Today is the last day of 1944.

Even though the supplies were expensive and scarce, Iwabuchi Sanji, who was well aware of the role of stabilizing the morale of the army, still prepared some delicacies for the Japanese army that were considered luxuries as much as possible.

For example, each soldier can be assigned one or two meat products.

Of course, this is a benefit that only belongs to the Marine Corps.

Those from the security forces?

It has nothing to do with them.

Iwabuchi Three Times also has some sadness.

How could the majestic Imperial Army of Japan be reduced to such a state?

But what can be done?

Manila Bank Building.

So far, there are not many soldiers stationed here.

Not every solid building can be used as a defensive point.

Although it is all a reinforced concrete structure, from a defense perspective, it does not have a very good effect.

The U.S. military that invaded Manila could completely bypass this building.

Therefore, from this perspective, Iwabuchi deployed a small number of soldiers for defense three times.

Nakahama Matsutomi is obviously very familiar with this place.

Moreover, he seemed to be well prepared.

There were only fifteen soldiers in total in the bank building, under the unified command of a sergeant.

"The Manila Bank Building has a total of six entrances and exits. During normal business hours, only two are usually open."

While waiting for it to get dark, Nakahama Matsutomi introduced in a low voice: "One of the remaining four entrances and exits was blown up when the Americans bombed Manila. It was simply repaired in form. We

You can enter from here."

Tian Qi nodded.

He also knew that it was impossible to defend the Manila Bank Building with only fifteen soldiers.

Therefore, the Japanese troops here have no intention of guarding the access passage.

Once the US military launches an attack here, the Japanese army will put their opponents in, and then use every floor and every room to compete with the US military to the end.

Nakahama Matsutomi is also familiar with all this.

The two people waited there patiently.

When it finally got dark, the two men took action.

As Matsutomi Nakahama said, the entry and exit door that was blown up by the US Air Force was a fake.

The two people entered the bank building easily.

Upstairs, the Japanese soldiers' chatter and laughter could still be heard faintly.

After all, this is the last day of 1944.

Entering the new year, no matter what happens, it has nothing to do with today.

Nakahama Matsutomi is very familiar with this place.

Taking Tian Qi with him, he quietly entered the basement level.

This is where the bank used to store its vaults.

Likewise, defending here is simply asking for death.

No matter who enters the basement, as long as they block it from above, the people below will die.

Tian Qi took a look.

A large amount of debris was piled on the stairs from the first floor to the second floor to hinder attackers.

This means that the fifteen defenders are all upstairs.

Downstairs was completely abandoned by them.

The two people entered the basement without any obstruction at all.

The basement is very large and spacious.

The lighting system has long been damaged.

It was pitch black down there, and the lighting was completely dependent on two flashlights.

As you walk, there will be echoes.

Even people like Tian Qi who are used to seeing life and death can't help but feel a chill when walking here.

"Here we are, Hahara-kun."

Nakahama Matsutomi suddenly stopped.

A huge iron door appeared in front of him.

Nakahama Matsutomi handed the flashlight in his hand to Tian Qi, and then took out two keys.

After inserting two keyholes, one on the left and one on the right, Nakahama Matsutomi immediately said: "Hahara-kun, let's turn at the same time."

According to him, Tian Qi and Nakahama Matsutomi turned the key together.

Nakahama Matsutomi took a deep breath and used it to pull.

The big iron door slowly opened.

As soon as the distance was opened for only one person to enter and exit, Nakahama Matsutomi was already panting from exhaustion.

"Come in quickly, Hahara-kun." Nakahama Matsutomi panted and got in first.

Inside, there used to be a bank vault.

There is a separate power supply system here.

Nakahama Matsutomi is obviously familiar with things.

After a while, the lights came on in the vault.

Before Tian Qi could take a closer look, Nakahama Matsutomi asked him to close the iron door with him again.

It was only at this time that he could take a closer look at this place.

The vault was filled with boxes.

Tian Qi opened one of them, and it turned out to be a box full of explosives.

The information provided by Meng Shaoyuan is completely accurate.

Tian Qi immediately showed a surprised look: "Are these all explosives?"

"Yes, they are all explosives." Nakahama Matsutomi walked to the corner, dragged out a large box, opened it, and found dry snacks and water that could be stored for a long time.

"Eat something."

After taking the food delivered by Nakahama Matsutomi, Tian Qi immediately asked: "What on earth is going on here?"

"Left by the Americans." Nakahama Matsutomi took a bite of snacks: "After we occupied Manila, we found this place. They were all full of explosives, enough to destroy half of Manila. It should be that the Americans failed to move in time before evacuating.

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Commander Tanaka at the time still had great trust in me. He asked me to guard the explosives here, keep them secret, and transport all the explosives out when conditions were ripe.

We had just occupied Manila and there were too many things to do, and the top priority was to clear out the resistance elements in Manila. Therefore, this matter was delayed.

Later, Commander Tanaka left Manila and was succeeded by His Excellency Commander Honma. I also asked His Excellency Commander Honma for instructions on how to deal with this batch of explosives.

You also know the character of Commander Honma. He believed that it should be temporarily sealed in the basement to ensure that no one would covet it, so he also ordered me to pay attention to confidentiality.

Therefore, now in the entire Manila, I am the only one who knows about the existence of this batch of explosives, and now, there is a second person, and that is you, Hahara-kun."

"Thank you for trusting me." Tian Qi said: "Have you prepared these food and drinking water a long time ago?"

"Yes."

Nakahama Matsutomi did not deny: "After the Americans gained an increasing advantage on Laite Island, I knew that they would soon launch an attack on Luzon Island, so I had to make some preparations in advance.

There are so many explosives here, even if the Americans attack here, they have to worry. If the situation we least want to see occurs, this will be my final decisive battle."

The decisive battle place?

Tian Qi smiled contemptuously in his heart.

This is not your final decisive battle, but your last hiding place.

You can at least use this batch of explosives to negotiate terms with the Americans.

Of course, you can also detonate it when you are completely desperate.

Once so many explosives explode, the impact will be catastrophic.
Chapter completed!