Shuri, it is T'Challa. I am in position.
[Shuri] Don't sound too excited.
You're only about to break into the most impenetrable kingdom in the world.
Wakanda is the most impenetrable.
You know what I mean.
Tiger Shark attacked New York just to obtain the golden relic.
With the royal seal on it. Do you think Father knew about it?
It looks quite old. And why hide it in a hundred-year-old vase?
I wonder if there are more of these things hidden around the palace.
Do you think Father kept a lot of secrets? I do not know.
But Tiger Shark does.
And he's a prisoner of Atlantis,
and Wakanda and Atlantis are on the brink of war.
Honestly, couldn't you think of an easier plan?
It is obvious, I could not.
Please try to take this seriously, Shuri.
I am taking it seriously. I'm just not being
grim and growly like some people I might mention.
All right. I am at the first perimeter.
The first patrol should be passing you right about now.
After that, be alert for some sort of camouflage defense system.
I have avoided the patrol. I see no sign of mechanical defenses.
Just be careful. You know me, sister.
I am always-- Wait.
Fluoropolymer skin with an electric core.
Wow. Good luck getting past that.
Luck is not a factor.
I have passed the mechanical defenses. Are there more?
Yes. But the intel is just two words:
"angler" and "decapod."
"Decapod" is another word for for crustacean.
[growling] Any idea what "angler" means?
Yes. I'm afraid I do!
[growling]
[grunting]
[roars]
[grunts]
I think I have made you angry.
[grunts]
[growling]
[Shuri] T'Challa, are you all right?
I am fine. But when this is over,
remind me to tell you the story of the one that got away.
Shuri, it is your turn. All right. I'm going in.
Remember what I said about luck.
I remember everything you say, brother.
Now let me do my part.
[guard] Diplomats, proceed this way.
[chuckles]
Action Princess Shuri to Grumpy Brother T'Challa.
I've passed the first hurdle. We're all being escorted inside.
[Black Panther] What did I say about taking this seriously?
And what did I say about trusting me?
It is not about trust. This mission is delicate.
One wrong move, and we could start a war.
Relax, brother.
You have your way of crashing a party,
and I have mine.
[chattering]
Princess Shuri! By the goddess, this is a surprise.
A delightful surprise.
You grace us with your presence, Princess.
N'Jadaka! Oh, my! I haven't seen you in ages.
My apologies. My duties as Wakanda's ambassador
have kept me away from court for some time.
But we miss you at home.
You're like family.
All this ceremony, protocol, politics--
it must be so boring for you.
Yes, at times it can be. But there are compensations.
May I present to you Her Royal Highness Shuri, Princess of Wakanda.
Your Highness, may I introduce Lord Attuma, ruler of Atlantis.
Mm.
Charmed. I bring greetings from my brother, the king.
Yes, well, welcome.
You have freedom of the palace. Enjoy the gathering.
I do not think Attuma likes you.
It's my brother he doesn't like.
If you'll excuse me. I have to mingle.
Princess duties. Of course.
[chattering continues]
Shuri, I am waiting.
I'm going as fast as I can.
You don't want me to blow my cover.
What?!
You really should see the size of the shrimp in here.
Fantastic.
The ones out here qualify as giant!
[Shuri] Hello! [gasps]
Hi. Maybe you can help me.
I have this gift from the people of Wakanda for the people of Atlantis.
Who should I give it to?
Thank you. You're so sweet.
Well? Have you done it? Give it a moment.
You know, for a panther, you're not the most patient.
[beeps]
[electricity arcing] Hmm?
Any time now.
[growling] Almost there.
Now! [grunts]
Well done, Shuri. I am in.
Ah, right on time.
Shall I join you?
No. Stay with the delegation.
I will begin my search.
Yes, my king.
Why did Father assign Ambassador N'Jadaka here?
He's quite charming. Shame we don't see him more.
We all have our duties.
Do you see Attuma?
Oh. Yes. I see him now.
Should I get closer to him? No.
Stay clear. It is safer.
[scoffs] I'm not afraid of him.
Fear is irrelevant.
Caution with Attuma is wise.
Be wise, Shuri.
Hmph!
I appear to have found a secure cellblock.
There is also a fairly simple laser grid. In the palace?
Tiger Shark must be inside.
I will need to find a way to disarm it.
Check your belt. I've left you a gift.
