frightfiction Chapter 186: Kazuya Uesugi is ordered to attack
Chapter 186: Kazuya Uesugi is ordered to attack
Takeshita Konggu stood in the dimly lit spacious room of brigade headquarters. Military maps covered the walls, densely marked with symbols and lines, depicting the military situation in the area. He wore a neatly trimmed uniform, his hands clasped behind his back, his brow furrowed as he stared at the intelligence sent from the Japanese military intelligence department.
The intelligence detailed the "Ghost Assassin's" characteristics and recent activity, especially the crucial mention of its 120mm howitzer. This information made Takeshita Konggu's heart sink. His mind involuntarily recalled the horrific scenes of battlefields bombarded by such heavy weaponry: the shattered positions, the strewn bodies, and the thick smoke. He knew full well the danger of this "Ghost Assassin."
He paced slowly across the room, his boots thumping against the floor, each step carrying a weighty pressure. He pondered why the "Netherworld Assassin" had appeared in his jurisdiction, and what his underlying purpose was. Was he specifically targeting his troops, or was there some more complex strategic purpose?
Takeshita Konggu knew that conventional countermeasures might not work against this unpredictable individual. He paused and glanced down at the intelligence again, a hint of worry and irritation in his eyes. He knew he had to devise a comprehensive plan to deal with this potentially massive threat. Otherwise, not only would his troops suffer heavy losses, but his entire battle plan could be disrupted.
Kazuya Uesugi stood upright before Takeshita Konggu, gave a standard military salute, and said loudly, "General, the special forces team has completed its retraining and is now fully formed and ready to carry out missions at any time! I humbly request your permission to proceed deep into the Eighth Route Army's base to investigate the main force's movements."
Takeshita Konggu's face was solemn. He shifted his gaze from the intelligence in his hand to Uesugi Kazuya and said coldly, "Uesugi, the situation has changed. Your old rival, the 'Netherworld Assassin,' has infiltrated our defense zone and is causing sabotage. This is a major hidden danger."
When Kamisama Kazuya heard the words "Netherworld Assassin," his eyes instantly sharpened and his fists unconsciously clenched. He asked, "General, do you have any specific information about him? We must not let him escape again this time."
Takeshita Kugu handed him the intelligence and said, "We don't have much information at the moment, but he has heavy weapons like 120mm howitzers, and his actions are secretive and elusive."
After quickly reviewing the intelligence, Kazuya Uesugi raised his head and said firmly, "General, let me deal with the 'Netherworld Assassin' first. He poses a huge threat to us. With him around, our reconnaissance operations will be fraught with danger."
Takeshita Kōgu stood at the command table, his fists clenched tightly, his eyes a look of determination. He stared at Uesugi Kazuya, and after a moment's silence, he gritted his teeth, nodded slightly, and said, "Alright, professionals against professionals. To completely eliminate him, I'll have the scout team and the bombardment squadron each send half of their Imperial warriors to cooperate with you."
Upon hearing this, a subtle flash of surprise crossed Kazuya Uesugi's eyes. He immediately straightened his back and shouted, "Hey, General! You're wise! With the scout team's sharp reconnaissance and the bombardment squadron's powerful firepower, we will surely capture the 'Netherworld Assassin' and his accomplices in one fell swoop."
Takeshita Kugu frowned slightly and added seriously, "But, Uesugi-kun, you must understand the difficulty of this mission. The 'Netherworld Assassin' is no pushover and has caused our Imperial Japanese Army many setbacks before. This operation must succeed, failure is not allowed. If you fail to complete the mission and the 'Netherworld Assassin' escapes, you should know the consequences."
The smile on Kazuya Uesugami's face instantly vanished, replaced by a solemn and resolute expression. He saluted again and said, "General, rest assured. I, Kazuya Uesugami, am willing to guarantee with my life that I will do my utmost to complete the mission. If I fail, I am willing to accept military punishment!"
Takeshita Konggu waved his hand, signaling him to withdraw. "Go ahead, get ready, and set out tomorrow. We must find out the whereabouts of the 'Netherworld Assassin' and destroy him once and for all. We must not allow him to continue to threaten our safety and our battle plans."
Kazuya Uesugi turned and left, already thinking about how to use these support forces to plan the capture of the "Ghost Assassin", while Kūgu Takeshita looked at his back, his eyes still filled with some worry and expectation.