The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 188: Under the Shadow of the "Ghost Assassin", Kazuya Uesugi's Deadly Journey

Yamamoto Jiro stood in the still-smoky jungle, the air thick with the pungent smell of gunpowder and blood. His eyes were still red, filled with anger and resentment. He watched his men continue their search, while shouting to the signalman beside him, "Quick! Send a radio to Colonel Uesugi Kazuya, informing him of the situation."

The signalman responded quickly, turned on the radio quickly, adjusted the frequency, prepared to send the message, and waited nervously for Yamamoto Benro's instructions.

Yamamoto Jiro gritted his teeth, his face filled with indignation as he spoke, "They say we've spotted the 'Netherworld Assassin' and his men here. Those cunning fellows are incredibly brutal. First, they wiped out our scout search team, then they even used the remains of Imperial warriors to set up a minefield. Our search team was caught completely off guard, and over half of them have already been killed or wounded. Their whereabouts are currently unknown, so we've decided to expand the search area..."

The signalman turned pale with fear after hearing Yamamoto Jiro's roar. He frantically tapped the keys on the radio to pass on the bad news. Every tap seemed to carry the heavy anger and unwillingness of the entire team.

Kazuya Uesugi was sitting at the command desk, staring intently at the documents on the table, his brow furrowed as he pondered the next battle plan. At this moment, a signalman hurried in, handed over a telegram, saluted, and said, "Colonel, this is a telegram from Captain Yamamoto Jiro!"

Kazuya Uesugi took the telegram and quickly scanned its contents, his expression instantly darkening. A fierce, murderous intent shone in his eyes, and his hands unconsciously clenched, making the telegram crackle slightly. He abruptly stood up and, without a word, strode over to the large map hanging on the wall.

The map detailed the surrounding terrain, villages, rivers, and the distribution of troops. With a sharp gaze, Kazuya Uesugi carefully searched for the location reported by Yamamoto Benjiro. His finger slowly traced the lines of mountains and rivers, muttering place names and coordinates. Finally, he found the marked area, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes.

He picked up a pencil and, with that spot as the center, skillfully and decisively drew a circle, encompassing several surrounding peaks, a jungle, and a small village. The circle was like a tightening net, firmly locking down the possible hiding place of the "Netherworld Assassin."

Then, he turned to his adjutant and ordered in a firm and cold tone, "Go, notify the first, third, and fifth special forces squads. The artillery task force must assemble immediately and prepare to attack with me. Have the second and fourth squads strengthen the security of the brigade headquarters. No one is allowed to leave their post without my order. This time, we must completely eliminate the 'Netherworld Assassin' and never let him escape again!"

The adjutant, receiving the order, quickly turned and left to relay the message. Kazuya Uesugi returned to the command table and began inspecting his equipment. He picked up his pistol, deftly disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling it. Every movement was neat and precise, his eyes revealing the focus and anticipation of the upcoming battle. He was well aware of the "Netherworld Assassin's" power, but he firmly believed his special forces could accomplish this arduous mission, redeem themselves for the Empire, and avenge the deaths of their members in the previous encounter with their "rival."

Soon, the sound of measured footsteps and brief, forceful commands echoed from outside. Special Forces Teams 1, 3, and 5, along with the artillery task force, had assembled, awaiting Kazuya Uesugi's next instructions. Kazuya Uesugi took a deep breath, adjusted his uniform, and strode out of the tent, ready to lead his elite troops into the unknown and dangerous jungle for a life-or-death battle with the "Netherworld Assassin."