The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 332: Breaking out of a desperate situation: The fateful duel between Lei Tao and Uesugi Kazu

The two men instantly engaged in close combat, with Kazuya Uesugami taking the lead. He leaped high, blade raised in both hands, and slashed down fiercely at Lei Tao's head. Lei Tao's eyes flashed, and he quickly took a step back, leaning slightly to the left, narrowly avoiding the fierce blow. Then, taking advantage of the moment when Kazuya Uesugami had landed and was still struggling to gain his balance, he exerted force with his arm and slashed his Gurkha blade across Kazuya Uesugami's abdomen, the blade carrying an unstoppable momentum. Kazuya Uesugami reacted extremely quickly, quickly holding his katana across his body to block the blow. There was a loud "clang", sparks flew from the collision of metal, and the powerful impact left both men's arms numb and their knuckles painful.

Elsewhere, fierce firefights continued between the Military Intelligence Bureau agents led by Xu Keming and the elite detachment of agents led by Muto Muraki. Seeing the frontal assault proving difficult to break through, a sinister glint flashed in Muto Muraki's eyes. He quietly gathered several agents skilled in close combat, preparing to attack Xu Keming and his men from the rear. A seasoned veteran, Xu Keming keenly perceived the enemy's intentions. He quickly adjusted his deployment and whispered to the agents around him, "Leave some behind to continue the frontal resistance. The rest, follow me! We'll counter-encircle them!" With that, he led the remaining agents, using the debris and cover on the battlefield to ambush the enemy along their likely routes, waiting for them to fall into his trap.

As Mutomura's team of agents approached, Xu Keming suddenly rose from his cover and shouted, "Attack!" Immediately, the surrounding Military Intelligence Bureau agents, lying in ambush, leaped to their feet, their Thompson submachine guns blazing, and opened fire on the enemy. The enemy was caught off guard by the sudden attack, and several felled instantly. But Mutomura, a seasoned agent, quickly lay down, using the bodies on the ground for cover. He shouted orders to his men to launch a counterattack, engaging Xu Keming and his team in a fierce close-quarters gunfight. Bullets darted through the narrow space, striking surrounding objects and sending showers of sparks flying. Shouts and screams mingled in a chaotic and brutal scene.

Meanwhile, Yi Guang, Liu Zishan, and Chen Feiyang, having dealt with the bandits at the mortar position, searched the area carefully but could not find Zhu Erba. Yi Guang frowned, thinking to himself, "This cunning fellow must have sensed the danger and escaped." Without further delay, the three quickly turned their attention to the mortar.

Yi Guang pulled an M1 grenade from his waistband, forcefully removed the safety pin, and shouted to his teammates, "Get out of the way!" Liu Zishan and Chen Feiyang quickly ran to a distant bunker, tightly covering their ears. Yi Guang seized the opportunity and accurately threw the grenade into the mortar's ammunition box.

"BOOM!" A deafening roar threatened to shatter the world. A grenade detonated the shells in the ammunition crate. The powerful explosion instantly flipped the mortar over, sending the steel barrel flying through the air like a toy before crashing back to the ground, twisted and deformed. The surrounding ground was lifted by the blast, forming a massive crater. The dirt around the crater was loosened and tumbled down. The shockwave, like an unstoppable force, ripped trees in half, sending branches and leaves flying. The air was thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder.

As the smoke from the explosion slowly cleared, Yi Guang and his men rose from their cover, dusting themselves off. They gazed upon the devastated mortar position with mixed emotions. While they hadn't captured Zhu Erba, they had at least destroyed the dangerous mortar position, eliminating a significant threat to the battle. Yi Guang took a deep breath and declared, "Let's go support Team Lei and the others!" The three men grabbed their Thompson submachine guns again and rushed to the area where Lei Tao and Kazuya Uesugi were fighting.

On the front battlefield, the battle between Lei Tao and Uesugami Kazuya entered a fierce stage. Uesugami Kazuya suddenly changed his attack method. He used his knife as a sword and stabbed towards Lei Tao's throat with swift and fierce movements. Lei Tao's body leaned back rapidly, almost parallel to the ground. The sharp tip of the knife scraped across his throat, leaving a trace of blood. Lei Tao took advantage of the situation and swept his leg. Uesugami Kazuya quickly jumped up to avoid it. Lei Tao took the opportunity to stand up and slashed at Uesugami Kazuya's wrist with his Gurkha knife. Uesugami Kazuya quickly retracted his hand, and the samurai sword almost fell. A trace of panic flashed across his face.

With the support of Meng Xiaoyu, the brothers Li Shuiniu and Li Shuyang cornered the other Japanese spies led by Shang Shanhe. Li Shuiniu, armed with his Thompson submachine gun, unleashed a barrage of fire on the enemy. Li Shuyang, supporting him, constantly reloaded magazines, his movements expertly and swiftly ensuring a sustained barrage. Meng Xiaoyu, utilizing the agility of his submachine gun, alternately attacked from the flanks and shifted positions to draw the enemy's fire. The enemy was left helpless, cowering in a corner, watching in horror as their companions fell around them.

