"No one knows I ca," Shadow said softly. Seeing Luo Zheng's lack of understanding, he lowered his voice to explain, "We brought the goods to the shore, a nuclear submarine from our country was there to et us, and after delivering the goods to the submarine, I brought my team back. I didn't return ho with the goods."
"That's a breach of protocol, aren't you afraid of being investigated from above? What if sothing happens to the goods?" Luo Zheng said in a surprised low voice.
"Don't worry, I've contacted Captain Wu Jin, and he instructed to stay and secretly assist. If there's trouble, I step in; if not, I discreetly withdraw. As for why the captain didn't tell you, I guess there are three reasons: first, fear of interception, which wouldn't achieve the surprise tactic effect; second, this is your mission, so he's protecting your pride; third, maybe it's a test for you. Not everyone has the chance to command such an important operation, and I must say I'm a bit envious." Shadow explained.
Luo Zheng understood imdiately, his heart warming, and he said with a bitter smile, "I just ssed things up."
"Not too much of a ss, not bad at all," Shadow laughed.
"Old friend, we found Jackson among the prisoners," Hook hurriedly ran over and said with excitent.
"Oh?" Luo Zheng looked at Hook in surprise and asked, "Have you confird it?"
"Confird, Lang Sen spotted him and captured him. He's injured in his leg and hand, not life-threatening, but if he doesn't get tily treatnt, it could be bad. Do you want to have him brought over for you to see?" Hook excitedly explained.
"That's great, no need to see him. This is a trump card, make sure to put it to good use," Luo Zheng said with delight.
"Understood, whether negotiations with the coalition force can lead to a peaceful end to the war depends on him," Hook agreed wholeheartedly, full of joy. He's the son of a major figure in Sam Country, having him increases the odds for peace talks.
Seeing the two chatting pleasantly, Shadow left and checked all three ninjas. Only Master Liu Yun was wearing ninja clothes with bulletproof capabilities. Shadow collected everyone's knives, took off Master Liu Yun's clothes, and out of respect for a strong opponent, he used Liu Yun's own knife to slit his throat, ending his life and avenging years of hatred. He then reported to Hook.
When Hook learned why Master Liu Yun wasn't afraid of bullets, he couldn't get enough of that ninja outfit. Knowing it was specially instructed by Luo Zheng, he thanked him gratefully. Luo Zheng apologized to Hook, saying, "Old friend, I can't help you for now. Keep that earpiece, stay in touch with us. If we need anything, we'll be there."
"I trust you," Hook said gratefully.
"You heard what he said, do as he instructed. Exchange so prisoners for weapons, ammunition, and necessities. The coalition will provide them. After returning, I'll find a way to airdrop so food for you, quickly grow your strength. When my injuries are healed, I'll visit you if I get the chance. Also, hope you can visit , we're brothers," Luo Zheng said to Shadow seriously.
"Got it," Hook nodded gratefully, readily agreeing.
Shadow ca over, signaling it was ti to go. Several were severely injured and needed imdiate treatnt. Hook didn't dare delay, indicating for Luo Zheng to leave first. Luo Zheng didn't hesitate, shook hands with Hook in farewell, and was quickly carried away. Soon, Luo Zheng saw Lan Xue, who had regained consciousness, breathed a sigh of relief, and said with concern, "Hang in there, in at most two days we can get out of this forest, and then there'll be a way."
"My injury isn't serious, but you, hang in there," Lan Xue said with concern, speaking with so effort.
"Can you two stop being all lovey-dovey? Save so energy, the journey is long, everyone tough it out," Shadow kindly reminded.
"By the way, do you know that ninja?" Luo Zheng asked Shadow. If it weren't for him, he wouldn't have been injured and dragged everyone down, nearly getting them all killed in this prival forest.
"Know him? How could I not? An old adversary. But I didn't expect him to co out of seclusion. A man who had gone into monastic life, there's probably more here that we don't know about," Shadow said, his face becoming serious.
"Japanese?" Luo Zheng confird.
"Yes, once a Chrysanthemum Ninja, Japan's Strongest Soldier King. If you hadn't shot him multiple tis, depleting his combat abilities and leaving him with internal injuries, by the ti I fought him, I would've been in for a tough battle, wouldn't have won so easily," Shadow admitted truthfully.
"Looks like you got lucky, but Japan's Strongest Soldier King isn't much, is he? Even you, who isn't the Strongest Soldier King, can beat him," Luo Zheng said.
"Of course, he's only the strongest in Japan, not the whole world. Besides, he's over forty, past his pri, has been retired for three years, probably a bit rusty, and being riddled by your bullets and managed to hold out until I arrived is already impressive. Also, his eye injury is fresh, what's that about?" Shadow explained.
"When we first t, I blinded his eye, and he kicked ," Luo Zheng explained.
"No wonder you're so fragile, turns out you were already injured. Since you first faced him and blinded his eye, that's not bad at all. If you compete for the Strongest Soldier King title, I'd be looking forward to it. Go back and recuperate, don't say I didn't give you a chance," Shadow praised.
"Alright, when the ti cos, let's have a match," Luo Zheng said, a hint of battle spirit in his eyes. Suddenly thinking of sothing, he asked, "Did your guys save our brothers? How do we et up? And how do we evacuate?"
"They know how to get here, don't worry. We're marching southwest for two days and nights, there's the sea, our nuclear submarine will be waiting there, we'll take it ho. Any more questions? If not, close your mouth, save so energy, talking aggravates internal injuries," Shadow explained.
"One last question, is the ninja's headquarters under Fushan? The place we rescued our people from last ti?" Luo Zheng asked seriously.
"Why, looking for revenge?" Shadow asked, surprised.
"Of course," Luo Zheng suddenly beca serious, stating firmly.
"In war, you hit , I hit you, it's normal. Infinite enemies, endless battles, if everyone gets revenge like you, they'd be exhausted, why?" Shadow countered.
"Because he injured my woman," Luo Zheng said, his murderous intent visible, his face serious and determined.
"Huh?" Shadow was surprised it was for this reason, couldn't help but admire and laugh, "You're interesting, no wonder she likes you. Alright, if possible, after you're healed, let's go burn their lair together,"
"Count us in," Ghost Hand and Mountain Eagle were carried over and heard it, chiming in eagerly, everyone shared a knowing laugh, a strong sense of camaraderie flowed in their hearts.
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