Marbles? Beam refractors. Portable. Stylish.
What no well-dressed superspy should be without. I am not a spy.
Spy, infiltrator, angry big brother bent on revenge--
it's the same thing. I am not angry or bent on--
[sighs] Never mind.
You are sure they will work?
Doubting me every time is really not annoying at all.
Just toss them into the grid.
They worked, didn't they? Indeed, they did.
There are more devices in your belt.
New prototypes to give you an edge on missions.
You're not the only genius in the family.
Now you say, "Thank you for being a wonderful sister, Shuri."
Yes. Fine. Thank you.
For being wonderful. Come on. Say it.
[sighs] [chuckling]
[Tiger Shark chuckles] You were a fool to come here.
When Attuma catches you...
Attuma is not my concern.
It is time we talked.
Tell me what I want to know, or when I am done with you,
there will be nothing left for Attuma!
[yells]
I haven't come to the bottom of the ocean to vent.
I have questions. [chuckling]
Funny. I have one for you.
Do you believe in dragons?
[growling]
[roars]
[roaring] [Tiger Shark laughing]
You'll never win!
[roars]
Either the dragon'll finish you or Attuma will.
[straining] [growling]
[grunts]
[alarm blaring]
[Black Panther grunting]
T'Challa, what is going on in there?
I may have just set off an alarm.
[beeping]
Attuma.
Lord Attuma, care to dance?
The Warlord of Atlantis does not--
A first-timer. Brilliant.
I bet you're a natural.
[beeping softly]
♪♪ [waltz]
It is... very much like battle-- attack, parry.
You see? You lead very well, my lord.
I attribute it to your grace, Princess.
A warrior has little time for dancing.
You're too kind, my lord.
Why have you come here?
Surely anything Wakanda wishes to say
can be said through your ambassador.
Not everything, my lord.
My brother wishes me to discuss the Tiger Shark situation personally.
He does, does he?
And what situation is that?
[growling]
[grunting]
[groans]
[grunting]
[grunts] [groans]
[grunts]
[yells, grunts]
Aah!
[Tiger Shark laughing]
How does it feel to be the hunted? [roaring]
[grunting] I would not know.
[footsteps thudding]
[roars]
[groans]
Now, Tiger Shark, my questions...
Tiger Shark defied my will when he attacked the surface.
He is a traitor. He belongs to Atlantis.
He belongs to me.
Will Wakanda break our treaty over one criminal?
Wakandans always honor our agreements.
You can bank on that, my lord.
I believe you believe that, Princess.
But what of the Black Panther?
My brother is Wakanda.
Your brother is headstrong and obstinate.
[chuckles]
I would say determined and focused.
Qualities every leader must possess, no?
[chuckles] I like you, Princess.
You speak plainly and true.
I only wish I had been negotiating with you instead of your brother all this time.
On that, Lord Attuma, we agree.
[clinks]
Tell me what you know of this.
Do not make me repeat myself.
Talk! [grunts]
You may imprison me.
They will destroy me.
"They"? Who are "they"? Speak!
They call themselves the Council.
The Shadow Council?
Yes. Yes.
The Shadow Council.
[Attuma, Shuri chuckling]
Lord Attuma, Princess Shuri.
I'm so glad you two are hitting it off so well.
Ambassador, you never told me your Shuri was so delightful.
Our princess is a national treasure, Lord Attuma.
Well, if you two are just going to say nice things about me,
the least I can do is sit here and listen.
[Black Panther] The Shadow Council was defeated, destroyed!
[roars]
[grunts]
There is a new council! [growling]
Who are they? Where are they? Talk!
I can't! They will kill me!
I want names. Now, Tiger Shark! [roars]
N'Jadaka! He recruited me.
Ambassador N'Jadaka!
What? No!
N'Jadaka?
My dear, is something wrong?
You! What have you done?
What are you talking about?
You sold out Wakanda... to the Shadow Council!
I assure you I do not have the slightest notion of what you mean.
"Shadow Council"? Where did you hear something like that?
Traitor! [grunting]
What is the meaning of this?
Guards!
[panting] I have been patient with you.
Now you will tell me everything you know about the Shadow Council.
Hmm? [Attuma] Black Panther!
Not only do you break the treaty,
but you dare defile my personal sanctum?
[growls] There is more at work here than just the two of us.
