The lighting in the command room wasn't very bright; there were many screens here, and other light sources would only cause glare.
So Amanda only saw two pointed ears and a shadow.
But this sense of pressure and fear was definitely that of Batman.
"Batman, you should have applied for permission from Congress before coming to Celestial Eye Association headquarters. We are a national secretive department."
Amanda started by bringing up the nation and the rules, attempting to take the high ground.
But Su Ming knew how Batman would respond; in such situations, you just need to maintain silence and stare into the opponent's eyes without speaking.
Someone as clever as Amanda Waller would naturally fill in the blanks.
The smarter one is, the more prone they are to overthinking, which is a human flaw.
Batman did not respond, only continuously approaching the two, and in the darkness, his terrifying gaze fell upon Amanda.
She had only the Samurai Sword to protect her, and that Japanese woman indeed stood in front of Amanda, pushing the blade slightly out of its sheath with her thumb.
But this was a defensive action; she would not attack Batman.
Though she is one of the regulators of the Suicide Squad, she is also a friend of Green Arrow Hero and a member of Birds of Prey.
Those individuals are related to Batman. If she were to strike Batman, she would lose all her friends, a price too steep.
Su Ming knew all this, which is why he continued forward, speaking in a deep voice.
"Yamashiro Tatsuya, move aside."
It must be said, Japanese women are like this; when at a loss, they prefer to listen to the commands of the strong.
Once Su Ming spoke fluent Japanese, Samurai Sword instinctively bowed and withdrew. When she realized it, she saw Batman looking down at Amanda Waller, his expressionless face causing unease.
"What do you want, Batman?"
Amanda did not retreat, because Batman would at most threaten her with political means; her life was guaranteed.
Su Ming pondered for a moment; wasn't he already prepared for this?
"You took something from the Justice League."
"I don't know what you're talking about." Amanda feigned confusion.
Su Ming secretly chuckled.
Pretend all you want, this black, hefty woman puts on quite the act, trained in Hollywood perhaps? He personally handed over the item to Death Shooter—of course he knew.
But on the surface, he couldn't act this way; if he laughed out loud, it would be a giveaway.
"You know what I'm talking about."
Silence fell between the two, the atmosphere gradually grew tense; Batman in the dark always instills fear.
"That item is now the property of the United States. Do you want to commit treason?" Amanda resorted to national duty.
But Su Ming was not really Batman; what did the United States mean to him?
"If you don't hand over that extremely dangerous weapon, then the United States will cease to exist."
Amanda's eyes lit up; so those Blue Gloves are truly powerful? Maybe a trump card against the super freaks?
Then handing them over simply wasn't an option.
"We have already sought approval from the White House, and as empowered by Congress, we have the responsibility and obligation to safeguard such weapons of mass destruction. You Justice League are not the only option." Amanda crossed her arms, lifted her head, and met Batman's gaze.
Batman seemed a bit greasy today; perhaps he came from the sewers?
But playing games requires adherence to rules; she had first obtained Congress's authorization, making the item Celestial Eye Association's possession.
Batman would play by the rules.
Seeing 'Batman' seemingly trapped in silence, Amanda felt she had won; Batman certainly had to play by human society's rules.
But this was just a false impression created by Su Ming. Even if it were the real Batman, he wouldn't play by the rules.
"...The gloves can remain with you, but Celestial Eye Association must make concessions elsewhere." Batman sighed, seemingly giving in.
"You can state them, if they're within my authority, I'll consider it." Amanda also breathed a sigh of relief; making Batman compromise is indeed difficult.
Of course, she could agree to some conditions from the Justice League, easing tension between both parties.
"I want Harley Quinn to leave the Suicide Squad, I'm taking her."
Su Ming stated his condition.
Amanda paused for a moment, taken aback by the condition, a bit at a loss.
Harley holds a somewhat peculiar role within the Suicide Squad; like a mascot, she doesn't offer much actual combat power.
Sometimes, her madness and erratic behavior even have counterproductive effects.
But the team consists of various misfits, indeed needing a lunatic to balance the mood, and Harley post-Joker was just mad enough.
Amanda began to think; Batman had taken a step back, and she only needed to surrender a dispensable member of the Suicide Squad to gain significant benefits and ease relations with the Justice League—an action worth taking.
As for what Batman wants Harley for, probably to turn her back to Arkham; those colorful prisoners had originally all been Batman's.
For Batman to want one back now, it's understandable.
Her fallback plan: find another attractive woman to act as a team mascot.
"I'm in agreement in principle, but details need discussion, such as the handover process."
"Remove the nanobomb, conduct surgery to extract it, clean up her previous record, and I'll take her now."