834: Chapter 834 This is actually true

"What do you mean?" Natasha heard Kingpin's words, and her heart skipped a beat as a suspicion began to form.

No way? Did the Akatsuki Organization really complete their research on the Super Soldier Serum and put it into use? Or did they use a large number of experimental subjects to create those "super soldiers" through sheer quantity?

Regardless of which it was, it wasn't good news for S.H.I.E.L.D.!

Because this represented a different level of problem entirely.

The Akatsuki Organization was no longer just a coalition of a few "superheroes."

Natasha made a mental note of this, planning to report it as soon as the meeting ended.

This was a major event!

"Literally, it means you hire us. You provide the money, we provide the men to help you handle matters requiring force," Kingpin said to Natasha. "You can think of us as the Akatsuki Organization's Rapid Response Force. Moreover, we have Portals; we're on call and can provide support at any time. You only need to provide some funding.

I guarantee that every warrior is at the level of Captain America, possessing immense strength, speed, and Advanced high-tech individual equipment. If necessary, we can even provide long-range strikes."

These long-range strikes naturally came from the numerous intelligent devices derived from Tony's "Automated Intelligent Mecha Troop."

For example, Funnels. As for things like missiles, the Akatsuki Organization certainly didn't lack them.

Furthermore, the entire Island Base was as solid as an iron barrel. The defenses on The Ground were terrifyingly strong; even bringing a carrier fleet might not result in a Breakthrough at the defense point.

As for missile attacks... you mean successfully achieving a Breakthrough under the interception net controlled by an Advanced radar and powerful AI to bomb the Island Base?

"I need to discuss this with the Director, but regardless, this is a good start! We look forward to cooperating with the Akatsuki Organization. Our goals are aligned—we both want to protect the Earth and all of humanity," Natasha said to Kingpin.

At these words, Kingpin just smiled and didn't speak: "Fine, then I'll look forward to the next conversation. You can just contact me directly regarding these matters."

"Alright," Natasha replied, ending the remote video call.

Natasha immediately went to Nick Fury to report the matter.

"You're saying that underground emperor... Kingpin is already one of the Akatsuki Organization's people? And he's serving as... an Instructor? He has a large number of warriors under him, and every single one is at Captain America's level?" Nick Fury's face turned even darker.

Captain America, standing nearby, looked even worse...

Countless versions of him—meaning he was just a "grunt"!

This was truly difficult for Captain America to accept.

"Yes, that's what the other party said. As for faking it... in this kind of cooperation, once their troops arrive on the scene and start fighting, everything will be revealed. So, given the Akatsuki Organization's situation, such a fragile lie is unlikely... Therefore, it's basically true," Natasha nodded and said, her expression also somewhat grim.

More importantly, the Akatsuki Organization's strength was terrifying.

Warriors at Captain America's level were just the bottom tier... With a low-level force composed of such combat power, plus high-end combatants like Tony, Spider-Man, and others—and even the Hulk, who hasn't appeared yet but has clearly joined the Akatsuki Organization.

The Akatsuki Organization's strength on the surface alone could steamroll small nations.

This power could not be underestimated.

"We need more intelligence. At the same time, you can ask if they have the relevant technology. If they do, ask if it's for sale. Of course, don't even think about the technology itself, but ask if we can get the product if they won't sell the tech," Nick Fury told Natasha.

Captain America's expression was unreadable.

Nick Fury naturally noticed this and said to Captain America, "Steve, don't overthink it. You are different. You are a symbol, a spirit, the leader of our people! Besides, your strength can still be improved!

We are also researching newer and stronger equipment. If possible, we can see if we can cooperate with Tony to get some individual combat gear, Exoskeleton Armor, and the like."

Captain America listened but said nothing, only nodding solemnly.

Natasha immediately went back to discuss these matters with Kingpin.

Kingpin couldn't make the decision on such matters, so he reported it up.

"S.H.I.E.L.D. wants to buy our technology? Definitely not for sale! As for Apocalypse Serum No. 1... it's not like we can't sell it~ but we have to sell it slowly, sparingly, and with a plan," Tony said, stroking his chin.

"Apocalypse Serum No. 2 is already under research. Once it's successful, No. 1 can be sold to S.H.I.E.L.D. Let's set the price at 10 million USD per vial. Also, make the success rate clear to them—the Akatsuki Organization will not be responsible for any consequences! Even if we're sure there are no side effects, we must state it in advance."

"Understood, I've noted it down." Kingpin immediately recorded it; these were the "policy directions" of the Akatsuki Organization.

"Hey, Tony, is it really okay for us to sell this? Isn't that just aiding the enemy?" Peter couldn't help but ask Tony.

"Aiding the enemy? Don't make it sound so bad! Besides, selling a small amount is insignificant. Even if we sell more, they're just more 'cannon fodder.' In terms of strength, they can't affect us at all. Moreover, we only sell the lower-tier stuff once we have something more Advanced.

In other words, they will always be following in our footsteps. As for your concern about them analyzing and reverse-engineering it... you've helped out, so you know how low that possibility is—it's practically impossible!

Furthermore, S.H.I.E.L.D. will become even more dependent on us. We provide the Apocalypse Serum No. 1, and we decide how much to sell. Now they even have to buy weapons and equipment from us. This means we'll have S.H.I.E.L.D. under our control in both aspects! Do you understand?" Tony said to Peter.

"Hmm~ I think I get it now~" Peter said, nodding thoughtfully.

"Alright, stop worrying about this," Gwen said helplessly to Peter. "A new restaurant opened recently with good reviews. Let's go try it in a bit!"

"Sure! No problem! It's almost noon anyway, let's go. I need to go back and see Aunt May tonight," Peter said to Gwen.

"No problem! I'll go with you," Gwen said with a smile.

The two smiled at each other, then embraced and shared a few kisses.

"..." Tony looked on speechlessly, not wanting to deal with these two lovebirds.

Damn!

Meanwhile, Kingpin relayed Tony's message.

S.H.I.E.L.D. fell silent upon receiving the news.

The Super Soldier Serum was actually real!

The other party was even willing to sell them ten vials first, with a full 30% success rate! And there were no side effects upon failure—it just meant that if it failed once, it couldn't be used again.

But that didn't matter; they had plenty of agents.