Lost and Spy

Chapter 3355 Final decision

The photo on the flyer shows a Japanese major general surrendering to the US military.

And the flyer clearly says:

The Japanese 39th Engineer Regiment, led by Major General Nobuhiro Kitazawa, surrendered to Colonel Charles of the Raider Battalion of the U.S. Sixth Army.

Colonel Charles' appearance was unclear.

It's even vague.

That was the shooting angle deliberately chosen by Meng Shaoyuan.

Before entering the surrender ceremony, he specifically asked his men to arrange the reporters to the positions he designated.

Under his arrangement, he always faced reporters sideways.

Coupled with the effect of sunlight, it is difficult to see his appearance clearly in the photo.

But it doesn't matter.

The important thing is just to film the entire surrender ceremony.

Okajima Domoto was completely silent.

He knew Nobuhiro Kitazawa, although he had no friendship with him.

But now, while the soldiers of the Japanese Empire are still desperately resisting, this general has surrendered.

Most of the Japanese troops in the entire position received this leaflet.

Before, their commanders had been preaching that the Japanese army would surely win.

And, reinforcements are coming.

Even though I knew it was a lie, at least I still had an excuse to paralyze myself.

What now?
Surrender?
Or under a general?
This inevitably shook the morale of the Japanese army.

Japanese officers began to shout loudly at the position, telling the soldiers to burn these leaflets immediately and not to listen to the Americans' instigation.

"useless."

Okajima Domoto smiled bitterly: "Even if it is burned, it will still be seen by everyone."

"Your Excellency, what should we do?" Sergeant Kato was a little anxious: "This will frustrate our morale again."

After hesitating for a moment, he still said: "Your Excellency, I suggest that immediately, immediately..."

He said "immediately" several times, and then gritted his teeth and said: "Let the soldiers fill their stomachs first, and then fight to the death with the Americans. Those soldiers who died made contributions to the Empire of Japan in their own special way." The final contribution!”

Or cannibalism?

Once they take this final step, they will sink completely.

Even if you survive, can you bear the psychological burden for a lifetime?

"Perhaps there is another way?"

When Okajima Domoto said these words, Sergeant Kato was startled and then reacted:

"No, sir, you can't do that!"

Your Excellency, Captain, wants to surrender to the US military!

This is absolutely unacceptable to Sergeant Kato: "We can still persist, and Mr. Yamashita will never give up on us. Maybe reinforcements will arrive tomorrow!"

Okajima Domoto showed no expression on his face.

How long will you continue to deceive yourself?

Communication with superiors has long been severed.

What we are doing now is just following the combat plan formulated before the US military landed on Luzon Island.

Could it be that Sergeant Kato really naively thought there would be reinforcements?

Nothing, nothing left.

No reinforcements, no ammo replenishment, no food!
They will persist here alone, and then die alone.

There is no hope.

Originally, Okajima Domoto was already prepared to die.

But the cruel war gradually shook his confidence.

He found that the Japanese army had no chance. Although the soldiers had exerted their last bravery, they were still of no use.

They are simply committing suicide.

Here, it is better to die immediately, otherwise every minute and every second of living will be torture.

When Kato proposed cannibalism, the impact on his heart was huge.

Has it reached this point yet?

Although Okajima Domoto could refuse at the time, what about continuing?
Facing the cruel reality, will he finally waver and finally accept this plan?
Okajima Domoto himself couldn't answer.

Then, these flyers appeared.

This once again greatly impacted Okajima Domoto's confidence!
All the generals surrendered.

Now, those who surrender no longer need to worry about being covered by U.S. military artillery fire, do not need to worry about dying in the next second, and no longer need to worry about food, right?

Therefore, surrender may not be the right choice.

But he knows his subordinate Kato too well.

He was an ardent supporter of the war.

From the moment Okajima Domoto made tentative inquiries, he knew that Sergeant Kato would never surrender.

The sergeants of the Japanese army have always enjoyed high prestige in the army.

