0p0 Chapter 452 Jungle Terror: Ninja Strangulation
Chapter 452 Jungle Terror: Ninja Strangulation
The moment Lei Tao decisively killed the flare ninja, a sharp metallic sound suddenly echoed through the forest. Three square darts, gleaming with a cold, blue light, whistled towards him in a triangular formation. He spun and swept across, the butt of his Scorpion submachine gun knocking the left dart off, and the searing bullets shattered the other two with pinpoint accuracy. The flying fragments grazed his cheek, leaving a fine streak of blood that instantly congealed into a dark red under the scorching sun.
"Baka!" a furious roar echoed from the treetops. The remaining eleven ninjas simultaneously tore open their shirts, revealing black breastplates covered in diamond patterns. Their MP35 submachine guns were each fitted with a custom flash suppressor. Lei Tao's pupils constricted, and with a graceful dive and roll, he dove into the bushes. A barrage of bullets whizzed by his ears, leaving honeycomb-like dents in the boulder where he had been hiding, sending gravel flying like rain.
He quickly pulled the bolt and shoved the extended magazine marked "AP" into the Scorpion submachine gun. With a crisp click, the special armor-piercing rounds were loaded. Lei Tao leaned forward and pulled the trigger. Dark red bullet marks ripped through the air, sparks flying from the left ninja's chest armor. The second round pierced the armor directly, exploding blood on the chest.
"Special armor-piercing rounds are still the best!" Lei Tao secretly praised. The remaining ninjas reacted with remarkable speed, dodging along tree trunks and rocks. Suddenly, a dark figure darted out, its barbed rope wrapped around his ankle like a venomous snake. Lei Tao lost his balance and fell to the ground with a thud. But just before his body touched the ground, he twisted his wrist slightly, and the Scorpion submachine gun swung the muzzle, firing with a bang at the taut rope. The bullet accurately bit through the steel cable, and iron chips flew across the ninja's cheek, leaving a bloody mark.
The attacker's pupils constricted, and he was about to retreat, but Lei Tao, taking advantage of the momentum, rolled over and braced himself. The Scorpion submachine gun arced in his hand, five bullets blasting out in a plum blossom pattern. Two bullets pierced the opponent's mask with pinpoint accuracy, sending shattered ceramic shards flying; the other two rammed the breastplate, sparks flying as they penetrated the diamond-shaped pattern, blood seeping through the cracks in the armor. The ninja stumbled back, his back slamming against the tree trunk, leaving a trail of blood on the bark as he slid down.
"Come on, I'll send you to hell!" Lei Tao knelt on one knee, his rifle sweeping through the shadows of the forest like a venomous snake. The remaining ninjas suddenly removed their hoods, their bandaged faces half-covered in a cold, murderous intent. They dispersed in unison, their MP35 submachine guns reloading their drum magazines. The sound of car engines approached in the distance, and Lei Tao knew Japanese reinforcements were approaching; a quick victory was necessary.
Lei Tao's eyes swept across the nine remaining ninjas in the forest. They fanned out, their bandaged eyes gleaming with murderous intent. The roar of engines in the distance grew closer, and time was running out.
A subtle scraping sound echoed from the bushes to his left, and Lei Tao instantly rolled sideways. MP35 submachine gun bullets whizzed by his ear, plowing charred furrows in the tree trunks. He returned fire from the spot, and the special armor-piercing rounds tore through the right ninja sleeve, sending blood and fabric shreds splattering.
"Want to play with guns? I'll keep you company!" Lei Tao shouted, switching the Scorpion submachine gun to his left hand and pulling out two high-explosive grenades from the Bagua Gyro space with his right hand. With two loud booms, the blast knocked over three ninjas, and one ninja's MP35 submachine gun was blown in two.
The leading ninja roared, drawing his Type 14 Nambu pistol from his belt. Lei Tao was the first to unleash a stun grenade. Amidst the glare and roar, he used the smoke to cover his advance towards the high ground on the left. The modified Scorpion submachine gun automatically switched to three-round burst mode, accurately shattering the goggles of two ninjas and forcing them to remove their bloodstained protective gear.
The forest erupted in rapid bursts of gunfire. Three ninjas had assembled a simple rapid-fire device, and the bullets rained down like a torrential rain. Lei Tao snaked forward through the hail of bullets, using the tree trunk as his only cover as he slammed the last magazine of his special armor-piercing rounds into his gun. The moment a ninja emerged from cover, he leaped to his feet, his gun locked precisely at the man's throat. "It's over!"
Then, a cold flash suddenly appeared from behind a large tree on the right. A ninja kicked the tree with one foot, and the ninja sword slashed down diagonally, carrying a gust of blood. Lei Tao whipped out his shotgun, and a burst of fire from the muzzle illuminated the forest red. The shotgun shells blasted the tree trunk, sending sawdust flying. The ninja used the trunk as cover to somersault through the air, the blade aimed directly at the man's face.
