Ninja Tools and Candidates

At this moment, Nick Fury spoke up:

"Yakushi Kabuto, I've called you here today because there are some things I need to discuss with you."

"What were those talismans and Smoke Bomb you used in your last sparring match? Could you explain them to me?"

Upon hearing Nick Fury's request, Yakushi Kabuto and did not refuse.

"Since the Director has requested it, I cannot refuse."

As he spoke, Yakushi Kabuto reached into his Ninja Tools Ninja Tool Pouch Yakushi Kabuto took out a stack of Explosive Tags, only ten in total.

Yakushi Kabuto then pulled one of the ten Explosive Tags from the list and placed it on Nick Fury's desk.

The moment Coulson and Nick Fury pulled out the Explosive Tags from Yakushi Kabuto, they stared intently at each other, fearing that the other might detonate it.

Seeing Yakushi Kabuto take out an Explosive Tags and put the rest back into his Ninja Tool Pouch, Nick Fury asked, "What's this thing called?"

Yakushi Kabuto picked up the Explosive Tags from the table, placed it in his palm, and said, "It's one of the Ninja Tools commonly used by ninjas, called Explosive Tags."

"The name itself tells you it's a symbol that triggers an explosion."

"As for its power, you must have already seen it during yesterday's combat power test."

Looking at the Explosive Tags in Yakushi Kabuto's hand, Nick Fury asked, "How stable is it?"

"I see you're carrying several Explosive Tags. Could they be detonated by external force?"

Yakushi Kabuto shook his head. "Its stability is excellent; it won't explode due to external forces."

"Moreover, they are very easy to use and carry. Explosive Tags are a form of hard currency in the Ninja World and can even be traded as money."

Nick Fury thought for a moment, then asked, "How should this be used? For example, can our agents use Explosive Tags as a means of attack?"

"What is its production cost, and can it be widely adopted?"

Seeing the three questions Nick Fury asked in a row, Yakushi Kabuto thought for a moment and then said, "The method of using Explosive Tags is relatively simple. They are usually detonated using jutsu, with the caster concentrating Chakra to detonate them."

"However, this method requires injecting one's own Chakra into the purchased Explosive Tags before they can be detonated by condensing Chakra."

"Another thing is that adjacent Explosive Tags will detonate other Explosive Tags within the same blast radius through an explosion."

"As for whether special agents can use it, I think it's very difficult. They don't have Chakra and can't detonate the Explosive Tags, so there's no need for widespread deployment."

"As for the production cost, I don't know. Explosive Tags are a specialty of the Yōrō Village in the Land of Mountains. They seem to be the largest producer of Explosive Tags in the Ninja World, but I don't know how to make Explosive Tags."

Hearing Yakushi Kabuto's explanation, Nick Fury was somewhat disappointed. He thought he had found an item that could be easily concealed and partially replace a grenade, but it turned out that apart from ninjas, people without Chakra could not use it.

Coulson, standing to the side, spoke up, "Since you've already left the Ninja World and have no way to return, doesn't that mean you have nowhere to replenish your Explosive Tags after they've run out?"

Yakushi Kabuto nodded. "That is indeed the case, so I'd like to visit the ninja villages that have already arrived in this world later to see if I can purchase some Ninja Tools from them."

Hearing that they still needed to replenish their Ninja Tools from the ninja village, Coulson was somewhat helpless, but could only nod and say, "It seems this is the only way."

Yakushi Kabuto then took out a spherical Smoke Bomb from his Ninja Tool Pouch and said, "This is Smoke Bomb, one of the Ninja Tools, used to block the enemy's vision."

"The method is quite simple; just slam it onto the ground forcefully to detonate it, releasing a large amount of smoke."

"Using Smoke Bomb doesn't require Chakra; you can use them."

Hearing that this thing could be made without Chakra, Nick Fury wasn't too disappointed, but compared to the effects of Explosive Tags, this thing was much less significant, and it was most likely still something the other side couldn't create.

Coulson, however, asked, "How much force would it need to hit the ground to detonate it?"

Yakushi Kabuto thought for a moment, then said, "It doesn't need to be very big; a few hundred kilograms of explosive force will be enough to detonate the Smoke Bomb."

