The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 358: Mine Tunnel Life and Death Battle: Lei Tao vs. Drugged Japanese Agent

Led by Lei Tao, the team members gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes determined, and their steps steady as they advanced deeper into the mine. Every step was accompanied by unknown dangers, the dim light dancing on their resolute faces, and their elongated shadows swaying on the wet ground.

As we went deeper into the mine, the air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder, mixed with the scent of blood and damp earth. Occasionally, strange symbols and markings could be seen on the walls on both sides of the mine, traces left by Japanese spies.

Suddenly, a chaotic but rapid sound of footsteps came from the front. Lei Tao immediately raised his hand to signal the team members to stop. Everyone quickly hid behind the bunkers on both sides of the mine tunnel, pointed their guns in the direction of the sound, and squeezed the trigger tightly, ready to shoot at any time.

A group of Japanese agents in black uniforms appeared before everyone's eyes. Their bodies were slender, their eyes grim, and while their pace wasn't as measured as that of the special forces, they exuded a fierceness. Leading the charge was a lean Japanese agent, his face scarred with a hideous scar that only added to his ferocity. He wore a slim black combat uniform, a sharp dagger tucked at his waist, and a modified pistol tightly gripped in his hand.

"Looks like this is the support Kazuya Kamisama has called for," Lei Tao whispered, a serious look in his eyes. "Everyone, listen up! When the enemy approaches, concentrate your firepower on their vanguard to disrupt their formation."

The team members nodded slightly, their eyes revealing firm determination. As the enemy gradually approached, Lei Tao shouted: "Open fire!" Instantly, fierce gunfire rang out in the mine tunnel, and the team members leaned out from behind the cover and fired fiercely at the enemy.

The Japanese special forces reacted swiftly, dispersing immediately and, leveraging their expert weaponry and extensive combat experience, finding cover and launching a counterattack. Their accurate marksmanship and powerful firepower engaged the Japanese special forces in a fierce exchange of fire. Bullets crisscrossed the mine tunnels, occasionally striking the walls and sending up sparks and debris.

During the fierce battle, Lei Tao discovered that the enemy's firepower was mainly concentrated in the front, while the flanks were relatively weak. He quickly signaled to Li Shuiniu and Chen Feiyang, and the three of them quietly circled around the enemy's flanks and launched a surprise attack. The enemy was caught off guard by this sudden attack and their formation was thrown into disarray.

At the same time, Xu Keming and Wu Ming also led their team to launch a frontal charge. They used the shelters in the mine tunnel to continuously approach the enemy. While shooting, Xu Keming shouted loudly: "Brothers, for our fallen comrades, charge!"

Under the fierce attack of the team members, the defense line of the Japanese special agent team was gradually broken. They began to retreat step by step, but still stubbornly resisted. Seeing this, the chief agent drew the dagger from his waist and shouted loudly: "For the Great Japanese Empire, fight to the death!"

As soon as Lei Tao saw the spy chief, Haruki Kimura, his eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle's, and a strong murderous intent burst out from the depths of his eyes. Without hesitation, he raised his submachine gun, exerted force on his feet, and rushed towards the chief like an arrow from a bow. At the same time, his index finger firmly grasped the trigger, and the muzzle of the gun spewed out tongues of fire. A series of bullets, with a whistling sound, rushed straight towards Haruki Kimura.

However, Kimura Haruki was no ordinary man. He sensed something the moment Lei Tao raised his gun and fired. He twisted his body rapidly, moving in a strange, serpentine pattern. He first dodged Lei Tao's initial volley of bullets with a sudden left turn. Then, his legs swiftly shifted, his body darting forward to the right. Bullets grazed the corners of his clothes, raising a cloud of dust. He dodged the bullets nimbly, using debris in the mine tunnel for cover, occasionally using boxes and stone pillars to alter his trajectory, making it difficult for Lei Tao's shots to hit him.

At a crucial moment in the battle, Li Shuiniu spotted a Japanese agent preparing to attack Lei Tao from behind. Without hesitation, he raised his gun, aimed at the agent, and pulled the trigger. The agent fell to the ground.

