The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 117 Let’s go see you, Yamata no Orochi

Lei Tao moved swiftly, expertly picking up the modified Type 81 assault rifle with both hands. He quickly removed the original magazine, then retrieved a large-capacity drum magazine from the Eight Diagrams Spinning Top. He firmly installed it onto the rifle, ensuring it was secure. He pulled the bolt, and a bullet chambered with a crisp metallic clang. Then, with a sharp gaze, he pulled a grenade from the tactical gear at his waist, deftly removed the safety pin, and after a silent count of three, hurled it toward the right side of the tree.

The grenade arced through the air, landing precisely among the crowd of Japanese soldiers. With a resounding "boom!", flames shot up into the sky, and the force of the explosion spread like a surging wave. The Japanese soldiers were staggered by the sudden blast, many falling to the ground, their ears ringing, their vision a blur, and they were briefly stunned.

Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Lei Tao crouched down, half-kneeling and sideways, his modified Type 81 assault rifle resting firmly on his shoulder, the muzzle trained on several Japanese soldiers to his left and rear. Through the rifle's scope, he quickly zeroed in on them. With a light squeeze of the trigger, he fired with precise bursts. "Da-da-da," the bullets whizzed towards their target. Before they could react, several Japanese soldiers were shot and fell, their blood spilling onto the ground.

However, just when Lei Tao thought he had temporarily suppressed the Japanese offensive, the Japanese second lieutenant took advantage of the smoke and rushed out from the side like a ghost in the dark night. He was nimble and agile, holding the cold and sharp samurai sword in his hand. The blade seemed to sense the excitement of drinking blood, and he kept uttering angry Japanese words: "Chinese sharpshooter, die!"

Lei Tao quickly took out the M1911 pistol from the tactical pistol holster on his leg with his right hand, loaded the bullet and released the safety in an instant, and without hesitation, he immediately aimed the muzzle at the Japanese second lieutenant and pulled the trigger continuously with his index finger. The pistol trembled violently in his hand, emitting a series of crisp and rapid gunshots, and the bullets whizzed towards the Japanese second lieutenant like angry wasps.

But the Japanese second lieutenant was clearly no ordinary soldier, possessing vast combat experience. Facing Lei Tao's sudden gunfire, he reacted swiftly. He tapped his feet lightly, his body nimbly dodging left and right. Each bullet barely grazed his clothes, creating a slight ripple of air. His eyes remained fixed on Lei Tao, ready to chop him in half with his katana...

Lei Tao was slightly surprised when the bullet missed the Japanese second lieutenant in front of him. But as the lieutenant dodged the bullet, he swung his arm and hurled his M1911 pistol at him. The pistol spun through the air with a fierce force. The lieutenant, still unable to regain his balance after dodging the bullet, instinctively used his legs to block the incoming pistol. With a dull thud, the pistol struck his leg hard. He staggered slightly, a flicker of pain crossing his face, but it was quickly masked by a fierce look.

The Japanese second lieutenant felt the pain, his eyes wide open, he let out a deafening roar, and with both hands tightly grasped the samurai sword, he slashed at Lei Tao with all his strength. Lei Tao did not dare to resist and quickly retreated, his eyes fixed on the Japanese second lieutenant's every move, looking for his flaws.

At this critical moment, the Japanese second lieutenant stepped forward again and slashed with all his might. Due to the excessive force, his body momentarily lost balance and his movements were slightly slow. Lei Tao seized this fleeting moment, nimbly shifted to the side, cleverly avoiding the sharp blade. At the same time, he pushed off the ground with his right foot, using the momentum to complete a beautiful side kick in the air. With a "snap", Lei Tao's foot accurately kicked the Japanese second lieutenant's wrist holding the sword. The second lieutenant felt an unbearable pain in his wrist, and the command sword in his hand fell out of his hand. At the same time, Lei Tao's clothes were cut by the knife, but fortunately, the bulletproof vest underneath was exposed, saving him from physical pain.

Lei Tao landed smoothly and, without a pause, lunged at the Japanese second lieutenant. His left hand swiftly reached out, gripping the lieutenant's wrist, freshly injured and unable to resist, like a pair of pliers. With a flash of cold light, the dagger precisely sliced ​​through the lieutenant's tendons. The lieutenant howled in pain, his hand instantly limp.

Then, Lei Tao flashed and ghosted behind the Japanese second lieutenant. His left hand quickly grasped his neck, his right hand holding the dagger firmly at his throat. Lei Tao sternly declared in Japanese, "Go and meet your Yamata no Orochi..." With a slight push of his wrist, he mercilessly slashed the dagger across the Japanese second lieutenant's neck. A streak of blood suddenly appeared, and the Japanese second lieutenant's body convulsed violently several times before collapsing like a puppet with its strings cut, blood slowly spreading across the ground.

Lei Tao stood up and quickly scanned his surroundings. Just then, he spotted several Japanese soldiers approaching from a distance, their footsteps becoming increasingly audible in the silent forest. Lei Tao's eyes glazed, a look of resolute murderous intent evident in them. He deftly sheathed his dagger, which snapped back into place with a resounding click. Then, with a flick of his mind, he retrieved his VSS silenced sniper rifle from the mysterious Bagua gyroscope. He grasped the rifle, quickly raising it, his arm tensing as he cocked the rifle. He then knelt on one knee, taking cover from nearby cover while slightly turning his body to adjust his angle. Through the scope, his eyes locked firmly on the Japanese soldiers. When the first soldier entered optimal range, he held his breath, gently pulling the trigger. With a soft crack, the soldier fell to the ground. Lei Tao took advantage of the situation with a tactical roll, quickly moving several meters to the left, and aimed his gun again. Before the second Japanese soldier could react, another bullet was fired accurately. The Japanese soldier's body shook violently and fell straight down. At this time, the remaining Japanese soldiers panicked and began to look for cover and fired blindly. Lei Tao took advantage of their panic and sprinted forward, then jumped high, adjusted his posture in the air, and when he landed again, he had come to another excellent shooting position. He raised his gun again and calmly aimed at the last Japanese soldier. As the trigger was pulled, the Japanese soldier slowly fell down, and the surroundings suddenly returned to a dead silence. Only the sound of fierce gunfire at the foot of the mountain could be heard...