"Even a child in the Ninja World could detonate this thing."

Hearing Yakushi Kabuto's words, Coulson shook his head helplessly. It seemed that this thing was not as useful as Smoke Bomb for ordinary agents, since it might not be able to guarantee several hundred kilograms of impact force after being thrown and landing.

Seeing that the two things he had placed high hopes on were of little use to his side, Nick Fury was quite disappointed.

"Yakushi Kabuto, besides these, what other ninja Ninja Tools use in combat?"

Upon hearing Nick Fury's words, Yakushi Kabuto pondered for a moment before replying, "The main ninja Ninja Tools used in combat are Explosive Tags, Kunai, Shuriken, Giant Shuriken, Fuma Shuriken, and Tanto."

Nick Fury asked in confusion, "What are Giant Shuriken and Fuma Shuriken?"

"The Fuma Shuriken is similar to a throwing Shuriken, but larger and more powerful than a regular Shuriken. It can also be used in conjunction with some Ninjutsu."

"The Giant Shuriken is even larger than the Fuma Shuriken, some as tall as a person, and has tremendous destructive power when thrown."

Not getting the answer he wanted, Nick Fury continued, "Are there any special Ninja Tools, like those with magical abilities, or even Artifact artifacts?"

Upon hearing Nick Fury's words, Yakushi Kabuto remained silent for a moment, then pondered before saying, "I've heard that Kirigakure in the Land of Water has seven Ninja Blade with special functions, and because of this, they trained seven powerful Ninja Blade users, known as the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."

"These should be the special Ninja Blade Ninja Tools you mentioned, but I don't know their specific functions."

"This kind of intelligence is too advanced for a Rogue Ninja like me to grasp."

Upon hearing Yakushi Kabuto's words, Nick Fury remembered one thing: Kirigakure had seven highly skilled swordsmen.

"Yakushi Kabuto, do you know about Physical Enhancement Serum, a type of potion that increases strength?"

Yakushi Kabuto immediately recalled some information he had obtained in the Summoning Realm, including an introduction to Physical Enhancement Serum.

"I know, it's a medicine that improves physical fitness, and it's not cheap in the Ninja World."

"My ability to become a Rogue Ninja is also inextricably linked to the Physical Enhancement Serum."

"Back then, my family sold everything they owned to buy me a Physical Enhancement Serum, which boosted my strength and gave me the opportunity to become a ninja."

Upon hearing Yakushi Kabuto's words, Nick Fury looked curious and asked, "Can anyone who uses Physical Enhancement Serum become a ninja?"

"No, Director. Not everyone who uses Physical Enhancement Serum can become a ninja, but most ninjas may have used Physical Enhancement Serum."

Yakushi Kabuto looked on with envy. "I've heard that every student at the Ninja Academy in the ninja village uses Physical Enhancement Serum."

Upon hearing Yakushi Kabuto's words, Nick Fury and Coulson thought to themselves: Just as they suspected, this item is quite common among ninjas.

"Yakushi Kabuto, with your strength, where do you rank among ninjas?"

Upon hearing Nick Fury's question, Yakushi Kabuto gave an awkward laugh, then said somewhat embarrassedly, "My strength isn't great; I'd probably be considered a Genin among ninjas."

"After all, I've never participated in the Ninja Exams, but I've defeated some other Rogue Ninja, so I guess I'm considered one of the Genin."

"However, I haven't sparred with any ninjas from major ninja villages, so I don't know how far Chunin am from becoming a Chunin."

Upon hearing Yakushi Kabuto's words, Nick Fury nodded. It was roughly as he had expected; it seemed that D-rank Chakra was basically the standard for Genin.

After answering the questions, Yakushi Kabuto looked at the two and said, "I wonder if the Director has any other questions? If not, I would like to request information about the Shinobi Village and how I can contact them."

"I'd like to make some deals with them, buy some Ninja Tools as a backup, and also try to find out how to use the Energy Block. If they can be used to enhance my own strength, that would be ideal."

Nick Fury chuckled, "No problem. Go back to your room and get ready. I'll have someone send you information about the Shinobi Village later; you can take a look."

