Top Secret

It was already past midnight in New York.

Coulson returned to S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters looking exhausted. He touched his receding hairline, which was already quite precarious.

"Agent Coulson, what's up?"

Maria Hill was also working overtime with dark circles under her eyes.

That damn Nick Fury, he just wouldn't let her get some rest.

Coulson said directly, "I know who that is, it's Saitama, a comic book hero."

"Watt?"

Maria Hill was shocked.

However, upon seeing the comic book Coulson handed over, the two figures did indeed overlap.

One-Punch Man.

She immediately searched it up, and sure enough, it had already gone viral online.

After learning a little about it, she immediately went with Coulson to meet Nick Fury.

Nick Fury, of course, didn't leave either; with such a big event happening, he simply couldn't sleep.

First, we need to find a way to lock up the Abomination, and then there's the matter of that bald man.

Now, the truth has finally come to light.

"A comic book character? Are you kidding me?"

His immediate reaction was disbelief.

But once you pick up the comic, you can't help but believe it.

Moreover, North America netizens who know Saitama are all confidently asserting that this is Saitama.

Although one is a comic book and the other is a real person.

"Obviously not."

Coulson shrugged. "While I'd love to believe it's fake, it really is the only answer."

Maria Hill also said in a deep voice, "The FBI in Los Angeles has already taken action, but there is a lot of resistance."

"When did the FBI become this fast?"

Nick Fury chuckled.

However, he also realized that, although he was unwilling to admit it, it was the truth.

"This is something we should handle."

He immediately asked, "Has it been investigated?"

Maria Hill nodded. "One-Punch Man is a comic produced by the animation department of Starlight Pictures."

"Starlight Pictures is a newly emerging company with strong financial backing. It acquired MGM, and the current person in charge Li Chen. Here is his information."

"China?"

Nick Fury frowned; this was going to be difficult.

Moreover, Li Chen's background is very clear: he is not America citizen, but a genuine China.

But he wasn't surprised at all.

Even before the Plaza Accord was signed in the last century, life was like this; they seemed to be very rich, waving their money around as if they wanted to buy the whole world.

As a result, Sony acquired Columbia Pictures, and Panasonic acquired Hollywood giant MCA for $6.5 billion, which includes Universal Pictures.

Although Panasonic regretted its acquisition of Universal Pictures and quickly sold it off.

Because America are very xenophobic, especially in places like Hollywood, where the way people live is completely different from what they do here.

As a result, I suffered a lot at the beginning.

To America, you're nothing but a lackey, daring to act like a bully in your master's house?

Back then, Columbia Pictures and Universal Pictures were targeted by almost the entire Hollywood.

This is also the main reason why Panasonic regrets its decision.

Sony, on the other hand, persevered and never gave up, eventually finding a way to integrate into Hollywood.

Therefore, Nick Fury believed that Li Chen would not be very successful.

But upon closer inspection, it was discovered that Li Chen had already achieved great success.

After he took over MGM, Starlight Pictures first produced "Superman of Man of Steel".

Superman made a fortune from box office revenue alone by capitalizing on the buzz surrounding Tony Stark's disappearance.

Moreover, there's also a market for related merchandise and videotapes.

Of course, it's mainly in comics.

Pirate King, Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World-, One-Punch Man...

Okay, Nick Fury admits he hadn't heard of any of them.

After all, he's a king of spies; who reads comics all the time?

"Aside from One-Punch Man, have any other manga characters appeared?"

Both Coulson and Maria Hill were taken aback by Nick Fury's question.

Then he shook his head and said, "No."

"Is it that you don't have it, or that you don't know?"

Nick Fury raised his voice a fraction.

"Have no idea."

Maria Hill had no choice but to say.

For someone as wealthy as Li Chen, and a member of the Hellfire Club, certain methods cannot be used.

Coulson then asked, "He's in New York right now... this must be related to him."

"So what? He won't admit it."

Nick Fury said coldly.

"How about... we bring him over first?"

Coulson asked, "Or restrict him from leaving New York?"

Nick Fury shook his head upon hearing this, his one eye fixed on Li Chen's identity.

Hellfire Club, and... the China.

Modern China is no ordinary country, and it is common knowledge that S.H.I.E.L.D..'s funding comes from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Even more interestingly, the America almost never contributes money to any large organization...

This money all comes from China.

Therefore, this identity is Li Chen's true shield.

What if taking down Li Chen offends China?

Nick Fury didn't believe that there wasn't a shadow behind Li Chen.

If S.H.I.E.L.D.. runs out of funding, he'll be the one who suffers.

These methods cannot be used.

So Nick Fury said, "Let's have our people contact him. What are his interests? Does he like men or women?"

Maria Hill immediately investigated and replied, "It should be a woman; several Hollywood actresses are close to him."

This is still very crucial. There are a lot of weirdos in Hollywood, or rather in the art world. There are plenty of people who don't like the opposite sex and prefer homosexuality.

Even if someone of the opposite sex is very beautiful, they won't attract their attention.

This made Nick Fury nod. "That makes things easier."

"But our agents..."

Maria Hill was about to say something when Nick Fury interrupted her, "Right now, Li Chen is top secret. Everything about him is listed in a Level 10 file, and only we can know it."

He glanced at Coulson; Coulson's level wasn't that high yet.

But Coulson, being quite perceptive, nodded to indicate that he understood.

Nick Fury still trusted his old subordinate.

Everyone betrays themselves, but he certainly won't.

Maria Hill hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "I'll arrange it."

"Yes, our agents are all excellent. If necessary... I think the higher-ups can go themselves."

Nick Fury made a suggestion about Maria Hill.

Maria Hill's ability to become the deputy director of S.H.I.E.L.D.. naturally indicates that she has undergone training.

For female agents, their bodies are their best weapon.

Maria Hill, understanding the implication, showed no change in expression, simply nodding. "I will intervene if necessary."

She was quite confident in her charm; she often attracted subtle glances when walking down the street, a trait she, as a secret agent, was acutely aware of.