"Is that Thor guy really the God of Thunder? Since when did Earth become Asgard's territory?"
"Technically speaking," Su Xiuyu replied, "Earth was under Asgard's control in the past. Odin conquered it during the days when humans still ate raw meat and drank blood. These days, Earth—what Thor calls Midgard—is nominally part of Asgard's domain. But in reality, it's governed by Earthlings themselves."
"What?" Tony blinked. He hadn't expected the blond god's wild claims to actually hold some truth.
"Even if that's true, no one here on Earth is going to accept it." Tony folded his arms, clearly irritated.
"Tony," Su Xiuyu cut in bluntly, "there's no point arguing. This is something known across the universe. Whether you admit it or not, no one out there cares."
Tony's face turned red. He couldn't even rebut it—Su Xiuyu was probably right. He hadn't been off-planet, after all.
"Doesn't matter," Tony muttered. "Earth belongs to Earthlings."
"Thor's father did protect Earth for a long time," Su Xiuyu said. "Why do you think Earth hasn't been invaded by aliens before now? Asgard's protection, along with the Sorcerer Supreme, has kept your planet safe."
"To put it plainly, Earth doesn't have the power to defend itself—not yet." Su Xiuyu didn't mean to be cruel, but his words hit Tony like a slap.
Tony grimaced. The truth stung more than he expected.
Just then, the light dimmed—and a towering figure clad in gleaming silver armor appeared in front of them.
"The Destroyer?! Why would my father send that thing?!" Thor was stunned. No matter how angry Odin might be, he'd never send the Destroyer to attack.
"Thor," Sif stepped forward, "we forgot to tell you. After you were banished, Odin collapsed from fury. He's in the Odinsleep now. Loki's acting as regent. If anyone sent the Destroyer... it's him."
"No. Loki wouldn't do this!" Thor shook his head in disbelief.
"Thor," said the Destroyer in a deep, distorted voice—Loki's voice. "Sif's telling the truth. I'm the one who sent the Destroyer. I want to prove to Father that I'm a worthy king of Asgard."
Hearing Loki admit it himself, Thor's spirit crumbled. Loki wasn't just his brother—he was like a second half of him. To Thor, Loki meant more than even Sif.
"I've had enough of this soap opera," Tony grumbled, blasting into action.
Unfortunately, he didn't even get a hit in before a beam from the Destroyer's face cannon sent him flying like a ragdoll.
"Armor integrity at 78%," JARVIS reported. "Combat capabilities compromised."
"Shit! JARVIS, send a backup suit—now!" Tony shouted. One hit had nearly totaled his armor.
Sif charged in, sword flashing, but the Destroyer swatted her away like a fly. Hogan and Fandral tried next, only to meet the same fate. Still, they refused to back down—they'd risk their lives for Thor.
"Guess who's back!" Tony returned with a fresh set of armor, launching a barrage of micro missiles. A wave of explosions rocked the area, sending smoke and dust into the air.
As it cleared, the Destroyer stood completely unharmed.
"Damn it," Tony cursed. "This thing's tougher than a tank!"
"It's made of Uru metal, forged in Asgard," Thor said from the sidelines. "Practically indestructible. No weapon on Earth can scratch it."
"So we're just supposed to die?! Screw that! I'll nuke it if I have to!"
Tony zipped around, relying on his suit's speed to stay alive. One direct hit, and he was toast.
"Tony, stop wasting your energy," Su Xiuyu called out. "Your current armor won't leave a dent."
"Then why don't you get off your ass and help?!"
"This is a family issue," Su Xiuyu said lazily. "Besides, I'm curious... maybe this is the moment Thor reawakens Mjolnir."
Tony grumbled. He didn't have a better plan, and clearly Su Xiuyu was waiting for something. If he wanted to survive, he'd have to stall.
"Loki!" Thor shouted. "If it's the throne you want, take it! Just let Sif, Hogan, and Fandral go!"
"You think you're giving me the throne?" Loki's voice boomed. "I'll take it myself!"
A shockwave burst from the Destroyer, blasting Thor across the field. He collapsed without a sound.
Su Xiuyu, watching from a distance, noticed something. Mjolnir trembled—then shot into the air.
And landed... in his hands.
