The Hunter

The Hunter

The Hunter" (Adapted from the online fiction) ("The War Sniper" by Dugushou)
Damn you. Stop. Stop.
Go.
Get him. Stop. Don't move.
Don't move. Stop.
Don't move. Stop running.
Give me the gun. Come on. Give it to me.
Well, you are quite strong. Here we go. Stop moving.
Come on. Stop it. Stop kicking. Don't move.
Give it to me. Damn kid. You are even shorter than the gun. How dare you steal it?
Captain. What? You wanna steal it again? Which village are you from?
Kid, did you set the trap? Alright, forget it.
Let's clean it up and withdraw. Yes.
Kid, go home. The Japanese soldiers will soon be here. Go home.
Come on, guys. Keep up.
Captain. Captain.
What is it, Sanhuai? That kid is following us.
What?
Kid, why are you following us? Give me the gun back.
Why do you need a gun? The gun is mine. How do you figure that? It's our loot, so it's ours.
I got it first, so it's mine. You are just a kid. What do you need a gun for?
You want to go to the battlefield with us? But how old are you? Not even 15, aren't you?
16. 16? You exaggerated your nominal age, didn't you? Kid,
even if you are 16, you still can't go with us. According to the rules, you are still too young to join the army.
If you want to have a gun and go to the battlefield with us, you have to wait till you grow up.
Be good. Go home. Let's go.
You... Sanhuai. Yes. Pass my order.
At the double. Yes. At the double.
Stop. Stop. Relax. Relax.
Captain. Sanhuai. So, he fell behind, right?
Yes. We got rid of him. Good. Good.
Eh? He... Hey, what do you want exactly?
Give me my gun back. I can't believe you. Why are you being so stubborn?
I've told you, the gun is used to fight the battles. The gun is mine. I got it first.
You've got rocks in your head, haven't you? Just go home. Got it? Captain, it's getting late.
It's not appropriate to leave the kid in the wild alone. Let's take him back and find out what's going on.
We can send him home tomorrow. Okay?
all together. Let's go.
Come with me.
Captain, one pistol. Captain, we are here. Good. How many?
One, two, three, four. Four are here to pick up the guns. Count them first, and then distribute the rifles to each platoon.
Wang, please wash the pickles. And cut them afterwards.
Don't just stand there. Help me get some water up there.
Yours. Take it. Captain, we are leaving. Okay.
Let's go.
Captain. Look...
What? I've been using the blade for a long time.
Could you...
Alright, it's yours. Thank you, captain. Finally, I don't have to use the blade anymore.
Take this machine gun to the regiment. Yes. And pack up the rest of the stuff.
Kid.
Kid, what's your name? He Yuanshan.
He Yuanshan. Are you still upset? I got the gun first.
No matter who got it first, all the loot must be handed over to the collective. Why does he get it? I got it first. It should be mine.
Kid, you are still young. You should hold books in your hands. Why do you keep asking for a gun?
Look, many of the adults here don't even have a gun. The guns are used to shoot the invaders.
Even if you want to join us to fight the Japanese soldiers, you must wait till you grow up.
Tell me, which village are you...
Sanhuai. What are you doing? Look how happy you are. Hurry and go eat something.
Okay. Then I'll leave here to you. Go ahead.
Jiaodong, is there anything to eat? You are back. The food is in the wok. Help yourself.
Why is this kid still here? Done sewing?
Yes. Good for you.
You are young indeed.
Sit down, kid.
Jiaodong, the Captain gave me a gun today.
I can finally get rid of that blade. Jiaodong, if this gun was attached with a blade,
it'd be much longer than your type Zhongzheng rifle. I'd be at an advantage if I fight the enemies with it.
I don't like Japanese guns at all. It might be convenient when you use it to fight a blade,
but I don't see anything else good in it. If you shoot someone, you got to shoot in the head.
Otherwise, he'd survive after a few days if you didn't hurt anything vital.
What are you looking at? Stop staring. If you want to get a gun,
you got to fight for it with your own strength. Jiaodong, remember last time when we wiped out the enemy's stronghold in the Wang Village?
I killed three with one blade strike. Even so, the captain still wouldn't give me a gun.
Jiaodong, do we still have pickled root-mustard? Yes.
Sir,
may I have a look of the gun? It's not something for you to look at.
What if you break it? It's loaded. I just want to have a look. I won't break it.
Sanhuai, he likes guns. Just let him take a look.
Careful. Okay. This gun is awesome.
Of course. If you want to get a real gun like this, you've got to earn it.
Do you know how to use it? You punk. What are you talking about?
I practiced target shooting three times in the Wang Village. Right, sir? Give me a break.
You almost shot the captain that time.
My gun. You punk. My gun... Why did you take my gun apart? I'll beat you up.
Jiaodong, look. You took my gun apart .
What the heck?
Here. You traveled the whole day. Soak your feet in the warm water and relax.
