Arc 3The Nine-Tails’ Attack Begins
Wu Chen used the battle in Hell’s Kitchen to strengthen Minato Namikaze’s reputation, build a connection with Tony Stark, and prepare for the Nine-Tails’ arrival. When a Chakra-sensitive crystal revealed the sealing site in Times Square, Wu Chen faced Kingpin and won the first round.
- Minato Namikaze fought the Masked Man in Hell’s Kitchen while S.H.I.E.L.D. watched, rescuing Coulson and Natasha before the Masked Man escaped with Kingpin.
- Wu Chen learned from his Shadow Clones’ memories that the Masked Man had trained Kingpin, then summoned Kushina Uzumaki and planned to use her sealing techniques during the Nine-Tails’ attack.
- Tony Stark suspected Wu Chen was connected to Minato Namikaze, and Wu Chen revealed his Chakra and Ninjutsu to Tony before agreeing to help him for payment.
- Wu Chen opened treasure chests, acquired Famous Blade · Siming, practiced Flying Thunder God and Fire Release, and replaced Natasha with Coulson as his S.H.I.E.L.D. liaison.
- When Kingpin neglected his search for the Nine-Tails’ sealing site, Wu Chen activated the Caged Bird Seal on him and ordered him to resume searching.
- A Chakra-sensitive crystal turned red in Times Square, and Minato Namikaze warned Coulson and Nick Fury that the Nine-Tails’ sealing site had been found and urged them to evacuate the area.
- Kingpin arrived in Times Square and called the Masked Man, while government personnel evacuated civilians and Minato Namikaze brought Wu Chen to the scene.
- Wu Chen charged Kingpin with Famous Blade · Siming, wounded his arm when Kingpin blocked a slash, then kicked him flying and won the first round.