"Yes, Commander-in-Chief! I will do my best!" Chu Wanwan replied firmly. She knew the importance of this trip and felt the trust and expectations from the Commander-in-Chief and the division commanders.

She understood that this was not only a strategy for fighting the enemy, but also a way to save countless innocent lives.

Time was of the essence, and Chu Wanwan dared not delay in the slightest; she immediately began preparations.

She arrived at an open area and began drawing runes in the air with her spirit-summoning brush. These runes were for summoning beasts within a ten-kilometer radius.

Chu Wanwan held her breath and focused intently, rapidly sketching in the air with her spirit-guiding brush, each stroke containing profound power. As the talisman gradually took shape, the surrounding air seemed to vibrate slightly.

"Come on, my animal friends, I need your help." Chu Wanwan whispered, then withdrew the spirit-guiding brush. The talisman instantly transformed into a dazzling light and vanished without a trace.

A moment later, faint sounds began to come from all around. First, a few small birds flew in tentatively, followed by more animals: wild dogs and cats, groups of rats and crows, as well as turtles, frogs, and toads... They ran, jumped, or climbed, gathering from all directions and surrounding Chu Wanwan, their eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Chu Wanwan was overjoyed; she knew her summoning had succeeded. She crouched down, trying to appear more approachable, and began to communicate with the small animals.

“My dear friends, I need your help. The Japanese airbase poses a great threat to our soldiers, and I would like to ask for your help in finding it,” Chu Wanwan said in a gentle yet firm voice.

The little animals seemed to understand her words, but they didn't move.

Sure enough, although she could summon the small animals, she couldn't control them, and she even felt that most of them couldn't understand what she was saying.

Chu Wanwan frowned and thought for a moment, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

She quickly took out the spirit-guiding brush and drew a spirit-communication talisman on her forehead. The spirit mentioned in this talisman was not a spirit body, but a being that could communicate with all sentient beings.

She repeated what she had just said, and this time, the animals finally reacted, and a chorus of cries rang out...

"Huh! I actually understood what that woman just said. She asked us to help find fighter jets? What are fighter jets?"

A little rabbit chirped a few times.

"Aren't fighter jets just those bird-like things that fly in the sky? Those things are terrifying! When we were in the city, so many humans and animals were killed by them! My master also died from one of those guys' bombings, and it's what crippled my leg!"

A lame stray dog ​​also barked a few times.

"That thing is so scary! Should we help her?" A dirty little cat meowed a few times.

"Help us? What does it matter to us if humans die? The more humans die, the happier we crows are, because then we'll have more food..."

"That's right, we won't help. Humans are all bad; they're always yelling at us to fight and kill!" a little mouse and a little crow cried out.

Chu Wanwan listened to the animals' discussion, feeling a mix of emotions.

In fact, most animals see humans as bad creatures, and they really have no reason to join human wars.

However, the entire land of China, suffering greatly, saw not only humans but also many animals lose their innocent lives in this battle. So Chu Wanwan continued:

“I know there’s a lot of unpleasant history between humans and animals,” Chu Wanwan’s voice was gentle yet powerful.

"But now, we are facing a common enemy, the flames of war from the Japanese pirates. It not only threatens the Chinese people, but also every life on this land."

She paused, her gaze fixed firmly on the small animals: "I beg you, not as humans, but as living beings on this land, to help us find that base. That way, we can win as soon as possible and return to a peaceful life!"

The little animals listened quietly to Chu Wanwan's words. They didn't have human intelligence and couldn't understand the implications. But they did know that their home had been destroyed many times by those "birds" flying in the sky.

Their homes were destroyed, they lost their habitats, and food became hard to find.

Chu Wanwan's words touched their most basic emotions—the desire to protect their home.

The little rabbits chirped a few times, still somewhat frightened, but their eyes revealed determination: "We're willing to try, so that our kind won't be blown up for no reason."

The stray dogs barked a few times in agreement: "We all had owners in the city, but they're all dead. We want to avenge them."

The kitten meowed softly, though its voice was still hesitant, its tail already wagging involuntarily: "I...I'll help too. So we can have a home as soon as possible."

Even the little mouse and the little crow, who had previously opposed the idea, changed their minds under Chu Wanwan's sincere gaze. They might not understand many grand principles, but they could feel Chu Wanwan's kindness and love for this land.

"Okay, we'll help too," the little mouse squeaked.

"Although I don't like humans, I also don't like my home being destroyed." The little crows cooed a few times, indicating their willingness to join.

Looking at the small animals, Chu Wanwan felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She knew that these seemingly weak lives also possessed their own courage and perseverance.

"Thank you, my friends." Chu Wanwan bowed deeply, then instructed, "Cats, dogs, and sparrows, you are the most common animals in the city. Your entry into the city will not attract the attention of the enemy, so you are responsible for searching for opportunities to fight in the city."

"The rest of you little animals are responsible for searching around Yongzhou City, including enemy air bases. Of course, if you have any other important intelligence, you can also let me know!"