Chapter 36: Another Japanese General Taken Down! A Resounding Victory!
The three Xu siblings gave chase to Junichi Takemoku.
Zhou Weiguo, witnessing this, did not intervene.
He had already seen the strength of the Xu siblings; a single Junichi Takemoku no longer posed any threat to them.
Given this, it was better to let the Xu siblings vent their pent-up rage—after all, there was a blood feud between them and Junichi Takemoku.
Soon, the Xu siblings caught up to the fleeing Junichi Takemoku.
Knowing escape was impossible, Junichi gritted his teeth, suddenly turning around and aiming his rifle at Xu Yihang, ready to fight back against the Xu siblings.
Xu Erhang reacted swiftly; his bowstring, already taut, snapped forward with a sharp twang.
Whoosh...
An arrow shot forth, colliding with Junichi’s rifle.
Caught off guard, Junichi could not hold onto the rifle under the arrow’s force.
The rifle twisted and slipped from his grasp, falling to the ground.
Xu Yihang quickly drew his bow and loosed another arrow.
Before Junichi could react, a whistle pierced the air as the arrow flew straight at him.
SPLAT...
The arrow embedded itself deep into Junichi’s chest.
Overwhelmed by pain and terror, Junichi collapsed onto the ground, despair etched across his face.
As Junichi fell, the Xu siblings finally closed in.
Seeing them approach, Junichi clutched his chest and begged, “Please, don’t kill me.”
“I can give you money, offer compensation!”
Though his Mandarin was halting, the Xu siblings understood clearly.
Yet they showed no mercy, their faces cold with murderous intent.
Finally, with despair in Junichi’s eyes, Xu Yihang and Xu Jinchuan both drew their bows and fired simultaneously.
Thunk, thunk...
Xu Yihang’s arrow pierced Junichi’s throat.
Xu Jinchuan’s armor-piercing arrow struck his heart.
With these two fatal shots, Junichi Takemoku was undoubtedly dead.
In this battle, the New First Regiment had eliminated yet another enemy general.
Looking at Junichi’s lifeless body, Xu Yihang took a deep breath and said, “We... have avenged our family!”
Xu Erhang and Xu Jinchuan exchanged satisfied glances, their eyes moist—memories of their fallen kin haunting them.
Meanwhile, Zhou Weiguo led the Snow Leopard Special Forces and the regiment’s direct command troops to finish off all remaining enemy soldiers following the command post, including those feigning death on the ground.
This was the first battle for the Snow Leopard Assault Team—an initial test of their mettle.
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Elsewhere, the vanguard of the Takemoku Battalion marched steadily closer to Jin Sui Town.
Suddenly, a Japanese soldier sprinted to catch up with the vanguard and reported to squad leader Jiro Fujita, “Sir, our main force has been ambushed by the Eighth Route Army at Tiger Gorge.”
Jiro’s face paled in shock.
He quickly ordered, “Everyone, follow me back to reinforce the main force. Move fast!”
At his command, the soldiers immediately turned around, preparing to return to the main force.
Just then—
Bang...
A gunshot rang out nearby.
Before Jiro could react, a bullet exploded his head.
Zhang Dabiao fired the shot and shouted, “Brothers, open fire!”
The soldiers of the New First Regiment’s First Battalion sprang up from the forest and launched a fierce assault on the Japanese vanguard.
By now, the New First Regiment’s equipment was quite advanced, nearly matching the enemy’s vanguard unit.
Most soldiers wielded Type 38 rifles, while some prone on the ground operated light and heavy machine guns, firing relentlessly.
Bang bang bang bang...
Rat-a-tat-tat...
The dense gunfire rained upon the Japanese ranks like a storm.
Within moments, dozens of enemy soldiers fell before the New First Regiment’s fire.
The Japanese vanguard was no longer capable of reinforcing; they were clearly struggling to survive.
The vanguard soldiers were stunned.
They had only just begun to retreat when their squad leader Jiro was shot dead.
Caught off guard by the New First Regiment’s ambush, the Japanese did not know whether to retreat or press on with reinforcements.
Fortunately, a quick-thinking Japanese deputy squad leader shouted, “What are you all standing there for? Counterattack!”
“The Eighth Route Army’s base isn’t nearby; their equipment and ammunition must be limited. They can’t be our match.”
“Everyone quickly find cover and strike back hard!”
His words snapped the soldiers back to their senses, and they quickly regrouped to counterattack.
Unfortunately for them, their hopes were dashed.
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Because the New First Regiment was flush with ammunition.
Bang bang bang bang...
Rat-a-tat-tat...
The soldiers unleashed their full firepower.
Under such conditions, the New First Regiment’s firepower momentarily overwhelmed the Japanese.
The Japanese grew increasingly alarmed.
Moreover, due to their rushed deployment, their position was exposed, with little cover.
As the battle dragged on, Japanese soldiers were picked off one by one, casualties mounting rapidly.
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Meanwhile, at Tiger Gorge, after fierce fighting, Li Yunlong led the Second and Third Battalions in virtually annihilating two enemy companies.
Though these two Japanese companies outnumbered the New First Regiment’s battalions, the latter’s superior equipment and commanding high ground gave them the advantage.
With favorable timing, terrain, and morale, the Japanese companies were doomed.
Afterward, Li Yunlong led the survivors to sweep the battlefield and eliminate wounded enemy soldiers.
Minutes later, the battle at Tiger Gorge was over.
Li Yunlong immediately called out to Shen Quan, who quickly approached.
“Shen Quan!”
“Yes!”
“Lead the Second Battalion to reinforce Zhang Dabiao’s First Battalion,” Li Yunlong ordered. “Zhang Dabiao’s position lacks the terrain advantage we have here, and a battalion is facing an enemy company. The pressure is heavy.”
“Lead the Second Battalion on a forced march to assist the First Battalion. Leave no enemy alive!”
“Yes, sir!” Shen Quan responded promptly.
Turning to the Second Battalion soldiers, he shouted, “Brothers of the New First Regiment’s Second Battalion, let’s go support the First Battalion. Let’s keep killing these devils!”
The Second Battalion troops responded eagerly.
Soon, Shen Quan led his unit out of Tiger Gorge...
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