Once someone is dead...
It doesn't matter what others say his last words were.
Sometimes, Uehara Naraku almost believed the so-called last words he was uttering; the Death Goddess Hela must certainly be the master behind Hydra.
Even the originator, Uehara Naraku, almost believed it. Naturally, Tony Stark was quite convinced; he couldn't possibly find a reason for Uehara Naraku to lie.
In fact, Tony even felt a bit guilty towards Uehara.
Tony Stark's eyes had that evasive demeanor, and Uehara Naraku was still fighting Hydra to avenge his old boss, Nick Fury, completely unaware that Nick Fury, the bald-headed director, had only faked his death, and was still subtly influencing S.H.I.E.L.D. from the shadows...
Of course.
Now wasn't the time to reveal Nick Fury's secret; what they had to do was continue to track down Hydra, avenging the recently deceased former President.
Uehara Naraku took back his tablet and sat in his seat: "I will have S.H.I.E.L.D. investigate the man who killed the President. As for now... I need to visit our new President to resolve his security issues.
The FBI and CIA directors should already be there. The former President died at the hands of terrorists, so perhaps we might all get demoted..."
After all, since the President was killed by terrorists, the FBI Director, CIA Director, and Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., all these agency heads would certainly be held accountable.
Just so happens...
The new President can take the chance to insert his own people.
Aside from these issues, there's also trouble with Tony Stark and Rhodes.
When talking about this, Uehara Naraku glanced at Tony Stark and Colonel Rhodes, and softly continued: "Also, Tony, you might face accusations and need to attend a hearing about the President's assassination, I'm not too familiar with this, if you need any help..."
"No worries, I'll handle it myself."
Tony Stark rubbed his temples because the President died right in front of him and Rhodes, and the hearing couldn't be avoided no matter what.
However, for Tony Stark, this wasn't a big problem.
Compared to the hearing Tony had to attend, Colonel Rhodes was facing a genuine big problem, because he was the military personnel responsible for protecting the President.
"Colonel Rhodes…"
Uehara Naraku's gaze turned to Rhodes, and his expression gradually grew serious: "I'm sorry, but I have to fulfill my duty. You are identified to be directly related to the President's assassination..."
Strictly speaking, because Colonel Rhodes was captured, it led to the terrorists using his War Machine to infiltrate Air Force One and kidnap the President for a public execution.
"Yes, sir."
Rhodes had anticipated this long in advance, simply sighing softly and calmly extending his hands to Uehara Naraku.
Tony's expression turned a bit grim; he glanced at the restrained Rhodes, then at Uehara Naraku, furrowing his brow: "Wait… Uehara, you also saw what kind of power that purple-haired guy had, Rhodey he…"
"Tony!"
Colonel Rhodes sternly stopped his friend, shaking his head: "No matter what is said, there is indeed my fault in this. I have to face the military court…"
"…"
Uehara Naraku didn't bother with their discussion, waving for two agents to cuff Rhodes, detaining the Colonel under watch.
The entire flight, Tony Stark wore a grim expression.
Because according to the military court process, there's a high possibility of Colonel Rhodes being sentenced; he holds direct responsibility for the President's assassination.
Even though Uehara Naraku saved them, Tony Stark still felt displeased because along the way he repeatedly wanted to say something, but Uehara Naraku's indifferent attitude forced Tony Stark to refrain.
Apparently.
No matter what he pleaded, it would be in vain.
Rather than think of ways to persuade Uehara Naraku here, it's better to find someone else, even that fake-dead Nick Fury guy is more reliable than Uehara Naraku.
Until they arrived in Washington, they parted ways.
Uehara Naraku got into a bulletproof car, watching the figures of Tony Stark and Pepper Potts disappearing into the distance, suddenly called out to stop them.
"Tony, hold on a second…"
"Hmm, I don't have time for chit-chat…"
Tony Stark walked over, leaning on the bulletproof car window, grumbling incessantly: "I have to quickly figure out a way to save my innocent good friend…"
"…"
Uehara hesitated for a while before slowly speaking: "If we can prove Colonel Rhodes had no collusion with Kilian, and he's also one of the victims Kilian sought to harm, I'll then transfer him to S.H.I.E.L.D. to keep him out of the military court…"
This approach gives the greatest chance of exonerating Colonel Rhodes.
After all, Colonel Rhodes couldn't possibly collude with Kilian; in this way, he is not a military man derelict in protecting the President, but a victim of the Kilian event.
Uehara Naraku intends to use his position as Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. to rescue Rhodes.
Tony Stark instantly understood Uehara Naraku's meaning, he watched Uehara Naraku for a moment, firmly nodding his head.
"Thank you."
"No need to thank, because we all know Colonel Rhodes is innocent…"
Uehara Naraku slowly shook his head, softly saying: "If there are no issues from the military side, I want to make Colonel Rhodes join the Avengers Squad as War Machine or Iron Patriot, do you have any other thoughts?"