**Chapter 242: Captain Goes Offline**

**Chapter 242: Captain Goes Offline**

Inside the Helicarrier's Command Center, Hill watched the figure of Yamata no Orochi struggling and twisting on the virtual projection screen, muttering to herself.

Under the powerful kinetic energy of the Rod of God, only two of Yamata no Orochi's eight heads remained after being blasted apart. A small portion of its body had been directly carbonized by the high temperature of the tungsten rod, exposing strange internal organs unlike those of ordinary snakes.

Seemingly due to the intense pain, the heavily wounded Yamata no Orochi adopted the posture of a cornered beast fighting back. Its twisting snake body lashed out, causing mountain rocks to shatter. Even through the screen, Hill could feel its earth-shaking momentum.

Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz --

Hill took out her phone, looking at the name displayed on the screen. She raised her head and looked at Tang Song.

"Boss! It's Tony Stark!"

Tang Song waved his hand, signaling her to answer.

"Hill! This Titan's body is recovering rapidly. You'd better contact those bastards at the Department of Defense as soon as possible and tell them to hit it again!"

Two Iron Soldiers pulled a large, blackened figure out from a pile of gravel.

While Tony Stark had J.A.R.V.I.S. confirm the Hulk's life signs, he watched the Yamata no Orochi struggling madly not far away.

What startled him was that under an attack of the Rod of God's intensity, the Yamata no Orochi was clearly heavily wounded, yet its exposed strange internal organs began emitting bursts of blue gleam.

The nuclear energy analyzer on Tony Stark's battlegear constantly climbed, even reaching the alert value at one point.

These blue energy gleams were surprisingly atomic energy, and the strange organs inside Yamata no Orochi's body were, astonishingly, a biological nuclear reactor.

Under heavy damage, Yamata no Orochi's biological nuclear reactor was overloaded. Having slumbered for hundreds or thousands of years within the Mount Fuji volcano, relying on volcanic thermal energy, its biological nuclear reactor had accumulated sufficient energy.

After its body was heavily wounded, the energy accumulated within its biological nuclear reactor began to feed back into its body.

Stimulated by the blue atomic energy, Yamata no Orochi's severed snake heads began to regrow, and granulation tissue sprouted from the breaks in its snake body.

Tony Stark naturally couldn't just watch this Ancient Titan, Yamata no Orochi, recover. Although he was very dissatisfied that the Federation's High-level Staff disregarded human life and directly deployed the Rod of God.

But in the current situation, the best method was to launch another Rod of God and completely eliminate the Ancient Titan before them.

"I'll contact the Federal Department of Defense and apply to launch two more Rods of God!"

After receiving a signal from Boss Tang, Hill agreed to Tony Stark's suggestion and directly dialed the phone number of Secretary Ross of the Federal Department of Defense.

"Secretary Ross! That Ancient Titan possesses a very powerful Self-Healing Ability. I request the launch of two more Rods of God to completely destroy it!"

At the Pentagon Command Center, Secretary Ross stood with his arms crossed, looking at the close-up images of Mount Fuji transmitted back by the satellite. From the photos sent by the high-decibel surveillance satellite, he could clearly see the black scales regrowing on Yamata no Orochi.

Ross pondered for a moment before issuing an order to the Soldiers in the Command Center.

"Activate two more Rods of God!"

"Secretary Ross, using two Rods of God at once! Don't we need to request permission from the White House?" Inside the Command Center, a Black Person Lieutenant General looked at Ross.

"As for the President, forget it. I'll call him later to explain. Right now, the most important thing is to kill that Ancient Titan!"

"Rod of God system secondary activation. System activating. Target is moving at high speed. Target lock failed!"

The computer's system prompt sounded. Several Military Officers operating the Rod of God system looked at the red dot moving at high speed on the computer screen, all turning back to look at Ross.

"Officer, the target is fleeing directly eastward. Our Rod of God system cannot lock on!"

"I can hear you!" Ross frowned, looking at the Subordinate beside him.

