Having received this answer, Gao Ren then looked at Xiao Ying and asked,

"Is the helicopter unit that came with this reinforcement capable of transporting an entire regiment in a single trip?"

In response to Gao Ren's question, Xiao Ying nodded with a resounding affirmation.

"Don't worry, Commander Xu assured me this himself!"

Seeing Xiao Ying's affirmative answer, Gao Ren immediately revealed his signature mischievous grin.

"If we could capture these American soldiers who are using the title of Blackwater mercenaries,"

"How many dollars do you think I can swindle from William...?"

The next day,

Naoto Oda, who took over the Merut position, gazed towards the northern border where the army was located.

"Let me use your blood to rebuild the honor of the Oda clan..."

Before he could finish speaking, his adjutant rushed over with a panicked expression.

"Division Commander,"

"The soldiers' condition has not improved,"

"From just a few people having diarrhea at the beginning, it's only been five hours now,"

"The number of people suffering from diarrhea has grown from just a few to over eight hundred now,"

"And this number is still rising!"

Upon hearing this, Oda Naoto's previously ambitious face immediately showed a hint of displeasure.

He also hoped that this war would allow the Oda clan to regain its former glory.

How could he let a little bit of diarrhea ruin his plans?

"What are military doctors even good for?!"

"They can't even solve something as simple as acclimatization issues!"

"Tell those quacks that if the soldiers' diarrhea isn't resolved before the final assault,"

"They committed seppuku to atone to the Emperor!"

Upon hearing Oda Naoto constantly mention seppuku, the adjutant inwardly scoffed.

Depend on,

At the rate you're going to cut things up like that, you'll have killed all the medics before the war even starts.

"Division Commander,"

"The military doctor just gave a guess,"

"This mass diarrhea outbreak is more likely not a simple case of acclimatization issues, but rather food poisoning..."

Upon hearing this answer, Oda Naoto muttered with a grave expression,

Food poisoning?

Naoto Oda looked grave because food poisoning is no small matter...

His logistical supplies were provided by Inoue Kumaji.

Even if Inoue Kumaji were extremely greedy, he wouldn't tamper with logistics at such a crucial moment.

But if it weren't for Inoue Kumaji's interference...

That's not a good outcome.

Thinking of this, Naoto Oda confirmed it again.

"Is it definitely food poisoning, or were those quack doctors wrongly diagnosed?"

Seeing Oda Naoto's distrust, the adjutant said helplessly.

"After our own military doctors reached this conclusion, I also had a military doctor from the United States examine me,"

"They also said that food poisoning is the most likely cause."

Upon receiving this answer, Naoto Oda already felt a sense of unease.

"Pass the message down,"

"None of the food and water that Inoue Kumaji brought yesterday are to be consumed. I will go and negotiate with the United States!"

Upon hearing this, the adjutant guessed what was going on and immediately asked,

"Division Commander, you don't suspect Mr. Inoue, do you...?"

"Just make a phone call and you'll find out,"

After saying that, Oda Naoto picked up the satellite phone and called Inoue Kumaji, who was far away in Shuba City.

On the other side,

Inoue Kumaji, who was having dinner with Gao Ren at a table, looked at the phone that suddenly rang.

He then smiled and said to Gao Ren,

"General Gao, it seems that Oda Naoto has guessed something."

Gao Ren smiled and said after taking a sip of milk.

"You know how to say it, right?"

After giving Takahiro a reassuring look, Inoue Kumaji answered the phone directly.

"Hello, this is Inoue Kumaji,"

"Mr. Inoue, shouldn't you give me an explanation!"

Upon seeing Oda Naoto trying to trick him from the start, Inoue Kumaji immediately sneered.

"Commander Oda,"

"Although we have different roles, I don't seem to be your subordinate!"

"My orders are simply to provide you with logistical support!"

Upon hearing this, Oda Naoto also let out a cold laugh.

"Since you're playing dumb, Mr. Inoue, let me be even clearer!"

"You've been arrested by Gao Ren!"

Upon hearing this,

Everyone at the table stopped what they were doing.

Vivi even pulled out a pistol from her waist.

As Inoue Kumaji stared at the dark muzzle of the gun, cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

"Commander Oda, what do you mean by that!"

"Although I am now a businessman, I was once a soldier in the Great Japanese Empire!"

"You're slandering me like this; I'll file a complaint against you with the Army!"

"snort..."

Upon hearing this, Oda Naoto snorted coldly.

"Kumaji Inoue,"

"Am I, Oda Naoto, a fool?"

"My soldiers are the elite of the elite. If the food was just not fresh, there's absolutely no way they could be vomiting and having diarrhea on such a large scale!"

When Gao Ren realized his plan had been exposed, he stopped pretending.

He snapped his fingers at Inoue Kumaji, took the satellite phone he was handed, and spoke directly.

"Not bad!"

"You saw through my plan so easily!"

"But you must understand, just because you've figured out my plan doesn't mean you have a way to break it!"

Upon hearing that unfamiliar voice, Oda Naoto knew without guessing that it was Takahito.

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