"Isn't she not even 60 yet? She's still charming! Do you know, 30 years ago she was the most beautiful woman in our S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
Nick Fury was utterly oblivious to where he had gone wrong; he looked perfectly content.
Kurohane sighed in resignation. "Next time I slap your mouth, I won't hold back! You big black man, you seem to have a thick skin! You should be able to handle it!"
"Don't force your aesthetics on me from now on, thank you." Kurohane glared irritably at Nick Fury, whose emotional intelligence was clearly lacking, then pulled Coulson along. "I'm going to deliver something to Tony. If you have any questions, just ask this guy with the high hairline."
Drawing a circle in the air, Kurohane left Nick Fury's bedroom.
When the portal's sparks vanished, leaving only the two of them in the bedroom, the atmosphere suddenly turned ambiguous. Coulson and Nick Fury looked at each other. Neither wanted to speak first, but Coulson, having been in the official world for many years, knew that at this moment, he needed to give his superior an out, so he chose to speak first.
"Director, it's not even dawn yet. How about I accompany you to sleep a little longer?"
"Get out!"
Kurohane returned to his apartment via the portal, went downstairs, and found a black van near the apartment building. He put on some music and headed towards Stark Industries. Without breaking any traffic laws, he arrived during the morning rush hour...
Kurohane was truly annoyed. Other superheroes could fly around; even veteran agents like Black Widow and Captain America drove supercars. He was a sorcerer, a master of portals, the designated successor of Kamar-Taj, the future Sorcerer Supreme, and now he had to drive and contend with traffic jams. Where could he complain?!
Driving the van, which moved like a snail, Kurohane parked the car downstairs at Stark Industries, seething with resentment. Wearing sunglasses and an expression that warned off the lazy, Kurohane wasn't stopped by anyone and went straight to Tony's gym.
He saw Tony sparring with his bodyguard, Happy Hogan. Both were sweating profusely in the boxing ring. Pepper Potts and a beautiful woman he had never seen before sat nearby watching, preparing drinks for Tony. Under Kurohane's influence, Tony, even in the late stages of his life, maintained a disciplined lifestyle and didn't give up on himself like in the original storyline. Because he knew that once he started letting go, that crazy shareholder in his company would definitely come knocking on the door and reward him with a shiny pair of silver handcuffs!
Whack!
Tony landed a solid punch on Happy's protected face. After pushing Happy away, he saw Kurohane's scowling face.
"Isn't this our major shareholder, Kuro? What brings you to the company today?"
"To save your life."
Kurohane tossed the van keys in his hand to Tony, then took a drink from Pepper's hand. He downed the drink in the cup in one gulp, and used Super Vision to examine Tony. He found that Tony's condition was indeed quite severe; his palladium poisoning was critical. He should be able to live for another half-month!
Tony struggled to put on his boxing gloves, and it took two or three tries to catch the boxing ball Kurohane threw. He used his teeth to remove his boxing gloves, then picked up the car keys and got off the boxing ring.
"What's wrong? Is there another terrorist trying to attack me? You know I'm Iron Man, ordinary terrorists are no match for me!"
Kurohane pursed his lips and pointed at the Arc Reactor in Tony's chest. "Palladium poisoning. If you're lucky, you might live another half a month!"
"Tony! You're dying?!"
Pepper was the first to react. Even in high heels, she moved as if on flat ground. She quickly walked over to Tony and began touching him all over. This made Tony's face flush. In front of so many people, Pepper's actions were a bit ambiguous.
"Uh, I didn't mean to hide it from you. You know, I got some really advanced technology," Tony explained to Pepper softly, and in the middle of his explanation, he started uttering sweet nothings, which were truly unbearable to hear. "It should solve my problem within half a month. I won't die."
Kurohane raised his chin towards the unknown woman standing beside him, signaling her to refill the drink in his hand.
Kurohane realized. As expected, the Black Widow in this world still has Scarlett's face. Even if I walked on the street, I'd recognize you. It's a shame that basketball star isn't in this world. Otherwise, I'd soak the Black Widow in the sea, and just by selling the seawater, I could be richer than Tony!
The Black Widow smiled, carrying a pitcher of juice, walking closer to Kurohane. She naturally regarded Kurohane as an unusual person in S.H.I.E.L.D. She hadn't been in this field for long, but Director Nick Fury and Alexander Pierce had high hopes for Kurohane. He was an honest person and wouldn't tolerate any injustice. His combat ability was strong, his marksmanship sharp, and he could kill without batting an eye. Most importantly, he was Asian!!! This alone could handle most of the group, which showed the progressive nature of the United States' freedom! They believed he would most likely become another symbol after Captain America!
Looking at Black Widow Natasha in front of him, Kurohane was also filled with emotion. Especially since Natasha wasn't wearing stockings under her dress today, Kurohane's imagination became even wilder. He couldn't help but let his mind run wild!
When he used Justice Points for the lottery yesterday, Black Widow's stockings actually appeared on Kurohane's bed! He just didn't know if it was this world's Black Widow, or Natasha from another universe.
Kurohane tilted his head, brought his mouth close to Natasha's ear, and whispered: "Beautiful Agent Natasha, I didn't expect you to be truly this beautiful!"
"You flatter me, esteemed Mr. Batman!" Natasha covered her mouth and chuckled, exuding endless charm. "I wonder if Mr. Batman has time tonight to help me investigate something at my place?"
"Investigate what?" Kurohane picked up the drink cup and drank, trying to conceal his wild thoughts.
Natasha was also an experienced agent and knew the power of her beauty, so she continued the topic. "Yesterday, a little thief broke into my house. Their methods were very clever; they not only left no trace, but they only stole a pair of black stockings from my washing machine..."
Pfft—!
Kurohane spat his drink at Natasha. Natasha dodged it with a sidestep. But Happy, who was holding a pile of protective gear, didn't waste it and parried it all with his face.
"Director Kuro, you're a bit rude!" Happy wiped his face casually with his hand and glared at Kurohane with resentment.
But Kurohane paid no attention to Happy at all, because Natasha had quietly said something in his ear.
"I didn't expect Batman's abilities to be so good~~"