"Tsk tsk, ninjas," Xu Mo remarked, observing the scene. He couldn't quite place this in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where everything seemed more grounded compared to the comics. He briefly wondered how entertaining it would be if he could summon characters from Naruto.
"Who are you?!" Damon demanded, quickly retreating to stand protectively by Mindy. Despite knowing how well-trained his daughter was, his instincts as a father kicked in.
A dozen or so Japanese ninjas surrounded them, their presence radiating a chilling aura of lethality. Each one was a top-tier assassin, and the silence in the room was thick with tension.
Frank, feeling a flicker of relief at the appearance of the red-clad ninjas, remained silent. As long as he survived the day, he could exact his revenge, and perhaps even bankrupt a certain comic company. His eyes glinted with malice as he glared at Xu Mo.
The ninjas remained mute, their eyes cold and focused. Mindy and Damon, sensing the danger, stood still, bracing themselves for what was to come.
Xu Mo, noticing Frank's smug demeanor, smirked. "Do you think you can escape?"
Frank chuckled darkly. "I admit you're strong. But if you kill me, think it through first. We could call a truce."
Xu Mo scoffed. "You think I'm that naive?" His expression hardened as Frank coldly ordered, "Kill him."
The moment the words left Frank's mouth, the room erupted in a flurry of motion. Bright katana blades flashed towards Xu Mo, but he moved with incredible speed. The sound of metal clashing echoed as the swords met his skin, unable to cut through.
The ninjas didn't hesitate. They were used to facing mutants and super-powered beings. They pushed on, trying to find Xu Mo's limits.
"Clang! Clang!" More blades struck, but Xu Mo remained unscathed, blocking with ease. The ninjas, unfazed, continued their assault. Some threw shurikens, their tips gleaming with poison.
Xu Mo looked unimpressed. "Ninjas without ninjutsu? You embarrass the title."
The lead ninja's eyes narrowed, feeling insulted. They intensified their attacks, but Xu Mo was unfazed, his expression that of someone watching an amusing show. He seemed almost bored.
Frank, realizing the dire situation, shouted, "Get me out of here!" The lead ninja, frustrated but loyal, began to retreat with Frank.
"Not so fast," Xu Mo muttered, throwing a punch. The air around him exploded with a sonic boom, knocking the ninjas back. The lead ninja, caught off guard, was slammed into the wall, rubble raining down on him and Frank.
Xu Mo strolled over, a few white energy orbs forming around him. They shot out, obliterating the remaining ninjas. Blood splattered as the red-clad assassins fell, their weapons clattering to the ground.
Frank, now trapped under debris, looked up at Xu Mo with a mixture of fear and resignation. "I didn't expect to be taken down by a kid," he muttered bitterly, bracing for the end. "Just get it over with."
Xu Mo glanced at him, then at the damaged clothes he wore, amused. "I've changed my mind."
Frank's face lit up with hope, misinterpreting Xu Mo's words. But the ninjas around him, realizing they had failed, were filled with dread. Damon and Mindy looked tense, unsure of what would happen next.
Xu Mo turned and headed towards the elevator. "You two, finish it up. I've got places to be," he said nonchalantly. As the sound of police sirens neared the building, Damon and Mindy moved quickly.
"No, you can't be serious!" Frank's voice cracked as he saw his last chance at survival slip away.
Damon approached, gun in hand, a cold smile on his lips. "Frank, remember this: I'm the one who killed you." He pulled the trigger, ending the gangster's life.
Mindy swiftly dealt with the last standing ninja. "Let's go, Mindy," Damon said, his voice a mix of relief and determination.
"Sure, big guy. But what now?" she asked, the adrenaline of the moment still coursing through her.
After a pause, Damon replied, "You go to school."
Mindy's eyes widened in disbelief. "What!?"