Within the Shadow Realm

The enormous Tenshukaku rose from the ground, occupying one corner of Hell's Kitchen. Then Hell's Kitchen was wrapped and isolated by a layer of black energy. Atop the Tenshukaku, Gorgon looked approvingly at Daredevil, who had just changed into a pure black suit, then laughed and asked, "Are you sure this won't make your friends turn against you?"

"That's exactly why I need to speak with them. Even if they can't understand me, they won't attack immediately. At the very least, it'll buy enough time for Elektra to be revived."

Daredevil, clad in black and looking even more like a demon than before, spoke coldly. Gorgon could not help but sigh. As long as someone was human, they had weaknesses. Heroes were especially so. Whether it was leading The Hand toward the light or reviving Elektra, he held far too many bargaining chips that could tempt Daredevil.

How could he possibly lose now?

As Gorgon thought this, he saw the Defenders, including Luke Cage and Iron Fist, rushing over together. Secret delight rose in his heart. This Shadow Realm plan had sealed off nearly half of Manhattan. Unless Wolverine and Spider-Man happened to live in Hell's Kitchen, there was no way they could interfere. As for the remaining Defenders, they were even less of a match for The Hand.

Besides, Daredevil would actively help them buy time.

The first to arrive was Jessica Jones, who was somewhat familiar with Matt. As a detective, she could not understand how things had developed to this point. Looking at The Hand beside Matt, she asked speechlessly, "What's going on this time?"

"I'm trying to persuade The Hand to turn over a new leaf, and the way to do that is to lead them."

Luke Cage felt as though Matt had been kicked in