Seeing his bullet deftly dodged, his offensive blocked, Lei Tao reacted instantly. Taking advantage of the agent's moment of evasion, he dodged sideways, his movements as smooth as flowing water. He quickly sheathed his submachine gun and swung his right hand through the air. In the blink of an eye, a fine steel baton emerged from the Bagua Top's space and landed firmly in his hand.

Lei Tao exerted force on his wrist, flicking his baton lightly. With a swish, it instantly unfolded, a flash of cold light. Almost instantly, Kimura Haruki, seizing the perfect moment, swung his dagger, aiming for Lei Tao's throat. Lei Tao's eyes froze, a look of unwavering determination. He precisely blocked the incoming dagger with the unfolded baton, the resounding sound of metal clashing echoing through the mine tunnel.

Immediately afterwards, Lei Tao quickly raised his left leg, exerted force with his knee, and kicked Kimura Haruki's knee. The agent leader's knee hurt, and his body suddenly bent, weakening the attack of the dagger in his hand. How could Lei Tao miss this excellent opportunity? Taking advantage of the pain and distraction, he suddenly stretched out his left hand, grabbed Kimura Haruki's wrist holding the dagger, and pushed hard, pushing the dagger away from his body, neutralizing the fatal blow.

Without a pause, Lei Tao exerted force with his legs, leaped high, and quickly adjusted his posture in the air, performing a deadly scissor kick. His legs, like two sharp scissors, firmly clamped the agent's neck. Then, he exerted force with his waist, and his body quickly flipped in the air. With the powerful centrifugal force, he threw the agent's head out.

Kimura Haruki spun in a chaotic arc through the air, slamming heavily into the tunnel wall with a thud. The dull crash echoed through the claustrophobic space. His body slid down the wall, sending up a cloud of dust. But the well-trained agent didn't fall. Almost the moment he touched the ground, he kicked off with his legs, performing a neat somersault and nimbly rising to his feet.

His eyes flushed with anger and resentment. He quickly reached for his waist and pulled out a small, brown glass bottle. Strange symbols were engraved on the bottle, revealing a mysterious, forbidden drug—his final trump card. His fingers trembled as he eagerly uncorked the bottle. A pungent odor instantly filled the air. Without hesitation, he tilted his head back and emptied the contents.

The drug took effect quickly. Kimura Haruki's muscles began to tense, his blood vessels bulged slightly beneath his skin, and his eyes grew fiercer and more frantic. He roared like a beast and threw the empty bottle away. With a clang, the bottle rolled on the ground. He stared at Lei Tao, pointing a finger at him and roaring in broken Chinese, "You 'sick man of the East,' you 'ghost assassin,' today is your death!" He stomped his feet heavily on the ground, sending up a cloud of dust, and charged at Lei Tao like a mad bull.

Kimura Haruki charged at Lei Tao like a mad bull. Lei Tao's eyes flashed, and he quickly dodged to the side, clutching his baton tightly, bracing himself for battle. Kimura Haruki missed, his momentum causing him to stumble forward a few steps, but he instantly regained his balance and spun around to attack again. He leaped high, his right leg like a battle axe, sweeping across Lei Tao's head with a whirring sound.

Lei Tao quickly raised his baton to block. With a dull "bang", the huge impact made Lei Tao's arm numb and he couldn't help but take two steps back. But Lei Tao was not afraid at all. While Kimura Haruki was still struggling to stand, he swung his baton at a tricky angle and swept it towards Kimura Haruki's waist, hitting Kimura Haruki's waist. With a "bang", the baton rebounded. However, Kimura Haruki was not hurt at all. He backhanded a straight punch, aiming directly at Lei Tao's face.

Lei Tao tilted his head slightly, his fist glancing off his cheek. He seized the opening left by Kimura Haruki's punch and thrust his knee hard into his abdomen. Kimura Haruki groaned and took a few steps back, only to charge forward again. The effects of the banned drug had made him insensitive to pain, and his attacks intensified.

The two exchanged blows, the fight reaching a fever pitch. Suddenly, Kimura Haruki feinted, feinting an attack, but while Lei Tao was on the defensive, he quickly pulled a dagger from his pocket. Before Lei Tao could react, Kimura stabbed him in the chest. In the nick of time, Lei Tao blocked the fatal blow with his baton, and the dagger struck the baton, sending a shower of sparks flying.