After the Battle of New York ended, Clint and Natasha returned to S.H.I.E.L.D. and reported to Nick Fury about Kraft.
"So it was that kid? He really kept himself well hidden..."
Nick Fury's mouth twitched. After lowering his head and thinking for a while, he made his decision.
First came Kraft's identity. He intended to help keep it secret as much as possible. Although quite a few factions must have already learned who he was, S.H.I.E.L.D. still had the power to stop them.
Kraft had little affection for the authorities, particularly the American government. If those idiots went and provoked him, it would only lead to an even bigger conflict.
As for the World Security Council, they were probably busy dealing with the public backlash and wouldn't have time for this anytime soon. Even if they had any ideas, he could lie and say Kraft was an Avenger who couldn't take part in many missions because he was too young.
Besides, Stark and Kraft were on good terms. With Peter connecting them, the Osborn Group probably wouldn't stand by either, and his adoptive father, Martin Lee, had some influence of his own. Keeping him from being harassed too much wouldn't be a problem.
Of course, Nick Fury coveted the technologies Kraft had shown off, but he knew this wasn't something he could rush. He had to proceed gradually, drawing Kraft into S.H.I.E.L.D.'s camp little by little.
Judging by Kraft's earlier attitude toward Thor and Loki, the kid was still on humanity's side overall. His worldview was a little skewed, but that hardly mattered. Was S.H.I.E.L.D. short on oddballs?
In fact, Nick Fury rather appreciated the attitude Kraft had displayed.
Wouldn't Nick Fury himself have liked to kill Loki if he could?
But as Steve and Stark had said, Earth currently