Howard was stunned!
Howard was speechless!
Although he had long known from Lucas that HYDRA wasn't dead, he never imagined they had infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.
Why was S.H.I.E.L.D. formed in the first place?
Wasn't it established precisely to prevent organizations like HYDRA from reappearing in the world?
Yet after years of effort, S.H.I.E.L.D. had actually been infiltrated by HYDRA.
What irony! The mousetrap that was originally set had become the mouse's den.
[CHAT GROUP]
Howard Stark: Group Leader, are you certain you're not mistaken? S.H.I.E.L.D. exists specifically to deal with organizations like HYDRA!
Doflamingo: The Marines exist to deal with pirates, but aren't there still many Marines who collude with pirates? It's not uncommon for mice to be brothers with cats in any world.
Howard Stark: That's certainly true! But anyone encountering such a situation would find it absurd and unbelievable.
Lucas: If you find it hard to believe, verify it yourself. Nick Fury in S.H.I.E.L.D. can be trusted, so seek his cooperation first. Investigate quietly, and discovering HYDRA's infiltration shouldn't be difficult.
Howard Stark: In that case, Group Leader, you may need to wait in this world for a few days. This isn't bad—you could take a proper tour of our world.
Lucas: I'll pass! The technology in this world hasn't developed enough to interest me, and staying here wouldn't be enjoyable. I'd rather return to the Ninja World and Pirate World—at least I have more company there.
Howard Stark: ...
Lucas: Don't worry! I haven't forgotten the Extremis virus you mentioned. I'll leave a clone here before departing.
Tatsumi: Group Leader, do you know what's happening with me? I don't have anything valuable to offer, but I still want to ask for your help.
Tatsumi sent all the skills from his attribute list to Lucas—a talent that wasn't particularly strong, plus a pass to access the Akame Ga Kill world. This was all Tatsumi possessed.
Uchiha Madara: This newcomer seems quite weak, and the red envelopes given are rather shabby, aren't they? I recall the Group Leader mentioning that nothing about the newcomer interested him. It appears all five recent additions are weaklings!
Senju Tobirama: Indeed! Compared to us earlier members, the newcomers' offerings are too meager. Not only is the quantity small, but the quality is also inferior. Even an ordinary person like Howard Stark surpasses them with his scientific talent.
Tatsumi: ...
I know I'm inadequate, but could you stop being so blunt? It hurts my self-esteem!
Lucas: Don't be disheartened, Tatsumi. Joining the chat group is a matter of fate. Even if your offerings aren't impressive, I'll do my best to help you.
Tatsumi: Thank you, Group Leader!
Uchiha Madara: Judging from the newcomer's reaction, his world must not be very pleasant, correct?
Lucas: The newcomer's world resembles the Ninja world! Although there are many powerful individuals, their physical capabilities aren't particularly impressive.
Golden Lion Shiki: Shihahaha! As strong as ninjas but weak in physical defense and vitality? If that's the case, the Group Leader might consider deploying ninjas from the Ninja World.
Lucas: Send ninja troops into Akame ga Kill World? Excellent suggestion! The Ninja World lacks battles for training a formidable army. Using Akame ga Kill World for training would be beneficial.
Tatsumi: Group Leader, what do you mean? You want armies from other worlds to enter mine?
Lucas: Precisely! Your world differs from others—it needs salvation. If you doubt me, I'll demonstrate right now.
Lucas used the World Pass to enter the Akame ga Kill World directly, appearing in the imperial capital.
[CHAT GROUP]
Tatsumi: This is the empire's capital. When I first arrived here, I was killed unexpectedly.
Golden Lion Shiki: An empire's capital? Truly prosperous. In the Pirate World, only Mariejois can rival such cities.
Howard Stark: Transportation technology limitations restrict city scope, and the Marvel world is significantly more developed than this city. But superficially, this place doesn't appear to need saving.
Pirate King Roger: No, salvation is needed here. I sense immense suffering, as if countless people are crying out.
Fisher Tiger: I can affirm that this city resembles Mariejois. While outwardly prosperous and beautiful, beneath lies the corpses of countless slaves.
Sword God Ryuma: Indeed! Activate your Observation Haki and listen—many people are screaming in agony. Are the wealthy in this world so depraved? No wonder the Group Leader believes this world requires salvation.
Lucas moved nimbly through the imperial capital, using Tatsumi's vision to witness scenes of depravity. Since Tatsumi lacked the powerful perceptive abilities of Observation Haki, Lucas employed this method to reveal the imperial capital's true nature.
