Chapter 353 Cat Beard

Frowning tightly, Steve looked at the figure that flashed past his eyes, his expression hesitant.

In the battle at SHIELD headquarters, the aircraft carrier spaceship turned into a wreckage and fell into the sea under Master Ye's ability.

Afterwards, Steve, who woke up in the hospital, also learned from the remaining S.H.I.E.L.D. agents searching the scene that Bucky's body had not been found.

Obviously, the Winter Soldier did not die with the aircraft carrier in the crash.

Regarding this result, Steve's heart was extremely complicated, but he was still grateful that Bucky survived.

Even though, he still didn't recall his identity.

In fact, during this period of time, in addition to constantly tracking down traces of Dio, Steve also did not give up searching for Bucky. Just like what he said to Ip Man in the martial arts gym before, even if there is still the slightest hope, he will not give up, whether it is Bucky or Peggy.

Outside the international airport, Steve looked at the direction where his back disappeared, with a hesitant look on his face.

"What's wrong, Captain?"

Although she didn't notice what Captain America saw because of the angle, Natasha was keenly aware of the situation when she saw the unusual look on Steve's face.

"Nothing, I just..."

Facing Natasha's inquiry, Steve showed some hesitation on his face. He shook his head and looked at the concerned red-haired girl in front of him. He hesitated and finally told what he saw. The other party: "...I seem to have seen 'Bucky' just now."

"Bucky?"

When she heard the name from Steve's mouth, Natasha's eyes flickered, and she quickly recalled the identity of this name.

Sergeant Bucky Barnes, Captain America Steve's most trusted friend and comrade-in-arms, had assisted Captain America in many dangerous missions, and unfortunately fell and died during a pursuit.

Of course, the above is based on the records of the US military during World War II and the information left by interviews with survivors who participated in the manhunt. In fact, judging from the latest battle, the former Bucky Barnes apparently survived that fall. He survived and was transformed and brainwashed by Hydra, turning into a dangerous man with metal deformed arms.

Following Steve's gaze, Natasha looked at the backs of the crowd that had become confused.

The slender eyebrows frowned slightly: "Perhaps, we need to calm down for a while, Captain. It is still not sure whether what you just saw is really 'Bucky' or at least your illusion. And, even if it is true, It's him. Judging from the previous situation at SHIELD headquarters, we can't be sure whether he maintains goodwill towards you at this moment or is still under the brainwashing of Hydra."

Although, Natasha gave enough reasons to persuade Steve to stay calm.

However, looking at the direction in which Bucky disappeared, it was obvious that Steve could not do what Natasha hoped.

He raised his head and glanced at the red-haired woman in front of him. The original hesitant expression on Steve's face immediately turned into a determined one: "Sorry, Natasha."

After a gentle apology, Steve took steps without hesitation and rushed in the direction of 'Bucky' he had seen before.

"I knew it would be like this."

Looking at Captain America's rushing back, Natasha shrugged, but there was no trace of surprise on her face.

Take out a tiny device from your coat pocket and place it behind your ear, tapping it gently.

The next second, a familiar voice came.

"Natasha?"

…

"Natasha may have to wait a little later to get here."

Stark Industries, New Energy Building.

Agent Hill ended the communication with Black Widow, then turned to report to Tony beside him.

"The captain seems to have encountered a situation."

"situation?"

Throwing the small arm armor in his hand onto the workbench aside,

He picked up another document and covered it.

Tony breathed a sigh of relief, out of sight and out of mind. Hearing Agent Hill's report, he repressed his out-of-control emotions due to Abao's appearance: "What problem did they encounter?"

"The specifics are not clear."

Shaking his head, Agent Hill passed on what he heard to Tony word for word.

"Natasha only said that the captain met an old friend and planned to catch up with him, which might take a little time."

"Old friends? Reminiscing about old times?"

Not only did Tony not understand what Agent Hill reported, the look on his face actually became more confused.

"Captain, do you still have old friends?"

Although Tony's words didn't sound good, they also told the truth.

As a veteran who only woke up from a coma for 70 years during World War II, Captain America's old friends should theoretically have been buried.

"In fact, the captain does have a few old friends."

Comparing this with Tony, Agent Hill had already reacted: "It's just that none of the captain's old friends have a good relationship with him now."

"You mean..."

Hearing Agent Hill's reminder, Tony also clearly understood the context of the situation. Thinking about the relevant information obtained from SHIELD and Agent Hill, Tony's face just showed a look of surprise.

"Aaron!"

The next second, the sharp voice of his father from the sofa behind him startled the Iron Man.

Turning around, I saw this arrogant old man holding a few black hairs in one hand. He shouted dissatisfied: "Dad just gave you a simple task, and you actually messed it up for me. I don't know." , how can the foundation tolerate you and still be willing to let you continue to help them collect items?"

"Dad, what did I do wrong again?"

Following his father's sarcasm, the clone [Uncle Long] replied with a accustomed expression.

"Cat's beard."

He raised the fluffy hair in his hand and waved it a few times, and his father still said with an angry expression: "This is the most critical magic item in preparing to find the [Rat Talisman] magic. Dad has specially reminded you before. , regardless of black cat or white cat, the one that can catch mice is a good cat, so the magic props must use five beards each of black cats and white cats to achieve the maximum effect of search magic. Why are you still giving it to them? I brought a few orange cat beards to mix in."

"I thought what you said, dad, was just a saying."

