Actually...
Logically speaking, even if Wakanda was exposed and the Five Great Benefactors united to conduct peacekeeping operations, Wakanda, which had become wealthy through Vibranium and developed Vibranium tanks and Vibranium aircraft, should not have been afraid.
But not this time.
Don't forget, when Hulk went into Wakanda, the Wakandan forces mobilized to capture him.
What was the result?
They failed to capture Hulk, many of their own people died, and even the city where the River Tribe was located became a ruin.
The most important point:
Old King T'Chaka had fallen into a coma again, and the entire Wakanda was currently leaderless. They could only obey Old King T'Chaka's last command before he fell into a coma, which was to withdraw all Wakandans to the capital and activate the capital's Vibranium energy shield.
As is well known:
The larger the range, the greater the energy consumption.
The smaller the range, the smaller the energy consumption.
T'Chaka was confident that while Hawk might be able to break through the Vibranium energy shield protecting all of Wakanda, he would absolutely not be able to break through the Vibranium energy shield protecting the capital.
At this moment...
In Wakanda's palace command center, the atmosphere was heavy.
"It's been ten days. What do we say?"
"Has the King not woken up yet?"
"I say, let's just fight those Bandits outside and drive them out."
"How do we fight?"
"They represent the Five Great Benefactors."
"This is our land!"
The chiefs of Wakanda's various tribes gathered, looking at the projection of the United Nations peacekeeping force assembled outside their capital, chattering amongst themselves.
Just then...
T'Chaka, sitting in a wheelchair and pushed by a capable-looking Black man, appeared before everyone.
The discussions instantly ceased, and the tribal chiefs immediately looked at T'Chaka in the wheelchair.
"King!"
"Suri."
T'Chaka, sitting in the wheelchair, his hair graying and his face showing signs of deterioration, said to his daughter Suri, who stood quietly beside him, "Contact S.H.I.E.L.D. and invite them in."
When he saw Hawk destroy their Vibranium energy shield with a single punch, he was so enraged that he fell unconscious again.
Because he had already seen the consequences Wakanda would face after being exposed.
If possible, he would have preferred to expose himself voluntarily.
After all...
Choosing to expose oneself and being passively exposed were two different treatments.
Unfortunately, there was no medicine for regret in this world.
Although Wakanda's technology surpassed the outside world, they were now facing the Five Great Benefactors, who represented the global will.
If they didn't cooperate, the Five Great Benefactors might not be able to get in, but they would also ensure that Wakanda couldn't get out.
Because of their long isolation, Wakanda had little sense of crisis internally, and even their food reserves were pitifully low.
Even if they continued this stalemate, it wouldn't be long before they might perish on their own.
So, there was only one path left before them.
Princess Suri nodded, listening to her father's words.
The tribal chiefs' expressions changed, and they all looked at T'Chaka in the wheelchair.
"King, no!"
"What Five Great Benefactors? They're clearly Five Great Bandits! Vibranium has always been ours..."
"Do you have a better idea?"
Old King T'Chaka interrupted them, pointing to the United Nations peacekeeping force that had amassed outside the capital in just ten days, and looking at the five national flags fluttering in the wind within the peacekeeping force.
"Do you know what these five flags represent?"
"The Five Great Benefactors."
"Do you know who was treated like this before?"
"The Colonel!"
"What was the Colonel's fate, and what was the fate of his country?"
"If you don't agree with my decision, you can leave and declare your tribe independent. Anyway, my Golden Tribe has decided to surrender."
Old King T'Chaka's hoarse voice roared angrily.
The chiefs of the other tribes exchanged glances amidst the Old King's roar.
"Suri."
"Father."
"Contact them immediately. While I still have breath, no matter what, I must protect our capital, or I will not rest in peace."
"Father..."
"Yes."
Princess Suri looked at Old King T'Chaka, whose deterioration was becoming more pronounced in the wheelchair, and with a trembling voice, she agreed and began contacting S.H.I.E.L.D. outside.
T'Challa, standing behind Old King T'Chaka's wheelchair, placed his hands on his father's shoulders, feeling his father's life force rapidly draining away. Then, looking at the scene in the command center, which resembled a family ruined, sorrow and anger welled up in his heart.
Families, who understands?
When he left Wakanda to travel, he was still the prince of a hidden nation.
But when he returned home, his home had been ransacked by the Five Great Benefactors, and even his own father was on the verge of death.
And all of this was due to one person.
T'Challa's mind conjured the figure he had seen on the projection earlier, and his breathing involuntarily paused.
"Hawk!"
...
"Achoo!"
Hawk, who was helping Gwen organize the yearbook in the school library, involuntarily sneezed.
Gwen, who was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, focused on photoshopping pictures on her laptop, glanced at Hawk, who was rubbing his nose: "Caught a cold?"
