Investigation

After purchasing the Summoned Beast Katsuyu, Charlotte only had 22,714 Gold Coin left. Looking at her remaining Gold Coin coins, Charlotte frowned slightly. She went to the ninja section and looked at the three newly recruited ninjas. Charlotte had a headache; it seemed she didn't have enough Gold Coin.

Although Kakashi can be fused and doesn't take up a battle slot, Itachi Uchiha and Yamato are both needed, so click the "+" sign in the Deployment Slot.

Ding! Do you wish to spend 12,000 Gold Coin to unlock a battle slot?

Start!

With the deduction of 12,000 Gold Coin, Charlotte gained another Deployment Slot, bringing her total to 11. She then clicked the "+" sign next to her.

Ding! Do you wish to spend 14,000 Gold Coin to unlock a battle slot?

Seeing that the Gold Coin consumption had only increased by 2000, although the amount was not large, Charlotte now had 10714 Gold Coin left. She was still 3286 Gold Coin short of unlocking a new battle slot, and there was nothing else in her storage space except for the Merlin Set, which could not be used for recharging.

It seems we can't activate the second battle slot today. Considering Kakashi is leading the team outside, and Charlotte hasn't recalled him for fusion, we'll ask our teacher Balthazar about the magical equipment and where the transferred Morganian Gang are sealed tomorrow.

Having made up his mind, Charlotte did not immediately manifest an Anbu member, but instead went to the Training Ground to practice his newly acquired Ninjutsu.

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On the other side.

The Triskelion in New York.

Nick Fury's office was brightly lit. Looking at the intelligence report before him, Nick Fury said with a grave expression, "Still no news?"

"Yes, Director, Charlotte Agency has been closed for four days."

"During this time, our people, or other personnel, have come to the office, but the Agency are tightly shut. Although some service staff remain, their core members and those ninjas have all disappeared."

"No signs of travel?"

Coulson's face was expressionless, devoid of any smile. He said gravely, "There are no traces, and the surrounding surveillance footage doesn't show any evidence."

"And with their capabilities, evading surveillance would be a piece of cake."

Nick Fury pondered for a moment, then asked, "What about the ninjas who were sent out on missions? Did they also disappear?"

Coulson flipped through the folder in his hand, his gaze landing on a document. He then said, "Neji Hyuga, Hinata Hyuga, Kamatari Temari are currently in Myanmar, cracking down on human organ trafficking organizations."

"We have already had several clashes with local Armed Force, and several groups involved in human organ trafficking have been wiped out, giving us a significant impact in the area."

Listening to Coulson's report, Nick Fury stroked his chin and then asked, "Coulson, what do you think Charlotte Doyle's purpose was in sending three ninjas to do this?"

"Could it be that he's had a change of heart and decided to be a good person for once?"

"Director, our men have met with Li Zhongzhi and his daughter these past few days. Through communication and based on their assessment of Charlotte's upbringing, they've determined that Charlotte's experience of being forcibly abducted and raised by assassins from a young age has instilled in her a deep hatred for human trafficking and organ sales. That's why we arranged for a team of ninjas to carry out this cleanup operation."

Hearing Coulson's analysis, Nick Fury nodded, indicating his acceptance of the statement. However, he then emphasized, "But their actions are illegal. They don't have law enforcement authority, much less the power to sentence these people to death, even though these scumbags truly deserve to die."

Seeing his Director's words, Coulson didn't know what to say, and could only agree, "Yes, they don't have law enforcement authority."

"Collect and preserve this evidence; it may be useful later."

"Director, we have no evidence whatsoever; our analysis is based solely on the results. There are no videos or recordings from the scene."

"What about those factories? What about the assets left behind after these forces were eliminated?"

"And what about the cleanup work?"

"Director, according to the information reported by our agents who infiltrated the Continental Hotel, the Continental Hotel is handling the aftermath for Neji Hyuga and his group. As for the assets of the eliminated forces, they will be received and sold by members of the High Table, and finally handed over to Charlotte Doyle."

Upon hearing that the High Table was taking over the assets after these forces were wiped out, Nick Fury's nascent ambitions were instantly extinguished. After cursing under his breath, he asked, "Where's the other ninja team?"

"They have left London and gone elsewhere; it is currently unknown what mission they are carrying out."

Hearing that the seven ninjas who had been dispatched to Charlotte on the mission were still alive and had not all disappeared, Nick Fury nodded and then said, "Continue to send people to monitor Charlotte Agency and see when they open."

"They may have returned to Hidden Leaf Village, or gone out for other reasons. Since these people are still here, Charlotte and the others will eventually appear and return."

"How's Tony doing?"

"Agent Natasha has joined Stark Industries' legal department, and I believe she will be able to complete her mission successfully."

Nick Fury nodded, then said, "Since Charlotte is away right now, have Natasha investigate Stark closely; his recent behavior has been a bit strange."

What's the progress of the investigation into the Mage?

"Director, I was just about to report this to you."

"Recently, whether it's due to our investigation or something that happened in the Magic World, just a few days ago, several renowned Magician disappeared without a trace and we can't contact them."

"Our agents investigated several Magician and all said there were no problems, but when I sent another group to verify, those Magician had all disappeared."

"I strongly suspect that these missing Magician might actually be the Mage hiding among us."

What Coulson didn't know was that the Magician he was investigating were indeed Mage. However, their disappearance wasn't because they were hiding from them, but because they happened to be attending Charlotte Doyle's grand ceremony to become the new Prime Merlinian, and had all returned to the Magic World to witness it.

Otherwise, the news brought back by Coulson's other group of agents would have been the same as before. These people were fine, since under the Obliviate, these agents couldn't bring back any useful information.

"Continue the investigation. Don't stop investigating the Mage. Go through all the suspected Magician. I refuse to believe we can't find them."

"Our existence is to protect the world; they have no reason to avoid us."

"Report back to me when you have any new information. You can go out now."

Coulson nodded and then left Nick Fury's office.

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