During World War II, Hydra was rampant.
Under the leadership of Red Skull, Hydra was considered the strongest organization in the world, having developed numerous advanced black technologies that surpassed the era and even mastered the legendary Tesseract.
Until they encountered Captain America, Steve Rogers, this somewhat unreasonable super-soldier, who wielded a shield and defeated Hydra thoroughly.
Years passed.
For Alexander Pierce and these new-era Hydra leaders, the hatred towards Captain America wasn't deep. Hearing his name suddenly was even a bit unfamiliar.
Alexander Pierce hesitated for a moment and quickly responded: "Do you think... he might pose some threat to us?"
"It might cause a little insignificant trouble."
Uehara Naraku tapped the steering wheel with his fingers and said softly: "According to the information I received here, he has just been revived from polar ice, as our old opponent from Hydra, should we give him a welcome gift?"
"Hahahahahahaha..."
"And..."
Uehara Naraku continued after Pierce laughed: "I really hope to take the opportunity to infiltrate around this Captain America.
Actually, I just want to see, when this Captain America, who once aimed to eliminate Hydra, finds out that the people helping him are from Hydra, how his mood will be..."
"Hahahahahahaha..."
Alexander Pierce's humor point seemed a bit low.
He continued after laughing: "Special Agent Uehara, it seems you need to meet other people from Hydra, they'll definitely like this plan too!"
"If you need manpower for anything, go to the S.H.I.E.L.D.'s computer room to contact Dr. Arnim Zola. He has all the members' information on Hydra agents!"
"Yes, sir."
Uehara Naraku casually swiped his phone, calmly started his pickup truck, heading towards the New York Base where Steve Rogers was located.
Since Special Agent Coulson had unearthed Captain America Steve Rogers, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s medical experts successfully defrosted this super-soldier, currently, he is still in a dormant state.
Perhaps worried that veteran Steve Rogers might not fit into modern society, Nick Fury even specifically assigned people to redecorate his living area to match the style of the 40s.
Based on Steve Rogers' vital signs, this Captain America would gradually awaken during this time, Nick Fury was supposed to greet him... However, compared to Captain America, Hulk Bruce Banner is also quite important.
Therefore, Nick Fury planned to send Uehara Naraku over first.
Because it seemed that Uehara Naraku, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, had good relations with the Avengers Squad, whether it was Tony Stark or Bruce Banner, they didn't have any bad impressions of Uehara Naraku.
Nick Fury certainly also hoped that Uehara Naraku and Captain America could establish a good friendship, so he could perfectly blend an S.H.I.E.L.D. agent trusted by everyone into the Avengers Squad.
New York Base.
This base was quite busy these days.
All work revolved around that veteran from World War II.
Steve Rogers, the former veteran from World War II, could be considered a super-hero who influenced generations of Americans. Even within S.H.I.E.L.D., there were quite a few fans of Captain America.
Having unearthed Steve Rogers, this hero veteran who belonged to United States, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. managed to reshape their image, at least from the perspective of the upper echelons in the United States, S.H.I.E.L.D. seemed to have quite a few uses.
Nick Fury, that guy...
Always has a way of scratching the itch of those in power.
Given Captain America's important identity as a superhero, quite a few agents were guarding nearby to avoid his appearance causing chaos.
When Uehara Naraku arrived here, he saw a tense-looking Special Agent Coulson, who was temporarily in charge of this base.
This S.H.I.E.L.D. super-agent seemed like a big boy at the moment, holding a Captain America poster with a tense expression...
Coulson wanted a signature.
"Long time no see, Coulson."
Uehara Naraku closed the door of his pickup truck, looked up at the somewhat quiet base: "Director Fury asked me to come over to avoid potential emotional outbursts, the one sleeping inside... hasn't awakened yet?"
"Long time no see, Uehara."
Coulson shook Uehara Naraku's hand, speaking earnestly: "If he does have an emotional outburst, you wouldn't be able to handle him, Uehara."
Coulson knew Uehara Naraku's job.
If Captain America developed emotional issues discovering the time displacement, under circumstances where firearms couldn't be used, a strong combative agent would be crucial in managing many unexpected situations.
