” Alex had already revealed all the information he could.
Now it depended on how SHIELD would respond.
However, no matter how SHIELD reacted, Alex was not worried at all.
That was the strength of spatial abilities.
He could come whenever he wanted and leave whenever he wanted.
That was where Alex’s confidence came from.
Even if he accidentally exposed his real identity, neither SHIELD nor Hydra could do anything to him.
The difference between someone with confidence and someone without it was easy to see.
Through the footage transmitted by the miniature camera on Black Widow, SHIELD’s think tank had been analyzing “Minato” from the very beginning.
This was a high-tech method used to determine whether a person was trustworthy or lying.
It was naturally effective against ordinary people.
But against Minato, who possessed chakra, its effectiveness was almost nonexistent.
Of course, that wasn’t entirely accurate.
At the very least, it made the people at SHIELD feel a little more at ease.
“Director Fury, according to our analysis, Minato is probably not lying.” Nick Fury turned his face toward the technician who had spoken, his expression serious.
“Don’t come to conclusions so quickly.
Keep testing.” He still held firmly to his own view.
However, he was already beginning to believe what Alex had said.
That calm and confident attitude was not something a person could fake.
After thinking for about a minute, Nick Fury finally picked up the communicator again.
[“Mr.
Namikaze, I’d like to confirm something first.
The tailed beast that the First Hokage resealed in New York, is it the strongest of the nine tailed beasts, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox?”] “That’s right,” Alex replied immediately.
[“Then, Mr.
Namikaze, you should know data such as the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox’s size and abilities, correct?”], Nick Fury asked again.
“Yes, I do,” Before Nick Fury could continue, Alex spoke first, “The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox is around forty to fifty meters tall and over one hundred meters long, counting its tails.
Its entire body radiates heat, its chakra is nearly endless, and it can use extremely dangerous ninjutsu such as Tailed Beast Bombs ” [“That big?”,] Nick Fury’s expression became more unpleasant, [“By the way, Mr.
Namikaze, what exactly is chakra?”] “Chakra is a power unique to us ninjas.
You can think of it as a special kind of energy,” Alex answered, “Simply put, the Nine-Tails doesn’t get tired because its energy is nearly limitless.” Nick Fury’s face darkened further, [“Then where exactly is the seal located?”] “Times Square in central Manhattan,” Alex answered without hesitation.
Times Square was the very center of New York.
Alex had chosen that location to increase his bargaining power.
The impact of a giant beast dozens of meters tall and over a hundred meters long appearing there would be no less than setting off an enormous C4 in that location, perhaps even worse.
In that situation, SHIELD alone would definitely not be able to handle the matter.
At that point, it would be Alex’s time to step in.
SHIELD would request assistance, he would agree in exchange for payment, and during the process he would gain role-playing progress.
It was perfect.
As expected, events developed exactly as Alex had imagined.
Nick Fury said seriously, [“Mr.
Namikaze, if you were to face the Nine-Tails, could you defeat it?”] A trace of certainty appeared in Alex’s tone, “Although I’m not as strong as the First Hokage, I should still be able to deal with the Nine-Tails.
If I pay a certain price, there is a good chance I can seal it.” [“In that case, could we request your assistance?
If the Nine-Tails really breaks free from its seal, would you be willing to seal it again?”], Nick Fury finally made his request.
Alex nodded naturally, “That’s exactly why I came.” [“That’s wonderful.
Konoha Village truly is an organization that protects world peace,”] Nick Fury praised him with a blank expression.
However, before he could finish speaking, Alex said, “Then let’s discuss the reward for this series of missions.” [“A series of missions?
A reward?”,] Nick Fury immediately had a bad feeling.
He had a sense that SHIELD’s budget might be shrinking soon.
“Although I came for this purpose, you can think of ninjas as mercenaries.
Every action we take is part of a mission,” Alex showed his “sharp teeth,” “Saving a city requires effort and sacrifice even from someone like me.” “In that case, asking for a reasonable reward shouldn’t be too much, right?” [“That’s true,”] Nick Fury focused on the key point, [“You mentioned a series of missions just now?”] “Tracking down the mastermind, preventing the Nine-Tails from breaking free, and sealing the Nine-Tails if it does escape.
Those three things together make up this series mission,” Alex explained, “So, is SHIELD willing to offer a reward and commission me to complete this series mission?”