"You're thinking, like, a journal entry, researching super weapons?"
Tony Stark was taken aback by Nick Fury's decision, then immediately fell into thought.
In terms of creating super weapons to protect the world, the playboy wasn't as conservative as Captain America.
After all, he'd done it in the future, hadn't he? It's just that he messed up and almost wiped out the entire human race.
And now.
Knowing that the Destroyer from Asgard could easily destroy a town, and knowing that the Chitauri would invade New York in the future, the human government would even have to resort to nuclear weapons, the playboy realized the necessity of it all.
His Destroyer armor was a living example! So, Tony Stark actually approved of researching super weapons to protect the world.
Seeing the playboy's reaction, Nick Fury couldn't help but nod inwardly.
It seemed his choice to find Tony Stark was the right one.
This man indeed possessed a foresight that surpassed the average person, beyond the limitations of the masses.
However, when Tony Stark raised his head again, he refused Nick Fury.
"I agree with your suggestion to develop super weapons. Humanity does lack the means to deal with interstellar threats."
"But I won't research the Tesseract for you."
"I don't want the Insight Project to become a reality."
The playboy shook his head resolutely.
Super weapons are certainly important, but what's even more important is the purity of the power that controls them!
Once a super weapon falls into the hands of an intelligence agency, the nature of things changes completely.
It will become a tool for those in high positions to fight for power, rather than a weapon to protect the world!
This is actually the reason why Tony Stark resolutely refuses to hand over his armor to the government. The playboy understands human nature all too well.
Not to mention...
S.H.I.E.L.D. itself was penetrated by Hydra to such an extent that even the big weapon created by the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. was snatched away by Hydra.
In this situation, how could Tony Stark dare to cooperate with S.H.I.E.L.D.?
Wouldn't that be like working for Hydra for free?
"The Insight Project is indeed embarrassing, but Stark, you can't judge me based on things that haven't happened yet."
"Actually, that was the experience of someone in another parallel world, with the same name as me. Strictly speaking, it has nothing to do with me."
"Don't you think that as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., after reading the diary, I wouldn't be able to handle the potential hidden dangers?"
Nick Fury explained to Tony Stark with a solemn expression.
If he were to use the Tesseract to research secret weapons, he would definitely exclude all of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s forces! He would use his own private forces entirely; that was without a doubt.
Just like how he was currently exploiting Ivan Vanko's technology.
"I still refuse."
"There's only one possibility for you to have me research the Tesseract: you give me the Tesseract and let me research it independently."
"S.H.I.E.L.D. cannot be involved."
Tony Stark made such a request to Nick Fury with a straight face.
Wouldn't that be the same as handing over the Tesseract for free? Are you kidding me! Nick Fury naturally couldn't accept such an arrangement.
"I'm sorry, it seems we can't reach an agreement on this matter for now."
Nick Fury shook his head and decided to give up on the idea for the time being.
Since Tony Stark wouldn't cooperate, Fury could only fall back on other options and continue looking for other scientists with sufficient qualifications.
"That's right, it seems so."
The playboy nodded, and after a moment of contemplation, he thought of something else, "But I think we might be able to reach an agreement on another matter."
"You're starting to consider joining the Avengers?"
Nick Fury couldn't help but glance at Tony Stark with one eye. Had the playboy finally come to his senses?
"We'll discuss that later."
"Just because another version of me joined the alliance doesn't mean I will."
"What I want to talk about is something else: the Winter Soldier."
The Winter Soldier!
Nick Fury's heart skipped a beat, and his gaze sharpened as well.
The diary explicitly stated that this person was a Hydra super soldier.
In the future, he would assassinate Fury because of the Insight Project!
Although he ultimately failed to kill himself, Nick Fury couldn't ignore the situation.
From another perspective, as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Fury wouldn't allow Hydra to control a super soldier assassin.
So, that's right.
After receiving the relevant intelligence, Fury naturally launched a secret investigation into the Winter Soldier.
Unfortunately, the other party's secrecy was deeper than Nick Fury had imagined.
Nick Fury had only uncovered a few superficial details, nothing more.
More specific information couldn't be found.
It couldn't be helped; the Winter Soldier spent most of his time frozen, leaving very few traces.
And to avoid alerting the enemy, Fury didn't dare to use S.H.I.E.L.D.'s resources to investigate the Winter Soldier, only using his private forces for a secret investigation.
The efficiency was even lower.
"You must have investigated this person; he almost killed you."
"And he also killed my parents, so he's our common enemy. We both want to find him."
"In this regard, I think we can have in-depth cooperation."
Tony Stark continued seriously to Nick Fury.
This was naturally not a problem for Fury.
The playboy's suggestion actually aligned with Nick Fury's intentions.
"So, what have you found out about this Winter Soldier?"
Nick Fury's single eye gleamed as he stared at Tony Stark.
"Jarvis!"
The playboy immediately gave Jarvis an order.
The considerate AI instantly projected the relevant information in front of Nick Fury.
Nick Fury perked up, and without further ado, began to carefully examine the specific intelligence.
Among them, there were indeed things even he hadn't found, and they were also very useful to him.
He had to admit, Tony Stark was truly something else.
"So, what about you?"
"Is there anything I don't know?"
Tony Stark's voice echoed in his ear, and he couldn't help but ask.
