Three years ago, that guy? The military hasn't given up yet?" Natasha frowned slightly. She didn't refuse. As an agent, her job was to complete the tasks assigned to her. However, three years ago, the Super Soldier Serum derived from Dr. Erskine's formula led to the creation of a terrifying green monster that caused massive destruction, resulting in the termination of the experiment.
It seems the U.S. military has no intention of giving up.
At that time, Natasha had witnessed the green monster firsthand. Neither bullets nor missiles, nor any other weapons could harm this creature. Its terrifying strength could easily tear through armor and tanks, making humans seem like toys in its hands.
"That big green guy isn't easy to deal with. What's the military planning this time?" Natasha asked.
Yang Han listened quietly. The U.S. military, a green monster—one name instantly came to his mind: Bruce Banner.
And Banner's other name was "Hulk!"
Yang Han's expression was a bit strange. No wonder they say Iron Man is the start of Marvel. After Iron Man, all sorts of superheroes, supervillains, and anti-heroes emerged like mushrooms after a rain.
Decades ago, there were only Captain America and Red Skull, then Charles, Erik, and the Hellfire Club. The total number of mutants barely reached twenty, if that. But after that?
Mutants numbered in the thousands.
Even though most were low-level mutants, the sheer number was overwhelming. With so many people worldwide, having one mutant in every hundred thousand made their numbers considerable.
"They plan to send someone to Brazil to capture him, but Director Nick wants you to make contact first, preferably to feel him out. You know the plan. This monster's name is Banner, a physicist, quite simple in emotional matters," Hawkeye said cryptically.
But Natasha understood. They wanted her to win over Bruce Banner.
Natasha felt a bit helpless. Wasn't this the role of a female agent? Gathering intelligence and recruiting talent.
It's been this way since ancient times.
"Got it. I need to rest for two days, adjust my condition. After six days of searching, I couldn't get a good night's sleep," Natasha nodded and said lightly.
Hawkeye replied, "Of course, even though we're agents, we're still human. This time back, I think I need a few days to adjust to the time difference."
S.H.I.E.L.D.'s plane was faster than Tony's private jet, arriving in the United States an hour and a half earlier.
After receiving the information on Bruce Banner, Natasha returned to her residence, a two-story house on Third Street in Queens, New York.
"What are you planning to do?" Yang Han asked, popping his head out.
"What else can I do? I'll make contact with him," Natasha shrugged and said lightly.
"You're not happy about it, are you?" Yang Han smiled silently and said softly.
"What are you trying to say?" Natasha put down the documents in her hand and asked in a deep voice.
"With power beyond humans, yet you can only do these things," Yang Han emerged from Natasha's shoulder, a sinister smile on his face.
Natasha's face darkened slightly. Although she felt a bit frustrated, she wouldn't say much after all these years. This was the duty of a female agent, using her appearance to gather intelligence or recruit talent, even framing others.
Without Yang Han, she wouldn't find it strange. Her power was limited to that of a human, not even surpassing Captain America, so she wouldn't think much of it. But with Yang Han, her power exceeded human limits, so how could she not have grievances about such arrangements?
"None of your business." Natasha's eyes were calm as she picked up Bruce Banner's file again, but her tightly clenched right hand showed her inner turmoil.
"You are my host, we are one. I'm just complaining for you, complaining that Nick Fury underestimated you, or maybe they think only you can handle this task, which is no different from a whore," Yang Han provoked again.
"Enough! Shut up!" Natasha slammed the documents onto the table, the white papers scattering everywhere. Natasha looked at Yang Han with a grim expression and said, "I've never slept with anyone, and any contact with others has been minimal. This is just the duty of a female agent!"
Yang Han saw Natasha's outburst and chuckled inwardly, saying calmly, "Well, now you have an opportunity in front of you. I, Venom, can replicate any metahuman's genes and make them my own. You've seen the monster inside Bruce Banner, haven't you? So, do you want that kind of power?"
Natasha recalled the unstoppable green monster from three years ago. Neither bullets nor missiles could harm him, and tanks and armor couldn't stop him.
Could she have such terrifying power?
But thinking of the green monster's horrifying body, Natasha fell silent. She didn't want to become like that, even if it meant having great power.
Women are always very concerned about their figure and appearance.
Seemingly sensing Natasha's thoughts, Yang Han grinned and said, "You don't need to worry. I'm the one replicating his powers, not you. You can use this power whenever you want. Wouldn't it be better to prove yourself to others with such power?"
Yang Han's words tempted Natasha greatly, but she still said calmly, "I know your intentions, and you don't need to provoke me. Believe me, I have the ability to have every S.H.I.E.L.D. agent hunt you down."
Yang Han laughed indifferently. Trying to threaten him? Once you've tasted power, if you ever lose it, it'll be more painful than any addiction.
When that time comes, we'll see who begs whom.
Didn't you see in Spider-Man 3, when Eddie Brock bonded with the Venom Symbiote and gained unparalleled power, after Venom was expelled from his body, Eddie Brock threw himself at the Venom Symbiote without hesitation, even if it meant being blown up by the Green Goblin's Pumpkin Bomb?
That says it all.
When Yang Han gives Natasha enough power, and she fully accepts it, losing it would be a fate worse than death.