"You could also try to replenish your Ninja Tools tools and supplies there."

"However, you should also be prepared to return empty-handed, in which case you might need to change some of your fighting style."

The Yakushi Kabuto: "I understand!"

"Yakushi Kabuto, the information you provided today has given us a better understanding of the Ninja World. We at S.H.I.E.L.D.. aren't stingy, so we'll approve 100 Energy Stone for you later. Although you don't know how to use them yet, other ninja villages need them a lot, so consider this a reward for you."

Yakushi Kabuto said happily, "Thank you, Director!"

Yakushi Kabuto then took his leave, while Coulson stayed behind.

Nick Fury looked at Coulson and then asked, "What are your thoughts on these Ninja Tools?"

Coulson glanced at the Explosive Tags and Smoke Bomb that the Yakushi Kabuto on the table, then said:

"Actually, while these things do offer some help to us, they are not very helpful, in fact, they are negligible. They only add some attack methods."

"It would be better if we had it, but it wouldn't be a problem for us if we didn't."

"For us, the most important thing is my Chakra training method. Once our people have cultivated Chakra, we can use all these things."

"There should still be a lot of information we can uncover from Yakushi Kabuto, but we can't just come in and interrogate him, forcing him to reveal everything he knows."

"And another major problem is that we don't know exactly how ninjas' drug resistance is."

"If our Veritaserum doesn't work well for him, then it will be even more of a loss for us."

"Let's try a gentle approach first, slowly uncovering the truth. He's already on Earth, and he doesn't currently have a way to return to the Ninja World on his own. We have plenty of time."

"If we can win him over, we'll have plenty of opportunities. Even if he finds a way to return to the Ninja World, it will be even better for us."

Hearing Coulson's words, Nick Fury nodded and then said, "In that case, let's do our best to win him over, make him accept us, and have him become one of us."

"What are your thoughts, Coulson, on his choice of supervisors?"

When the Director asked about the supervisory personnel again, Coulson thought for a moment and then said, "Director, I thought about it yesterday, and I have two candidates I can provide."

"One is Grant Ward, who possesses outstanding combat capabilities and is an agent who diligently adheres to S.H.I.E.L.D.. regulations. He has consistently performed exceptionally well in his individual missions and takes S.H.I.E.L.D..'s rules and regulations as his standard of conduct."

"With his guidance and example, Yakushi Kabuto will be able to understand what a S.H.I.E.L.D.. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is and comprehend our mission. This will help him accept our mission and join this big family."

"Another candidate is Melinda May. She holds the title of the Cavalry, possesses strong convictions, and is meticulous and resilient. Although she has been reassigned to internal affairs due to the Bahrain Island Incident in recent years, she has not lost the gentleness in her heart."

"The only thing we can't be sure of is whether she has recovered from the Bahrain Island Incident. After all, what happened there was a huge blow to her, causing her to completely give up her fieldwork."

Upon hearing Coulson's recommendations, Nick Fury nodded secretly, but he placed even greater emphasis on Grant Ward. Not only Hit recommended this agent, but Coulson himself also had high hopes for him. The only pity was that it seemed Coulson still had no intention of becoming his guardian.

"I will consider your suggestion, and we will select a supervisor for Yakushi Kabuto as soon as possible."

"Later, give Yakushi Kabuto a copy of the information on the other ninja villages, and request 100 Energy Stone for him. See how he makes deals with the ninjas from those villages."

"Yes, Director!"

After Coulson left, Nick Fury retrieved the files of Melinda May and Grant Ward from his computer.

Looking at Melinda May's file, it says her nickname is "The Cavalry," and that she is an experienced soldier, spy, fighter, and driver.

At the age of 7, she met 57-year-old Peggy Carter (Captain America's former lover) and was recruited by her to S.H.I.E.L.D.. for training. Later, due to her outstanding performance, she was sent to the Cavalry Regiment. During her time in the Cavalry Regiment, May gradually lost her normal human emotions and became a cold-blooded killing machine. Later, due to the Bahrain Island Incident, she began to stay away from the battlefield and retreated to the administrative department of S.H.I.E.L.D..

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