Coulson didn't consider Uehara Naraku a match for his idol.
This wasn't a fan filter.
Although Uehara Naraku was one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s three ace agents, reputedly with combat abilities and experience reaching the limits of current human potential... but that was Captain America who alone stopped a crisis and defeated Hydra!
"..."
Uehara Naraku's mouth twitched, glancing at Coulson's poster, originally feeling a bit sorry for Coulson.
Because next...
He might have to beat up Coulson's idol right in front of him.
After hearing Coulson's words, that bit of embarrassment in Uehara Naraku's heart vanished without a trace...
The camaraderie between the two of them over these many days, is it really worth less than a virtual idol that has existed for so many days?
Let Coulson face reality!
Uehara Naraku strode into the base with his head held high.
This base had deliberately set up a container room, the entire space decorated in 1940s style, with even a radio inside.
The radio was broadcasting a baseball game.
"A beautiful curveball!"
"That ball is really high and far!"
"The Dodgers are tied again, 4 to 4..."
"It's now 4 to 4..."
"The Dodgers still have three substitutes ready to go..."
"..."
Uehara Naraku glanced speechlessly at Coulson beside him.
Coulson noticed Uehara Naraku's surprised look and smiled as he explained, "This is something we painstakingly found, a baseball game from May 1941, with commentary that matches the era he lived in, ensuring it wouldn't arouse his suspicion..."
"..."
Uehara Naraku was even more speechless.
This guy was even a bit smug!
In fact, Coulson didn't even realize that this baseball game was the source of Steve Rogers' greatest suspicion, because Steve Rogers himself had been at the 1941 game!
As soon as Steve Rogers wakes up and hears this game, he'll know all of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s elaborate disguises are fake...
Moreover...
S.H.I.E.L.D. even went to the trouble of arranging for a woman who looked similar to their founder Peggy Carter, seemingly to soothe Steve Rogers' emotions, because once upon a time, this Captain America fell in love with Peggy Carter...
"Uehara, when would be a good time to ask for an autograph?"
Special Agent Coulson was still wistfully looking at the poster in his hand.
"Definitely not now..."
Uehara Naraku slowly shook his head, sighed, and said, "I hope his emotions won't get out of control... otherwise, we'll have to wait until I subdue him."
"You can't beat him."
"If I could beat him, I'd press his head down for you to get an autograph, perhaps it'll be your only chance in life, Coulson..."
"But you can't beat him..."
Just as Coulson and Uehara Naraku were casually chatting, noise came from inside the container room, indicating the man sleeping inside was awake.
Coulson waved his hand.
The woman who looked like Peggy Carter immediately put on a loving smile, opened the door to the room, and walked in shyly.
Ten seconds later.
A quarrel erupted inside the room.
A tall, light-blonde-haired man pushed aside the gentle-faced woman and dashed out of the room, directly knocking over two agents who tried to stop him!
"Indeed, an unfamiliar environment can easily cause emotional instability..."
Uehara Naraku shook his head and sighed, stepping forward to block the blonde man's path: "Captain Rogers, calm down a bit..."
"Get out of the way!"
Just awakened, Steve Rogers charged straight ahead!
At this moment, he was at his most bewildered, needing to find a way to understand his surroundings and the time, because he had a dance to attend...
However, what greeted him was a knee strike!
Uehara Naraku's knee struck directly into Steve Rogers' abdomen, and before he could even react, Uehara twisted his arm with one hand...
Then...
Skilfully, he took out a pair of handcuffs and snapped them onto his wrists.
However, Captain America's resilience far exceeded that of others; even after his wrists were restrained, he slammed his head hard into Uehara Naraku's chest!
A hand chop struck Steve Rogers' neck!
Captain America was directly knocked to the ground by the hand chop, and Uehara Naraku's knee pinned his back, making it impossible for him to break free no matter how he struggled!
"..."
Coulson, who witnessed all of this, slightly parted his lips in amazement.
Uehara Naraku pressed his knee firmly on Steve Rogers to prevent him from breaking free, and waved to Coulson, shouting loudly, "Hey, Coulson, I've got him pinned down, didn't you want him to sign something?"