The air shimmered with tension as the remaining Avengers prepared for the most crucial mission of their lives. The universe was fractured, and the stones had to be retrieved before Thanos could rewrite reality again. But this time, there was a new ally—Itachi Uchiha, the legendary shinobi who had crossed worlds to join the fight.
Bruce Banner stood beside Itachi, silently studying him. Though a man of science, Bruce had witnessed things that defied explanation, and Itachi's calm presence reassured him. "Ready for this?" Bruce asked softly.
Itachi nodded, his Sharingan eyes briefly flickering with resolve. "I have walked through many wars. This is but another battlefield."
Their target was New York, 2012—the timeline when the Time Stone was in Doctor Strange's possession. The plan was precise: get in, get the stone, get out. No room for error.
A portal opened, swallowing them into a swirl of colors. When they emerged, the bustling city was oblivious to the impending chaos.
"Itachi, keep your senses sharp," Bruce whispered, already scanning the surroundings for anomalies.
They moved quickly, stealthy like shadows. But the city held dangers beyond their expectations. Agents of Hydra and remnants of the past threatened their progress. Itachi's reflexes were razor-sharp, his genjutsu tactics confusing their enemies and clearing their path.
As they neared the Sanctum Sanctorum, a familiar silhouette appeared—Doctor Strange, calm but wary. "You're early," Strange noted, eyes narrowing at Itachi.
"We have no time for formalities," Bruce said. "The stone must be secured."
Together, the trio descended into the chamber where the Time Stone floated, glowing with ethereal energy. But then, a sudden roar shattered the moment—an enormous creature burst through the walls. Hulk's old foe, Abomination, had followed them through the portal.
The battle erupted instantly. Hulk charged, smashing the enemy with furious power, while Itachi weaved through debris, striking with precision. His Sharingan allowed him to anticipate Abomination's moves, dodging crushing blows and slicing exposed tendons with his katana.
"Bruce, focus on the stone! I'll handle this monster!" Itachi shouted, eyes blazing.
With swift teamwork, they forced Abomination back. But just as Hulk prepared a final blow, the creature grabbed Itachi, crushing him between massive claws. Pain flashed through Itachi's body, but his resolve did not waver.
Calling upon his Mangekyō Sharingan, Itachi unleashed Tsukuyomi—a powerful genjutsu that bent reality around Abomination. The creature froze, trapped in a nightmare of endless defeat.
Hulk roared and delivered the final punch, shattering Abomination into rubble.
Breathing heavily, Bruce rushed to the glowing Time Stone. As he grasped it, the chamber trembled—the portal was destabilizing.
"We need to move, now!" Bruce commanded.
Itachi helped Bruce through the portal just as the chamber collapsed behind them.
Back in the present, the team assembled with the retrieved stone.
Tony Stark gave Itachi a nod of respect. "We could use someone like you."
Itachi's expression was unreadable, but in his eyes burned a quiet determination. The fight was far from over.