Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 737 Xiao's Intern

The world has gone slightly off track.

The future Steve Rogers and Thanos had extremely ugly expressions, as they believed that Uehara Naraku had become the future Great Demon King by sheer luck.

It now appears that their understanding was slightly flawed.

It turns out that Uehara Naraku was not an ordinary person, nor a superhero who became stronger by chance after touching the energy of the Cosmic Cube, nor a lucky person chosen by the Akatsuki organization.

I've been tricked...

That bastard…

He possessed extraordinary power from the very beginning!

From the very beginning, it has had intricate connections with the Akatsuki organization!

"I've always been the leader of Akatsuki..."

"I really miss those days..."

"I miss my days as an intern..."

"But time flies... Maybe after today I'll have another chance to experience what it's like to be an intern... even if it's just a fake one..."

Uehara Naraku walked to the floor-to-ceiling glass window, glanced down at the battle between the Avengers and the Chitauri on the ground, and then slowly looked up at the increasingly dark sky.

That was the shadow cast by the arrival of the Akatsuki army!

Madara Uchiha, Sosuke Aizen, and others led hundreds of Arrancar and tens of thousands of Gillian Hollows as they slowly descended from outer space onto Earth!

A vast blue slash flew out!

A Chitauri transport beast was cleaved in two by this strike!

The immense slash, after severing the massive troop transport beast, still possessed considerable power, leaving a deep trench in the ground of New York!

This scene terrified the entire New York battlefield!

Everyone couldn't help but look up at the dark cloud slowly descending from the sky. They could all feel the terrifying pressure emanating from that dark cloud, making it difficult for them to breathe!

"What is that...?"

Steve Rogers, on the ground, gripped a Chitauri weapon in one hand, struggling to stay upright. A terrifying pressure made it impossible for him to even stand...

What the hell is that thing?!

Natasha Romanov collapsed to the ground, dazed and confused, having used her last bit of strength to shoot and kill a Chitauri who was standing right next to her…

"That's Akatsuki's army!"

Tony Stark, piloting his Iron Man suit, descended from the sky, firing an energy blast to repel a Chitauri soldier, and stood guard beside Natasha: "Hey, can you snap out of it?"

"..."

Natasha shook her head weakly.

In fact, it wasn't just her.

Aside from Thor and the Hulk barely managing to withstand the oppressive aura emanating from the Akatsuki executives, Hawkeye Clint Barton was also somewhat disheveled, leaning against the rooftop railing, struggling to maintain his senses…

As for the New York City residents on the ground, they had already fainted under this oppressive force.

boom!

A group of ferocious-looking Hollowfied Grimals roamed the streets of New York, one of them opening its mouth and unleashing a red Cero that blasted a group of Zeta Swiss soldiers to smithereens!

Hundreds of Hollowfied Archons floated above New York, occasionally unleashing a turquoise Cero to kill any Chitauri survivors who managed to escape…

With the arrival of the Akatsuki army, the entire battlefield situation in New York instantly reversed, and the Chitauri army collapsed in the blink of an eye...

"How is this possible..."

Loki's hands trembled slightly. He glanced at the Hollowfied Arrancar flying all over the sky, then at the six Void Thrones floating in the air, and a sinister look flashed across his face!

At this time...

He has nowhere to retreat!

Regardless of which faction these monsters who came to support him belonged to, he had to win this battle. What could these monsters do, no matter how strong they were?

The Chitauri fleet is just outside the spatial portal!

"All troops, attack!"

Loki was slowly enveloped in a golden light. He changed back into his Asgardian clothes and looked up at the stable spatial passage!

More than a dozen enormous troop transport beasts swam out from the entrance of the passage!

"Ah, what a fragile world..."

Madara Uchiha sat on the Void Throne, looking disdainfully at the Chitauri army drifting down through the spatial passage. He grinned and said, "Let them slow down... Uehara seems to need a little time."

Aizen Sousuke frowned, slowly resting his hand on his cheek, and murmured leisurely, "It is indeed a troublesome matter... Perhaps it would be simpler for us to destroy this world."

Never underestimate a world...

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni shook his head and slowly closed his eyes: "This world is much bigger than we imagined... This is just a corner of this world... Let's rest for a while... Hopefully, nothing too troublesome will arise..."

