Chapter 242: Restructuring the Howling Commandos
Peggy Carter, who had gained extraordinary powers, was delighted. This ability was indeed very suitable for her—especially in the upcoming operations against Hydra.
As an agent, Peggy Carter was a master of close-quarters combat, proficient in weapons such as knives. She was also an expert marksman, tactical genius, infiltration specialist, espionage expert, and an excellent leader.
Although modern technology had some techniques for sensing life forms, they couldn't compare to the "life perception" ability she had obtained.
Moreover, this permanent passive sensing ability could greatly enhance her combat capabilities.
In terms of evasiveness alone, she could now even last a few minutes against Steve.
However, before Peggy Carter and Steve finished their adaptation training, Oaks found them once again.
"Ahem... Well, today we have a new member in the Benevolence Society, but given her identity, I thought I should inform you both."
"Oh?"
Steve and Peggy stopped their sparring, feeling somewhat puzzled.
"Is she someone we know?"
"Someone we both know?"
Peggy squinted her eyes slightly and smiled.
"It seems like the collapse of S.H.I.E.L.D. has brought about quite a few changes."
"Have you figured out who it is?"
Steve stroked his chin.
"S.H.I.E.L.D.... Huh? Could it be...?"
"Miss Carter, come and meet your aunt and... um, uncle."
Oaks stepped aside, and a smiling blonde beauty walked in from outside.
"Hi, Auntie, Captain... Chairman Oaks. Now I'm supposed to call him 'Uncle,' but I'm not brave enough to do that."
She playfully winked at the embarrassed Captain America and quickly walked to Peggy Carter's side, hugging her arm.
"I haven't received permission yet, right? Isn't that right, Auntie?"
"You little trickster!"
Peggy chuckled and tapped Sharon's forehead, as if two sisters were playfully teasing each other.
"So, you've joined the Benevolence Society?"
"After S.H.I.E.L.D. disbanded, I still need to eat... I was actually with the Benevolence Society for a while before, so now I've naturally come back."
Sharon Carter pouted.
"The CIA approached me, hoping I would join them... but I've seen through the government's true face.
After the dissolution of S.H.I.E.L.D, many non-Hydra agents were suspected and targeted by the government. Only those deemed valuable were recruited.
Compared to the U.S. government, I trust you two and Chairman Oaks more. Oh, and I haven't thanked the chairman for taking me in!"
"Miss Sharon has truly joined the Benevolence Society this time, not just as a liaison officer in her capacity as an agent. Of course, I welcome it."
Oaks spread his hands, looking quite justified.
"I heard that Agent Hill went to Stark Industries. Tony complained to me before that she was too serious, but he was reluctant to let her go and come to me."
"Is Tony... okay?"
Peggy felt worried when she heard Oaks mention Tony.
She hadn't told him about the Insight Program, which also targeted him.
Moreover, the infiltrators like Zola and Whitehall were able to enter S.H.I.E.L.D. had a direct connection to Howard's support for the "Project Paperclip."
Peggy sighed and supported her forehead with a feeling of helplessness.
"Howard and his wife were actually assassinated by Hydra. Tony knows about this, right?"
"Yes, he knows."
Oaks nodded. The confidential Hydra files were all exposed online. How could Tony not know?
"So now Tony is working hard to decrypt Hydra's encrypted files, hoping to root out the remaining remnants.
However, progress hasn't been smooth. I have to admit that even after becoming that kind of life form, Zola was still an absolute genius.
Even Tony would have a hard time with his encryption algorithm. And considering Hydra's habits, these files definitely wouldn't contain all their information."
"So, this is when I come into play."
Peggy Carter's expression became serious.
"After all, there are few people in this world who have dealt with them as long as I have."
"So, Peggy, what do you plan to do?"
Steve, who had been silently listening, frowned. They had missed seventy years of time because of Hydra. And now, because of Hydra, he almost lost his beloved again.
Captain America and Hydra were destined enemies, and Peggy Carter's actions were something he couldn't ignore.
"Fury is operating in the shadows, and he left behind the seeds of S.H.I.E.L.D.... So let's operate in plain sight!"
Peggy Carter looked at Steve and her gaze was determined.
"Perhaps we can reform the 'Howling Commandos'!"
"The Howling Commandos..."
Steve's eyes flickered when he heard the name, and then he looked at Oaks with a pleading expression.
"..."
Oaks smirked, patted Steve's shoulder, and said, "I was thinking about that too... The idea of the Howling Commandos is good. Do you have any candidates?"
"Me, Peggy, Sam... um..."
Steve's mouth moved, but he didn't say the fourth name.
"I don't know anyone else..."
"Perhaps we can add Natasha and Clint."
Peggy added with a smile, "Although I'm not familiar with them, I know their capabilities well. Moreover, they are all holding back their anger because of the collapse of S.H.I.E.L.D."
"Heh, half of the current Avengers are already in this team."
Oaks rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
In this team, Steve was the tank, Peggy had reconnaissance and perception abilities, Natasha was a versatile support, Sam provided aerial support, Clint was long-range support and damage, and Bucky... well, he was a formidable force, capable of both close combat and long-range attacks.
With the restorative potions and life-saving acorns provided by Oaks, it seemed like the team was quite perfect.
However, if they were to handle special events, they still lacked stability.
Their firepower output was still at a human level.
"Now that you have selected the candidates, let me support you with one more special teammate."
After thinking for a moment, Oaks made a decision.
Just as Steve and the others were wondering, Oaks opened the door to the laboratory, and a German Shepherd walked in.
"Skoll!"
Steve approached with excitement and patted its head.
"Ah-ha! Good buddy, could it be..."
"Master sent me to support you."
Skoll tilted its head and glanced at the surprised Peggy and Sharon before wagging its tail.
"But my food requirements are not low."
"Haha! You can eat anything!"
Steve understood exactly what kind of powerful support Oaks had given them.
"Steve? Aren't you going to introduce us?"
Peggy let out a sigh. After seeing an invisible cat and healing dog at Oaks's place, what was so special about a dog that could speak? But this German Shepherd had a really good appearance...
"Is it a military dog?"
Skoll: "...I'm a Fenris-wolf!"
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