"Connect me to Director Maria. Get the S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents involved. You must intercept that Giant Snake and buy time for the Rod of God launch!"

"Yes, Officer!" A White Person Military Officer with the rank of Major dialed Hill's phone number in front of Ross and relayed Ross's words to Hill with severe wording.

Telling S.H.I.E.L.D. to dispatch manpower to intercept this Giant Beast, Hill connected the call. Listening to the commanding tone coming from the phone, she suppressed the displeasure in her heart.

"Tell Secretary Ross that our most powerful Supernatural Powers, the Avengers, are already fighting on the front lines.

And just now, your Rod of God was launched directly without notification, heavily wounding Dr. Banner. Now we don't have the strength available to stop this Giant Beast!"

"Officer!" The Major listened to Hill's words on the phone, his gaze turning to Ross.

Ross listened to Hill's evasive voice on the phone and let out a cold snort. However, he was helpless against Hill. S.H.I.E.L.D. is subordinate to the World Security Council, not an Organization under the Federal Department of Defense.

If Hill truly refused to cooperate, he genuinely had no immediate way to force her.

Even if Ross could use the Department of Defense's power to teach S.H.I.E.L.D. a lesson later, that was a matter for the future.

The most urgent matter at hand was dealing with that Ancient Titan. Otherwise, if large-scale turmoil occurred in Japan, it would directly affect the economic stability of the Federation, its Suzerain State.

"Call the Japanese Prime Minister directly. Tell the Japanese Government to stop this Giant Snake at all costs and create an opportunity for the Rod of God!"

Seeing that Hill wouldn't cooperate, Ross couldn't possibly deploy the Federation's Army stationed in Japan.

Facing this kind of Titan, it was clear that human lives would have to be sacrificed.

Ross thought for a moment, informed the White House, and after obtaining authorization, he directly ordered his Subordinate to call the Japanese Prime Minister.

After all, compared to the precious Federation Soldiers, the Soldiers of a semi-colonial Country like Japan were much cheaper.

Facing their 'father' (Suzerain State), the Japanese Government didn't dare to be as tough as S.H.I.E.L.D. Under the orders of the Federal Department of Defense,

The Japan Self-Defense Forces' Anti-Terrorism Special Operations Unit and Mobile Force 1st Helicopter Brigade, totaling over three thousand people, rushed to the battlefield immediately and set up blocking positions in front of Shizuoka Prefecture.

The Japanese Government did not tell these Soldiers that their true intention was to use the lives of these three thousand people as the price to buy time for the Federation's Rod of God launch.

However, the Japanese Government clearly overestimated its Self-Defense Forces Soldiers. After WWII, the Self-Defense Forces established by Japan had combat strength that truly lived up to their name – they could only "self-defend".

Despite Captain America Steve Rogers charging at the front, aided by Superheroes like Human Torch, Doctor Reed Richards and Thing, and Invisible Woman.

Later, some local Japanese Supernatural Powers also rushed to the battlefield.

But facing the Yamata no Orochi swimming towards them, resembling a skyscraper, after some probing shelling,

After confirming that Heavy Weapons were ineffective, facing Yamata no Orochi's opened Abyssal Maw, these Japanese Self-Defense Forces Soldiers each wished their parents had given them a few more legs, scattering like birds and beasts in panic.

"These Japanese, do they have no sense of honor? Their homeland is right behind them!"

Facing the scorching Lava Fireball spat out by one of Yamata no Orochi's snake heads, Steve propped up his Vibranium Shield with his left hand and rolled behind the tracks of an abandoned Tank.

After dodging Yamata no Orochi's attack, he touched the brand new Tank tracks, turned his head to look at the Japanese Soldiers who were dropping their Weapons and fleeing, and couldn't help but question them.

"Sense of honor?! Japan has always been a Country that knows minor etiquette but lacks great righteousness!"

A voice sounded beside Steve, faintly answering his question.

