"Success comes from preparation; failure comes from lack of preparation. "Although Rimuru could be a bit laid-back, when it came to matters concerning her own life, she was always very proactive.
The Chitauri would soon be visiting New York, and as the host, she had to prepare good wine and good food; otherwise, it would be far too impolite.
The battered Wind God II was swallowed directly by Rimuru, then analyzed by the Great Sage, and afterward perfectly replicated.
Seeing this brand-new Fengshen, Rimuru couldn't help but exclaim.
Oh my god, why am I so handsome?
Were those flowing lines, artistic structure, and high-tech design really something she created?
She was truly gifted!
Oh my goodness, since the day I, Rimuru, was born, I can do anything, and everyone praises me.
Just as she was immersed in the beauty of the Fengshen, Aiya's voice suddenly rang out.
"Master, there is new transfer activity on your bank card. Would you like me to report it to you?"
Huh?
Rimuru's eyebrows shot up instantly. Transfer activity on her bank card? Was someone trying to mess with her?
Daring to touch her little stash of money—this was like shining a flashlight in a latrine—seeking death!
"What's the transfer information?"
Aiya: "Master, your bank card XXXXXXXXX has just received a transfer of five hundred million U.S. dollars."
Rimuru's eyes widened. "How much?"
Aiya repeated, "Five hundred million."
Rimuru still couldn't believe it. "Is it U.S. dollars? Not Zimbabwean dollars?!"
Aiya: "It's U.S. dollars."
"Hooray!"
She still remembered how envious she'd been when she heard news of a female exchange student who'd been given an unlimited credit card, spent thirty million, and was still acquitted.
Oh my goodness, had her own luck finally arrived?!
Boohoohoo, how touching!
Rimuru's eyes sparkled, as if she had been hit by a falling pie, her head spinning, full of happiness.
"Great Sage, what's going on with this five hundred million U.S. dollars?"
[Answer: Hawkeye made repeated moves, continuously disrupting twenty-five of Kingpin's businesses. Not long ago, he defeated Bullseye. This five hundred million U.S. dollars is Kingpin's peace offering.]
Pfft!
After hearing the truth, Rimuru almost spat.
After robbing the rich to help the poor, and handling Frank Amick, Rimuru had casually threatened Kingpin.
Then the Hulk's Battle of New York, the showdown at Kamar-Taj, and teaching Nick Fury to behave had all happened one after another.
Rimuru had completely forgotten about threatening Kingpin to "pay up."
She never expected that the hole she—fake Hawkeye—had dug would actually be filled in by the real Hawkeye!
Hawkeye, what a good guy. May thanks be given to you and your ancestors for eight generations!
However, Rimuru was still curious how Hawkeye had managed it.
Kingpin was known as the underground emperor of New York. After Bullseye was defeated, how could he just meekly "cede territory and pay reparations"?
Wasn't that way too cowardly?
That wasn't Kingpin at all!
Kingpin himself was as strong as an ox, with explosive muscles, maxed-out martial arts, and countless stand-ins.
As the saying goes: superheroes come and go, but the villain Kingpin remains.
Kingpin had no superpowers, but to Rimuru, he was just a small monster in the beginner village.
But for heroes like Daredevil, Punisher, and Spider-Man, Kingpin was definitely a tough nut to crack.
In the comics, after Spider-Man revealed his identity, Aunt May was almost killed by Kingpin.
You could imagine his methods!
"Great Sage, is the Kingpin who surrendered just a stand-in?"
[Answer: No, it's his true body.]
Rimuru was even more shocked. His true body?
Was Hawkeye really that strong?
In the Avengers, isn't Hawkeye the weakest and most unnoticeable hero?
Even Black Widow could outshine him!
Also, Rimuru remembered that Hawkeye's most glorious moment was when he shot Loki in the face.
Hawkeye could brag about that arrow for a lifetime!
Even then, that arrow owed much of its glory to Loki's Third Princess expression.
Without the Princess's acting skills, who would remember Hawkeye's arrow?
Rimuru grew more curious. "What exactly happened?"
[Answer: Hawkeye and Bullseye fought fiercely, and Hawkeye was slightly superior, but he also recognized Bullseye's formidable strength. After that, Hawkeye changed strategy and began specifically targeting Kingpin's businesses. He disrupted twenty-five in a row, causing Kingpin huge losses.]
Rimuru suddenly understood. "And then Kingpin surrendered?"
[No! After suffering heavy losses, Kingpin began thoroughly investigating Hawkeye. Then he discovered Hawkeye's S.H.I.E.L.D. background, so Kingpin simply accepted his bad luck and conceded.]
Pfft!
Alright, that reason was too powerful—Rimuru accepted it.
Anyway, Hawkeye helped a lot this time. To show gratitude, Rimuru would definitely make good use of the title "Hawkeye" in the future.
She would rob the rich to help the poor more often and bring justice back to New York!
Cough!
Rimuru coughed lightly, then said casually, "Aiya, help me clean up, and also erase the transfer information. Five hundred million U.S. dollars was never transferred into my account!"
Aiya: "Yes, my Master!"
Ten seconds later.
Aiya's voice rang out again, "Master, everything is already clean. All transfer information has been erased."
Rimuru smiled, her mood light and airy, as if she were floating among clouds, lying on soft marshmallows, basking in the sun.
Lazy, warm—this feeling was truly wonderful!
The best!
Why return something you picked up with your own skill?
What Rimuru didn't know was that, at this moment, in peaceful New York City, Hawkeye was walking cheerfully, a smile blooming on his face.
Just thinking about the five hundred million dollars Kingpin had promised made Hawkeye feel overjoyed.
After giving the national and collective shares, the remaining portion was his own!
He had already reported the matter to Nick Fury, who fully supported him.
Opportunities to earn extra money like this weren't common!
As a big leader, Nick Fury naturally took the lion's share.
Natasha, Melinda May, Coulson—these colleagues also had to get a portion.
It was unexpected wealth—everyone who saw it got a piece!
Hawkeye had reached his position thanks to good relationships. When it came to sharing benefits, Barton was an expert.
Otherwise, how could he have risen as high as Natasha?
Even so, Hawkeye could still get one hundred million dollars for himself, right?
One hundred million—counting gray income—was enough to not work for ten years.
This was truly a huge windfall!
He made money—how should he spend it?
Just thinking about it made him excited!
One hour later.
Barton's smile slowly faded.
Two hours later.
Barton's face turned gloomy.
Four hours later, as dawn broke over New York City—
Barton's expression was like ice.
Click. Click.
Barton flicked the mechanical bow in his hand. The bowstring rotated and shifted, folding inwards until it became a sword-like weapon.
"Diligence leads to prosperity, laziness harms the nation, and waiting for salvation will not save Americans from poverty."
Using a bowstring to hypnotize—he, Hawkeye, could do that too!
"Kingpin, you have failed this city!"
Barton leapt off the rooftop, his trench coat fluttering, his silhouette distant and mysterious—like a lone hero defying heaven and earth.
The second night.
Kingpin's twenty-sixth business was disrupted.
Kingpin roared, "Damn it, Hawkeye, you've forced my hand!"
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