara Naraku really know how to be a spy? Besides mixed martial arts courses, he even frequently fails his special agent skills training exams!

and…

How can spies be so lazy!

How can spies still show kindness all the time!

Based on Uehara Naraku's work as a spy within S.H.I.E.L.D., this guy is... utterly unqualified!

As a Hydra spy…

Shouldn't they try their best to work hard to earn S.H.I.E.L.D.'s trust?

It was precisely because Uehara Naraku was always lazy, and even had a somewhat awkward and kind personality, and had always only obeyed Nick Fury's orders, that Coulson even vouched for Uehara Naraku when Nick Fury initiated an investigation...

To be honest...

Even if Natasha Romanoff or Clint Barton announced they were Hydra agents, it would be more believable than Uehara Naraku announcing he was Hydra…

A true spy should be like Agent Natasha Romanoff, proficient in all spy skills, with a versatile personality and the ability to be all things to all people... If all else fails, being like Agent Clint Barton, always having a cold face, is also an option!

Perhaps it was precisely because of Uehara Naraku's unconventional behavior and frequently unsatisfactory work attendance that no one doubted his identity...

Who would doubt someone who can't do anything right except fight, but is still somewhat kind-hearted?

However, it is precisely because of this…

Uehara Naraku has deceived too many people.

This guy is such a good actor; he plays the role of someone who is at the very bottom of the professional level of a secret agent, so much so that no one has discovered his true colors.

"S.H.I.E.L.D. has really fallen..."

Uehara Naraku glanced at Agent Hill's grim face, then smiled and continued, "I never imagined that someone like me could still be infiltrating S.H.I.E.L.D. for so long..."

To be honest...

Nick Fury is not as good as Tony Stark!

At least Tony Stark doesn't think too much; he just acts on instinct. He fires anyone who's slacking off without even asking what special abilities they have during the interview, which also prevents Uehara Naraku from infiltrating his company as a spy.

Uehara Naraku's smile deepened.

In comparison, Nick Fury, the inherently suspicious director of S.H.I.E.L.D., is just too prone to overthinking. Little does he know that once he starts overthinking, he'll develop unrealistic fantasies about someone as simple-minded as him…

suspicious…

That's a huge no-no!

"Wait... Uehara Naraku!"

Coulson's expression changed visibly, and he gripped the steel bars of the cage tightly with both hands: "You're a Hydra spy! That German coded letter was fake... Everything today is your conspiracy! You want to frame us and Captain Rogers!"

"yes…"

Uehara Naraku did not deny it, but just smiled lightly.

He slowly opened his hand, and two glasses of juice floated out of his palm, hovering in front of Coulson and Hill…

This seemingly magical ability to make objects levitate undoubtedly filled Coulson and Hill with a hint of horror…

This guy…

Not only is he a powerful fighter, he also has superpowers!

Are the Hydra people out of their minds? How could they let someone like this into S.H.I.E.L.D. as a spy? And there seem to be some problems within S.H.I.E.L.D. as well. How did they manage to let this guy infiltrate successfully?

This suggests that there are more Hydra spies within S.H.I.E.L.D.!

"Uehara Naraku!"

Coulson gritted his teeth, ignoring the glass of juice floating in mid-air, and continued, "Just how many people does Hydra have infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.? Surely you can tell us now so we can give up on this idea?"

"Shh, are you still trying to gather intelligence at a time like this?"

Uehara Naraku put a finger to his lips, smiled, and shook his head, saying, "Agent Coulson, once you're inside the Delta Wing headquarters, everyone's a member of S.H.I.E.L.D. There's no Hydra involved anymore. You're just too nosy..."

"..."

Coulson's expression twisted slightly.

Hill's complexion, on the other hand, was somewhat normal.

Uehara Naraku hasn't revealed a single piece of information even at this point; his sense of secrecy is truly reminiscent of a spy!

Just as Coulson and Hill looked grim, Uehara Naraku suddenly smiled and said, "If you drink these two glasses of juice, I'll tell you the whole truth. Coulson, Agent Hill, what do you say?"

"..."

Coulson and Hilton remained silent.

They didn't need to think too much to know that the two glasses of juice floating in front of them were definitely not that simple. Did Uehara Naraku want to poison them?

Uehara Naraku's smile subtly shifted, even revealing a hint of pleasure: "What, not satisfied? You two may not know, but serving a guest a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice is the highest form of hospitality I can offer..."

"..."

Coulson gritted his teeth again, sensing the mockery in Uehara Naraku's voice. He said, disgruntled, "Juice is for kids. Even if you wanted to kill us, you should at least give us two glasses of whiskey, right?"

That guy, Uehara Naraku…

They definitely wanted to humiliate them in this way before they died!

"..."

Uehara Naraku's smile instantly vanished.

Both Coulson and Hill could clearly see that Uehara Naraku's emotions instantly plummeted, even giving off a terrifying aura...

"I'm really sorry."

Uehara Naraku slowly opened his lips and said coldly, "My elders don't allow alcohol in my family, so I can only offer you juice."

After saying that, Uehara Naraku seemed to have run out of patience and continued impatiently, "So, are you two going to drink or not?"

"..."

Coulson silently picked up his juice glass.

Hill thought for a moment, and following Coulson's actions, she seemed to realize that this glass of juice was inevitable today.

goo goo goo...

Glug glug glug...

It must be admitted that fruit juice tastes pretty good, at least it's more reassuring than simply committing suicide by poisoning.

As Coulson and Hill stared intently, trying to discern the poison in the juice based on possible symptoms on their own bodies—a mandatory part of their agent training, some of which were incurable poisons—…

Some are poisonous…

It is possible to induce vomiting.

