Mindful of his strategy, not daring to confront head-on, Yokomae Sohaku continued his retreat.
Even in such a tense moment, he still maintained the correct direction of withdrawal, moving closer to the rushing river.
Once cornered, Yokomae Sohaku would not hesitate to jump into the river, abandoning his challenge partner, that arrogant American soldier.
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Entering combat mode, Chen Zhou's perceptive abilities heightened considerably. He could clearly capture every move of the Japanese Ninja, even hearing the steady heartbeat in his chest.
Yet, he still failed to notice the trap Yokomae Sohaku subtly set as he lunged.
Four shuriken were cleverly placed along his inevitable attack path. Chen Zhou felt a slight tingling underfoot and looked down to see his military boot pierced with a hole, and the sharp, slender tip of the shuriken thrust deeply into the sole, breaking his skin.
