The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 353: Lei Xu's Allied Forces, a Thrilling Night Raid on the Mine Enemy

A melee erupted! The screams of Kou Jinshang, the enemy bravely defeated by the Lei-Xu coalition, echoed through the forest, instantly throwing the patrol into chaos. Seizing this perfect opportunity, Lei Tao shouted, "End this battle silently!" Before he'd finished speaking, he flicked his left hand and unleashed several throwing knives from the mysterious Bagua spinning top. Then, he leaped forward and delivered a powerful kick to a tree trunk. Using the powerful rebound force, he soared like a cheetah towards the Japanese special bandit patrol. Simultaneously, the throwing knives swung out with lightning speed. In the darkness, the knives, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, pierced the unsuspecting enemy with pinpoint accuracy. The two Japanese agents at the head of the group instantly burst into blood from their throats, collapsing without a sound. The bandits beside them stared wide-eyed, but before they could react, more knives pierced their vitals, leaving them utterly moaning before falling silent. Li Shuiniu, Chen Feiyang, and the others, fully aware of Lei Tao's command to "fight silently," stalked out from behind cover like ghosts. Li Shuiniu approached a bandit, and while he was still lost in the confusion, he covered his mouth with one hand and plunged his dagger into his waist. The bandit froze, struggled for a few moments, and then collapsed to the ground. Simultaneously, a flanking force led by Xu Keming quietly closed in. Wu Ming, nimble and swift, darted through the trees like a civet cat. Spotting a Japanese agent about to fire, he lunged forward, grasped his head from behind, and twisted it violently with his hands like iron pliers. With a crisp yet chilling "crack," the Japanese agent's neck snapped, and his body collapsed like a ragbag. Tsugami finally shook the cobra off his shoulder, but as he was still recovering from the shock, he felt a sudden chill. He subconsciously dodged to the side, and the flying knife thrown by Lei Tao grazed his arm, leaving a gash. Jinshang shouted: "Enemy attack!" and rushed towards Lei Tao with a samurai sword. Lei Tao stared at Jinshang with a sharp gaze, not afraid at all. He quickly reached back into the Bagua spinning space, took out another flying knife, and threw it at Jinshang. Jinshang dodged to the side, and the flying knife grazed his body and deeply penetrated the tree trunk nearby. Taking advantage of the gap when Jinshang dodged the flying knife, Lei Tao quickly picked up an MP35 submachine gun dropped by a Japanese agent from the ground, raised the gun and fired at Jinshang. Jinshang flexibly shuttled through the woods, using the trees as cover, and bullets hit the tree trunks one after another, and sawdust flew. At this moment, Jinshang knew that the situation was critical. While dodging the bullets, he seized the opportunity to take a flare from the belt around his waist. He knew that if he gave the signal, Kazuya Uesugi from the mines might arrive to support him, offering a glimmer of hope. So, ignoring the hail of bullets, he fired a flare with all his might toward the mine. A bright flash of light, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, instantly pierced the foggy sky, and the flare exploded with a violent explosion. However, his action did not escape Lei Tao's notice. As the flare ascended, a flash of determination flashed in Lei Tao's eyes. He gripped his MP35 submachine gun tightly with both hands and lashed out at Tsugami. A barrage of bullets rained down on Tsugami, and Tsugami was unable to dodge, being instantly struck by multiple bullets. His body trembled violently, his katana slipping from his grasp, and he fell straight to the ground, sending up a cloud of dust and dying. Meanwhile, fighting elsewhere on the battlefield was also in full swing. Li Shuiniu was engaged in a fierce battle with two bandits, his broadsword wielding with such ferocity that the bandits could barely get close. Chen Feiyang, armed with a submachine gun, continuously fired at the enemy's concentrated area, suppressing their firepower. Over at Xu Keming's side, Wu Ming and Zheng Cheng engaged in fierce close combat with the Japanese agents. Wu Ming's agility allowed him to maneuver between the enemies with ease, his every strike accurately striking the enemy's vital points. Zheng Cheng, relying on his strong physique, engaged the Japanese agents in a contest of strength. After dispatching Jinshang, Lei Tao quickly joined the battle. He retrieved several grenades from his Bagua spinning top and hurled them towards the enemy's concentrated area. With a series of loud "booms," the blasts and shrapnel from the grenades blew away the surrounding enemies. Under the fierce attacks of Lei Tao, Xu Keming, and the others, the Japanese special bandit patrol gradually began to struggle, and the enemy numbers dwindled. Finally, with the last enemy fallen, a temporary calm returned to the battlefield. Lei Tao panted, looked at the scene in front of him, and said to Xu Keming: "Brother Xu, Shangshan Heye must be nearby. The 'foot basin chicken' just now fired a flare. I guess he already knows we are coming, so we can't stop." Xu Keming nodded, and asked puzzledly: "Why did you call that devil 'foot basin chicken' just now? Have you fought before? I can't tell, you have been exposed to more things than me..." Lei Tao quickly checked the ammunition of the MP35 submachine gun in his hand, and explained: "This 'foot basin chicken' is because the English word 'Japan' has a non-standard accent and it is difficult to pronounce it. It's a bit off, and it became "foot basin chicken" after being passed around. It's a purely sarcastic name. These invaders are just like chickens that steal fish, causing harm to people everywhere. As for the guy I just killed, his name was Tsugami. I haven't fought with him before, but none of these little devils are good guys. I can't let them go if I meet them." Xu Keming suddenly realized and couldn't help laughing: "So that's the case. I thought there was some feud that I didn't know about. Okay, let's not talk about this for now. Let's think about how to catch Kamishima Kazuya and not let him run away. "Lei Tao said: "You want to capture him alive? You think too much. Think about the agents trained by him. Even your subordinates are ruthless enough to detonate a bomb to kill you, not to mention him. I think if we get the chance, we should just kill this bastard, that would be the best way." Xu Keming frowned, thought for a moment and said: "Killing him would be satisfying, but he might have a bigger conspiracy behind him. If we can capture him alive, we might be able to follow the clues and find out more secrets of the devils and eradicate their power." Lei Tao curled his lips with disdain: "With his personality, he won't confess even if he is caught. It would be a waste of time to torture him and ask him anything useful. Maybe we won't get anything useful out of him." "Even if there is only one "We have to try, even if there's even a sliver of chance." Xu Keming was resolute, his eyes gleaming with undeniable determination. "Knowing more about the Japanese's plans will help us save more civilians and crush more of their forces." Lei Tao sighed helplessly. "Alright, then, let's try to capture him alive. But if he resists too fiercely and endangers the safety of our brothers, I won't show any mercy." Xu Keming patted Lei Tao on the shoulder. "Don't worry. When the time comes, your safety will be paramount. Let's plan how to approach him." The two men squatted down and drew a rough outline of the mine on the ground. As they worked through the plan, they developed a detailed capture plan. Once the plan was finalized, Xu Keming stood up and waved to the team members behind him. "Brothers, prepare for action. Remember, follow instructions and be extremely careful." They lowered their bodies and fanned out, quietly advancing towards the mine. The moonlight cast long shadows, and a battle was imminent.