Leitao led the fighters as the battle against the Japanese Army squad in the valley gradually reached a fever pitch. Amidst the billowing smoke, he rolled to dodge enemy bullets, raised his modified Type 81 assault rifle, and delivered a precise burst of fire that killed two Japanese soldiers. He then dove behind cover to shield himself from a Japanese machine gunner who had swung his barrel around to sweep the area.
"Cover me, I'll take out the machine gunner!" Leitao shouted loudly. The fighters beside him reacted swiftly; multiple rifles opened fire simultaneously, pouring bullets like cascading water toward the Japanese positions and suppressing a portion of the enemy firepower. Taking a deep breath, Leitao capitalized on this brief gap in the gunfire, crouching low as he charged out from behind cover. With an agile frame, darting left and right amidst a hail of bullets, he rapidly closed in on the Japanese machine gunner's position.
The Japanese machine gunner perceived Leitao's intent and frantically poured bullets in his direction. The rounds hissed past Leitao, kicking up bursts of dust. Leitao lunged forward, rolling into a shell crater to temporarily escape the ferocious firepower. Peering slightly over the edge, he observed the gunner's location and the surrounding terrain. The Japanese gunner was hidden behind a Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun, assisted by two soldiers helping to load ammunition. Their position sat atop a small earthen mound—offering a wide field of v…
Chapter 142