Hawk looked up, thought seriously for a moment, then looked at Gwen: "It seems someone was talking about me again just now."
This was not an illusion.
It was his Sixth Sense.
Gwen tilted her head, listening to Hawk's words.
"Peter?"
"Why would Peter be talking about me?"
"Because you're always curious about where Peter's web-fluid comes from."
"Aren't you curious?"
"I am."
Gwen smiled: "But I already know from Mary."
Hawk's eyes lit up.
"Where?"
"Can't say."
"What?"
Gwen shrugged, looking at Hawk with a smile: "You didn't even tell me Peter's identity, and I found out myself. So I won't tell you either. If you want to know, ask Peter yourself."
Hawk's mouth twitched.
"Gwen, you're too petty."
"You just realized that?"
Gwen didn't fall for Hawk's provocation, responding with a smile.
Just then...
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
Mary Jane and Peter walked in from outside the library.
"Gwen, is the yearbook organized?"
"Yes."
Gwen turned to Mary Jane: "I just sent it. What about your contact list?"
Mary nodded: "That's done too."
Hawk was staring at Peter.
Peter, who had felt himself being stared at since he entered, looked at Hawk's gaze, and under his Spider-Sense, his hairs stood on end.
Finally...
Peter couldn't help but look at Hawk: "What's wrong?"
Hawk shrugged, looking at Peter's two arms: "Seriously, where do you shoot your webs from?"
Peter's mouth twitched. Seeing the two girls talking, he chose to join in: "Oh, by the way, Gwen, did you see today's latest news?"
Gwen looked at Peter: "I dragged Hawk over to help me organize the yearbook first thing this morning. I didn't have time to watch the news. What is it?"
Peter didn't keep them in suspense and said directly: "The United Nations has declared Wakanda a permanently neutral state, and to maintain peace and stability in Africa, the Five Great Benefactors have unanimously passed a resolution to jointly deploy troops to Wakanda."
Gwen blinked.
Mary, resting her chin on her hand, looked at her boyfriend Peter: "Didn't the United Nations announce a troop deployment to that small African country a month and a half ago?"
"This is different. Africa has been in turmoil for so many years, and we've never seen the United Nations Five Great Benefactors conduct joint peacekeeping before."
Women talk gossip.
Men talk politics.
Peter shook his head, explaining, then looked at Hawk: "You agree, right, Hawk?"
Hawk shrugged: "Africa is too far from me. I don't care."
As Hawk spoke, he stood up and said to Gwen, "I'm going out to make a call."
Gwen nodded.
Hawk then stood up, and after leaving the library, he took out his phone from his pocket and called Anna.
Alright.
His claim of not caring was false.
Hawk was indeed quite concerned about Wakanda's aftermath.
The call connected quickly.
"Hawk."
"Anna."
After the call connected, Hawk went straight to the point: "Have the negotiations for Wakanda ended? Permanently neutral state, what kind of operation is this?"
Anna was startled at first, then chuckled.
"Did you see today's international news?"
"Yes. Have the negotiations ended?"
"They just ended five hours ago. As soon as they concluded, a news announcement was immediately issued."
"Tell me the details."
Hawk's eyes lit up. After walking down the steps, he sat cross-legged on the lawn.
Women like to hear gossip.
Men also like to hear gossip, but more often, they prefer to hear about politics.
Hawk was no exception.
Anna on the other end of the phone thought for a moment, organizing her words.
"Wakanda hopes the Five Great Benefactors will recognize Wakanda's capital and grant it the status of a permanently neutral state, guaranteeing the core position of the Golden Tribe."
"The Five Great Benefactors hope to obtain Wakanda's technological data, recognize Wakanda's permanent neutrality, and to protect Wakanda, the Five Great Benefactors will jointly station troops in Wakanda."
"Hiss!"
Hawk took a sharp breath, listening to the terms: "Wakanda's military has been abolished?"
Anna smiled slightly: "If you're permanently neutral, what do you need an army for?"
You're a small African country, what do you need so many Vibranium weapons for?
To rebel against the Five Great Benefactors once you've recovered?
Hawk raised an eyebrow.
"So Wakanda agreed?"
"The Golden Tribe agreed."
"Uh..."
"After the signing news was released this morning, Wakanda's River Tribe, White Ape Tribe, and Border Tribe declared independence and attacked the peacekeeping forces. The joint command is very angry now."
"So..."
"The United Nations is preparing to execute a 'kill the chicken to scare the monkey' operation."
Hawk suddenly understood.
It seemed Wakanda wouldn't be settled so quickly.
"Alright, thanks."
"You're welcome."
On the other end of the phone, Anna, feeling Hawk about to hang up, quickly said, "Oh, by the way, Hawk, congratulations."
Hawk, who was about to hang up, raised an eyebrow.
"Congratulations on what?"
"Happy graduation!"
"..."
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