"You underestimate me, Stark?"
Nick Fury couldn't help but roll his eyes.
If you could find some things, couldn't old Baldy do the same?
That's right, you, big Tony, possess technology far beyond this era.
Jarvis was impressive, even Nick Fury, as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., had to admit.
But Fury also had his own advantages! Advantages that Jarvis couldn't possibly match! After all, Jarvis could only truly shine online.
He could dig up things hidden deep within the internet, things that even S.H.I.E.L.D. couldn't find.
But what about the traces outside the network? Jarvis was helpless there.
Conversely, in this area, Director Nick Fury, the man himself, was a master.
The vast resources and experience accumulated throughout a top agent's entire career were nothing to scoff at.
"I do have some things that I believe will interest you."
"And of course, I believe it will also be a great help to you."
"I'll have Natasha bring you the specific details later."
After a moment of consideration, Nick Fury made a perfectly logical decision. "It just so happens that Natasha is your assistant. Then let her stay here and continue to be in charge of the investigation into the Winter Soldier."
"From now on, she'll act as the liaison between you and me."
Tony Stark couldn't help but give the bald-headed director a strange look. "I was actually planning to fire her. You didn't plan all this out, did you?"
The playboy wasn't lying.
He'd kept the Black Widow around before simply to use her as a mole within S.H.I.E.L.D.
But now that he and Nick Fury had already come to terms with each other, Tony Stark naturally wouldn't keep a spy around any longer.
Tony Stark had already made up his mind. As soon as the bald-headed director left, he would immediately fire the Black Widow.
Even though that Black Widow was truly exquisite, with a truly hot body, Tony Stark still found her easy on the eyes.
But the thought that such a beautiful woman was a spy made Tony Stark incredibly uncomfortable.
However, plans change quickly.
Well, he really had to keep Black Widow by his side for the time being.
Just like that.
The two parties' cooperation in investigating the Winter Soldier was agreed upon very happily.
"Stark, if you change your mind, you can tell me anytime."
After discussing the main business, Nick Fury didn't waste any more time with Tony Stark.
After greeting the playboy, he left the playboy's mansion.
"Sir, where to next?"
Back in her car, Agent Hill quickly started the engine while asking Nick Fury for his opinion.
"Let's go see the Captain."
After a moment of thought, Nick Fury gave Agent Hill this answer.
Vroom! Agent Hill didn't ask anything she shouldn't have, smoothly starting the car and taking Nick Fury to the base where Captain America was stationed.
After making an appearance at Captain America's and subtly probing his attitudes, the director left.
No choice.
Even though Fury was eager to have Captain America join the Avengers immediately, Captain America wasn't in the best shape.
Nick Fury understood that haste makes waste.
It seemed he'd have to visit Captain America more often in the future.
After leaving Captain America, Fury appeared before Zhou Cheng again.
"Mr. Satan, I'm here this time to see if there's any chance of you changing your mind."
Facing Zhou Cheng, Nick Fury got straight to the point, stating his intentions immediately after a simple greeting.
Zhou Cheng shrugged helplessly, "If that's the case, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. I haven't changed my mind."
"And I don't think I will in the future."
"So, if it's about the Avengers again, don't waste my time in the future."
Zhou Cheng's refusal was very firm.
Nick Fury wasn't too surprised by this and didn't push the issue.
"Understood."
The bald man nodded, then fixed his gaze on Zhou Cheng. "So, Mr. Satan, what if S.H.I.E.L.D. hired you to handle some… more special and difficult matters?"
Although Nick Fury was being tactful, he believed that as the diary's owner, Satan would surely understand what he meant.
"In that case, it depends on two important factors."
Zhou Cheng solemnly held up two fingers. "First, is your price right? Second, am I in a good mood?"
As a mercenary, it's natural to consider the price. But you, you also consider your mood? Isn't that a little too capricious?
Nick Fury couldn't help but grumble inwardly.
"Mr. Satan, I have a feeling this isn't the last time we'll meet."
After delivering such a pretentious line to Zhou Cheng, the bald man once again departed.
"Sir, the situation in New Mexico has been arranged."
It has to be said, Coulson was quite reliable. Just shortly after returning to the S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters, Nick Fury received Coulson's report.
And almost simultaneously.
Pierce, in his office on the top floor of the Triskelion, also received the same report.
"Nick is sending people to New Mexico to lie in wait?"
"Because a hammer is going to fall from the sky there?"
Alexander Pierce, upon receiving this information, was extremely curious.
He didn't know where Nick Fury had gotten this intel, but the fact that he was taking it so seriously suggested that this hammer falling from the sky must be something good!
As the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and now the leader of Hydra, Pierce had naturally come into contact with many extraordinary items.
He was quite interested in this hammer that would fall from the sky in the future.
If possible, Pierce naturally intended to acquire this thing for Hydra.
However, the matter was still in its nascent stages, so there was no need to rush.
Pierce only needed to let Hydra's undercover agents stay in New Mexico for the time being and keep tabs on the situation.
There was no need to do anything extra, lest that suspicious guy, Nick Fury, noticed anything.
No, Fury must have sensed something!
Pierce's expression began to turn serious.
After capturing Ivan Vanko, the subsequent series of operations completely shut Hydra out!
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