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Following the fray, Commander Zhu orders the scavenging of Japanese corpses. As the deserters are coerced into executing Japanese captives, Tuan Wu wrestles with his conscience, caught between revenge for his fallen family and the morality of taking a life. The psychological toll of warfare begins to erode the men’s spirits.
The following day unveils further challenges as a Japanese journalist manipulates events by selling information about the Chinese hideout. As the Japanese forces plan another assault, gas bombs and terror tactics are employed, forcing the Chinese soldiers to adapt in the face of desperation. Amidst this turmoil, Tuan Wu discovers a secret escape route through an underground canal, revealing both danger and opportunity.