Discussing a Plan

Xia Yu coughed twice to ease the awkwardness. "It's nothing. Do you know where he was taken? I'll go bring him back right now."

"I don't know where he was taken. Aren't you from S.H.I.E.L.D..? You should be able to find out, right?" Betty Ross said.

Xia Yu turned his gaze to Natasha and Hawkeye.

"We can indeed find out where the person is, but the key is how we get them back?" Natasha said.

Xia Yu was confident. "Find the location, I'll go find the person, and bring them back. I don't think it'll be too difficult."

Captain America waved to interrupt Xia Yu, "We need a plan; the place is definitely heavily guarded."

Natasha added, "It's not that I'm questioning your abilities, but we can't go to war with the military directly; that would only make things worse. And you forgot what Nick said: the Avengers Initiative hasn't been approved. We can't just openly kidnap people."

"Are we just going to stand by and watch them experiment on Banner? At least S.H.I.E.L.D.. should do something? If not, I'll just go to their door and snatch him away. Let's see who can stop me!" Xia Yu was getting anxious.

"You're too hasty, Xia. We didn't say we're not going to help, we just want to find the best way to solve the problem. Your approach will only make things worse. Don't worry, we won't abandon Banner." Natasha's last sentence was also directed at Betty Ross. She was a little surprised that Xia Yu was being so impatient.

Xia Yu fell silent; he was indeed anxious.

He felt that his arrival had changed things, which was why this happened. Otherwise, if they had waited until Loki brought the alien threat and the Hulk was reborn, Avengers had saved the world, no one would have dared to touch them.

"Call Nick and have him ask the military for him first. If that doesn't work, we'll go and rescue him ourselves," the Captain suggested.

"I'm afraid even if S.H.I.E.L.D.. gets involved, things won't be easy. Last time, because of Tony's Iron Man Armor, S.H.I.E.L.D.. already slapped the military in the face. Tony still holds the position of S.H.I.E.L.D.. advisor, but Banner doesn't now. Moreover, according to the military, the Hulk is military property," Hawkeye commented.

"I understand. Normal communication won't work, and going directly to their door is unreasonable. So what should we do? Should we sit here and pray to the gods?" Xia Yu shouted, slamming his fist on the table.

"Calm down, Xia. We're just analyzing things right now, huh? The gods..." Natasha started to say, then turned to look at Thor, as if remembering something.

Everyone suddenly realized what was happening and turned to look at Thor.

"Why are you all staring at me? I don't understand the relationships between all those departments on Earth. I'm only responsible for taking action." Thor felt uneasy under everyone's gaze.

"Thor, what identity do you have with S.H.I.E.L.D.." Xia Yu asked.

"No, they just gave me an ID card, saying it was your brother's. Didn't you give it to me?" Thor said.

"No, think about it, besides being my brother, what other identity do you have? Think about it?" Xia Yu coaxed patiently.

Thor looked at everyone and raised his voice a little, saying, "I've corrected that habit. I haven't spoken like that in a long time. Aren't we discussing how to save Banner? Why bring me up?"

"Look, Miss Thaddeus Ross has been here for ages and doesn't know you. Aren't you going to introduce yourself?" Xia Yu continued.

Thor looked bewildered, then extended his hand to introduce himself, "Hello, Miss Thaddeus Ross, I'm Thor."

Betty Ross didn't understand what Xia Yu meant either. Seeing Thor extend his hand, she politely extended her hand and shook it. "Hello, I'm Betty Ross."

"Thor, that's not how you used to introduce yourself. Where's your pride as Asgardians?" Xia Yu continued to press Thor.

Thor was a little angry. "You're the one who told me to say it," he thought. "I am Thor, Son of Odin, Prince of Asgard."

"Bingo." Xia Yu snapped his the Snap.

Natasha: "I'll go check where Banner was taken."

Hawkeye: "I'll go prepare the plane; we'll depart in a bit."

Xia Yu explained to Betty Ross and the still bewildered Thor, "It's troublesome and puts S. H. I. E. L. D. in S.H.I.E.L.D. if they directly ask for someone, but they can't just barge in. That would be a provocation to both the military and the government. But Thor is different; he's Asgardians, an alien. If the military feels their authority has been challenged, they can just tell them to go to Asgard and find Odin."

"I am Thor of Asgard, not an alien," Thor complained.

"Understood, Thor. Now your followers need you to save them," Xia Yu said, patting Thor on the shoulder.

Nick Fury once said that nothing in the world could escape his notice. That may be an exaggeration, but North American Continent truly holds no secrets in the eyes of S.H.I.E.L.D.. Without going through the upper echelons of S.H.I.E.L.D.., Natasha quickly found out the location where Banner was being temporarily detained, relying on her own network and connections.

"Captain, we've arrived at your territory. Banner is currently in the basement of the Brooklyn Museum, a secret military base surrounded by schools and residential areas. I suspect General Ross is using this to coerce Banner into cooperating."

Natasha opened an electronic map on the table and said, "Right here, I reckon the military is building a cage or room to hold the Hulk, so we have plenty of time to rescue him."

"This place is well-hidden, but it's still in the city, so there won't be many heavy weapons. Thor just needs to rush in and rescue them. Be quick, don't let Banner get hurt or transform. Go in and fly out with Banner. We'll provide air support. Unless absolutely necessary, you'll have to act alone," Natasha said, giving Xia Yu a focused look.

Xia Yu scratched his head, a little embarrassed, "Let's go!"