"Huh? What the hell? Your master's dying over there, and you come to me?" Su Xiuyu stared at the hammer, baffled. "I mean, I can lift you, sure, but I'm no Captain America. I'm not even Asgardian!"
Mjolnir buzzed and pointed toward Thor.
"You want me to save him?"
It tilted left, then right.
"...Are you seriously making me guess?"
Just then, Loki spoke again from the Destroyer. "Mortal. I don't know why you can lift the hammer, but put it down—or I'll tear you apart myself."
Typical Loki—always arrogant. Mjolnir, ignoring him completely, launched itself at the Destroyer and blasted it away.
Su Xiuyu casually tossed the hammer back toward Thor.
Thunder rumbled. Lightning arced across the sky. And Mjolnir flew into Thor's hand.
Lightning surged through him. His armor reappeared. The God of Thunder was back.
From a distance, Jane, Coulson, and the others watched through surveillance.
"He wasn't lying," Jane whispered. "He is Thor."
The reborn thunder god radiated power. With a furious battle cry, he flew at the Destroyer. Hammer in hand, he unleashed a whirlwind of strikes.
"Loki!" Thor roared. "You can have the throne! But you should never have threatened my friends! I'll deal with you myself!"
Thunder crackled around him. A final, massive bolt struck the Destroyer—and this time, it shattered.
"I am Thor, the God of Thunder!" he shouted, triumphant.
"Thor! Look out!" Sif and Su Xiuyu shouted at the same time.
Just as Thor stepped forward, the destroyed armor stirred. A piece lunged and grabbed him by the ankle—then flipped him into the air like a rag doll.
A full-on Hulk Backflip.
Thor slammed into the ground, dazed.
Sif and Su Xiuyu both facepalmed.
They'd nearly cried thinking Thor was dead—only to witness this ridiculous display.
Fortunately, Thor was tough. He got back on his feet, dazed but breathing.
Unfortunately, the Destroyer wasn't finished with him yet.
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The battlefield was chaotic.
Thor led the charge like a thick-skinned tank—tough, stubborn, and constantly taking hits without dealing much in return. Tony Stark buzzed around like the worst ADC in the game, scraping out minimal damage with each pass. Sif and the Warriors Three jumped in and out, trying to contribute, their half-tank builds somehow out-damaging Tony's pitiful output.
At least Thor's strikes had some real bite, though they weren't enough to tip the scales. Without his insane durability and power, he would've been flattened long ago.
Su Xiuyu watched the mess unfold with a tub of popcorn-level interest. This was definitely not how things went down in the original timeline. Back then, after Thor's "resurrection," he struck down the Destroyer in one epic thunderous display. Now? The Destroyer was ragdolling him.
Whether it was because Loki had better control this time, or because Thor's power hadn't fully returned, it didn't matter. The fight was dragging on, and half the town had already been leveled by the rampaging armor.
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"Mr. Su, why haven't you stepped in yet?" Coulson's voice came through a call, his tone equal parts concern and frustration. The surveillance feed showed Su Xiuyu chilling on the sidelines, totally unbothered.
Black Widow and Hawkeye stood nearby, both unsure of how to approach the mysterious powerhouse.
"I think Thor's still got it," Su Xiuyu replied casually. "He might subdue that tin can on his own. Maybe try launching a few missiles? I'm just not feeling it right now. But don't worry—if things get out of hand, I'll step in."
Coulson sighed as he ended the call, exchanging helpless glances with Romanoff and Barton. This wasn't their fight. Stark's battered Mark IV armor lay crumpled nearby, a stark reminder of the power gap. The agents had no choice but to trust Su Xiuyu.
"Boss, requesting permission to launch several heavy missiles. Situation's still stable, but barely."
"Approved," came the curt response. "End this fast. The Mexican government is already filing protests."
Back on the field, Tony got the signal.
"Hey, everyone—missiles incoming! Scatter!" he yelled through his comms.
The Asgardians, unfamiliar with Earth tech, still obeyed and jumped back.
"Wait, Tin Man, you're sure those things will work?" Thor asked with a raised brow.
"The name's Tony Stark, not 'Tin Man' or 'Explosive Boy,' thank you very much," Tony quipped. "No idea if they'll work. First time fighting aliens, remember? You wanna stand still and find out? Be my guest."
