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"Is this Bane?" Bruce asked.

Faced with Bruce's question, Bane lowered his head, somewhat embarrassed to answer.

After all, he once wanted to put Batman in a situation worse than death because of a dream.

Depp nodded and said, "That's right, the fastest shooter, the guy with the black skull mask, is Bane. As for the people next to him, they are zombies, birdmen, and cavemen. In short, they are his henchmen."

Upon hearing this, Bruce carefully examined the ridiculously strong man in front of him.

Standing over two meters tall and weighing 150 kilograms, his muscles resembled venomous snakes coiled around his body, ferocious and terrifying.

Bruce had no doubt that if this guy actually lifted him up and slammed him onto his knee, his spine would definitely break.

"It seems Depp was right again, but I wonder how he managed to subdue Bane."

Bruce thought to himself, and asked, "What do you mean by bringing these guys to my Batcave?"

“I hope you can train them like you train penguins, so they can become Batman’s companions.” Depp added, “Before that, I had them intern at Arkham Asylum for a month, and Joseph had a very good opinion of them.”

"Make them your companions?" Bruce said incredulously. "I thought you sent them to Arkham Asylum to make them repent for their actions, but I never imagined you were training them."

Bruce just couldn't understand why Depp could always turn these originally vicious guys into superheroes!

Especially Bane, the guy who almost killed him.

At least for now, Bruce still cannot trust Bane.

"Don't get agitated, Bruce. I know you can't believe or forgive Bane right now, after all, what he did before was really outrageous."

Depp said.

Upon hearing Depp's words, Bruce immediately said, "That's right, this guy is a criminal! Do you know how many innocent people would have died in Gotham because of his actions if we weren't constantly arresting him every day?"

Bruce was right. If it weren't for the tireless efforts of Bruce and the other Justice League members in capturing them, those lunatics released by Bane would have turned the city upside down.

Since that day, Gotham's crime rate has skyrocketed to an alarming level.

Therefore, Depp fully understands Bruce's anger.

“You’re right, Bruce, but now Bane and the others know how foolish and wrong their previous actions were.”

Depp said, "So I think we can give them a chance to redeem themselves. At least... it's better to have a supervillain who can escape at any time locked up in Arkham than to let this guy become a superhero and help people fight evil. You know what I mean."

Depp gave Bruce two choices, and he knew Bruce would ultimately choose the latter.

After all, Batman doesn't kill people, and Gordon wouldn't kill a criminal who wouldn't be sentenced to death outside of legal proceedings.

Sure enough, after a long silence, Bruce said, "Alright, I agree with you for now. But if these guys show their criminal nature again, I will arrest them without hesitation and lock them up in Arkham Asylum. Even you absolutely cannot release them then!"

Upon hearing this, Depp was immediately delighted.

Turning to look at Bane, Depp knew his plan was almost a success when he saw the level of trust Bane placed in him.

Depp pressed on, saying, "Unlike the penguins, you need to teach Bane and the others the most important thing, not fighting skills or how to use various equipment. It's how to be a superhero. You need to tell them Batman's principles and bottom line."

"Principles and bottom lines?" Bruce repeated Depp's words, surprised that Depp would say such a thing.

However, Depp's words also made Bruce feel the sincerity of Bane and the others.

“No problem, I will teach them about Batman’s code of conduct and bottom line, as well as combat techniques.”

Bruce said, waving to Bane and the others.

"Before I teach you these things, I need to have a sparring session with you so that I can understand the true nature of each of you."

"Don't worry, I'll temporarily disable all the special functions of the suit. Right now, it's just an ordinary piece of clothing."

After saying that, Bruce led Bane and the others into the training room where they had bombarded Depp with missiles.

Zombies, cavemen, and birdmen took turns attacking, but Bruce took them all down within twenty seconds.

Soon, when Bane came on, Bruce suddenly felt a sense of pressure.

Bane, like a human cannonball, lunged forward and threw a punch straight at Bruce's face.

Bruce dodged to the side, then grabbed Bane's arm and used a joint lock.

To Bruce's surprise, Bane's strength was too great, and he was unable to twist his joints smoothly.

"Damn it, can this guy's body really still be human?"

In the ensuing battle, Bruce and Bane exchanged blows. Although Bruce and Bane were nearly evenly matched in terms of fighting skills, the difference in their physical abilities ultimately led to Bruce's defeat.

However, Bruce did not lose his fighting spirit because of this. After all, he knew that his true strength did not lie in his body, but in his intelligence and wealth.

After that, Bruce activated the suit's functions and sparred with Bane again, but this time Bane was completely defeated in just three minutes.

After the preliminary assessment, Bruce walked out of the practice room, wiping away sweat.

Depp, who had watched the whole thing through the glass door, immediately applauded the two of them.

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Depp's applause pleased Bruce, who asked, "Will Bane be fighting evil in Gotham in the future? Like Robin?"

“No, he will return to his hometown,” Depp said. “I think it will be a milestone for Batman and his friends to start a cross-border collaboration.”

"International cooperation?" Bruce asked.

“That’s right!” Depp said with a laugh. “I call it…the Batman Gathering.”

