The War of Resistance Against Japan: Starting with a Calm View of Life and Death

Zhou Jindong, without changing his expression, fabricated a story: "If Captain Fujita doesn't believe me, he can wait for Lieutenant Okada to return and verify. However, Lieutenant Okada is currently 'encircling and suppressing' the Eighth Route Army and probably doesn't have time to deal with such trivial matters."

Fujita Hiroshi was taken aback. Of course, he didn't dare to bother Okada Yudai right now. What if that kid was in the middle of something exciting, or was actually at war? Wouldn't it be pointless for him to ask such a question?

"Never mind!" Fujita Hiroshi stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and waved his hand. "Since it's Lieutenant Okada's order...request, I'll naturally cooperate. However, the allocation of supplies requires the battalion commander's approval. I can only give you a portion for emergency use."

"A portion will suffice," Zhou Jindong said, knowing when to stop. "Fifty Type 38 rifles, ten boxes of grenades, and twenty thousand rounds of ammunition. The main reason is that Lieutenant Okada doesn't intend to sacrifice the lives of the Imperial warriors; he wants to arm that puppet army company and let them lead the charge! As for food and clothing, we can replenish those later."

"Outrageous demands!" Fujita Hiroshi almost laughed in anger. "Do you even know how much these supplies are worth? You couldn't raise enough even if you emptied my company headquarters!"

"Company Commander Fujita is too modest," Zhou Jindong said unhurriedly. "I understand your difficulties. How about this: we urgently need the bullets and grenades, so give us those first. We can collect the rations and clothing after the battalion commander's approval. What do you think?"

Fujita Hiroshi stared at Zhou Jindong for a long time, trying to find even a trace of embarrassment on his face.

But he was disappointed; the "Su Hao" in front of him was like a stubborn rock, completely unyielding.

Indeed, birds of a feather flock together.

This Okada is something else; I don't know where he discovered this gem.

He had never seen a Chinese person like this before!

They've taken the abuse of power by relying on their master to the extreme!

But Fujita happens to fall for that.

If you fawn over me, I'm going to strike back hard!

If you're Okada's brother, then I'll really have to pay more!

There's nothing shameful about currying favor with your own young master!

"Alright." Fujita Hiroshi finally relented. He took out a form from the drawer, filled it out quickly, signed it, and stamped it. "I can approve ten boxes of grenades and 20,000 rounds of ammunition for you first. These were just resupplyed to our company. I will give priority to your squad!"

The rest I need to report to the battalion commander. You all go to the logistics warehouse to submit the forms, then find a place to stay and wait for the battalion commander's reply.

Zhou Jindong accepted the approval slip, his heart filled with joy, but he merely nodded faintly: "Thank you for your cooperation, Captain Fujita. The Empire's victory is inseparable from your support."

"Stop flattering me!" Fujita Hiroshi waved his hand impatiently. "Go hand in your form, and get lost. Don't hang around in front of me!"

"Hai!" Zhou Jindong saluted, signaling Su Zhan and the other two to follow, then turned and left, his movements swift and decisive.

As they stepped out of the squadron headquarters, a gust of cold wind blew, and Su Zhan and Watanabe Kota realized that their underwear was completely soaked.

"Zhou...cousin, is this it?" Su Zhan's voice was still trembling, unable to believe what had just happened.

"We're halfway there." Zhou Jindong lowered his voice, his steps unwavering. "Hurry to the warehouse, hand in the order, and get the goods out as soon as possible. Once the goods are out of the city, not even the Heavenly King himself can catch us."

The three arrived at the logistics warehouse.

The warehouse manager was an old sergeant. After seeing Fujita Hiroshi's approval slip and verifying Watanabe Kota's identity, he muttered, "Why are you picking up goods so late?" but still obediently directed the movers to allocate the supplies.

Ten boxes of hand grenades, twenty grenades in each box, that's two hundred grenades. Twenty thousand rounds of ammunition, packed into four large wooden crates.

In addition, there were fifty Type 38 rifles, which were also packed in five boxes.

As he watched boxes of supplies being unloaded, Zhou Jindong's heart raced.

This is real hard currency; with these things, the guerrillas' firepower can be increased by at least several plus signs.

Just when it seemed the mission was about to be accomplished, a messenger came running up, panting.

"Which one of you is the liaison officer sent by Okada's squad?" the messenger shouted at the warehouse entrance.

Zhou Jindong's heart tightened, his hand resting on his holster, but he walked over calmly, asking, "Yes, that's me. What is it?"

"The battalion commander has given orders!" The messenger saluted. "The three of you are to proceed to the battalion headquarters immediately! The battalion commander wishes to personally inquire about the situation in Dongzhai Town!"

Su Zhan's legs went weak, and he almost sat down on the ground.

Watanabe Kota's expression changed.

Zhou Jindong's pupils suddenly contracted.

Tomohisa Okada, that old fox, is definitely not so easy to fool!

Although Fujita Hiroshi was intimidated, he still reported it to his superiors.

Tomohisa Okada wants to inspect the goods in person!

He really cares about his nephew!

I wonder if he would be heartbroken if he knew that he, an old man with white hair, was going to send off a young man with black hair?

The benefits are already in hand...

To go or not to go?

If we don't go, we'll be exposed now, and we won't be able to take this truckload of supplies with us.

Going there is like entering the gates of hell; a single misstep could lead to utter ruin.

Zhou Jindong glanced at the supplies being loaded onto the truck, then at Su Zhan and Watanabe, whose faces were filled with terror.

He gritted his teeth, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

Life and death are bearish, if you don't agree, just do it!

I was already looking forward to meeting Okada Tomohisa, how could I let each other down!

"Since the battalion commander has invited us, it is our honor," Zhou Jindong said to the messenger. "Please lead the way."

"Cousin..." Su Zhan called out.

"Shut up!" Zhou Jindong turned around abruptly after seeing the messenger had gone far away, his eyes fierce as if he wanted to devour someone. "If you want to live, listen to me! When you get there, talk less and nod more!"

Su Zhan, if you don't want to talk, then just act like an emotionless translator and only translate what I tell you to translate!

"Watanabe, if you dare to give yourself away even slightly, I'll kill you first, then kill myself! Neither of us will survive!"

Watanabe Kota was stunned by this fierce determination, and nodded tremblingly: "Yes, sir! I'll do whatever you say, Zhou-kun!"

"Let's go!" Zhou Jindong waved his hand and led the two men behind the messenger toward the Japanese army headquarters in the center of the county town.

The brigade headquarters was located in the former county government compound, and the guards at the gate were much stricter than those at the company headquarters, with even two heavy machine guns mounted there.

Upon entering the main building, the corridors were filled with staff officers and soldiers moving back and forth, and telephones rang incessantly, creating a tense atmosphere as if a major battle was imminent.

The messenger led them to the door of an office on the second floor and knocked.

"Come in," came an old and dignified voice from inside.

The messenger pushed open the door and stepped aside: "Captain, the person has been brought."

Zhou Jindong took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, and stepped inside. Su Zhan and Watanabe followed closely behind.

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