Anyway, they are all immortal.

Besides the Gillian Hollows, the entire Arrancar army was also resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, making almost all sentient beings immortal.

The Akatsuki army was very composed.

However, after their powerful army arrived in New York, the whole world was in an uproar, and people all over the world were talking about the alien army that had descended on New York.

The most frustrating of all...

Without a doubt, it's Nick Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D.

On a space carrier.

Nick Fury watched the descending army on the monitor with a tense expression, witnessing the Chitauri who had been wreaking havoc in New York being utterly powerless against the Akatsuki's army...

Nick Fury.

A group of people suddenly appeared on the screen.

After witnessing the chaos in New York, the World Security Council officials could no longer remain silent, and each of them wore a look of anxiety.

"Launch nuclear missiles on the battlefield immediately!"

"We absolutely cannot allow these two alien armies to spread outwards!"

"That's right!"

"Earth must never become a battlefield for alien forces!"

"So how are we any different from those colonies of the last century?"

"Everyone, please calm down!"

Nick Fury abruptly interrupted the group's heated discussion, explaining in a deep voice, "First of all, that's Manhattan... Secondly, one of them is a potential ally. Are you sure you want to use nuclear weapons to destroy an ally who helps us protect the Earth?"

"The Earth has never asked them for help!"

"They don't care about the Earth's opinion either!"

"These people are also invaders..."

"Everyone!"

Nick Fury had to interrupt their discussion again, speaking in a low voice: "Although we all really hate these well-meaning people who take it upon themselves to do things..."

However, I hope everyone will seriously consider this…

If we actually launch a nuclear missile, it means we've provoked a group of terrifying enemies before even entering interstellar space, and these were originally our potential allies…”

to be honest…

Nick Fury also disliked the Akatsuki's army that had arrived on its own initiative.

However, he was even more disgusted by the unrealistic ideas of these World Security Council officials; they simply couldn't understand people with supernatural powers…

Just how much trouble will this cause!

"To put it another way..."

Nick Fury tapped his fingers and continued in a deep voice, "We've all seen the footage of the satellite being destroyed in outer space yesterday... I don't think nuclear weapons will cause them any trouble."

This is the most crucial part!

That single strike was enough to unleash scorching flames that could incinerate all the steel on Earth, easily triggering a nuclear explosion, rendering nuclear weapons on Earth utterly useless…

If nuclear weapons fail to defeat the Akatsuki's army, the entire Earth will face the challenge of a super alien force comprised of a group of superheroes!

This group could easily beat all the Earthlings to a pulp!

and…

In fact, Nick Fury also harbored certain expectations.

The appearance of Loki, the Asgardian prince, suggests that their Earth's trusted allies, Asgard, may not be as reliable as they seem...

Moreover, Nick Fury had received a rumor half an hour earlier that an Asgardian princess was supposedly behind Hydra.

In the future, Earth will face increasing alien invasions, and a potential ally will be their trump card in the confrontation with those alien invaders…

"Then tell me..."

An elderly man slowly closed his hands, looking at Nick Fury through the screen: "We can't just do nothing, can we?"

"Put all nuclear missiles on standby..."

Nick Fury slowly clenched his fist, a hint of determination in his eyes: "Before this war gets out of control, the best option for us right now is to remain inactive, and besides, my squad is already on the front lines..."

"Don't worry."

A hoarse voice came into Nick Fury's ear.

A spatial vortex silently appeared beside Nick Fury, and the mysterious masked man quietly materialized on the space carrier, calmly stating, "Akatsuki is a peace organization. Our purpose is to eliminate unjust interstellar warfare in the universe..."

"..."

Nick Fury hesitated for a second.

To be honest, he was actually quite familiar with these kinds of platitudes...

Because S.H.I.E.L.D. often touts itself as a peace organization... a peace organization that can mobilize F-22 fighter jets and any army below battalion level at any time.

"Earth was once a member of the Akatsuki organization."

The masked man glanced at the wary agents around him and calmly continued, "Our leader's friend, Howard Stark, was once Earth's representative in Dawn... representing Earth's willingness to abide by Dawn's rules."

