nycdaug Chapter 288 The fierce battle at Li Mansion ends
Chapter 288 The fierce battle at Li Mansion ends
Nakajima and Yoshijima Yuko continued their escape, quickly disappearing into the smoke. Lei Tao, preoccupied with dealing with Makita, had no time to spare. After a few more exchanges, Makita was exhausted and his movements were sluggish. Seizing the opportunity, Lei Tao delivered a flying kick, knocking the long sword out of Makita's hand. He then thrust the dagger straight at Makita's throat.
Makita's face was filled with terror, but his instinct for survival spurred him to react instantly. His right hand quickly reached for his waist, pulled out three cross-shaped darts, and hurled them at Lei Tao. Lei Tao's heart tightened at the sight, and without a second thought, he immediately dropped to a crouch, leveraging his leg power to perform a tactical leap and roll to the side. With a sharp whistling sound, the three cross-shaped darts flew past his previous position and pierced the tree trunk behind him.
Taking advantage of Lei Tao's moment of dodging, Makita quickly pulled out a concentrated smoke bomb with his free hand and threw it forcefully at his feet. Instantly, a thicker, more choking cloud spread rapidly from Makita's center, enveloping nearly everything around him. As the smoke rose, Makita turned, relying on his familiarity with the environment and his agility to quickly disappear into the smoke.
Lei Tao got up from the tumble, holding a dagger, and looked around vigilantly, trying to search for Makita in the smoke. But the smoke was too thick and he could not see anything clearly. He could only hear the sound of footsteps gradually fading away in the distance.
Lei Tao noticed something strange about the smoke and shouted, "Oh no, they are trying to run away! Ninjas are very difficult to deal with, everyone must pay attention to safety!" He held a gun and groped forward in the smoke, trying to identify the traces of the Japanese spies, but the smoke was too thick and he could not see clearly.
The members of the Military Intelligence Bureau and the "Ghost" team also struggled forward in the smoke, firing continuously, but most of their shots missed. When the smoke gradually cleared, everyone found that Yoshijima Yuko had disappeared, leaving only the bodies of several killed Japanese spies and ninjas, as well as the remains of several fallen Military Intelligence Bureau agents. The scene was a tragic scene.
Lei Tao looked at the empty yard, his brows furrowed, his heart filled with resentment. But he knew that the most urgent task was to clean up the battlefield and obtain more useful intelligence.
After a brief reorganization, just as everyone was about to resume their search, a Japanese spy, shirtless and covered in explosives, with a white cloth with a sun symbol tied around his head, lit a fuse and rushed out of a utility room, shouting, "Long live the Emperor of Japan!" Lei Tao angrily cursed, "Looking for death!" Quickly sheathing his pistol, he glanced around and spotted a long stick at his feet. With a flick of his toe, the stick landed firmly in his hand. He gripped the stick tightly with one hand and quickly rushed towards the spy from the side, preparing to subdue him at close range.
The surrounding team members also scattered and sought cover, and a tense atmosphere instantly filled the air. Some team members shouted loudly: "Everyone be careful, take cover!" to try to distract the Japanese spy; others quickly adjusted their weapons, ready to support Lei Tao at any time.
Lei Tao spotted the spy's weakness, quickened his pace, and in the blink of an eye, he was on the spy's left side. With a loud shout, he swung his long staff, unleashing a powerful "Sweeping the Thousands" attack. The staff, accompanied by a whirring sound and a tremendous force, struck the spy's abdomen. With a dull thud, the spy's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, tumbling heavily into the utility room.
Lei Tao's heart pounded, adrenaline surging. He screamed at the top of his lungs, "It's going to explode! Take cover!" The sound echoed through the air, drowning out the surrounding noise. At the same time, he dropped his staff and, using the momentum of his legs to launch himself forward, he quickly flexed his abdomen and pivoted in mid-air. With a single, swift, tactical leap and tumble, he flashed behind a stout pillar like a flash of black lightning in the blink of an eye. His back pressed tightly against the cold stone pillar, his chest heaving violently. His eyes fixed warily on the direction of the explosion, ready to respond to any further danger.
The explosion was deafening, and the powerful shockwave swept in all directions like a surging tide, carrying rocks, wood chips, and debris. Lei Tao hid behind a pillar, his ears ringing from the shock. The broken stones hit the pillar, sending up a shower of debris. Fortunately, the pillar was strong enough to block most of the impact.
When the roar of the explosion gradually subsided, Lei Tao carefully poked his head out and saw that the former storage room had been reduced to ruins, filled with billowing smoke, and the pungent smell of gunpowder was choking. He quickly glanced around, looking for the team members.
"Brothers, are you all okay?" Lei Tao shouted loudly, his voice filled with anxiety.
"Captain Lei, I'm fine!" A calm response came from a team member not far away.
"I'm safe too!" Another firm voice sounded.
The team members came out from their respective shelters one after another and confirmed that they were safe. No one was seriously injured, but they were all covered in dust and had some scratches on their bodies.
After the crisis was resolved, everyone continued to search and found that this was indeed the backup contact point of the Japanese spies. In a secret room, they found some important documents and communication equipment, which were enough evidence to prove the crimes of the Japanese spies.
A Military Intelligence Bureau agent looked at the documents in his hands and said solemnly, "Although we successfully destroyed the Japanese spy base this time, the Japanese army's conspiracy may not end here. We must send this information back as soon as possible for detailed analysis. A Japanese spy escaped, and several brothers were sacrificed. We must avenge this blood debt." Xu Keming nodded with a sad face and said, "That's right. Thanks to everyone's cooperation this time, we can't let our guard down. We must continue to track the Japanese army's next move, capture the escaped Japanese spy, and avenge our brothers."
After the battle, Xu Keming looked solemn and said to a young agent beside him: "You go to the police station immediately and tell them that a Japanese spy base has just been destroyed here. Ask them to send someone to clean up the mess. Be sure to do it quickly!" The agent nodded and quickly took the order and left.
A little later, the police arrived. Leading the team was a middle-aged officer. He walked up to Xu Keming, raised his hand in a somewhat uncharacteristic salute, and said, "Captain Xu, we're here." Xu Keming briefly explained the situation, and the two sides quickly completed the handover.
At this time, Lei Tao came over, looked at Xu Keming and said, "Captain Xu, this cooperation went smoothly." Xu Keming smiled and said, "Yes, thanks to Brother Lei and the 'Netherworld' team for their help, otherwise we would have had a hard time."
Xu Keming then winked at his men, who brought a box containing the small yellow croaker they'd promised Lei Tao. Xu Keming handed it over, saying, "Brother Lei, this is what we agreed on. Keep it." Lei Tao took it, weighed it, and put it in his bag. Thinking it was the team's well-earned reward and the essential supplies to continue the fight, he said calmly, "Okay, I won't hold back. If you need any help in the future, as long as it's not too much trouble, just ask."
Afterwards, Xu Keming led the Military Control Commission members, carrying the intelligence they had gathered, and hurried back to the Military Control Commission station. Lei Tao also left with the "Netherworld" team. After walking a distance, he looked back at the Military Control Commission station and whispered to the team members, "This is just a small gain. The Japanese army's conspiracy is definitely more than this. Everyone, be careful." With that, the group disappeared around the corner of the street.