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- MWM Chapter 18
Seeing Leo’s bewildered expression, Wanda suddenly burst out laughing.
“It’s not like we’re living there forever. Exploring another country could be a good experience!”
She still harbored resentment towards America and Stark Industries, especially when she saw news about the playboy on TV. The contrast between his carefree life and the hardships she and her brother endured as orphans filled her with a deep hatred. She had once been willing to do anything to gain power and destroy that country and the playboy.
But that was three years ago.
Leo’s appearance, their wonderful relationship, and her current happiness had gradually softened her hatred.
She realized that, while Stark Industries manufactured the missiles, it wasn’t the playboy or innocent civilians who fired them, but rather corrupt politicians and generals.
She couldn’t let herself live in hatred forever and avoid facing a new life.
Compared to not wanting to settle in New York, she didn’t want her beloved Leo to have to fly back and forth between two countries every day. That would be too exhausting.
And the fact that Leo immediately changed his plan when he saw her reluctance made her feel truly loved.
As a good wife, she should support Leo in pursuing his career, not hold him back.
“Mind if I tag along? I’d like to see New York too. They probably need couriers there,” Pietro chimed in with a smile.
He was very close to his sister and couldn’t stay far from her. He knew her well—Wanda might seem sweet and good-natured, but she had a strong and somewhat extreme side.
Her hatred for Stark was once even more intense than his. While he despised Stark and the playboy, he wasn’t sure he could kill him if given the chance. But Wanda three years ago definitely could.
So he was grateful for Leo’s influence, which had mellowed Wanda’s hatred. However, to be safe, he preferred not to be too far from Wanda, especially since Leo wasn’t aware of her special abilities. If she ever decided to seek revenge on Stark, it could become a serious problem.
“You both… All right, you’re very welcome. Pietro, you don’t have to deliver packages. I can find you a better job,” Leo said, feeling touched as he looked at Wanda and Pietro.
He had overlooked that his presence three years ago had altered many things. He couldn’t rely solely on information from the movies he remembered to make decisions.
If he had stuck to his original plan when he entered the house, the task might not have been completed, and it could have had adverse effects.
Sometimes, tasks that couldn’t be solved with brute force were harder to complete. Leo preferred straightforward combat over scheming, but sometimes tasks required careful planning.
“Oh, that’s not necessary. You know my only talent is running fast. I’d rather deliver packages than sit in an office staring at a computer,” Pietro shrugged with a smile.
He wasn’t refusing out of pride but genuinely preferred the simplicity of courier work, which was much easier for him.
“Let’s eat before the food I worked hard to cook gets cold!” Wanda said, dishing out generous servings of Asturian stew to her two closest family members.
After dinner, Pietro left, and the living room was left with just Leo and Wanda.
“Darling, you go upstairs and take a bath. I’ll clean up these dishes,” Wanda said, tying on her apron again.
Before she could finish tying the apron, Leo scooped her up and carried her upstairs.
“There’s nothing at the company tomorrow morning. We can clean up together then. Right now, I prefer us to bathe together!”
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. For Wanda, it had only been less than a day apart, but for Leo, it had been three whole months. So tonight, they were destined to be sleepless.
…
A month later, in a secret base on the outskirts of Sokovia.
Leo quickly formed hand seals in front of a specially made target.
“Serpent-Ram-Monkey-Boar-Horse-Tiger, Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!”
A large fireball shot out of his mouth, crashing into the target.
“Boom!”
The special fire-resistant metal target wasn’t burnt but was noticeably distorted.
“I’ve learned it for now, but there’s still a long way to go before I can unleash its full power.”
He reached out and pressed a button on the side of a machine designed to measure and record data. The machine quickly reported the results:
“Fireball diameter: 2.1 meters, temperature: 3200 degrees, impact force…”
Looking at the data, Leo shook his head.
According to Chiriku’s teaching, the power of the same ninjutsu varies between different ninjas. Understanding the technique, controlling chakra, and the amount of chakra all affect the final result.
For example, if Itachi were to use this Great Fireball Technique, the fireball’s diameter would be at least ten meters. If it were Madara, it could be over a hundred meters.
“Still need to spend more time practicing.”
After returning from his last mission, Leo planned to move to New York within a week, but Smith and List had made progress on the food pills, so he delayed.
Firstly, he wanted the doctors to develop new products for the company’s market launch in New York.
Secondly, Sokovia was his main base of operations, making many things more convenient. For instance, practicing ninjutsu was easier in his secret base here. In New York, it wouldn’t be as convenient.
Besides, New York, being the bustling metropolis of the US, was crawling with S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, Hydra operatives, superheroes, and all sorts of hidden forces.
Learning the Great Fireball Technique and the Shadow Clone Technique would significantly enhance his safety in case of any incidents.
“Boss, Dr. Smith is looking for you. He said the new medicine is ready.”
Just as Leo was about to continue practicing the Great Fireball Technique, he heard Xiao Liu’s voice from the machine.
“Got it. Tell him to wait for me in the office.”
Hearing that the new medicine was ready, Leo’s eyes lit up. He retracted his chakra and left the training room.
He had already mastered the Shadow Clone Technique and the Great Fireball Technique. If the new medicine was promising, he could head to New York immediately.