"..."

Nick Fury's expression became hesitant again.

"What are Akatsuki's rules...?"

Several officials from the World Security Council frowned, and one of them, an elderly man with a beard, politely explained, "Howard Stark doesn't actually represent Earthlings... We may not acknowledge past agreements until we understand the rules."

What exactly are Akatsuki's rules?

Did Howard Stark, the founder, unilaterally sell Earth to the Akatsuki organization on behalf of humanity?

Without the approval of the World Security Council, they absolutely do not recognize any so-called "Xiao" rules!

"Wait a mininute…"

Nick Fury frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Dawnbreaker... is it just a loose alliance, similar to a cooperative organization that exists for a common goal?"

If that's the case...

Perhaps their Earth could join them!

No, this kind of cosmic organization is incredibly benevolent compared to the likes of Asgard, Chitauri, and Kree!

and…

If Earth joins in... it will allow the Akatsuki army to assist Earth in dealing with alien invasions under the guise of peacekeeping?

"Howard Stark passed away a long time ago."

Nick Fury quickly turned to look at the masked man, his one eye meeting the masked man's other eye: "Could we discuss something like restoring Earth's place in Akatsuki? Hopefully, Akatsuki is the kind of peaceful organization I understand..."

You guessed wrong.

The masked man slowly shook his head and continued in a low voice, "Before that, perhaps you should understand the qualifications for joining Akatsuki..."

In this universe, not just anyone or any force is qualified to join Akatsuki. Anyone who wishes to don the auspicious cloud-patterned black robe possesses considerable power.

The masked man turned to look at the live feed of the Battle of New York, his gaze settling on the six Void Thrones above the city. He calmly continued, "Those who sit upon those Void Thrones each possess the power to destroy a planet..."

"..."

Nick Fury's expression immediately stiffened.

If what this mysterious masked man said is true, why are there so many dangerous figures involved in this war? Earth would rather fight the Zitauri themselves!

"so…"

"Anyone who wants to become a member of Akatsuki..."

"The most important requirement is to possess great strength or wisdom..."

The mysterious masked man looked at the members of the Avengers team and said softly, "At least those people in New York with special abilities are not qualified to become peripheral members of Akatsuki... Only those with great strength or extraordinary wisdom are qualified to wear the auspicious cloud black robe."

"..."

Nick Fury's expression froze for a second, then he suddenly asked, "There must be quite a few planets in the universe that don't have suitable candidates to join Dawn, right? You guys..."

"good…"

The masked man's voice gradually deepened: "Whether it's their safety or their fate, only Xiao can decide for them... There are no grown-up children, only adult family members to guide their future."

"This is really interesting..."

Nick Fury suddenly broke into a smile, but it was a somewhat awkward one: "It feels like a pair of parents who, for the sake of their child's better future, are deciding their child's fate..."

"This is the best option."

"The weak have no right to decide their own destiny before they become strong..."

"unless…"

The masked man looked at Nick Fury, then abruptly changed the subject to Earth: "They are lucky enough to become like Earth..."

"This is what you call luck..."

Nick Fury interrupted himself before he could finish speaking, staring intently at the mysterious masked man beside him, and asked incredulously, "A lucky one like us... do we even have a suitable candidate?"

"It does not exist at present."

The mysterious masked man's voice remained deep and hoarse. Looking at Nick Fury, who was frowning, he shook his head and began to talk about something else.

"but…"

"This planet is indeed lucky."

"The leader of Akatsuki once made an agreement with Howard Stark. As part of our reward for researching the Cosmic Cube, the leader of Akatsuki would select an intern from Earth when Earth made contact with us again."

At this point, the masked man glanced at Iron Man flying on the screen and muttered to himself, "No one on Earth has come up with a more suitable candidate. After the war, we'll inquire with Howard Stark's descendants..."

"Tony?"

Nick Fury pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded: "If Tony could represent Earth and join Akatsuki, that might not be bad..."

Compared to the others, Tony Stark being a member of the Avengers is acceptable; at least he's practically one of our own…

pity…

It would be even better if it were someone who could follow orders from S.H.I.E.L.D.

Big chapter!

good night!

(End of this chapter)