0p0 Chapter 354: Mine Crisis, Secret War Escalates
Chapter 354: Mine Crisis, Secret War Escalates
Kazuya Uesugi, who had recently escaped to the mines, had initially thought that the "Netherworld" and the Military Control Commission's pursuit and encirclement of him wouldn't arrive so soon, so he had been leisurely eating his canned meat. However, as a flare signaling an enemy attack was launched, he instantly lost his appetite.
Kazuya Kamisama stood up abruptly and threw the can of meat in his hand to the ground. The can bounced on a rock and rolled away. His previously gloomy face was now covered with frost, and his eyes were full of ferocity and panic. "Baka!" he cursed through gritted teeth, "How did these bastards get here so quickly!"
He quickly turned around and shouted orders to several Japanese agents and bandits who were on standby: "Gather the team immediately and strengthen vigilance! Since the other party can break through the outer defense line, they must be well prepared and cannot be underestimated!" Everyone obeyed the order and immediately began to act as if facing a great enemy, hurriedly running towards various defense points.
Kazuya Uesugi was well aware of his precarious situation. His layout at the mine wasn't yet complete, and if the coalition forces broke in, all his previous efforts would be wasted. He quickly pondered a response as he headed towards the command center inside the mine.
Meanwhile, Lei Tao and Xu Keming led their team, cautiously approaching the mine. They advanced silently, taking advantage of the fog and the surrounding terrain. Lei Tao walked in front, vigilantly observing the surroundings, his Scorpion submachine gun tightly gripped, ready to respond to any emergency.
Suddenly, Chen Feiyang, who was walking behind Lei Tao, gently pulled the corner of his clothes, pointed to the front and whispered: "Brother Lei, look over there, there seems to be movement." Lei Tao looked in the direction of Chen Feiyang's finger, and saw a black shadow swaying behind a huge rock not far away.
Lei Tao immediately gestured for the team to stop and take cover. He whispered to Xu Keming beside him, "Brother Xu, there might be enemy sentries ahead. We need to take care of them first, otherwise our actions will be exposed." Xu Keming nodded and signaled Wu Ming and Zheng Cheng to follow him and quietly go around.
The three men crept like ghosts, slowly approaching the boulder. When they were close enough, they suddenly attacked. Wu Ming, agile and quick, rushed forward, covered the mouth of one of the sentries, and with a slash of his dagger, the sentry was silenced. At the same time, Xu Keming and Zheng Cheng also quickly took action, dispatching the other two enemies.
After eliminating the sentry, Lei Tao led the team forward. Soon, they arrived at an entrance to the mine. There was a simple guardhouse at the entrance, where several Japanese agents were standing guard. Lei Tao observed the surrounding environment and found that a frontal attack would easily expose them and result in heavy casualties.
He said to Xu Keming, "Brother Xu, we have to find a way to divert them and attack from the side." Xu Keming thought for a moment, pulled a stone from his pocket, and threw it far away. The sound of the stone hitting the ground attracted the attention of the Japanese soldiers in the guardhouse. They raised their guns and looked in the direction of the sound.
At this time, Lei Tao led Li Shuiniu and others to quickly approach the guardhouse from the side. As they approached, the Japanese agents realized that something was wrong, but it was too late. Lei Tao and others rushed into the guardhouse, and after a burst of gunfire, all the Japanese agents in the guardhouse were eliminated.
At the command center, Kazuya Uesugi heard gunfire from the guard tower, his face grim. He knew the coalition had breached the first line of defense and was advancing. He picked up the radio microphone and shouted, "Attention, all teams! We have 'guests' entering the mine. Show your ability and treat them harshly. Make them pay for their reckless actions! Better to kill them by mistake than to let them go!" The sharp, electric-like voice instantly echoed throughout the mine.
"Netherworld", military unity side:
When Lei Tao heard the broadcast, his eyes flashed. He turned to look at the team members around him and said seriously, "Everyone heard it. The enemy is on full alert. We must be extra careful with every step next." Li Shuiniu tightened the gun in his hand and spat, "Huh, this little Japanese is quite arrogant. We must let him know how powerful we are." Chen Feiyang frowned slightly and whispered, "They will definitely set up ambushes at various important roads. We have to replan our route." The team members nodded, gathered around, and quickly gestured and discussed on the map.
On Xu Keming's side, he sneered: "Kamiyama Kazuya, just wait and see, your crazy order will only get your people killed faster." Then he turned to Zheng Cheng and said: "Notify the brothers to stay vigilant, don't expose yourself easily, and act according to the situation." Zheng Cheng quickly conveyed the order, and everyone in the Military Control Commission's action team hid their bodies, flexibly shuttled through the mountains and forests, and headed towards the interior of the mine.
Japanese troops and bandits:
Upon hearing the broadcast, a Japanese squad leader immediately straightened his back and roared to the soldiers around him: "Did you hear that? Everyone, get your spirits up. Whoever lets an enemy in will be punished by committing seppuku!" The soldiers stood at attention, responded loudly, and then quickly rushed to their respective defensive positions, with tension and ferocity in their eyes.
A group of bandits gathered together. One of them, with a face full of flesh, cursed: "Damn it, this job is getting more and more dangerous, but as long as the money is enough, I will fight these guys!" Another bandit said with some concern: "Don't be careless, I heard that these people are not easy to deal with." While complaining, the bandits picked up their weapons and walked towards the main road of the mine, but their steps were a little unsteady, and it was obvious that they were unsure.
Led by their squad leader, the Japanese agents quickly dispersed to the hidden corners of the mine, exploiting the terrain and the ore piles to lay numerous traps and ambushes. They hid explosives and mines in the narrow passages and set up crossfire points at key corners and entrances, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the invaders.
Although the bandits were somewhat intimidated, they bravely cooperated with the Japanese agents in setting up a defensive line. They pushed some abandoned mine carts into the middle of the tunnel to form a simple roadblock, and stationed snipers high up in the mine, ready to open fire if the enemy came within range.
Meanwhile, Kazuya Uesugi stood in the command center inside the mine, observing the situation outside through a telescope. A sly look flashed in his eyes, and a sinister smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He addressed the signalman beside him, "Attention, all ambush points! The enemy has entered our encirclement. Don't rush to attack. Wait until they penetrate deeper before launching your attack. Remember, our goal is total annihilation. No one should be spared!" The signalman nodded quickly and ran to the command center's rooftop lookout. He turned on his flashlight, using the flickering light to relay Kazuya Uesugami's orders to each ambush point. The flickering light was particularly glaring in the darkness, yet this simple signal carried deadly intent. Kazuya Uesugami stood inside the command center, continuing to observe the situation outside through his telescope. He knew that if the coalition forces penetrated the encirclement, his plan would succeed.