Madripoor, Void Bar.
Madame Gao, leaning on a cane and looking frail and aged, slowly walked into the bar surrounded by her subordinates.
There were many people in the bar, some for business, some for intelligence, and some just for the spectacle.
As soon as Madame Gao entered, the somewhat noisy atmosphere suddenly quieted down.
Clearly, many people recognized Madame Gao's identity.
The Hand's revenge had arrived!
Many quick-witted people had already quietly gotten up, preparing to leave.
Whether for business, intelligence, or their own safety, staying here was not a smart choice.
As for those who wanted to watch the show, The Hand's people stared at them for a few seconds, and they wisely cooperated, reluctantly leaving.
In just over five minutes, the bar, which had been a mixed bag of various forces, was left with only Madame Gao and The Hand.
Behind the bar, Matsumoto Maki, wearing a black and white tight-fitting dress, had a look of eagerness in her eyes.
Dottie Underwood and White Queen sat on the tall chairs at the bar, their long legs even longer than the chairs' legs.
The four Winter Soldiers were not here, but there were sixteen large and muscular Super Soldiers.
Including Matsumoto Maki, all these people came from the containers on the Rand Corporation freighter and were goods The Hand was preparing to sell.
The difference was that, except for Matsumoto Maki, the minds of the others had been left with absolute obedience commands by White Queen.
This was also the difference between White Queen and the others and Samuel.
Samuel's ideal Super Soldier army was one that had its own loyalty; having a group of puppets was meaningless.
The Winter Soldiers are an exception. Their minds are not clear, and their identities are special, so for now, we can only give them absolute obedience orders.
In the future, we will naturally make changes depending on the situation.
White Queen and the others don't have that kind of self-requirement for Super Soldiers. There's no need to worry about loyalty; as long as they are obedient and can complete the mission, that's enough.
So overnight, Void Bar gained Matsumoto Maki and sixteen Super Soldiers.
"My surname is Gao. You can call me Madame Gao. You should have already guessed the purpose of my coming here."
"So -- have you thought about how you want to die?"
Madame Gao spoke in Chinese. After she finished speaking, a subordinate in a suit behind her translated into English.
Although Madame Gao was old, her words were extremely arrogant. As soon as she opened her mouth, it was deadly!
Dottie Underwood chuckled, "Who will die is not certain!"
As her voice fell, she gestured with her finger.
The surrounding Super Soldiers instantly rushed towards Madame Gao and her subordinates.
Madame Gao's expression remained unchanged, showing composure. Although she didn't bring many people, they were all experts. Just a dozen or so people--
"Bang!"
One of her elite subordinates was actually sent flying against the wall by the opponent's wild punch, and then fell to the ground with a thud, unable to get up.
How is this possible?!
"Bang!"
Another subordinate was hit by two people on both sides and lay flat stiffly.
It was clear that these people didn't seem to have received any professional training, like street thugs fighting, without any rules.
But their strength, defense, and reaction ability were all top-notch. Where did they find these people?
In just a few minutes, everyone she brought was lying flat, having lost their combat effectiveness.
The Super Soldiers were also injured, but not seriously. With their physical fitness, they would recover in no time.
Sixteen Super Soldiers, even if they had no prior combat foundation, were still a bit of a bully when facing Madame Gao's elite subordinates.
"I heard you can use 'Qi'. Let me see."
White Queen got up and walked towards the isolated Madame Gao.
Madame Gao wasn't ambiguous either and struck out with a palm.
Although there was still some distance between the two, an invisible force struck White Queen with a bang.
White Queen, completely in Diamond Form and shining brightly, stumbled back a few steps, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.
This is Qi?
Invisible and traceless, not fierce, but extremely penetrating.
Even her Diamond Form couldn't completely block the attack of 'Qi'!
"You -- what is this ability?!"
Madame Gao looked at White Queen, who had become a diamond person, and asked in surprise.
"This is my innate talent!"
White Queen's Mind Manipulation Ability activated. Madame Gao seemed to sense it, her expression changing as she retreated a few steps, protecting her mind with Qi.
"I underestimated you. I admit defeat this time!"
"However, business is about making money. I don't want the factory anymore, and I don't want the dock either, but you must allow my ships to dock here, resupply, and move freely."
"We will consider it."
"Okay."
Madame Gao glanced at her subordinates who were almost impossible to leave with her, slowly turned around, pushed open the door, and walked out of the bar.
The older a person gets, the more timid they become.
So many Super Soldiers had already given her a shock.
White Queen's Diamond Form and Mind Manipulation Ability made her even more uncertain.
Moreover, there wasn't just White Queen alone; there was also someone named Dottie Underwood next to her, and this matter started because of her.
If she stayed any longer, it would be difficult to get out unscathed.
As for the dock and the factory, since they couldn't be taken back now anyway, even if she didn't give them up, they would still be in their hands.
If she gave them up, at least her people could still come to Madripoor to do business.
And whether she gives them up or not, saying it is often useless; strength is the key!
Madame Gao entered the bar with her subordinates swaggering, but when she came out, it was just Madame Gao herself, looking serious.
This greatly surprised the various forces waiting for the result nearby.
Even Madame Gao personally showing up didn't work. It seems the final outcome of this matter has been settled.
After Madame Gao left, the bar quickly returned to its hustle and bustle, becoming even more lively than before.
"Ring, ring, ring -- ring, ring, ring --"
Samuel, who had watched almost the entire process through Friday's network monitoring, received a call from Dottie Underwood.
She first briefly reported the current situation in various aspects and then mentioned Madame Gao's proposal.
"What do you think of The Hand?"
"The Hand -- do you want to incorporate The Hand? I know what to do."
With a rhetorical question, Dottie Underwood understood Samuel's thoughts.
Incorporating The Hand with their current size is like a snake swallowing an elephant, but once successful, it's no exaggeration to say it's like a tall building rising from the ground.
After all, The Hand has been operating for so many years, with influence and information channels spread across the globe.
The benefits of incorporating The Hand don't need to be said much.
"I -- I have one more thing."
"Speak."
Dottie Underwood said hesitantly.
"I heard Emma talk about the Gotei 13. I have no problem being a Captain, but, but can the name be changed?"
"Gotei 13 sounds strange. Didn't you say you were going to put the Na Du Tong headquarters here? Why not just call it Na Du Tong uniformly?"
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