Powerful Grandpa

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The tranquil hum of the top-floor garden was a welcome respite from the chaos brewing outside. Ritsuka, Archetype: Earth, and Karen were busy tending to their plants, each lost in their own rhythm. Ritsuka was kneeling beside a newly planted sapling, feeling the soil crumble between his fingers.

"Princess, take the water," Ritsuka instructed Archetype: Earth, who was carefully handling another pot.

"Daddy, I planted this plant!" Karen said proudly, showing off her small, muddy hands.

"Wow, great work, good girl," Ritsuka praised, ruffling her hair affectionately.

Archetype: Earth, despite her vast powers, enjoyed these simple moments of shared labor. The act of planting and nurturing life together brought her a sense of satisfaction and connection that transcended her abilities.

"Enjoying your dad duties, huh?" Nick Fury's voice cut through the calm, his commanding presence starkly contrasting with the serene setting. Nick came through the portal Ritsuka created.

Ritsuka stood up and brushed the dirt off his hands, meeting Fury's gaze. "Yes. Everything's going well."

Fury shrugged, his usual stoic demeanor tinged with frustration. "Tony's latest stunt has caused quite a bit of chaos. The whole operation's in disarray. Hydra's scrambling to cover their tracks. It's a mess."

Ritsuka nodded, his expression resolute. "Tony's move was effective. Hydra's on the defensive, but that's our opportunity. We need to act now to stop them for good. I'm tired of their games."

Fury's expression was grim. "I suppose that makes sense, but how the f—" He stopped abruptly, his gaze shifting to Karen, who was still focused on her plants. "How the motherfudgering fudge are we supposed to deal with them inside of SHIELD?"

Ritsuka sighed. "Follow me."

Ritsuka turned to Karen and Archetype: Earth. "I'm heading out to work now," he said, addressing both of them. "Princess, take care of Karen for me."

Arc smiled gently. "We'll be waiting," she replied, her voice as soothing as ever.

Karen, her excitement palpable, bounded up to her father. "I have a magic class with Mother soon! She said she will train me in magic and to control my powers." She gave Ritsuka a quick kiss on the cheek. "Bye, Daddy!"

she called out, then turned to Nick Fury. "Bye, Uncle Pirate!"

Fury raised an eyebrow at the nickname but managed a small smile. "Yeah, see you around, kid."

After Ritsuka said his goodbyes, he headed to his penthouse apartment. Nick Fury followed, clearly in a bad mood, his frustration evident.

As they entered the penthouse, Nick started rummaging through the fridge. "I'm in my 60s with no bitches," Fury grumbled. "And you? You're managing a sorceress and a princess. You're a tough guy to keep all of them in line."

Ritsuka raised an eyebrow. "Thanks , I'm lucky to meet amazing people. And There's no beer in here. This isn't a beer shop; it's going to be my future bakery."

Fury frowned, pulling out a soda can. "Future bakery? You're serious?"

Ritsuka nodded. "Yeah, just planning ahead for a more normal life. I'm planning to invite you. Saturday is opening day."

Fury shook his head in disbelief, but took the soda with a grunt. "Fine. I'll settle for this. I will try to attend if everything is goes fine. But damn, Tony's big reveal about Hydra has left a mess everywhere. The world's in chaos, and now I'm stuck trying to deal with it."

Ritsuka strode to the center of the penthouse, his determination evident in his movements. The room was tense with anticipation. "Fury, I have a plan to finish Hydra and their last leader," he declared, his voice resolute.

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