It's the good part about working in the kitchen. The others don't have the benefit.
What are you waiting for? You want me to wash your feet for you?
What's your name? He Yuanshan. He Yuanshan.
Wait. Lift your feet and show me. Oh my, they smell.
Let me see. No blisters at all.
You are used to walking long distance, aren't you? Yes. Kid,
tell me. You know guns very well.
Who taught you? My father. Your father?
Who does he do? He was a hunter. A hunter?
Where is he now?
Do you still have any family?
You don't have to say it. Damn those invaders.
Hurry and wash your feet. And then go to bed. I'll prepare some food for you to eat on your way back tomorrow.
Uncle Jiaodong, I'll stay here with you and fight the Japanese soldiers.
Okay. Alright.
Now, wash your feet.
Yuanshan, run! Yuanshan, run!
Kid, run!
Don't forget to avenge us!
What's the matter, kid? The Japanese soldiers just fired guns. Lie down.
Are you scared? It's far away from us.
Come on. Go back to sleep. Lie down. You still need to help me cook tomorrow morning.
Here, get under the blanket.
Comrades, the enemy started another round of mopping-up operation.
The third regiment has engaged in a battle with the enemy over Yi River. It's a tough battle. Our company's mission
is to intercept the enemy at the Laoniu Hill and evacuate the local businesses and hospitals The mission is very important.
So, except for guns and ammunition, leave everything else behind. Now, let's split up and get ready.
Oh, by the way, Jiaodong. Yes. Prepare food for two days.
Got it. Okay, let's start preparing. Okay?
Yes. Fall out. Right turn. At the double.
Jiaodong. Yes. Can I see you for a sec?
Captain. Jiaodong, what's wrong with the kid? Why is he still here?
Captain, let's take him in. His parents were killed by the Japanese soldiers.
He's all by himself now.
Alright. But you need to take the kid and withdraw with the main troop.
Captain, why can't I go with you? Jiaodong, you are not young anymore.
Just take the kid and withdraw. Captain, I'm a veteran in this company.
I experienced major battles before. I know. And I also know that you were shot several times before.
I'm fine. I still can fight. Captain, I know this is an important mission
and it's going to be a tough battle. Besides, many of our soldiers are new. If you let me stay, maybe I'll be of help.
Captain. You... Okay.
But the kid must withdraw. Alright.
Commander. How is it going at the southern frontline? The enemy has passed the Mount Frog and is now heading to the Mount Chang.
What about the sniper force? The guard company is having a skirmish with the enemy. It's a tough battle. The Japanese soldiers are going all out this time.
The northern frontline. What about the northern frontline? They left a troop of over 2,000 soldiers there. The troop has passed the Mount Phoenix.
The first company of the special task battalion is standing by right now. Over 2,000. Yes. That's a lot.
Over 2,000... Commander, the first company has quite a few new recruits.
This mission is going to be very difficult to them. Commander. Commander. Commander. The villagers want to come with us.
What should we do?
Commander. Captain Zhang. Look. I brought you another machine gun.
That's great, Commander. Go ahead and unload the machine gun. Yes.
Commander Wang, if only you could assign me more people. Even just a squad.
Impossible. At this point, where can I find you more people?
So, is everything ready? Pretty much.
Come here, captain Zhang.
Kid, I've told the captain that you want to join us. He's agreed to let you stay.
So, are you happy now? Yes. Look at you.
Uncle Jiaodong, I'm just like you now. Yes, you are just like me.
You are a soldier of the Eighth Route Army now. Which means you must obey orders and keep discipline.
Got it? Yes. It is a little big for you.
When we finish this battle, I'll alter it for you.
Kid, pack your stuff and withdraw with the main troop.
Uncle Jiaodong, what about you? I... I'll... I'll stay.
I'll stay to fight the enemy. Then I'll fight alongside with you.
I only need one hour. Okay.
Consider it done. Hold on for one hour.
Yes. I'll fulfill the mission.
Please come back alive. I'll fight the invaders. Why are being so difficult? I don't care. I want to stay and fight.
I've told you. This battle is going to be tough. We can't take you with us. You said I'm one of you now. Then take me to fight the enemy.
Stop yelling. Get out of here. We found a kid during the ambush battle last time. We haven't got a chance to send him away.
I want to fight the enemy. Take off the uniform if you don't obey orders. Fine. Whatever. It's not the time to mess around.
No one will have time to take care of you when the battle begins. Sanhuai. Sanhuai. Commander.
Kid, a battle will take place here soon. You can stay here. Come with me, okay?
I'm not leaving. I'll stay to fight the enemy. Stop messing around. Why are you being so stubborn? You must obey orders.
No. I can fight the invaders just like you do. You've got a nerve to go to the battlefield.
Have you shot a gun before? I saw him take apart one instead of shooting. I'm more accurate than you are. Let's compete if you don't believe me.
This kid is quite interesting. Kid, how about this?
