Nicaragua is one of Mexico's largest ports, and one of the biggest trading ports on South America's eastern coast.
In a country almost entirely infiltrated by drug smugglers, it naturally became one of the largest hubs for drug trafficking.
Even for a ruthless billionaire like Tony Stark, the economic value generated each year by the drugs passing through this port and eventually entering Europe is staggering.
The immense wealth from drugs not only corrupts the government but also gives rise to drug lords with private armies.
To put it plainly: any well-known drug lord in Mexico has an army capable of controlling an entire small African nation.
This time, Qin Xiao and his team were targeting one of Mexico's largest drug cartels.
The strike team consisted of Qin Xiao, Tony, Black Widow, and Hawkeye.
Support: Dr. Banner.
Logistics and command: Agent Coulson.
"You know who drug lords like the most?"
Standing on the bridge of the submarine, Coulson, as mission commander, smiled and addressed the team.
"Those corrupt anti-drug police—they're still their government officials!"
Banner chimed in.
"Tony Stark. Stark Industries' weapons are their ultimate dream. According to the intelligence Obadiah gathered, there's evidence of him trading weapons with Mexican drug lords. However, due to CIA operations against them, Obadiah never dared sell large quantities directly."
Coulson pointed at Tony, who lowered his head and smiled without saying a word.
"First, I had no idea what Obadiah was up to. And second, Stark Industries no longer manufactures weapons."
He shrugged innocently.
Tony couldn't hold back any longer.
"Honestly, I joined the Avengers Initiative to step up when the world is in crisis. Even if everyone needs to train together, there are still terrorists out there—in the Middle East, for instance. Why go to Mexico to catch drug lords? That's a job for anti-drug units!"
It wasn't just Tony—Hawkeye, though fully part of the system, also looked unconvinced.
As a top-tier agent, he had pride. Taking on drug lords felt like overkill.
And remember, although Hawkeye is considered the weakest Avenger, he lost loved ones during the snap event.
One man had completely disrupted gangs in Japan and Mexico.
"Nick's position means he can't take reckless risks. Your existence is top secret. Even internally, very few know. You need specialized equipment, vehicles, and funds, all kept off the record. So we must find wealthy benefactors to fund us."
Coulson explained with a smile.
Though his hairline was receding, he was a superhero fan who'd grown up knowing Captain America.
Now, leading a super-special operations team made him feel happier than having long hair ever did.
"Pfft!"
Qin Xiao also thought targeting drug lords was a bit beneath him.
He sneered.
"This is just a few people's money. The three of you plus me can cover salaries. Banner can find Tony some side gigs. I don't need to tell Tony—this is just food and lodging. Worst case, I'll donate my own salary!"
Rarely did Qin Xiao act so magnanimously.
"I hope so. Even if your salary suffices, let alone other expenses, this is a Quinjet worth hundreds of millions. Donate $100 million, and we move out immediately!"
"Too reckless! Forget I said anything. Go ask Tony yourself!"
Qin Xiao pointed at Tony. "The money for one suit of armor could feed us all for a long time."
But in truth, these Mexican drug lords were heavily armed and numerous.
This was indeed a perfect place for practice. Besides, their enormous wealth posed a serious threat to human society. Nick had chosen a good target.
Otherwise, if I'd eaten hot pot a few days ago, I'd have demanded a raise—already anticipated it.
These drug lords had bribed most government officials. Smuggling by sea was no different than entering through legal channels.
So they kept a low profile and rented a small stealth submarine.
Under cover of night, the team arrived at a remote beach in Nicaragua.
The target: the mansion of one of northern Mexico's largest drug lords.
The mission's main objectives were to burn their drugs and uncover the passwords to over a dozen Swiss bank accounts belonging to this lord.
Coulson executed Fury's plan flawlessly.
With Black Widow and Hawkeye at the core, the team infiltrated quietly, captured the drug lord, burned the drug warehouse, and quickly withdrew.
Dr. Banner's destructive power was too great, so he stayed in the submarine as a secret weapon.
If things got difficult or unexpected events occurred, the "beast" could be unleashed.
The drug lord's mansion was not far from the coast; of course, a wealthy estate had to have a sea view.
Tony's experience confirmed this.
The nearly ten-meter-high walls were topped with dense electrified fencing, covering almost a hundred acres.
Watchtowers stood every twenty to thirty meters, two meters taller than the wall.
This wasn't a mansion—it rivaled the most heavily guarded military bases and prisons Qin Xiao had ever seen.
They were only a few hundred meters from the mansion.
Black Widow produced a blueprint and gestured to the ground team.
"The guards are too tight. Infiltrating head-on is nearly impossible. Ceresco's room is here—that's where he spends most of his time. We can—"
Before she finished, Tony already knew the drug lord's exact location and shot off.
"Damn it, Stark! They have so many underground tunnels. If you charge straight in, he'll escape!"
Black Widow shouted angrily.
But Iron Man's suit was too fast—he reached the mansion in a blink.
"Damn it, Qin, are you going to… Qin?"
Black Widow looked around in confusion, but Qin Xiao was nowhere in sight.
Hawkeye pointed toward the mansion.
Qin Xiao was sprinting toward it—his speed even surpassing Tony's armor.
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