Naruto: I Reign Supreme with Templates Across the Multiverse.

Tony Stark had noticed disturbing issues festering within the Stark Group. Someone from inside was clearly colluding with terrorists.

And if one considered it carefully, the internal mole's role likely went beyond supplying arms to them. It wouldn't be surprising if the same person was behind Tony's kidnapping by the terrorist group.

After reflecting for some time, Tony Stark made a bold decision—he shut down the weapons department of Stark Industries entirely.

Despite being the head of the company, Tony had never really involved himself in day-to-day management. As a result, his actual control over the company was limited. Simply banning arms sales to terrorists wouldn't be enough.

After all, the Stark Group had already prohibited that kind of deal on paper long ago. Such orders hadn't stopped people from finding loopholes. Repeating them now wouldn't change the outcome.

So, Tony did what no one expected—he pulled the plug on the entire weapons division.

This move brought pressure from every direction. Even Colonel Rhodes, his longtime friend, and Pepper Potts, the woman closest to him, struggled to fully support his decision.

But Tony remained confident.

He believed that he alone was the true backbone of Stark Industries. As long as he retained his genius intellect, he could rebuild everything with just a few world-changing innovations.

"Don't worry," he said with calm determination, "I'm not about to capsize."

"The company's stock dropping might actually be a blessing in disguise."

"I'll take the opportunity to buy back shares, increase my stake... The government won't let me own too many, but I can register some under your name."

"Think of it as a gift. Not a pricey one, but a valuable gesture."

Tony spoke decisively, as if the shares—worth a fortune—were no big deal at all.

Zenkichi accepted the offer without blinking.

To someone like Arakawa Zenkichi, what Tony offered truly meant little. With his strength and ability, wealth was something he could generate in minutes if he ever cared to.

"I've got my eye on a villa in Queens," Zenkichi said as he prepared to leave. "I'll be moving there soon."

"Your place is great, but I'm not one for roommates. Especially not a tech head like you. Watching you tinker with machines all day gets old fast."

After saying goodbye to Tony, Zenkichi relocated to his newly acquired villa. There was nothing left at Tony's place worth staying for—no person or opportunity compelling enough to keep him there.

Unlike the worlds Zenkichi had been to before, the Marvel Universe had its own deep waters. Even with Saitama's template, Zenkichi had no intention of trying to dominate this world head-on.

A slower, more covert path was the smarter approach here.

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New York City — Ground Zero

Chaos erupted as two colossal figures brawled through the streets. The roars of rage echoed between buildings, windows shattered, and terrified citizens ran for their lives.

The two green behemoths? One was none other than the Hulk. The other, a mutated monstrosity born from the Hulk's serum—Abomination.

Abomination's hatred for Hulk ran deep. He blamed Bruce Banner for all his misfortune. And now, his jealousy turned into an unrelenting fury.

The clash between the two titans left devastation in their wake.

Back at his villa, Zenkichi watched the carnage unfold on live television. A glint of interest sparkled in his eye.

"Abomination and Hulk, huh…"

They were both powerful names in this universe. Defeating either of them might unlock significant achievement points.

"Well then, no sense in waiting."

Zenkichi rose from the couch and headed out the door.

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Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Abomination was gaining the upper hand.

Fueled by rage, the Hulk's strength typically grew as his anger did. But things were different this time.

The military had injected Bruce with a suppressant serum beforehand, significantly limiting his power.

The result? Hulk was being dominated.

Abomination had him pinned, both hands around his neck, pressing him into the pavement. He lifted a massive fist and smashed it into Hulk's skull repeatedly.

Normally, Hulk would've crushed him by now. But this rare opportunity was not something Abomination was about to waste.

"This is your fault!" Abomination snarled. "Everything you stole from me! Everything I lost!"

"You turned me into this! You'll pay for it!"

The U.S. military, observing through satellite feeds, was tense. They had hoped to let the two monsters wear each other down, then clean up afterward.

Now, it looked like Hulk might be killed outright.

"Damn it," one general cursed. "We shouldn't have used that inhibitor on him."

They regretted not stepping in sooner. But it was too late.

Suddenly, a figure appeared on-screen—walking directly into the middle of the battlefield.

"Who is that?" asked one of the analysts, eyes wide.

The entire area had been evacuated. The sheer destruction had driven out every living soul.

Yet here he was—calmly striding into chaos.

That figure… was Zenkichi.

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