In the ink-black jungle, the lush, overlapping foliage hung like a heavy, dark curtain, shrouding Leitao and his men. The surroundings were deathly silent, save for the faint rustle of their hurried, cautious footsteps upon the thick carpet of fallen leaves. Every man held his breath, scanning the darkness with vigilant eyes, their nerves as taut as a fully drawn bowstring, ready to react to any danger emerging from the shadows as they pressed forward toward their destination.
Suddenly, a dull, distant thud of an explosion echoed from the direction of the temporary camp.
Leitao’s eyes sharpened like a hawk’s. The corners of his mouth curled into a confident smile as he turned to his men. "Brothers, did you hear that? That explosion is the opening gong of our plan. The show has begun! This time, we’re going to lead these Japanese Army soldiers around by the nose like a bull, and show them exactly what we’re made of."
Chapter 203