foreigner's journey

Chapter 1217: The Avengers Alliance is formed

Boom!Boom!Boom!
The empty boxing arena was brightly lit, and the dull sound of fists hitting sandbags could be heard continuously.

A tall and sturdy man was punching the sandbag again and again, making the sandbag and its support shake.

Bang!
With a dull thud, the sandbag was hit by his punch and flew far away from the bracket hook. It slid on the ground for several meters before stopping.

The man exhaled, picked up a sandbag from the pile of spare sandbags next to him, hung it back on the hook of the bracket, and got into position.

"Can't sleep?"

A slightly teasing voice came from behind. The man did not turn around, but continued to punch the new sandbag again and again, and said in a deep voice:
"I have slept for seventy years. That is long enough."

A one-eyed bald black man wearing a black windbreaker slowly walked over from behind. It was Nick Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. He said with a smile:

"It seems you just can't sit still, Captain America. Don't worry, I've found you something new to do to occupy your time."

Yes, the sturdy man in front of him is the first American superhero to appear in the public eye - Captain America Steve Rogers. It can be said that he is the representative of the American spirit and a spiritual leader that countless people yearn for.

He originally died in a plane crash during a mission during World War II. Until recently, SHIELD found Captain America and a treasure he was protecting deep in the icy sea at the crash site.

"Task?"

Captain America brushed a strand of hair wet with sweat from his forehead, took the document handed to him by Nick Fury, flipped through it, and then looked at Nick Fury in confusion:
"Sir, I don't understand..."

"This is a non-profit charity organization called the Hero Association, whose primary goal is to serve superheroes. So far, 54 countries around the world have recognized the legitimacy of this organization and agreed to cooperate with it in depth. In short, this is the hottest and most influential charity on the planet today, bar none."

"It is not good?"

"It's because they are so good that some senior officials feel uneasy and think that this organization has ulterior motives. The full name of S.H.I.E.L.D. is the Strategic Homeland Defense Attack and Logistics Support Agency. We have the obligation to protect national interests from any form of threat or damage."

Nick Fury leaned on the boxing podium at the back.

"We need Captain America's power."

"If this is spy work, I'm sorry I can't do anything about it."

"Captain America doesn't like being a spy. We all know this very well. A month ago, Natasha, a senior agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., infiltrated the Hero Association and successfully served as the personal assistant to the president of the Hero Association. But the information she has sent back these days is pitifully few and there is nothing worth paying attention to. I suspect that she has been controlled by the Hero Association and has lost her freedom."

"So, what does SHIELD need from me?"

Captain America sees himself as a soldier, and SHIELD represents the highest authority of the U.S. government, so he naturally puts himself in the position of a subordinate.

Nick Fury was also much more serious than usual when facing such a prestigious moral model as Captain America: "S.H.I.E.L.D. wants you to join the Hero Association. To be more precise, you want to become a registered hero of the Hero Association."

"...Sir?"

Now I can't do anything to Captain America. Aren't you going to fight this organization? Why are you still putting people in there openly? Aren't you afraid that the other party will see through this and reject me?
"The Hero Association rose too suddenly and too quickly, and S.H.I.E.L.D. didn't have time to plant spies inside. The lower-level staff inside the association knew nothing, and the top management was also very mysterious and could not be contacted at all.

The only one who can infiltrate the inner circle, Natasha, is currently in an unknown situation. You are the only one who can join in as a 'registered hero'."

Nick Fury showed a confident expression:
"Don't worry. If it was someone else, it might be hard to say, but you will definitely be fine. Because the president of the Hero Association has high praise for Captain America. Please look at the third page of the document."

Captain America opened the folder. The third page was the first list of heroes drawn up by the Hero Association. Captain America quickly found his name on it.

No. 1 in Class B, [Captain America] Steve Rogers.

Comments: [Patriot, commander, indomitable hero. Captain America can be said to be a symbol of the American spirit and a spiritual role model that countless people yearn for. Yes, he is still alive. ]

Nick Fury flicked the document in Captain America's hand with his dark fingers: "One and a half months after we successfully rescued you, the Hero Association used such a ridiculous list to tear apart the secrets we have been trying to protect.

For this purpose, SHIELD conducted two detailed internal screenings, but was still unable to find the spies planted by the Hero Association inside SHIELD.

Isn't it ridiculous? A spy chief led a group of highly skilled spies, but the biggest secret was stolen by an unknown civilian organization. "

Captain America said nothing, but just looked at the document in his hand with a slight frown.

Seeing that Captain America was still hesitant, Nick Fury said in a serious tone: "Captain, S.H.I.E.L.D. now believes that the Hero Association is a potential threat to national security. I hope you can cooperate with us."

"Got it." Since Captain America put himself in the position of a private, he had no way of refusing the mission assigned by SHIELD.

Seeing that one of the goals of this trip was accomplished, Nick Fury's tone was much more relaxed: "Don't worry, Captain. This Hero Association cares a lot about its external image, and it takes great care of famous superheroes like you. You can even receive a considerable monthly subsidy there."

Captain America smiled bitterly: "It feels like I've entered retirement early."

"Besides, there is one more thing I need your support for."

"Go ahead." Captain America doesn't care now. What else can you assign me? Show me everything.

"I am forming the most powerful superhero team on Earth, and I really hope you can join it. Oh, please don't rush to refuse, at least let me describe the purpose of this team to you."

Nick Fury said proudly:
"This team was formed to fight against super-enemies and super-criminal forces that a single hero could not handle.

Think about it, if those monstrous A-level heroes on the list turned bad, if super criminals who could rival them launched an all-out attack on Earth, how would we resist?

So, led by SHIELD, this top-secret operation began. Captain, this team needs... no, it must be led by you. No other superhero except you can lead these unruly superheroes. "

Captain America was silent for a long time before he asked, "…What's the name of the team?"

Nick Fury smiled and handed Captain America a stack of photos, the first of which was of Iron Man Tony Stark:
"We call it the Avengers!"

(End of this chapter)