As the gunshots rang out, the Japanese soldiers who had been advancing in haste immediately threw themselves to the ground. Inside the chambers, the primers ignited, causing the propellant to burst into an explosive surge of energy. This immense force drove the bullets forward, spinning them along the rifling of the barrels. The moment the muzzle flashes erupted, the bullets streaked toward their target like fish darting into the sea, heading straight for Yamada’s forehead. Before he could even react, the world spun around him; a bullet had punched through his skull, spraying brain matter and blood into the air. Yamada, still mounted on his horse, toppled heavily to the ground.
"General Brigade Commander!" The Japanese sergeants nearby froze in place, staring at the scene in shock.
"Baka! There are Chinese snipers nearby! Take cover! Find those wretched Chinese!" Several sergeants shouted, crawling forward on their bellies until they reached Yamada’s side. They had hoped to save him, but upon closer inspection, they saw that Yamada’s skull had been blown wide open.
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