Lei Tao's pupils constricted, murderous intent surging. With a flick of his wrist, a poisoned flying knife pierced the wind, piercing the ninja's Adam's apple with pinpoint accuracy. The blade sunk most of the way in. The ninja's eyes widened, his throat gurgling as he slid against a tree trunk, dying.
"Not good!" Before he could finish his words, a barrage of bullets tore through the air. The remaining ninjas seized the opportunity to concentrate their fire, their MP35 submachine guns weaving a deadly barrage. Lei Tao rolled and dodged behind a rock.
Lei Tao ducked behind a rock and quickly loaded the last magazine of his special armor-piercing rounds into his Scorpion submachine gun. Nine ninjas formed a fan-shaped formation, their MP35 submachine guns, each loaded with a drum magazine, spewing flames. The bullets sent sparks flying off the rocks. He leaned forward and fired three times, striking the foremost ninja in the knee. He screamed and fell to his knees.
The remaining ninjas immediately dispersed. Two climbed to the treetops, holding their guns, while the others advanced on the ground. Lei Tao hurled a high-explosive grenade, the blast knocking over two ninjas on his left. He seized the opportunity to rush to the large tree on the right. As he ducked behind it, the trunk was blasted by a barrage of bullets, sending wood chips flying everywhere.
Lei Tao propped his shotgun against a tree branch, aimed at the ninja in the tree, and pulled the trigger. The shotgun shell shattered half of the man's body, sending the body plummeting. A second later, a sharp pain shot through his ankle—the ninja swung a chain around it and yanked him down. Lei Tao rolled to avoid the incoming katana, then struck the man in the face with the butt of his rifle, taking advantage of his stumble to fire two more rounds.
The forest suddenly filled with smoke, and the ninjas advanced through the mist. Lei Tao activated his Bagua Gyro's night vision and spotted three dark figures charging from different directions. He raised his rifle and fired, striking two in the chest. The third ninja, using the mist to close in, thrust his katana straight into the heart. Lei Tao dodged, the blade grazing his arm, drawing blood.
After retreating to the boulder, Lei Tao discovered he had less than ten rounds of ammunition left. In the distance, the roar of engines was deafening; Japanese reinforcements had arrived at the foot of the mountain. He tucked his Scorpion submachine gun back into his pocket and retrieved two poison-tipped sabers. The last four ninjas sheathed their guns, drew their katanas, and formed a triangle formation to surround him.
A ninja charged first, but Lei Tao dodged the blade and slashed across the opponent's throat with his backhand. The remaining four attacked in a diamond formation. The ninja on the left aimed his blade at the face, but Lei Tao blocked with his left arm, feeling a sharp pain amidst the sound of metal clashing. Then, his right saber took the opportunity to pierce the ninja on the right's abdomen.
Before he could draw his sword, a sharp sound pierced the air from behind. The middle ninja swung the chain around his ankle and yanked it hard. Lei Tao stumbled to his knees, a flash of cold light flashing overhead as another ninja raised his katana and slashed down. In the nick of time, he rolled sideways, the blade grazing his back and shearing off a large piece of clothing.
Lei Tao spun on the spot, his saber sweeping across, slicing precisely through the knees of the chain-slinging ninja. The man screamed and fell to his knees, and Lei Tao leaped up, piercing his throat with his blade. At the same moment, footsteps scurried behind him, and the last ninja lunged forward with his saber. Without even turning, Lei Tao threw a dart backhanded, piercing the man's left eye.
Two more ninjas remained. The middle ninja slashed again, and Lei Tao blocked with his blade, sending sparks flying. The ninja on the right seized the opportunity to thrust his short blade, but Lei Tao raised his leg and kicked the wrist, knocking the blade loose. Using the momentum, he kicked the middle ninja in the chest, sending him flying. The back of his head struck a sharp rock, rendering him motionless.
Lei Tao panted, staring at his last enemy. The ninja roared and charged, his blade piercing the air with a thud. Instead of retreating, Lei Tao advanced, sidestepping the attack. He suddenly lowered his shoulders, twisted his waist, and exerted force, delivering a powerful Bajiquan "Iron Mountain Lean" strike to the opponent's chest. With a muffled thud and the sound of bones cracking, the ninja flew backwards to the ground.
The ninja struggled to his feet, but Lei Tao pressed forward. He drew the dagger from his waist, kneeled down at the ninja's back, and with his left hand pressed against the back of his head, stabbed the dagger fiercely from behind his neck. Blood gushed from the blade, soaking the back of his hand.
Lei Tao pressed his hand against his bleeding wound, panting heavily. In the distance, the rumble of Japanese trucks shook the ground, leaving a cloud of dust visible. He wiped the blood from his mouth, sheathed his bloodied and poisoned knife, and dragged his injured leg to his feet. He stumbled and disappeared into the depths of the dense forest, leaving behind a mess of corpses and the looming danger.