During his battle with Xu Keming, Muto Muraki found the situation increasingly unfavorable. He watched his men fall around him, his heart aching with anxiety. Suddenly, he spotted Lei Tao on the battlefield, and a mad thought struck him: "If I could kill this 'ghost assassin,' who posed a formidable threat to the Imperial Japanese Army, even death would be worth it." Crouching, he moved swiftly left and right, then suddenly leaped to his feet and rushed toward Lei Tao, firing at the Military Intelligence Bureau agents as he ran.

Xu Keming saw through his intention and shouted, "No, we can't let him get through!" He then slipped out from behind the cover, gestured to the agents around him, and chased after him with a few people.

Using the boxes and corpses scattered across the battlefield as cover, Mutomura Tree sprinted behind a wooden box, leaned forward and fired several shots. As the agent dodged, he quickly stood up, ran low to an abandoned car, and continued firing, using the car as cover.

Xu Keming and his men were not to be outdone. They fanned out, alternating between providing cover. One agent knelt on one knee, firing to suppress Mutomura. Xu Keming, taking advantage of this opportunity, hunched over and sprinted to another bunker. After his teammates had moved, he stood up again, firing bursts of fire, attempting to force Mutomura to emerge.

Mutomura Tree, seizing the opportunity, suddenly rolled out from behind the car, rolled on the ground, and continued running. Seeing this, Xu Keming immediately quickened his pace, firing as he ran. The bullet grazed Mutomura Tree and hit the ground beside him.

Just as Mu Tengcunshu was about to reach Lei Tao, Xu Keming leaped up, twisted his body in mid-air, and fired at Mu Tengcunshu. Mu Tengcunshu heard the gunshot and quickly dodged to the side, the bullet glancing at his arm. He ignored the pain and gritted his teeth, continuing to charge forward.

Lei Tao, Yi Guang, Liu Zishan, and Chen Feiyang surrounded Shangshan Heye. Despite his martial arts prowess, Shangshan Heye gradually began to feel overwhelmed by the four men's attack. He was covered in wounds, blood staining his clothes, and his steps were unsteady. But he refused to accept defeat, a glimmer of madness in his eyes as he prepared for a final struggle.

At this moment, Mu Tengcunshu was about to approach Lei Tao. Xu Keming chased him closely from behind, shooting as he chased, but Mu Tengcunshu dodged them skillfully. Seeing that Mu Tengcunshu was getting closer and closer to Lei Tao, Xu Keming pulled out the dagger behind him and threw it at Mu Tengcunshu.

Sensing danger from behind, Muto Muraki instinctively dodged to the side. The dagger passed by with a fierce momentum, its sharp blade making intimate contact with the belt at his waist, instantly severing it. The belt fell to the ground with a clatter, while the dagger remained firmly pinned to the nearby tree, its blade still trembling slightly.

Seeing the dagger miss, Xu Keming was extremely anxious. He quickened his pace and sprinted forward. When he was a few steps away from Mutomura, he jumped high and kicked Mutomura in the back. Mutomura, sensing the attack from behind, turned quickly and blocked Xu Keming's kick with the gun in his hand. The gun collided with the sole of his shoe, making a dull sound.

Xu Keming landed on the ground, rolled over, and quickly stood up and rushed towards Mutomuraki again. The two of them instantly wrestled with each other. Mutomuraki was quite strong and hit Xu Keming's head with an elbow. Xu Keming quickly dodged to the side, and the elbow grazed his cheek. Xu Keming took advantage of the situation and grabbed Mutomuraki's arm and threw him to the ground with an over-the-shoulder throw.

After falling to the ground, Muto Muraki rolled quickly to avoid Xu Keming's subsequent attack, stood up and used the cover of debris to approach Lei Tao.

Xu Keming chased after him, shouting, "Lei Tao, be careful!" He pulled a pistol from his waistband and fired at Muto Muraki. The bullet struck debris, sending wood chips flying. Muto Muraki, regardless of the danger, suddenly leaped from behind the debris, gun raised, and fired at Lei Tao. Lei Tao, who was engaged in a sword fight with Kazuya Uesugi, quickly dodged to the side, and the bullet grazed the corner of his clothes.

Kazuya Uesugi's pupils constricted, and the flesh on his face trembled slightly with anger. His already fierce gaze now took on an even greater fierceness. He roared at the top of his lungs, "Kito-kun, this 'Ghost Assassin''s' life belongs to me. I can fight it myself!" His roar echoed across the smoke and flames of the battlefield, drowning out some of the gunfire. Veins bulged on his forehead, and his neck flushed crimson. He raised his katana and charged at Lei Tao.