Chapter 105: They Have Arrived!

A dozen or so soldiers each took some hand grenades. Under Chen Qingzhi’s command, they all spread out and placed these grenades at the entrances of various Japanese military tents, setting them as booby traps.

As soon as the Japanese troops came out and stepped on the grenade fuses, the grenades would explode, killing all those devils instantly.

Chen Qingzhi also set booby traps outside several Japanese tents. Just as he was about to place the last grenade, he unexpectedly encountered a Japanese soldier suddenly stepping out from one of the tents.

The soldier rubbed his eyes and yawned, holding his pants at the waist—clearly intending to relieve himself. But as he came out, he ran right into Chen Qingzhi and froze on the spot.

“Damn! This is bad!” Chen Qingzhi thought grimly when he saw the soldier looking his way.

But seeing the Japanese soldier stunned, Chen Qingzhi immediately lunged forward, hoping to finish him off before he could react.

The soldier shuddered violently, his expression changing abruptly. He shouted, “Baka! Chinese troops are attacking... ah—"

Before he could finish, a piercing scream cut off abruptly, like a rooster’s crow strangled at the throat.

Though Chen Qingzhi had killed the soldier, the damage was done—the warning had been shouted.

He silently regretted it.

If the soldier hadn’t come out at that moment, his plan would have been perfect. After setting the booby traps, he could have led the Big Knife Squad out of the camp first, then lured the Japanese troops into the traps.

In panic, the Japanese would have rushed out of their tents, and the booby traps would have taken their lives.

With so many grenades exploding, the entire Ninth Division would have been awakened, and if it caused chaos in the Japanese camp, all the better.

But now, that was clearly impossible.

The scream alerted the enemy, and Chen Qingzhi could only lead his squad in breaking through the Japanese encirclement.

He sighed deeply. Though it was a pity, he did not fear. Instead, his fighting spirit surged.

If the Japanese were skilled in bayonet combat, then he was ready to test that skill firsthand.

With that thought, Chen Qingzhi shouted, “Brothers, we’ve been discovered! Since the ambush has failed, let’s fight to the death with these devils!”

“Years of training culminate in this moment! Today is when we prove our strength. The Big Knife Squad will make a name for itself! Charge!”

“Kill! Kill the devils!”

Hearing Chen Qingzhi’s rallying cry, Huzi roared in response nearby, and the members of the Big Knife Squad shouted in unison.

As the commander had said, years of training are for moments like this.

“Kill the enemy, serve the nation—today is the day!”

“Restore the Big Knife Squad’s glory! Let these devils know our might!”

...

A scream pierced the silent night, sharp and conspicuous. Immediately after, the Japanese troops erupted in chaos.

The once-quiet camp became noisy as footsteps echoed everywhere, and frantic shouts filled the air.

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