Chapter 251: Target Sokovia
A joyous reunion of old friends.
"Bucky... It's so good to have you back!"
Steve felt incredibly lucky.
Having lost seventy years of his life, he could still reunite with the two most important people in his life—
And fight side by side.
So, even if this world is completely different now, what does it matter?
After briefly introducing Bucky's situation to Steve, Oaks mentioned the issue of the Hydra base that Bucky had brought up.
"Hati has confirmed that the destroyed Siberian facility shows no signs of life."
Oaks pointed to the location of Sokovia on the holographic image.
"Hati has already infiltrated the Hydra branch in Sokovia, but it seems that there's a rebellion happening there. Baron Strucker, the leader of Hydra, is researching something very dangerous."
Oaks regretted not preparing a camera collar for Hati.
"While there's no footage, based on Hati's description, they should be researching the remains of the Chitauri, including the 'Leviathan.'
In addition..."
Oaks paused.
"They are also researching Loki's scepter."
"Loki's scepter?"
Steve was taken aback, and his expression changed.
"The one that can control minds... That thing was taken by Sitwell and Rumlow!!
I see... So the Hydra in Europe had transferred it in advance?"
"Perhaps even Hydra isn't united internally."
Oaks scoffed.
"According to the intelligence gathered by Hati, Baron Strucker coerced a researcher under Pierce's command who was studying the scepter and secretly took it away.
However, this Hydra leader is indeed remarkable. He used the scepter to create two young individuals with superpowers.
What's even more troublesome is that these two young people seem to have become homeless due to Stark Industries' weapons."
"..."
Steve and Bucky both had strange expressions.
Steve thought of Tony, while Bucky thought of Howard.
So, it seemed that both father and son were capable of stirring up trouble.
"In other words, they might become enemies."
Bucky said coldly.
"Steve, where are you now? Count me in for the attack on that base!"
"I'm flying towards your location. Natasha is piloting the Quinjet and will be here soon."
Steve shook his head.
"But, Bucky, those two young people have been deceived by Hydra.
Even if they hold a grudge against Stark, they surely have no idea what kind of organization Hydra is.
Hydra excels at luring young people and extraordinary individuals like them."
"So, should we tell them the truth and resolve their hatred?"
Bucky fell silent for a moment, then smiled and shook his head.
Indeed, even after seventy years, Steve was still the familiar person he knew.
"All right, partner, I'll follow your lead."
"I'm going too."
Oaks nodded.
"Steve, while you make a valid point, those two young individuals pose a significant challenge with their abilities. So it's necessary to bring them under control before reasoning with them."
"Well, as for Stark... Originally, we were based at Avengers Tower."
Steve had a headache. Tony himself was a powerful combatant, and he was certain that Tony would be more than willing to join the operation. However, his presence might cause additional complications.
"With Bucky and me, along with Skoll and Hati, we won't trouble Tony,"
Oaks knew what Steve was worried about and smiled. "He wasn't called for the previous collapse of S.H.I.E.L.D., and he didn't say anything...
Tony is smart. Let's convince those two enhanced kids first, and then we can talk to him."
"Alright, we'll arrive at the Nature Guardian in ten minutes," Steve breathed a sigh of relief.
Oaks had given his full support this time, not to mention that both Oaks himself and those two wolves were more capable than him.
"Bucky, see you later."
...
The meeting of the three elderly people who had been separated for seventy years naturally led to endless emotions.
But there was much more to discuss, and the three agreed to focus on destroying the Hydra European Headquarters first.
When Sam Wilson, Steve's fanboy, learned that Bucky Barnes, the Sergeant who sacrificed himself in the battle against Hydra, was still alive, he was naturally delighted.
Moreover, these two individuals who used advanced technology seemed unexpectedly compatible.
In the Quinjet, Barton and Natasha, feeling speechless, sat in the pilot and co-pilot seats, respectively.
We had gone out to fight Hydra, so why did this antique suddenly appear?
And this guy is the Winter Soldier, who had shot Nick Fury...
Natasha's reputation had preceded her for a long time. And Barton, being strongly against brainwashing, felt great sympathy for this former Hydra ace killer who had been brainwashed for over half a century.
"However, Nat, do you think this kind of brainwashing can be reversed through the 'consciousness recalibration' method you used on me?"
Barton gave Bucky a strange look as he spoke.
"Last time, it was Oaks who told you about that method."
"Oh? Did I not explain the principle of that method to you?"
Natasha looked surprised at Barton.
"I don't think it would work. After all, there's still a chip in his brain."
"What's the principle?"
Barton was somewhat puzzled. "Is it complicated?"
"Not complicated, just... somewhat crude. But it seems Oaks didn't use that method this time."
"..."
Oaks and the others overheard their conversation. Steve and Carter looked at Oaks with strange expressions. They knew the principle of that "consciousness recalibration" method.
"I didn't hit him on the head; I simply used a magic shield to isolate the chip in his mind from the outside world."
Oaks quickly waved his hands. "Don't worry, it won't affect the battle. Even Loki's scepter has a certain resistance."
"That's good..."
Steve breathed a sigh of relief. Oaks asked Bucky, who had activated the communicator on his mechanical arm, "Sergeant Barnes, Steve is now the Security Supervisor of my Benevolent Society. Are you interested in joining my organization?"
"Benevolent Society? Security Supervisor?"
Bucky hadn't had the opportunity to fully understand the current world yet and asked curiously, "What's that? A security firm?"
"No, it's a charitable organization."
Oaks briefly explained the philosophy of the Benevolent Society to Bucky. Bucky, who was contemplating how to atone for his actions, immediately became interested.
"It sounds good. We didn't have such an organization in our time. I can give it a try."
"Then, welcome!"
"Um... Oaks, this emblem..."
Peggy Carter stared at Bucky's mechanical arm with a strange expression. She had noticed a slight change in his arm as soon as Bucky agreed to join the Benevolent Society.
Oaks followed her gaze and raised an eyebrow. "You recognize it. The emblem of our Benevolent Society suits a tough guy like Sergeant Barnes."
"..."
Bucky's face stiffened, and he quickly turned his head to look. "There wasn't anything there just now!"
"You got it after agreeing to join the Benevolent Society!"
"...Can I quit?"
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