Sergeant is just the highest rank among soldiers, not even an officer.

But on the battlefield, these sergeants play an important role, and they are all veterans with rich actual combat experience.

They are the important backbone of combat on the battlefield.

The same goes for Kato.

There will be many soldiers listening to him.

Therefore, Okajima Domoto did not continue to persuade, but said calmly: "Go and repair the fortifications, maybe the next American attack is coming!"

"Yes, Your Excellency, we will fight to the death for His Majesty the Emperor!"

Okajima Domoto sat down and said nothing.

The U.S. shelling did not come.

Even, for a whole day, the US military did not launch another attack.

The Japanese army was unable to adapt to the sudden silence.

However, at dusk, an accident happened.

The US military still did not attack, but the music was transmitted into the tunnel along with the loudspeakers.

"The mountain where I chased rabbits, the stream where I fished, I still frequently dream of my unforgettable hometown... I hope to return to my hometown one day in fine clothes. When will I be able to return to my hometown of green mountains and green waters..."

It was a Japanese song called "Hometown."The familiar tones and familiar Japanese language clearly reached the ears of every Japanese soldier.

In an instant, all the Japanese soldiers in the tunnel forgot about hunger and the fear of death.

It has become so quiet here.

Some people's eyes turned red, and some people's bodies began to tremble slightly.

Some people even stood up and left the tunnel, completely ignoring the bullets that might be coming from the US military. They just stood outside the tunnel in a daze, staring blankly at the place where the music came from.

All nostalgia was aroused at this moment.

"I hope to return to my hometown in fine clothes one day. When can I return to my hometown of green mountains and green waters..."

Homecoming?

That's impossible.

But can I still return to my hometown?

Suddenly, in the tunnel, some Japanese soldiers began to sob softly.

Gradually, more and more Japanese soldiers joined the crying ranks.

I have to say that the US military used a big trump card!

This piece of music is more lethal than hundreds of thousands of artillery shells!
"Baga! Come back!"

Sergeant Kato appeared and yelled at several Japanese soldiers standing outside the tunnel.

Seeing that they were indifferent, Sergeant Kato rushed forward, pulled the two soldiers in, and then slapped them twice:
"Asshole, what do you want to do!"

The two soldiers stood there numbly, with no expression on their faces.

At this moment, they were numb.

"Everyone sit down, what's so good about a song? It's because the enemy is shaking our military morale!" Sergeant Kato roared: "The final victory will definitely belong to the Empire of Japan. We will definitely carry our troops Glory returns to our hometown!”

Does anyone still believe such nonsense?

No one had any reaction to Sergeant Kato's words.

In the tunnel, there was only the roar of Sergeant Kato and the silence of all the soldiers.

……

The music was played all night.

At dawn, it finally became quiet.

Most of the Japanese troops stayed up all night.

It is not to prepare for possible attacks by the US military.

Rather, they still miss their hometown.

"gather!"

At this moment, Okajima Domoto appeared.

His eyes swept over his soldiers one by one.

"Everyone didn't sleep last night, right?" Okajima Domoto said in a low tone: "I listened to it all night, and I thought of my wife and children. I really want to go back to them now."

Sergeant Kato, who was standing aside, hesitated to speak.

Your Excellency, Captain, there is something inappropriate about it, right?
"We still have 150 people." Okajima Domoto continued: "We can still fight until the last moment."

Ah, you are still willing to fight to the end, Sergeant Kato thought to himself.

"But the problem now is that we have lost all supplies." Okajima Domoto smiled bitterly:
"Everyone has been without food for a long time, and even the bark grass roots have been eaten. If we continue like this, maybe the Americans will not have to attack, and we will have been starved to death here. Just yesterday, someone suggested to me that eating those The bodies of dead soldiers..."

Sir, what on earth are you going to do?

Sergeant Kato frowned.