"Dad has no intention of telling you vulgar words. Now, while there is still time, hurry up and find enough black and white cat beards for me."

"It's not easy to find these beards, Dad."

Hearing his father's order, the face of the clone [Uncle Long] became painfully cooperative: "I have searched all the trash cans near Stark Industries to find the cat beard you need, and now you are asking for it again. It must be two different types of cats, black and white. It is simply impossible for me to collect enough beards quickly by myself, unless..."

As he spoke, the clone [Uncle Long] turned his head and aimed his gaze at Agent Tony and Hill beside him.

Tony: "..."

Agent Hill: "..."

Facing the gaze cast by the clone, both Tony and Agent Hill were slightly embarrassed, and they looked at each other in confusion.

They exchanged glances with each other, trying to determine who was going to help.

"gentlemen."

At this moment, Jarvis's voice came from the office, and luckily he helped Tony get out of the immediate predicament.

"Dr. Banner has arrived."

"Very well, let Banner come over right away."

After hearing Jarvis's report, Tony breathed a sigh of relief, and then ordered Jarvis.

"Did I come too late?"

A few seconds later, Banner, who was slightly thinner, appeared at the door of the office where everyone was.

Looking at everyone in the office, especially his father and his clone [Uncle Long], Banner blinked and straightened his dusty clothes and asked.

"Actually, you're just in time, Doctor."

Looking at Banner arriving, Tony had a faint smile on his face, and he stepped forward to welcome him.

However, thinking of the dangerous big thing inside the other person's body, he immediately stopped in his tracks and asked vaguely: "Doctor, how is your current physical condition?"

"Actually, I'm getting a lot better."

As a doctor who had made great achievements in the field of research, Banner naturally knew the meaning of Tony's words: "During this period, I have been working hard in India to find ways to control my inner emotions, although I have not been able to completely control my body. I'm back to normal, but practicing yoga has made me more peaceful than before. If you had come to me a little longer, I might have climbed the Himalayas by now."

"Really? Congratulations, doctor."

As a member of the Avengers, Tony naturally knows what Banner's expectations are.

From the first day Hulk appeared, he has been working hard to find a way to eliminate this big green guy.

In fact, the hatred that appeared before was the monster accidentally created by the other party during this process.

However, judging from the results, Banner's approach was not successful. Although he had tried various methods, Hulk was like himself sleeping in his body and could not be eliminated no matter what.

In desperation, Banner had to learn to get along with the big guy in his body while continuing to explore ways to suppress the Hulk. In fact, in addition to learning how to control one's own heart as mentioned by Tony, Banner also contacted Mr. Blue, who had previously collaborated with him to temporarily suppress the power within his body.

The other party also expressed the hope of making serum again, which made Banner feel a little wavering in his heart.

On the one hand, he has always hoped to get rid of the Hulk in his body. On the other hand, although his previous cooperation with Mr. Lan successfully produced a serum that suppresses the Hulk. However, it also led to the birth of the Abomination, so Banner was worried that if the serum failed again, it would turn him into an even more terrifying monster than the Hulk is today.

At the same time, since the previous hatred, Banner has not contacted Mr. Lan for a long time.

At this time, the other party contacted him again, and Banner also doubted whether there was any trap.

Once upon a time, as a scientific researcher, Banner might not have such a suspicious character.

However, since the emergence of the Hulk and the frequent pursuits by the military, Banner, who was once innocent, has become a cautious enough existence.

In fact, if it weren't for Tony's contact through Agent Hill, Banner would not be willing to personally take risks and return to New York again.

The American military's pursuit of him did not stop just because Hulk became an Avenger.

Especially with the disbandment of S.H.I.E.L.D., Banner knew very well that the military, which had been restrained by S.H.I.E.L.D. before, was likely to start hunting him down again.

"So, this time, why did you ask me to come back to New York?"

Hiding his inner vigilance, Banner looked at Tony in front of him and asked aloud: "Maybe we need Hulk to make a big fuss?"

"Next, maybe there will be a time when the big guy appears, but not now."

Right now, finding the [Rat Talisman] is the key to the problem, so Tony didn't call Banner simply because he wanted Hulk to come out and wreak havoc.

"In fact, I have many questions waiting for your help, Doctor, including some of the ideas about the 'Peace Plan' that we have discussed before, but the most important thing at the moment is that we need you, Doctor, to help us do something as soon as possible. .”

"No problem, if you need anything, just leave it to me."

Listening to Tony's tone, Banner could feel that what the other party was telling him was not a simple matter.

Therefore, Banner pushed up the glasses on his face and said seriously.

"Since the doctor understands, it is naturally the best thing."

Hearing Banner's answer, Tony couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, put on a relaxed expression on his face, and then said: "Then, I hope Dr. Banner can help us find enough black cats and white cats. beard."

Banner: "..."

"Sorry, can you say that again?"

Because of Tony's words, there was an unconscious silence.

Banner took off his eyes and wiped them before asking again with some suspicion.

He wondered if he had heard wrong just now.

"I hope, Doctor, you can help us find enough beards from black and white cats."

Facing Banner's confused look, Tony repeated the sentence again.

"Believe me, doctor, this matter may sound ridiculous, like a joke, but in fact it is the key to our next actions."

"Why do I feel like you are just joking?"

Listening to Tony's serious answer in front of him, for a moment, Banner felt a little regret for his decision to leave India and come to New York to help.

If I have this time to come to New York, wouldn’t it be better if I go to the Himalayas?