Steve's heart tightened. He subconsciously raised his most trusted Vibranium Shield, defending in the direction the voice came from.

An Asian man wearing a Golf shirt was standing beside him, watching the scene of Yamata no Orochi wantonly slaughtering the Japanese Soldiers with interest. His look was calm, as if he were watching a movie performance.

"After WWII, Japan was defeated. The spine of the so-called 'Great River Nation' was directly broken by the Federation, turning them into a broken-spined dog. What sense of honor do you expect from Soldiers of such a nation?!"

"Tang Song!"

Steve Rogers looked warily at the Man before him. During this time, he had frequently looked through Tang Song's files and had seen no less than a hundred photos of Tang Song. He was extremely familiar with Tang Song's appearance!

"Captain!" Tang Song nodded towards Steve Rogers, acknowledging him.

"You're here to kill me!"

The battle-hardened Captain America keenly sensed the trace of Killing Intent revealed by Tang Song.

Tang Song didn't deny it, his tone carrying a hint of regret:

"I've always been afraid of trouble, but unfortunately, Nick Fury insisted on causing me trouble! But it doesn't matter. Nick Fury and I are both not good people. Jumping bedbugs, just crush them to death, that's all. I don't feel any guilt about it.

A conflict between two bad people, yet it unfortunately involves a good person like you. I've always been soft-hearted!"

Tang Song raised his hand, looking at his fair Palm. "Unfortunately! My hand is about to be stained with Blood!"

"You really killed Nick Fury! And Agent Natasha? Why exactly did you do this?"

While questioning Tang Song, Steve Rogers quietly pressed the Micro-Communicator in his ear, wanting to record Tang Song's Criminal Evidence.

At the same time, his gaze turned towards Tony Stark, Doctor Reed Richards, and the others who were currently entangled with Yamata no Orochi.

But clearly, the Man before him had used some unknown method. Although they were clearly standing right there, neither Tony Stark and the others nor the eight-headed Giant Snake seemed to notice them at all.

"I originally planned to let you contribute a bit of Strength to my Heart Demon Great Curse. Unfortunately, I don't particularly like the so-called 'Federation spirit,' and Captain, your Strength is truly lacking. Forget it, I'll give you a decent end!

Go well, Captain!"

Steve Rogers listened to Tang Song saying words he didn't quite understand, feeling Tang Song's Killing Intent that was dense to the extreme. He directly threw the Vibranium Shield in his hand towards Tang Song. At the same time, he darted forward, following closely behind the Shield, his arms slightly raised in a Boxing stance, planning to Take Action first.

"Whoosh! Clang!"

The Shield thrown by Steve passed directly through Tang Song's Body and bounced off the Tank Armor behind him.

"Illusion!" Steve seeing this scene, remembered Evil God Loki's signature Magic.

He looked around warily, guarding against possible attacks from all sides.

"Come, come, come --"

On the other side, Yamata no Orochi, while swimming forward, raised its Snake Heads, spitting out breath and bombarding the surrounding Little Bugs.

Amidst a burst of leisurely Bell sounds, one of its Snake Heads listened to the sudden voice, becoming momentarily dazed as if drunk. It opened its large mouth, and a blue Energy Breath Light Beam sprayed out, shooting directly towards an Army Green Tank by the roadside.

The thick Energy Light Beam directly blasted this Tank into Dust. "Captain!"

Tony Stark happened to turn his head and personally witnessed the scene of Steve Rogers's figure being vaporized by the thick Energy Light Beam.

Tony Stark roared in fury, his eyes practically splitting, then attacked Yamata no Orochi like a madman.

Ten minutes later, Shizuoka Prefecture fell.

The huge Ancient Titan traversed through Shizuoka Prefecture, leaving behind stretches of Ruins wherever it passed.

...

At Monarch Headquarters, due to Yamata no Orochi's unusual movements, the observers within Monarch were busy off their feet.

"Report, the Ancient Titan Codename 'Yamata no Orochi' has already crossed Shizuoka Prefecture. In another half hour, it will enter the Kanmon Straits!"

