On the other side-
In the detention center, Ivan Vanko looked at the darkening sky outside with some surprise.
"Tony didn't come to find me? He doesn't want to know about my information? He doesn't want to know how I developed the miniaturized reactor?"
Ivan Vanko had prepared many words to confront the person responsible for his family's impoverished life, the heir of the thief and butcher family.
He even prepared to mock the other party, but Ivan didn't know that Tony had already obtained relevant information from Charles and had lost interest in visiting him.
...
After returning to New York-
Charles and Tony went their separate ways, each returning to their respective homes.
On the way back, seated in the car, Tsunade didn't speak a word to Charles. On the plane, she didn't win a single round, and her forehead was swollen from Charles's retaliation.
If it weren't for medical ninjutsu helping her recover, she would hardly have faced anyone outside.
John Wick drove them back to the entrance of the Agency. Just as the two of them got out of the car, Tsunade, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly spoke up.
"I think you're lacking in the use of ninjutsu. Let's have a duel later, I'll point out the problems and give you some guidance."
Hearing Tsunade's words, Charles felt a chill behind him. Then, he uncertainly said, "I don't think there's a problem. How about taking a break today? We can have the duel next time."
"It is already late, and the plane journey was tiring," he continued.
Tsunade walked up to Charles, and her arm draped over Charles's neck, pulling it down to lock Charles's head under her arm.
"Don't even think about running. I think your ninjutsu has some issues; we must have a duel and correct them. Come on."
"You have to believe me; this is absolutely not revenge. We're about to face an attack from hell, and we have to do everything we can to improve your strength."
Suddenly caught in the suffocating grip, Charles couldn't hear clearly what Tsunade was saying. He was helplessly dragged into the training room by Tsunade.
Once inside the training room, Tsunade let go of Charles. But seeing Charles's dazed expression, Tsunade realized she might have gone too far.
She blushed as she shouted, "Let's start sparring!"
The entire building shook amid Charles's screams, as the two began their formal sparring.
...
On the other side-
Inside the Monaco detention center, Ivan Vanko didn't wait for Tony Stark but received help from someone else.
Looking at the keys, bombs, and the replaced personnel in front of him, Ivan smiled.
"Tony, your retribution is coming."
Following a series of manipulations, Ivan Vanko left the detention center and was taken to another location.
Stepping down from the car, Ivan Vanko looked at the spacious factory, the NI767 plane parked inside the building, and the man sitting on a chair, enjoying the sunshine.
"He's here."
"Welcome. I'm glad you came."
Looking at the handcuffs on Ivan Vanko's hands, Justin Hammer spoke, "Really, these handcuffs for my friend need to be removed."
The security personnel on the side unlocked Ivan's handcuffs.
"Forgive me. I'm your super fan, and I didn't want to give you a bad impression."
Justin Hammer said to the security personnel on the side, "He's not an animal; he's a person."
Watching the removal of the handcuffs, Justin continued, "Thank you, you can go now."
"Sir, he's really dangerous, be careful."
Justin Hammer waved his hand dismissively, "I know, we'll be fine."
Then, Justin Hammer extended a hand to Ivan Vanko, saying, "I'm Justin Hammer, and I'd like to do some business with you. Please have a seat."
After a handshake, Ivan sat down.
The service staff brought in a formal meal, and Justin indulged in desserts while continuing to speak, "I have everything you need. It seems like you also want to kill Tony Stark."
"When I saw you attacking him on the racetrack, you looked like a god standing in front of him. Everyone thought so."
"You were amazing!"
"So, I can't let them send you away for nothing, wasting your talent."
"But I want to give you some advice. Don't just try to kill him like this."
"My idea is, if I were you, I would kill his achievements."
"I think we have a lot in common, and the only difference is that I have resources."
"I think you need my resources. I can be your backer, your sponsor."
"I am that person."
Seeing Ivan Vanko agreeing, Justin smiled and raised his glass, saying, "Here, let's have a drink."
"Wait."
"What's the matter?"
"I want my bird."
Justin pondered for a moment and said, "A bird, you want a bird?"
Ivan slapped the table and shouted again, "I want my bird."
"Alright, it's not impossible. You mean, the bird in Russia?"
"Yes!"
"OK, no problem."
"But when you shouted on the track, 'Charles, I did it,' what did that mean?"
"Did Charles participate and support you in this matter?"
"Is it really the major shareholder of Stark Industries, Charles Doyle?"
Hearing Justin's words, Ivan fell silent for a while, then told the story of being kicked out after taking the Arc Reactor to seek asylum.
"That's him having no vision. Believe me, with me, you have a place to display your talents."
"When we join forces, with your technology and my resources, those who looked down on you will regret it."
"At that time, whether it's Tony Stark or Charles Doyle, they will pay the price for this."
Watching Justin Hammer speak eloquently, Ivan Vanko felt a sense of disdain in his heart: Are you sure you understand Charles Doyle? Dare to make him pay the price?
However, despite his inner disdain, Ivan Vanko smiled and clinked glasses with Justin Hammer, celebrating a pleasant cooperation!