Chapter 263 Border Collies and Bats

Inside the Batcave, Bruce was quite interested in what Depp had just said.

"The Batman Alliance? That's a good name, but what kind of multinational organization is it?"

Bruce asked.

Depp said in a deep voice, "Just like his name, the Batman All-Stars are composed of righteous people from all over the world who admire Batman. Of course, at present, apart from Bane and the original members of the Bat-Family, no one else has joined."

"Justices around the world who admire Batman...you mean I have fans in other countries too?"

Bruce asked.

"Needless to say? Not to mention your personal glorious achievements, the various Batman-related works by the Depp Group alone have made the name Batman known all over the world."

Depp continued:

"Not to mention, your story isn't just some fictional entertainment; Batman is a real person. There are countless people in Europe and Asia who admire and emulate Batman."

Upon hearing this, Bruce realized that his name had already transcended Gotham and become the target of justice for people all over the world.

I have to say, this feels amazing!

But at the same time, Bruce also felt unprecedented pressure and responsibility.

Bruce pondered, “Perhaps I can’t let them continue to operate independently. I should go and find them, screen them, and provide them with equipment and financial support.”

Depp nodded and said, "That's right. The Depp Group will also serve as the behind-the-scenes supporter of the Batman Alliance, providing financial and technical support."

“As expected, you’re quite generous when it comes to things like this.” Bruce seemed to suddenly think of something as he said, “Maybe it could be changed to the Depp Family Heroes, the Iron Fist Heroes, or… Batman and the Iron Fist Heroes, after all, you are the true initiator of this organization.”

Depp shook his head; he didn't want to expose himself so blatantly.

"There's no need for that, Bruce. Those people admire Batman, not Depp. You are the true spiritual leader of this organization. As for me... I just put forward an idea."

Upon hearing this, Bruce stopped pressing the issue and instead asked, "You said Bane was the first international ally, so what about the others?"

Depp spoke frankly: "The others... I don't have much of a clue yet. You'll need to go to different countries yourself, visit and investigate those who are interested in becoming Batman, and see if they are really qualified to join the Batman All-Stars. Of course, urban legends about local Batmen have already started to spread in many places, and I might be able to give you a few places to refer to."

"Then why don't you tell me your suggestion now?" Bruce asked.

Depp thought for a moment, and in his memory, the members of the Batman group were located all over the world.

In South Dakota, in the American Midwest, there is William the Eagle, known as the "Bat Warrior," and his son, the "Red Raven."

In the Congo, the original "Batwing" David Zaviben is probably still a police officer whose life is in turmoil due to a powerful local criminal organization.

In England, Cheryl Sheldrake would have been considered a "squire" rather than a "knight".

However, it is worth noting that George Cross, who plays "The Woodman," infiltrated the Batman Club under the true identity of a British spy.

This time, Depp won't give this guy any more chances to join the Batman Club.

Besides these people, there are also the French Night Chaser, the Australian Night Patrolman, the Russian Batman of Moscow, the Japanese Unknown, and the Argentine Gao Zhuo.

Of course, China also has its own Batman.

One was Wang Baixi, the "Chinese Batman" commissioned by the authorities, and the other was Cassandra Cain, who would later become the famous "Black Bat," the strongest and youngest fighting master in the DC universe.

As for now... considering the current timeline, Depp decided to first have Bruce remove William Eagles from South Dakota and David Zaviben, the hapless policeman in the Republic of Congo.

“I think you have two primary targets. After training Bain, you can go to South Dakota to find a guy named William Eagle. Besides that, you need to help a hapless Congolese cop named David Zaviben. He’s much more unlucky than Gordon.”

“William Hawks and David Zaviben? Okay, I got it.” Bruce then said to Bane and his group behind him, “Alright guys, we can start today’s training.”

“Do we need to take notes?” Bain asked, raising his hand.

The good study habits he developed in prison led him to ask this rather funny question without thinking.

But Bruce sensed Bane's sincerity in his words, and before he knew it, Bruce seemed to have come to approve of the guy in front of him.

"There's absolutely no need for that. Today's lesson was a lively...hands-on class."

Bruce said calmly.

"A practical lesson?" Bain scratched his bald head and asked, "You mean, the rest of us can go out on a mission with you today?"

Bruce nodded and said, "That's right! Just now, I had Alfred prepare today's temporary uniforms for you. The size was specially made according to your body shape, so they will definitely be very comfortable."

Ten minutes later, Bane and the others finished putting on their black Batman costumes and looked at each other curiously.

The caveman said without any restraint, "This outfit is incredibly comfortable! I originally thought that such a tight-fitting outfit would be very uncomfortable to wear!"

Bane also praised, "It's really good, much more comfortable than the previous vest. Batman, where are we going next?"

Bruce checked the time and said, "We have three missions tonight: stop the Red Hood gang's raid on Gotham Bank's vault, find evidence of the Lyon Corporation bribing Gotham officials, and stop the gang shootout at the Gotham Seafood Market."

Bain said, "This doesn't sound too difficult. At least these guys should be ordinary people."

Bruce replied, "That's right, carrying out these missions isn't difficult, but the important thing is how to anticipate these guys' criminal activities. That's the most important thing, and it's the first lesson you need to learn."