"Not bad," Batman nodded. "The Flash was the easiest to recruit, and his speed will be invaluable for our next move."
"Uh… why does that sound so underwhelming when you say it?" Barry Allen scratched his head.
"Maybe because you don't seem like a very intimidating person," Shin replied seriously.
"If you want to look fierce, I can help."
Barry raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
"First," Shin continued, "you need to wear a pure black uniform—something that strikes fear into people."
"Then, whenever you speak, make sure to lower your voice—real low, real dramatic."
"Whenever you appear, always do it from the shadows—make sure no one hears you coming. And when you leave, do it silently. Just vanish."
"And most importantly—always be suspicious."
"When you see someone, your first thought should always be: 'What if they turn evil?'"
"You need to be ready for anything. Always have a backup plan—a way to neutralize the threat before they even realize it exists."
"If you do all that, you'll be the most impressive person in the room."
Barry blinked. Then, slowly, he took a step back.
"Yeah, uh… I think I'll pass," he said, waving his hands. "That sounds way too dark for me."
He casually edged away from Batman.
Batman didn't even react—his focus remained on the computer screen in front of him.
Then, he turned the screen toward Shin.
"The next person we need to recruit is him."
On the screen, an image of a towering, muscular man appeared.
He had long, curly hair, and a thick beard, and was standing beneath a lighthouse, gazing out at the ocean with a trident in hand.
"Arthur Curry," Batman said. "Our next target."
"Wow," Barry leaned in, nodding in admiration. "He looks so cool. Look at that beard. I've always wanted to grow one—makes you look more rugged, you know?"
Shin ignored Barry's beard envy—his focus was elsewhere.
"If I remember correctly, there's a Mother Box in Atlantis…"
Batman continued.
"Arthur is likely a member of an underwater civilization—the Atlanteans. Based on satellite surveillance and the intelligence I've gathered, he appears to have some degree of water manipulation."
"Of course, it's also possible he's just an incredibly fast swimmer."
"His strength and durability are far beyond that of a normal human, and he seems to have the ability to communicate with sea creatures."
Barry's eyes widened.
"That's such a cool ability! So what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
"I can run us there in no time!"
Shin's interest was piqued—he had always been curious about the Speed Force.
As one of the fundamental forces of the DC Universe, it likely wouldn't work outside this world, but it would still be interesting to experience it firsthand.
Shin extended his hand, grasping Barry's.
Batman, after a brief pause, did the same.
The moment they were connected, a golden-red glow flashed—
And then—everything changed.
Shin felt himself enter a different dimension—a space where the flow of time was completely warped.
In his perception, it took them almost ten minutes to reach the coast.
But when the red lightning dissipated, Shin checked the biochip in his brain—only a fraction of a second had passed.
"Incredible."
The Speed Force was more than just super speed—it was a form of temporal manipulation.
[T/N: Remember folks! This interpretation is from the MC's perspective. This statement may not be true at all.]
Although The Flash's nerve reflexes were far superior to normal humans, they were nowhere near Superman's level.
Yet, thanks to the Speed Force, Barry could move at thousands of times the speed of sound without losing control.
It was as if the world slowed down around him while he remained at normal speed.
The real mystery, however, wasn't how it worked—but why it worked for him specifically.
Although there were other speedsters, they merely borrowed power from the Speed Force.
Barry Allen, however, was its true source—whenever he ran, he actually generated the Speed Force itself.
It wasn't just a power—it was his destiny.
Even other Justice League heroes had strange connections to the fabric of reality.
Many of them didn't just possess abilities—they were manifestations of their world's fundamental forces.
Shin sighed inwardly.
"It'd be great if I could take some of this power with me."
Even if he couldn't absorb it, just experiencing it firsthand was valuable.
Within a split second, the three of them arrived at the coastline.
Barry grinned.
"This is Port Mercy," he said, pride evident in his voice.
Batman, still adjusting to the sudden change, blinked in slight confusion.
"That was… too fast."
Shin, however, had already turned toward the lighthouse in the distance—his eyes glowing purple.
"We should probably introduce ourselves first," Barry said, moving toward the lighthouse. "I say we—"
Before he could take another step, Shin grabbed his shoulder.
"You should wait a little bit," he said casually.
Barry frowned.
"Uh, why?"
Shin sighed.
"Because… right now is not a good time."
Barry tilted his head.
"What do you mean?"
Shin rolled his eyes.
"They're currently engaged in a… private activity."
Barry froze.
"Ah!"
It only took a second for him to put the pieces together.
Then, his expression shifted from surprise to discomfort.
He glanced back at Shin with suspicion.
"Wait a second—don't tell me your superpower is… x-ray vision?"
"This is way too immoral! Man, you should respect people's privacy!"
Shin rolled his eyes again and tapped Barry on the forehead.
A chakra projection appeared in his mind, displaying an outline-based image—no explicit details.
"My vision only gives me an outline, not what you're imagining," Shin deadpanned.
"If you want someone with real 'x-ray vision,' go ask Superman. That guy has all the vision powers—infrared, telescopic, microscopic, heat vision, and yes—x-ray vision included."
Barry let out a relieved sigh.
"Okay, okay. Just… let's wait, then."
Shin smirked.
"Good choice."
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