studiobondurri Chapter 46: 46 The Future is Here
Chapter 46: 46 The Future is Here
Chapter 46: 46 The Future is Here
After the constant barrage of comics, animations, and TV shows, Kagura Hitomi's day off was soon over.
The cultural industry in this world was slightly different compared to the one in Kagura Hitomi's "previous life."
First off, Marvel didn't exist here. But most of the other excellent movies were nearly the same as she remembered.
Japanese anime, though it had some small differences, generally stayed true to its original form.
Hmm, what a strange world this is, she thought, as she stared at the comic on her computer screen.
But why... why did her day off go by so quickly?
Ten Days Later@@@@
Ugh, I'm going to die! I'm going to die! The humanoid beauty is going to work herself to death!
Kagura Hitomi was in a full-blown panic.
During this time, she'd been busier than when she was undercover with Obadiah.
In addition to her usual duties at Stark Industries, she also had to carve out time each day to adjust financial assets and network resources under her new identity, "Bruce Wayne."
Starting anything is hard.
To merge the former Stark Industries military sector wasn't just about having an identity.
It required an enormous amount of financial and mental resources.
An identity can be fabricated, even to look completely real. But the financial backing behind it—no matter how much one tries to fake it—still needs substantial real-world assets.
Luckily, S.H.I.E.L.D. was exceptional in this area.
Kagura Hitomi had analyzed the background of "Bruce Wayne" and figured out how S.H.I.E.L.D. had turned this non-existent person into a "big-shot mogul" who could afford to buy out Stark Industries.
Across the U.S., there were many unknown unclaimed estates, fallen noble families, and "problem families" with no heirs or money.
Over time, these "last assets" would either be merged, sold, or simply forgotten.
S.H.I.E.L.D., with its highly developed intelligence network, had gathered these scattered social resources and placed them all under the name of "Bruce Wayne."
Using these assets, they created a powerful financial figure from thin air.
Kagura Hitomi had to admit, even with her skills in electronic hacking and resource allocation, it would've been nearly impossible for her to put together such a massive financial network in such a short time.
"No, I should be the one thanking you," Tony said, patting her shoulder.
"You saved my life, that's an undeniable fact."
"And you saved mine, Mr. Stark," Kagura Hitomi smiled.
"So we're even, right?"
Upon hearing this, Tony Stark chuckled. "You really are a clever one."
He raised his glass. "Here's to you—cheers! To the birth of Iron Man!"
"Hahaha," Kagura Hitomi giggled behind her hand.
"I thought this was for me? How did it turn into a toast for Iron Man?"
"Hitomi, you need to know that Iron Man's birth owes a lot to you, so it's not contradictory," Tony replied.
"Strictly speaking, tonight could be seen as a celebration of Iron Man's debut."
"Oh, give it a rest, Tony," Pepper Potts chimed in, unable to watch the scene anymore.
"Can't you just send her off properly?"
"It's fine, we're not saying goodbye forever," Tony waved it off.
Then he turned to Kagura Hitomi. "Don't worry, I'll visit you in New York in a couple of days."
"Sounds good," Kagura Hitomi smiled.
"Thank you for everything during this time, Mr. Stark."
And with that, the future was here.
A new chapter was beginning.
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