The sky was clear, and the sea was a deep blue.
A steel body, surpassing the speed of sound, sliced through the air, sending waves crashing in this tranquil world, stirring up a bit of commotion.
Above and below the sea, nothing was impossible; humanity's long-held dreams were finally being realized today.
As Einstein once said, imagination can turn the impossible into the possible. With a touch of wisdom, this world was yours to explore.
"I feel amazing right now!"
Standing at the edge of the coast, Tony's excited shout came through the headphones. Shasha smiled slightly; she was finally witnessing the birth of Iron Man. With Iron Man emerging, how far could the Avengers be?
Watching Tony fly back slowly until he landed, she could finally see his suit clearly. It was just like the Mark suit she had seen in another life—the one he used most often.
Pushing up his iron mask, Tony revealed a beaming face. "Buddy, what do you think I should do now?"
Shasha couldn't help but respond with a question, "What do you want to do?"
"Me?" A glint of excitement flashed in Tony's eyes. "Naturally, I want to see if those terrorists can still pose any threat to me! You know I've always remembered that time."
Indeed, Tony held grudges, but it was this very grudge that had driven him to create this suit.
Having determined what he wanted to do, Tony shot off into the sky. Watching him leave with such flair made Shasha somewhat envious; everyone loved Iron Man because he was so relatable and didn't need that flashy armor.
Before long, reports about Tony began to circulate. He outpaced fighter jets and dismantled a terrorist stronghold with his weaponry. The hero clad in iron armor had emerged, and people began calling him Iron Man!
Tony hadn't yet revealed his identity but the appearance of Iron Man had caught the attention of those who were observant. The S.H.I.E.L.D. had already filed extensive records on Tony.
Obadiah, having acquired the complete Mark I suit, recognized that Iron Man was the son of his former partner. Watching on television as that gold and red vintage car paint suit appeared, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Shasha, aware of what was about to happen, chose not to warn Tony. Some things needed to be handled by him alone; there was no need for others to meddle. This was a necessary part of Iron Man's growth.
The emergence of Iron Man seemed like a signal.
In the year 006, in mid-January, a thunderstorm appeared over Alaska, lasting for fifteen minutes. A short hammer fell from the sky, creating a crater. Countless strongmen came to try and lift the hammer, but it wasn't long before S.H.I.E.L.D. took control of the area.
In January, S.H.I.E.L.D. secretly traveled to Antarctica and found the former World War II hero, known as Captain America, Steve Rogers, aboard a World War II-era aircraft.
From that point on, the Avengers assembled, with only the Green Giant and Thor yet to return.
As heroes emerged, villains were not far behind. Spider-Man's first nemesis, Green Goblin, made his appearance. The owner of Osborn Enterprises seemed like an idiot in Shasha's eyes, a typical case of someone who had played himself out of his own game.
If it weren't for Shasha's lack of interest in Green Goblin's genetic makeup, she would have taken matters into her own hands long ago. After all, this guy was now searching the world for his second identity while refusing to show himself.
Why wasn't he showing up? Because Shasha was currently in Vancouver.
Ever since signing the Balance Treaty with Jin Bing, Shasha had set her sights on expanding her power in Canada.
Compared to America, this land was vast and rich. Although the gray market demand wasn't as high as in America, it was still a battleground for various underground forces. After spending a month infiltrating the local government, she swiftly took control of the area with overwhelming force.
Aside from a few remaining factions that were still resisting, most of the territory had already fallen under Shasha's control.
Currently, Shasha's power situation was as follows:
"Faction: Skull Society."
"Faction Level: Class."
"Faction Territory: 46% in America, 89% in Canada."
"Subordinate Forces: Hippies, Fox Hunting Team, Cobra Unit."
"Villain Reputation: 8600."
As the territory expanded, Shasha gradually felt that he was short on manpower. Apart from Tock, the only other talents in management were Frank and Target Eye, both of whom were primarily focused on combat.
It is easy to conquer a territory, but difficult to maintain it. Ultimately, it boils down to one thing: insufficient foundation.
Compared to Jin Bing, who managed the bustling areas of America with an iron grip, Shasha felt that he might have been too hasty. Now, he needed to seek someone who could help him manage the underground forces.
In this era where heroes abound and villains are numerous, all kinds of people exist; there is no absolute justice, nor absolute evil. Thus, Shasha set his sights on a person whom many might not have heard of.
He is a black hero, a street enforcer, named Luke Cage.
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