Unfortunately, only the sweet and sour taste of the juice lingered, deepening Hill and his companion's vigilance. Colorless and odorless poison was difficult to detect...

"We've finished drinking."

Hill released the empty glass from his hand, seemingly unconcerned about his own life or death, and calmly asked, "Now can you tell us the truth about all of this?"

"certainly."

Uehara Naraku sat down by himself, smiling as he began, "First, allow me to introduce myself! I am the highest-ranking commander of Hydra's division within S.H.I.E.L.D..."

"..."

Coulson's expression froze.

Uehara Naraku's identity is really not low!

"Of course, only the current one."

Uehara Naraku looked at Coulson's fascinating expression with satisfaction and continued with a smile, "I only became the commander of Hydra's S.H.I.E.L.D. branch after I forced Secretary Pierce to lead Sitwell and Rumlow to defect..."

"What the hell is a S.H.I.E.L.D. branch?"

Coulson felt completely awful!

What the hell is this Hydra's S.H.I.E.L.D. branch? Just how arrogant are these Hydra spies to call S.H.I.E.L.D. like that!

"Forced?"

Hill's expression held a hint of confusion.

This female agent was quite astute; she immediately grasped the key point based on certain mission reports: "The defection of Alexander Pierce, Sitwell, and Rumlow... was it all because you secretly exposed their Hydra identities? Or did you force them to surrender to Hydra?"

"They are Hydra, of course..."

Uehara Naraku stood up and slowly paced outside the prison, sighing softly, "They were all my superiors and seniors. It's quite sad that I drove them all away to get this commander's position..."

"..."

Hill was somewhat speechless.

To be honest, she didn't feel sad at all!

Moreover, Hill felt that Uehara Naraku was somewhat amused!

"You don't understand, do you..."

"Actually, I'm under a lot of pressure..."

"Ever since I became the Supreme Commander of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Hydra division, I've had to think about one question: how to make a strong first impression as a new leader..."

"I've always been confused..."

"I don't know how to lead the S.H.I.E.L.D. branch..."

"..."

Hill was speechless again.

Coulson also felt that something was off.

Is Uehara Naraku a truly respectable spy? As a spy commander infiltrating the enemy, does he actually want to achieve some political accomplishments after taking office?

To be honest, Coulson had a feeling that with this infighting and the leadership of an incompetent commander, the Hydra spies within S.H.I.E.L.D. were doomed sooner or later…

Unfortunately…

The Hydra spies aren't finished yet...

These two high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agents are the ones who will be killed first.

Uehara Naraku didn't care about Coulson and Hill's strange expressions, and just continued to tell his story, recounting his inner journey.

"Just at that moment."

Uehara Naraku looked at Coulson, a smile returning to his lips: "Coulson has unearthed our Hydra's greatest enemy, Captain Steve Rogers. Perhaps there's no more commendable action than assassinating Captain America?"

"So you forged the German coded message?"

"Yes."

Uehara Naraku nodded, sighed, and said, "Originally, I just wanted to make Director Nick Fury suspect that Steve Rogers wasn't Captain America at all, but a spy secretly introduced to Hitler by Erskine..."

"Nobody will believe you!"

Coulson quickly shook his head, a confident smile appearing on his face: "Captain America is the spiritual symbol of the entire United States; no one would believe that..."

"Indeed, no one will believe it."

Uehara Naraku interrupted Coulson, smiling as he continued, "Originally, I was just putting on a show; I never thought this plan could succeed..."

"until…"

"I saw you holding a Captain America poster with obvious affection..."

"At that time, I started thinking, why not make use of Agent Coulson? Even the worst outcome would be to get rid of one of Director Fury's trusted confidants..."

"I deliberately forged a secret German letter from Hitler..."

"However, to convince the King of Spies, Director Fury, of that German-language coded letter, mere forgery is far from enough; it would be far too easy to arouse his suspicion..."

Uehara Naraku took out the German-language secret letter and slowly burned it: "The real purpose of this German-language secret letter was never to be delivered to Director Fury..."

"Its real purpose was to make Agent Coulson willing to defect in order to destroy all evidence against Captain Rogers..."

"So..."

"When Agent Coulson is willing to defect and disappear to destroy all evidence against Captain Rogers, do you think Director Nick Fury would be suspicious?"

"Won't."

Coulson shook his head and said in a deep voice, "The commander won't suspect me. Everything you've done is in vain... He'll soon find out that someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes!"

"Yes, he was supposed to find out sooner..."

Uehara Naraku's gaze shifted slightly, landing on the female agent beside Coulson: "If the other person he trusts most... Agent Hill is also helping you destroy evidence?"

"Now…"

"There was only a pile of scattered evidence on the desk in Nick Fury's office..."

"Even the king of spies could only deduce two answers from that evidence. The first answer was that Agent Coulson and Agent Hill were Hydra agents..."

"The second answer is that Agent Coulson destroyed evidence incriminating against Captain Rogers, and Agent Hill destroyed evidence presented by Agent Coulson during the destruction process. After forcibly destroying most of the evidence, the two were forced to defect in full view of everyone..."

"I have a somewhat naive personality."

"Even if they are our Hydra's enemies, I don't want to give them questions that are completely incomprehensible. I prefer to give them more multiple-choice questions..."

"It's just that Chief Fury is a little different."

"In addition to giving Chief Fury the power to choose the direction, we also need to let him enjoy the fun of detective puzzle-solving and let him piece together the truth to prove that he chose the right answer."

"Mr. Coulson, Agent Hill, tell me, will Director Fury give me a bigger bonus this year for being such a considerate subordinate?"

Four thousand chapters!

good night!

We're heading home tomorrow!

(End of this chapter)