The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 119 I am a lone ranger roaming behind enemy lines

The guerrillas were exhausted, their faces splattered with blood, some still pierced with wounds, yet their joy at victory was unconcealed. The captain, despite his pain, began to organize his men to clean up the battlefield. They carefully gathered the remains of their fallen comrades, their eyes filled with grief and respect, and neatly laid them out to the side. Then, they searched the bodies of the Japanese soldiers and confiscated their weapons and ammunition, meticulously picking up every rifle and bullet. These trophies were invaluable to the guerrillas, who were short on equipment.

In a moment of rest, the guerrilla leader looked up toward the mountaintop where Lei Tao stood, his heart filled with gratitude and confusion. He tucked his Jin-made Mauser pistol into his belt and took a few steps toward Lei Tao's mountaintop. He placed his hands to his mouth, making a megaphone gesture, and shouted, "I don't know which friend came to our aid and rescued us. I'm from Tangzhang Mountain and would like to express my gratitude. Would you be willing to come out and chat?"

Lei Tao's heart skipped a beat when he heard Tang Zhangshan's call. After a moment's deliberation, he decided to show up and meet him. He tucked his TSVL-8 high-precision sniper rifle into the Bagua Gyro space, pulled out a Springfield sniper rifle, and strapped it to his back. He also pulled out an M1911 pistol and a tactical leg-wrap holster, securing them to the outside of his right thigh. He stood up, jumped down a slope from a ridge, and then, driven downward by inertia, sprinted down the grass.

His steps were like flying lightning, his body moving swiftly up the slope, the undulating grass making his steps slightly bumpy. The wind whistled past his ears, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. As the slope increased, his speed increased, becoming almost uncontrollable.

When he reached the foot of the mountain, he found himself on the verge of falling into the ravine. In this critical moment, Lei Tao, relying on his years of combat experience and agile reflexes, instantly executed a tactical aerial roll and leap. He pushed off the ground, launching himself into the air, twisting his body in mid-air while adjusting his stance. Through this series of movements, he finally steadied himself and landed firmly on flat ground just a few steps from the edge of the ravine.

Tang Zhangshan and the guerrillas watched Lei Tao perform this series of thrilling and agile moves with admiration. Lei Tao dusted himself off and walked towards the guerrillas.

Tang Zhangshan watched Lei Tao approach, and with a broad smile on his face, he stepped forward to greet him, clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "Brother, you are very skilled. I am grateful to you today, otherwise my brothers would be in danger."

Lei Tao nodded slightly in return: "Captain Tang, you are too polite. I cannot stand by and watch the Japanese army commit atrocities."

Tang Zhangshan looked at Lei Tao curiously. "Looking at your equipment and skills, you don't look like an ordinary person. You should be a soldier. I wonder which unit you belong to?"

Lei Tao said calmly with a firm gaze, "Captain Tang, I'm not from any particular unit. I'm a lone soldier roaming behind enemy lines, specializing in causing trouble and sabotage for the Japanese army. Assassinating high-ranking commanders and important figures of the Japanese army is my specialty. As long as I can strike a blow against the Japanese army, I have no scruples."

Tang Zhangshan asked again, "Brother, what are your plans next? There are many Japanese troops in this jungle, and it would be dangerous for you to act alone."

Lei Tao's eyes were firm. "I was just trying to get a deeper understanding of the Japanese situation in this area. I heard that you, Captain, have been fighting here for a long time. I wanted to discuss with you and see if we can cooperate and deal a heavier blow to the Japanese army."

Tang Zhangshan's eyes lit up. "If I could get your help, I would be more than happy to help you. But the conditions for our guerrillas are tough, and we are short on supplies. I wonder if you would mind?"

Lei Tao chuckled: "I don't care about these, I just want to contribute to the fight against the Japanese invaders, no need to say anything else.

Tang Zhangshan smiled and nodded, then asked, "I have yet to ask for your name, brother?"

Lei Tao paused slightly and replied, "You can call me Lei Tao, or you can call me Assassin."

Tang Zhangshan was slightly startled, then said, "Assassin? That's a strange name, but no matter what it is, brother, we will remember the kindness you showed our guerrillas today."

Lei Tao waved his hand: "Captain Tang, you are too serious. Fighting the Japanese and killing the enemy is our duty."

Tang Zhangshan was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly said, "Brother, if that's the case, why don't you stay and join our guerrillas? We can fight the devils together and become even more powerful."

Lei Tao pondered for a moment and said, "Captain Tang, we can cooperate. I can provide your army with weapons and equipment, and I can also help you train your troops and improve their combat capabilities. But I am used to being free and undisciplined. There are too many rules in your team, and I can't stand being constrained."

Tang Zhangshan frowned and said hurriedly, "Brother Lei, these rules are to ensure team discipline and unified action, but we're not unreasonable. How about this? As long as it doesn't violate the overall principles, some minor rules can be relaxed for you."

Lei Tao shook his head and said firmly, "Captain Tang, thank you for your kindness, but I am really not suitable to stay in the team and be restricted for a long time. If we work together to fight against the Japanese, the effect may not be bad."

Tang Zhangshan sighed helplessly and said, "Well, Brother Lei, as long as you are willing to help us, anything is fine."