"The Ancient Titan, the Monster Codename 'Leviathan,' has headed towards Japan."

Dr. Ishiro Serizawa's image appeared at Monarch Headquarters via projection conference. He was sweating profusely as he listened to the reports from various observers:

"Leviathan, why is it here? This Titan is the most aggressive towards Humanity among all current Titans. Once it approaches Japanese Waters, the Cities near the Kanmon Straits in Japan have a very high chance of being submerged by a tsunami!"

(This Ancient Titan, Leviathan, is suspected to possess the Ability to control tsunamis.)

"Dr. Serizawa, you should know that Leviathan can hide its Bio-Electric Pulse In the Sea. We only just discovered this!"

"We have already notified the World Security Council and the Japanese Government of this Information. We hope they can make some preparations!"

"Preparations! Facing this kind of Ancient Titan! Humanity's Technology Weapons are completely useless!" Dr. Serizawa was a firm Giant Beast worshipper.

He had always regarded Ancient Titans as Incarnations of gods. He didn't believe that with Humanity's current Technology Strength, they could deal with two Ancient Titans.

"The Rod of God has already proven its Effect and is confirmed to be effective against these Ancient Titans. The Department of Defense plans to continue using Space-Based Weapons for strikes. As long as Leviathan dares to surface from the Sea Surface, the Department of Defense will immediately use multiple Rods of God to strike."

The spirited Leader of Monarch's hardline faction said:

"As long as we restrict the Ancient Titans' Speed, relying on the Rod of God's Force, we can end these Ancient Titans!"

"Restrict Ancient Titans? These Titans aren't slow when they move, especially flying Titans like King Ghidorah and Rodan. What will you use to restrict them, your mouths?!"

Dr. Serizawa took a deep, angry breath and looked at the frame transmitted back by another observation satellite.

On that frame, in the vast Ocean, a Monster resembling an Ancient Dinosaur was moving forward, swinging its Tail. Its Speed was extremely fast, creating terrifying waves on the Sea Surface.

"Besides Leviathan, the most powerful Ancient Titan, Godzilla, has also appeared."

"But it's currently unclear if Godzilla is also heading towards the Kanmon Straits!"

.........

Beneath the Deep Sea, a terrifying Figure was swimming.

It was nearly two hundred meters long, its appearance like a strange Whale with ferocious Bone Spikes covering its spine.

Every time it swung the fins on its sides and its massive Tail, tens of millions of tons of Seawater were displaced. Wherever it went, it easily created Water Ripples similar to ocean currents.

Its Body was covered in black Scales.

In the dim Radiance beneath the Deep Sea, those Scales shone with a luster like Metal.

While roaming, it seemed to feel hunger, so it opened its mouth.

The next moment, a low sound like a Giant Beast swallowing water echoed In the Sea. Countless Seawater was swallowed into its mouth, along with the ocean Creatures present in that Seawater.

Fish, and even including a Giant Squid from the Deep Sea and a Hammer Head Shark unable to escape that whirlpool-like Water Jet.

The Deep Sea Monster's mouth, full of Sharp Teeth like a Shark's, closed. Those Creatures became its meal.

As for the Seawater that rushed into its body, it was sprayed back out In the Sea through special drainage Organs within its body.

The next second, a Water Jet dozens of meters high appeared on the Sea Surface, like a natural wonder.

"Buzz buzz buzz..."

Having finished eating, the Ancient Titan named Leviathan advanced towards Japanese Waters, guided by a voice in its mind.

Inside its closed large mouth, a White Bone Demonic God with a pair of Bone Wings growing from its back and eye sockets flashing with blood red Ghost Fire was rooted in its gum line, constantly sucking this Ancient Titan's Essence Blood.

This White Bone Demonic God also integrated its own Strength into this behemoth's body by embedding its Bone Claws under Leviathan's skin and flesh.

The two formed a symbiotic relationship, or rather, a parasitic one.

(end of chapter )