Okajima Domoto sighed deeply: "Those are the brave men who fought for the empire until the last moment. They broke their hearts for His Majesty the Emperor, but now, they want us to eat their flesh?

You can think about it instead. How would you feel when one of you was fighting hard one second, and then your flesh was eaten by your companions the next? "

Your Excellency, this cannot be done!
Sergeant Kato was angry.

Originally, eating the flesh of dead companions was tacitly approved by a large number of soldiers.

But now, Okajima Domoto's words are too lethal.

Just the thought that one's own flesh may be eaten by others will naturally make people shudder.

"No, as your commander, I will never do such a thing!" Okajima Domoto suddenly emphasized his tone: "I can't take you back to your hometown, but I will do everything possible to protect everyone. The remains of a brave warrior! Until the last moment of my life!"

"We are willing to fight to the death for you!"

At this point, Sergeant Kato had to speak to restore morale: "Your Excellency, every one of us is willing to follow you!"

"Fight to the death? Jade broken?" Okajima Domoto smiled sarcastically: "Do you think we still have the capital now? What we are doing now is nothing more than surviving. Do you know why this place is still in our hands? Do you think it’s really our bravery? No!
The Americans don't want to pay too many casualties, but we are delaying every second with our own lives!But the US military has too many advantages they can take advantage of.The US military does not want to kill people, but we have to die to barely hold on to this place! "

"Your Mightiness!"

Sergeant Kato finally couldn't help it anymore: "Weapons are only secondary. We have firm determination to crush any enemy attack!"

"That's enough, there's no need to deceive yourself and others." Okajima Domoto interrupted him coldly: "We have nothing, and our demise may be in the next attack of the US military! Now, what is the situation in the entire Luzon Island? We We don’t even know because we have cut off contact with the outside world!
But just yesterday, that leaflet told us what was happening outside. Even an imperial general surrendered. I can tell you that this leaflet is not fake, because I know the man in the photo. , that is General Nobuhiro Kitazawa!
I concluded that now, more and more imperial soldiers outside have given up resistance, and the war is almost over.I am not cowardly, I just feel that there is no need to continue this war. "

"Your Mightiness!"

Sergeant Kato was already furious. He shouted desperately: "Don't forget the mission General Yamashita gave you! The empire needs generals who are brave and good at fighting, not cowards!"

"I am the supreme commander here!" Okajima Domoto said dismissively: "I have the right to make decisions based on changes on the battlefield. Now, I give the order!"

He looked around at his soldiers again: "I order that the war is over! Everyone, get out of here and surrender!"

No one spoke.

Okajima Domoto said slowly: "It is difficult to make this decision, but someone must bear this responsibility, and I am the one who bears this responsibility. Your task is to put down the weapons in your hands and live well."

"you can not!"

Suddenly, Sergeant Kato said, and then he pointed his gun at Okajima Domoto: "I am a soldier of His Majesty the Emperor, and I will not allow any cowardly behavior that betrays the Empire and His Majesty the Emperor. You have been dismissed from your position, and I will Continue to command the warriors of the empire and fight to the end!”

As he spoke, he shouted loudly: "Arrest Okajima Domoto immediately!"

Up and down!
Such a scene appears again here!
Okajima Domoto looked at him coldly: "Do you think you can really do it? Now I order you, Sergeant, to put down your weapons!"

"boom"!
In his mad state, Sergeant Kato actually pulled the trigger.

Blood burst out from Okajima Domoto's chest.

He covered his wound and looked at Kato in disbelief.

At this moment, Sergeant Kato suddenly roared again.

Because, the moment he pulled the trigger, several soldiers pounced on him and tightly controlled Kato.

Kato struggled desperately, but was quickly subdued.

"Did you see that, Kato?"

Okajima Domoto tried his best to keep himself from falling: "No one wants to fight anymore, except you. There is no point in continuing. Give up, Kato."

Then, he issued the last order:
"Please put down the weapons in your hands for the sake of your lives, get in touch with the US military, and surrender!"

(End of this chapter)