I used the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword) to fight the Japanese.

These women suffered inhuman torture after being captured by the Japanese. Upon their escape, a wave of fear, worry, and dread overwhelmed them, causing them to cry uncontrollably. This is perfectly understandable and natural; some women can recover and rebuild their lives after crying. But what time is it now? They're safe, but far from being truly safe!

"Stop crying! If you keep crying, I'll leave you here and let the Japanese catch you and play with you again!" Man Cang shouted sternly.

"..." Everyone looked at each other strangely, full of doubt. Why was the once kind and amiable leader so ruthless to these women when Diezi and the others could be so calm and gentle?

"Get up and come with us! The Japanese are coming soon!" Mancang continued in a stern voice, his tone no less harsh than that of the Japanese soldiers.

The women suppressed their sobs, lowered their heads, and silently stood up. Led by the others, they left the spot and headed back. Leaving them in this darkness meant being captured by the Japanese and taken back to a hellish place! Perhaps they would never escape!

The youngest uncle and nephew, who were sitting to the side, were also startled when they heard this! If they were really left behind, they had no confidence that they could escape from the Japanese devils' den again! They quickly helped each other to their feet, slapped themselves twice to force themselves to calm down, and followed the others back.

The group quickly returned to the observation point, climbed down the mountain, boarded the large truck that had been prepared beforehand, and disappeared into the vast night...

The group set a fire and left as swiftly as the wind, but it was a disaster for the Japanese soldiers at the airport! The entire Japanese army was thrown into chaos after the tarmac was set ablaze! What would become of them if their planes were gone? Just thinking about it was terrifying!

"Put out the fire quickly! Every plane we can save is a chance!" Sakata Gintoki personally held a water hose and poured water onto the tarmac. Behind him, soldiers, technicians, and pilots all rushed forward without regard for their own safety!

But there were too many planes, and with so many fuel tanks full of oil, water pipes alone were simply not enough! Soon after, a series of explosions rang out, and one plane after another set off fireworks!

"It's over! It's completely over!" Sakata Gintoki gripped the hose, his heart filled with despair. He still couldn't figure out how the fire had started!

The group managed to bring the fire under control by daybreak. When the sun was high in the sky, Sasaki Ichiro came to report the investigation results to a disheveled Sakata Gintoki.

"Lieutenant Colonel, we lost a total of thirty-seven fighter planes in this fire, and another seven were severely damaged and need to be repaired before they can be used. The cause of the fire is suspected to be arson! According to several soldiers, the Chinese waiter used the excuse of delivering water to the soldiers on duty to go to the toilet behind the gasoline drum! Moreover, the court musicians and those Chinese women who were captured also escaped from the airport while the fire was being fought!..." Sasaki Ichiro reported.

"What?!...Quick! Seal off the entire town! There are so many of them, and women too, they can't have jumped far!" Sakata Gintoki ordered. Losing the airport would be a way to atone for their crimes if they could catch the arsonist!

"Yes, sir!" Sasaki Ichiro quickly replied.

So the uninjured Japanese soldiers at the airport, looking disheveled, searched the whole town for the arsonist, causing chaos and finding nothing. The entire crew had already fled!

……

"Brother Cang, according to Gou Mao's investigation, no trace of an airport has been found in this area. They've interviewed many local residents and very few planes have flown over here. Do you think we should call it a day?" Li Dadi said, pointing to the map.

For over a month, their six-person intelligence team had searched every suspicious location, only to discover this one airport. Now that the airport had been captured, it was time to call it a day.

"Alright! Let them come back!" Man Cang sat in the car for a moment, thinking, and then continued, "The intelligence work will be even more stressful from now on. It won't be easy to preserve the fruits of victory and ensure a good life for the people of the county. All sides will have their eyes on us. We need broader intelligence support for the troops to make timely defenses. You and Gou Mao need to be prepared. We must keep a close eye on the movements of the Japanese in the surrounding area, understand?"

"Huh? We can't rejoin the team yet?" Li Dadi asked in surprise.

I thought that once we took the county town, I could rejoin my brothers and train and fight the Japanese together! Now, I'll have to work even harder!

"Hehe, we can't expect to have a peaceful life until we drive all the Japanese devils away! In this chaotic world, if we want more people to live a better life, someone has to stand up. You and I are fortunate enough to be one of them, and we should feel proud!"

"A great man once said, 'It is endlessly joyful to fight against Heaven, endlessly joyful to fight against Earth, and endlessly joyful to fight against the Japanese devils!' We still have much to learn!"

"Fight! Since we've got that thing stuck in our crotches, we have to fight to the end! But the six of us aren't enough to control so much information; you need to send me more brothers!"

"Hehe, aren't there plenty of people in the carriage? The uncle and nephew and that storyteller are all quite suitable, aren't they? And those twenty-odd women, let the disc select those who are willing to stay and train them well. Who knows, they might be of great use in the future!"

"Huh? You mean them?..." Li Dadi looked at Mancang in disbelief, his face full of astonishment. This guy's plan was really well-thought-out!

"What? You think they're not a good match?"

"This……"

Not suitable? Absolutely perfect! The storyteller is eloquent and quick-witted; he can improvise a song on the spot with just a thought. His reaction speed alone is something most people can't match!

The youngest brother and Shunzi make a living by carding cotton, and it's most convenient for them to collect information by going from street to street. If these three are brought under our command, it would be like adding wings to a tiger!

And those women who were bullied by the Japanese, if guided properly, they might be no less capable than Diezi and his three companions, and would definitely be an iron-blooded women's army!

Soon the truck left the province and entered Maojian County. The vehicle stopped outside a small town, and everyone got off.

The twenty-odd women were clearly still somewhat afraid, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to look at Mancang and the others.

"Gentlemen, we've left the province and are temporarily safe! As you may have guessed, we are the Mo Dao Regiment of Guya County, and I am the regimental commander, Zhao Mancang. Please share your plans for the future."

"The town is just ahead. If you all want to go back, I'll give you all some silver dollars and then we'll part ways. If anyone wants to join us in fighting the Japanese and avenging them, I welcome them with open arms. The Mo Dao Regiment takes it upon itself to fight the Japanese and protect our families. As long as you are truly committed to fighting the Japanese, we are brothers and sisters! Let's all speak up about our choices!" Man Cang said loudly to everyone, his voice clear and warm, a stark contrast to his previous sternness.

"Commander Mancang! You are Commander Mancang! I've heard so much about the Mo Dao Group and Commander Mancang's reputation! I never imagined I'd actually be fighting alongside you this time, I'm so lucky!" The storyteller became excited, as if he had met his idol!