N'Jadaka is part of the Shadow Council.
Ambassador N'Jadaka has been a friend to Atlantis for years.
He and your father brokered the truce between us.
And now you will break it to save your wounded pride?
Lord Attuma, you don't understand--
I understand enough!
Wakandans cannot be trusted None of you.
You must listen.
The Shadow Council seeks to dominate everything,
including Atlantis.
Tiger Shark and N'Jadaka are part of a plot--
Enough! My head is spinning with all your lies!
Lord Attuma, let me make this easy for you.
T'Challa speaks the truth.
N'Jadaka, what are you saying?
The Shadow Council is real,
and we will conquer this whole world,
including your precious oceans.
Our conquest begins now. [beeps]
[explosion] [guards whimpering]
No!
[guests screaming]
[rumbling]
It's time to go, Tiger Shark.
[grunts] Aah!
N'Jadaka!
We'll meet again, T'Challa.
You'll perish first! [grunts]
[scoffs, chuckles]
Status report!
What has that filthy air-breather done?
A-- A bomb, my lord. Inside Atlantis.
Damage to every section of the city, but the worst is here.
[growls] What of the diplomats?
Trapped by debris, my lord.
All cadres, fan out!
Find the traitors Tiger Shark and Ambassador N'Jadaka.
Palace Guard, evacuate the diplomats.
We can help if you let us.
After all you've done? Never!
Do not be a fool, Attuma!
You dare, after what you've done to my city!
What my brother is trying to say-- and failing--
is this is neither the time nor the place.
Shuri-- With respect, my lord,
what matters are the lives of the guests who are here under your protection.
Your sister is wise, T'Challa.
Perhaps she should rule Wakanda.
[grunting]
Everyone, this way! Hurry!
[whimpering]
Move it! The submarine waits for no one.
I don't care what kind of heels you're wearing.
N'Jadaka's bracelet.
[beeping]
The submarine carrying the delegates is safely away, my lord.
But no sign of the Wakandan ambassador, nor Tiger Shark.
Worrisome. Indeed.
[Shuri] T'Challa? Brother, can you hear me?
Attuma is here too. Go ahead, Shuri.
I found N'Jadaka's detonator bracelet in the submarine bay.
Then he must have escaped Atlantis that way.
That's not all. The bracelet's circuitry
was made to send two separate detonation signals--
one immediate, one timed.
There is a second bomb!
My men are searching as fast as they can.
But without N'Jadaka, we will never find the bomb in time!
What is that? One of my sister's inventions.
It scans for Wakandan technology--
the kind N'Jadaka would most likely use.
We may be able to scan for the bomb's location.
[beeping]
We're losing time!
Where is the bomb? [beeping continues]
We are close.
[beeping intensifies] There!
No. Wait.
Above us!
[beeping]
We're almost out of time!
I cannot find an access panel or hatch.
Without a way to open it, there is no way to stop it!
At this range, a bomb of that size will vaporize Atlantis.
You are strong, aren't you, Attuma?
Stronger than most Atlanteans?
I am stronger than all Atlanteans!
Good.
My sister created this Vibranium wrap.
It will muffle the explosion.
Now, Attuma! Quickly!
[grunting]
[yells]
[beeping continues]
[rapid beeping]
We have done it.
This changes nothing.
If I lay eyes on you again,
if you dare to enter my city again,
there will be war.
[newsman on TV] Financial markets were down today
over rumor of conflict between two world powers.
High-ranking sources have confirmed
escalating tensions between Atlantis and Wakanda.
With Black Panther as king of Wakanda,
could the Avengers be drawn into geopolitical conflict?
There's been no comment from the Avengers team.
Have you lost your mind?
I do not appreciate your tone.
Hey, I don't appreciate the president calling me
to ask if you're going around the world starting wars.
There will be no war.
I do not answer to your president or to you.
[sighs]
You do realize that what you're doing is putting the Avengers in a bad spot?
Then I have an easy solution.
Being part of this team conflicts with my duties as king.
As of this moment...
I am no longer an Avenger.
[groans] [footsteps]
Was that necessary?
There was no other way.
The Shadow Council has returned.
They must be stopped.
Now there are only two people on Earth I can trust:
myself and my sister.
And me, Panther. Whatever you need.
From here on out, you're a secret Avenger.
[engine whirring]