[CHAT GROUP]
Tatsumi: This can't be real! It's insane—how could such atrocities occur in this world?
Senju Hashirama: This world truly needs salvation! While I wouldn't comment on cruelty toward enemies, I cannot tolerate such brutality against innocent civilians and children.
Liu Xing: According to my historical knowledge, whenever such conditions arise in a nation, it typically signals a dynasty's end, necessitating regime change. Is there any force in this world preparing for revolution?
Lucas: Yes! However, they aren't virtuous either and barely differ from the current rulers. Even if they overthrow the current empire, little would change.
Tatsumi: Why do you say that?
Lucas: In the original timeline, this world's revolutionary army overthrew the empire. However, they succeeded because imperial bureaucrats assisted them. The same officials who murdered civilians helped the revolutionary army achieve victory.
Doflamingo: Fufufufu~ Simply put, the cat and mouse cooperated to defeat the cat's master. After the mouse took control, the cat received more food and greater freedom.
Lucas: Your assessment is accurate! example the Pirate World, high-ranking government officials and corrupt Marines who profited from Celestial Dragons collaborated with the revolutionary army to eliminate the Celestial Dragons. Subsequently, the revolutionary army became the new Celestial Dragons, while those officials and Marines gained more power and wealth.
Fire Fist Ace: Unbelievable! How could this world's revolutionary army cooperate with imperial officials?
Lucas: Why not? Those high-ranking imperial officials wield enormous influence—with their assistance, regime change happens faster. In the original future, after the revolutionary army conquered the empire, they showed gratitude to their imperial collaborators by designating former allies as wanted criminals.
Whitebeard: angrily What? For the sake of corrupted officials, the Revolutionary Army betrayed its own allies?
Howard Stark: I'd wager the revolutionary allies who were abandoned and hunted were those tasked with eliminating high-ranking imperial officials.
Lucas: Exactly! An organization under the Revolutionary Army called Night Raid specialized in hunting corrupt and depraved imperial officials. The Revolutionary Army abandoned them immediately after conquering the world. Do you understand what that implies?
Howard Stark: It's not merely about showing goodwill to imperial officials—likely the revolutionary leadership was also prepared to become corrupt.
Han Fei: Precisely! Once prepared for corruption, partners specializing in punishing corruption cannot remain. They fear their anti-corruption allies might eventually target them.
[*Tl:Its been a while since I read Akame ga Kill, but is this lore true?]
Sudden commotion erupted as imperial enforcers galloped on horseback, loudly announcing:
"Lord Mora will execute the Night Raiders!"
"The captured Night Raid member, Lubbock, will soon be executed by Lord Mora!"
"Proceed to the imperial capital's execution platform to witness the spectacle—don't be late!"
[CHAT GROUP]
Tatsumi: They're saying Night Raid members will be executed, right?
Lucas: Yes! Night Raid was created to hunt and kill high-ranking imperial officials—naturally, those officials would take protective measures. In the original timeline, few Night Raid members survived; most perished fighting the empire.
Gengetsu Hōzuki: How unfortunate! Sacrificing themselves for the revolutionary cause, only to be abandoned. These Night Raid members have suffered terribly.
Tatsumi: Group Leader, please save that Night Raid member.
Lucas: Very well! I was planning to investigate anyway—this situation might involve a world-traveler.
In the outside world:
On the elevated platform before the execution stage, an arrogant young man occupied the main seat.
When Lucas saw the young man, his expression became peculiar.
[CHAT GROUP]
Doflamingo: ...
Golden Lion Shiki: Am I seeing correctly? This Mora bears remarkable resemblance to Doflamingo! Not only in power but also temperament. Doflamingo, do you have a brother in this alternate world?
Doflamingo: What brother? My brother looks nothing like me. Group Leader, what's happening with that individual?
Lucas: Perhaps... he's imitating you!
In the outside world:
Mora looked triumphantly at Lubbock on the execution platform and declared, "Lubbock, do you have any final words?"
Lubbock glared at Mora with bloodshot eyes, gritting his teeth: "How can you possess a Teigu identical to mine?"
Mora mockingly replied: "You don't genuinely believe I'm using a Teigu, do you? Don't be foolish! My ability has nothing to do with Teigu. This is Devil Fruit power—a treasure from the sea!"
Mora's fingers twisted, creating transparent sharp threads that flickered at his fingertips, which he manipulated effortlessly.
"Lubbock!"
"Though our abilities are remarkably similar, you cannot defeat me."
"You've lost, and you will die obediently!"
Mora stated indifferently.
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