A series of thunderous explosions followed. The missiles slammed into the Destroyer, creating shockwaves that flattened the surrounding area. The earth shook, smoke and dust billowed sky-high, and everyone held their breath.
"Damn, your Midgardian weapons are impressive!" Thor said, his confidence returning for a moment.
But he knew better. That kind of firepower wouldn't be enough. Odin's armor wasn't some bargain-bin tech. The man didn't conquer the Nine Realms with good intentions and polite diplomacy.
As the smoke cleared, the Destroyer stood tall—completely intact. The silver Uru armor gleamed under the sun, looking almost polished.
Su Xiuyu narrowed his eyes. It's getting faster...
With a massive thud, Thor was sent flying again—this time landing right at Su Xiuyu's feet, groaning and weaponless. As he cracked an eye open, he saw the distinct pattern of the Sharingan in Su Xiuyu's gaze.
Then he noticed something even more jarring.
Mjolnir had flown into Su Xiuyu's hand.
Thor sighed internally. At this point, he was numb to the feeling of being NTR'd by his own hammer. Besides, he'd regained his divine power already. That had to count for something.
And Su Xiuyu had promised not to covet it.
"Mjolnir," Su Xiuyu muttered with an exasperated look, "can you cut Thor some slack? I'm not the one you should be mad at."
The hammer floated defiantly, pointing itself at the Destroyer as if offended on Su Xiuyu's behalf.
"Hey, Su Xiuyu—are your eyes supposed to look like that now?" Tony asked, winded but intrigued by the sudden transformation.
"You guys back off. I'm handling it now," Su Xiuyu said calmly.
"Sage Mode."
A faint mask appeared on his forehead—barely noticeable, but full of power. This wasn't the standard Sage Mode of the Toads, Snakes, or Slugs. This was Su Xiuyu's custom version, modeled after Hashirama's, born from his own path and a rather convenient cheat.
He didn't need to make deals with Myoboku, Ryuchi, or Shikkotsu Forest. His system handled everything.
He raised his hand.
"Senjutsu: Lightning Release – Chidori!"
Enhanced by Sage Chakra and amplified through Mjolnir, the Chidori roared into a massive blue-black lightning spear that shot through the Destroyer's chest.
A direct hit.
For a moment, the Destroyer staggered.
But then, with a sickening hum, the hole in its chest sealed shut.
Uru metal. Resistant to magic. Capable of self-repair. Even Sage Lightning couldn't put it down.
"Hah... okay, this thing's tougher than I thought." Su Xiuyu exhaled, then slammed his palm onto the ground.
"Earth Release: Stone Giant!"
The ground rumbled as massive stone titans emerged, engaging the Destroyer. Each shockwave from the armor shattered a giant in one blow, but Su Xiuyu's chakra summoned them again and again like an endless tide.
The battlefield grew more intense. Neither side backing down.
Mjolnir twitched in his grip, practically begging to be used again.
Su Xiuyu sighed. "Alright, alright. I get it. You want a fight."
He grabbed the hammer properly and charged.
"Take my... Chaotic Cloak Hammer Style!"
Thunder surged through his body. Mjolnir glowed as chakra twisted into pure lightning. Each strike against the Destroyer echoed like a war drum, sending out shockwaves that flattened buildings and sent debris flying.
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"Thor, right?" Tony said, watching in awe. "Gotta say... Su Xiuyu swings that hammer better than you do."
The words hit Thor like a spear through the chest. Watching Mjolnir move so effortlessly in someone else's hands made him queasy.
Still, he held onto Su Xiuyu's promise.
He said he wouldn't take it. I believe him.
That said... Thor couldn't shake the feeling that his divine power was less responsive without the hammer. Like something inside him was still locked.
Su Xiuyu kept up the pressure, hammering away relentlessly.
But no matter how hard he hit, he couldn't land a finishing blow.
"Tch. As expected... It's not something I can destroy without Six Paths-level power."
He stepped back, breathing steadily.
"This armor might be Odin's, but it's still just a dead object. If I really wanted to, I could suppress it... But brute force? Not my thing."
The battlefield stilled for a moment.
The Destroyer faced off against Su Xiuyu—the only one capable of standing against it now.
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