Natasha stared at the map's marked area, roughly estimating the size. It was much larger than New York City.
If the base of the 084 target, Black Panther, was here, finding it would not be easy. This was an unexplored and undeveloped primeval forest.
A sense of doubt arose in Natasha's mind. Based on multiple collaborations with Charles agency, he had never provided false information. However, typically, he would give a specific address, like a detailed base or a house. This vast area was unprecedented.
If Charles Doyle's intelligence was accurate, did this mean the entire primeval forest was the base and stronghold of the target? That was beyond belief.
Then Natasha recalled the enemy's stealth aircraft capabilities. Could it be that they had hidden an entire city using that technology?
Even the Five Permanent members of the UN couldn't hide such a large area. Could Wakanda, a poor country, achieve this?
Covering such a vast area wasn't merely about using more equipment.
Natasha quickly shook off this crazy idea but decided to call Charles Doyle to confirm the details.
In his room, Charles saw his phone ring shortly after hanging up. Seeing it was Natasha, he smiled, knowing she was likely baffled by the area he had marked.
Answering the call, Charles said, "Natasha, is there more business for my agency?"
"Mr. Charles, I have some doubts about the target base you provided. Is the area really that large?"
"Can you narrow it down to a specific location?"
Charles laughed, "That is indeed their base. The location and area are correct."
"But it's a primeval forest."
"Remember their stealth aircraft technology?"
"They used that technology to cover their entire base."
Charles deliberately avoided mentioning a city or a country to downplay S.H.I.E.L.D.'s focus on Wakanda.
Natasha followed up, "What's their relationship with Wakanda? That land should belong to Wakanda."
Charles smiled, "Natasha, this sounds like a request for intelligence. Are you ready to commission a task?"
"I thought this was part of the previous task."
"Apparently not."
Seeing she couldn't get more information, and lacking more energy block, Natasha changed the topic.
"Thank you for your help, Mr. Charles. If there's further cooperation needed, we'll contact you first."
With that, Natasha ended the call.
After getting confirmation, Natasha gathered the information and headed to Nick Fury's office.
"Knock, knock!"
As the office door automatically opened, Natasha walked in and approached Nick Fury.
"Director, Charles Doyle has provided the target 084's base location, but..."
"Is there a problem?"
"Director, take a look yourself."
Natasha took out her tablet and showed Nick Fury the map Charles Doyle had provided. Nick Fury took the tablet from Natasha and examined the image.
"Hmm, this is a map of Wakanda. I've been here before."
"Wait, does this circle mean that the entire marked area is their base?"
Natasha nodded. "Yes, Director, that's exactly what it means."
Internally, Nick Fury was surprised, but he maintained his composure and nodded, asking, "Do we have any more specifics?"
Seeing no sign of surprise on Nick Fury's face, Natasha couldn't help but admire his composure.
"Charles's intelligence indicates that this area is the base of target 084, and it is shielded by stealth technology similar to their aircraft."
Nick Fury was indeed a bit taken aback. The cost and technological requirements for such extensive stealth technology would be immense. S.H.I.E.L.D.'s own stealth technology, used on their helicarriers, represented their largest and most advanced application.
"For such a large area, it seems the forces behind 084 are quite formidable."
"We can't solely rely on Charles Doyle's information. Deploying drones for reconnaissance will give us a clearer picture."
"Does target 084 have any connection to Wakanda?"
Natasha shook her head. "Charles didn't specify. We would need to commission a task to find out."
"However, the body enhancement serums traded with the Sand Puppet Shop require vibranium, and previously Wakanda was known to possess vibranium."
"If there's no connection, it seems unlikely, given their location within Wakanda and their possession of vibranium."
"But I can't say how deep the connection is. After all, Wakanda is notoriously known for its poverty."
Nick Fury looked at Natasha and said, "What if this poverty is just a facade?"
"…"
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Meanwhile, in Wakanda-
Over the past week, while settling their people and rebuilding their homes, Wakanda held two competitions: one for the entire army to select the ten strongest warriors and another for the Royal Guard, selecting nine top members.
The selected nineteen warriors were injected with the body enhancement serums, becoming superhumans.
The ten warriors from the army were reorganized into a team named the Leopard Warriors, directly commanded by the King of Wakanda, in honor of their deity Bast.
The nine Royal Guard members, led by Okoye, formed a team called the Black Panther Guard, commanded by the Black Panther.
After the ceremonies for the two teams, T'Chaka visited Shuri's lab and said, "Shuri, I need you to design suits for these two teams."
"Enhance their defense and offensive capabilities, but make sure their suits are not as strong as the Black Panther suit."
"Understood, father. I'll start working on it immediately."
T'Chaka nodded. "Thank you, Shuri. This is crucial for our defense and the future of Wakanda."
T'Chaka nodded and then said, "Shuri, besides the suits, put some more effort into cracking the body enhancement serum's formula."
"Although we have the protection of the Panther goddess Bast, Wakanda needs to be defended by us."
Shuri nodded. "Father, I'll do my best."
T'Chaka planned to equip the twenty soldiers with new suits once they adapted to their enhanced abilities, and then proceed with the transaction with the Sand Puppet Shop.
Those one hundred vials of the body enhancement serum needed to be safely transported back to Wakanda.
...
Meanwhile, in an American military base in Afghanistan, three drones ascended from the base and, after reaching an altitude of eight thousand meters, headed toward Wakanda.
Nick Fury was in the command center, monitoring the live feed from the drones.
After a period of flight, the drones arrived at their designated location.
The live feed revealed a vast expanse of untouched rainforest below.
Nick Fury spoke, "As per the plan, conduct a perimeter sweep to check for any special military units."
"And keep the altitude steady."
"Yes, Director!"
A S.H.I.E.L.D. agent in the command center began maneuvering the drones to circle the entire forest.
As the drones flew over the Wakandan rainforest, the images were transmitted back in real time.
After completing one circuit, the drone operator reported, "Sir, the initial sweep shows no signs of suspicious military units."
"For more detailed intelligence, we would need to lower the altitude and activate the scanning system for a thorough investigation, which might yield different results."
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