Come with me and be an orderly first. You'll get your chance to fight the enemy in the future, okay? I'm not going with you. The enemy is here, and you are leaving?
I'll stay and fight them. You... Don't be rude to the commander. Give me the gun back. It's mine.
Give it to me. It's not yours. It is. -Let go. -Give it back to me. Stop. That's enough.
Jiaodong, take him away. Yes. Come with me. I'm not going. -I want to stay and fight. -Come back with me. -This kid is way too stubborn. -I'm not going.
-I'll fight the enemy. -Come back with me. -I'm not leaving. -Be good. Jiaodong. Kid, you want to compete shooting, right?
Would you like to compete with me? Commander, why do you bother competing with a child? Captain, go ahead
and make arrangements. If you win, I'll let you stay.
If you lose, you must obey my orders unconditionally. Okay? Let's do it.
Kid, see that helmet? When you hit a helmet, you must hit the center for the bullet to go through.
If you miss, your target will survive and run away. Got it?
I won't use our enemy's gun. Hey, Jiaodong, give me your gun.
Who goes first? You or me? You go first.
Alright, then watch.
Nice. You got it. You got it, right through the center.
Here you go.
Who taught you to hold the gun like that? My father.
Why do you keep both eyes open? You aim with two eyes?
Was it also taught by your father? Yes. Alright. Now, shoot.
I got it. You missed. There's only one hole.
I didn't miss. My bullet went through the hole. What did you say? Your bullet
went through the hole? Yuanshan, good for you. You do know how to talk big. I really hit it.
Stop lying. Just admit that you missed. We reached an agreement. Now you must obey my orders.
Take him away. Yes. I hit it. I really hit it. Kid. I hit it. Come on, let's go.
-Be good, kid. -I really hit it. Captain. Assemble the troop and let's set off.
Yes. Comrades, fall in.
Everybody, please hurry. Be careful.
Chief of Staff, Deputy Political Commissar Qi. How is it going at home? The last group of villagers and the injured have been evacuated.
The guard platoon is standing by right now. Good.
Captain.
Guys, let's hurry up.
Commander. Commander. That kid is gone.
What?
Jiaodong.
What the heck? What is he doing here?
Get him.
Get down.
Hurry. Run. Get in.
You jerk. What are you doing here? You'll be a burden for us.
Captain. This is ridiculous. It's the battlefield. Can't you see? Get out of here, now. I'll stay with Mr. Jiaodong.
I'll fight the enemy. Nonsense.
No one has time for you.
Captain, just let him stay. I'll watch and protect him for now. Okay?
Hurry, come on.
Comrades, the main troop and the hospitals are on the move. We've got to hold on.
He seems a little nervous. It's the first time he's experienced something like this.
Kid, don't be afraid. You'll be fine.
Kid, your bullet really went through the hole?
You don't believe me either?
Medic. Medic. Dame the Japanese soldiers.
They've gone too far relying on their heavy fire. We must destroy their cannons.
Kid. Kid. You protected your head only. What if your butt got hurt?
Are you okay? Don't be afraid.
Eh? Jiaodong, why did they stop? It's pretty much over. They are about to come up.
Get down, kid.
Stop looking. Get down.
You've never seen these many Japanese soldiers before, have you? Hurry and run if you are scared. You are scared.
Medic. -Yes. -Come here.
Captain, this is the only defensive line we've got fighting against the enemy. I afraid we can't last for long. Look,
Captain, do you see the hill and the woods up ahead?
When the Japanese soldiers charge, that's the place where they'll pass by. Captain, assign me a dozen of people.
I can ambush them when the time is right. That way, I may be able to buy you some time. I've thought about that. But how much longer can it give us?
Let me try, I'll stall them as long as I can.
No. It's way too dangerous. Captain, there's no other way.
Alright. You've got to be careful. Bring a dozen of people. You pick.
Okay. Jiaodong,
bring the machine gun that the commander gave us. Careful.
Sankui, come with me. You, come with me. You, come with me.
You, come with me. Bring more grenades. Sanhuai, come with me. Bring more grenades.
Okay. Now, machine gunner, come with me. Daguai, Erniu, and you, come with me.
You two in the back, come with me. Hurry.
Guys, be careful. Captain. Jiaodong, listen.
Retreat if you can't hold any longer. I'll see you at the Song Village. Understood. Please be careful.
Guys, fire.
Is everybody here? Yes. Stay put. Don't move.
Now, listen. Dacheng, Zhuzi, you, and you.
Come to the right side. Xizi, Baocheng, you, and you. Come to this side.
Machine gunner, come with me. Sanhuai, get all the grenades ready.
Guys, remember, fire snipers' shots first, and target at their commander and machine gunner.
Hide well, and don't expose our locations. Got it? Yes. Okay. Let's do it.
In Japanese: Fire. March.
What's wrong with you? Are you looking for death? Gun. The gun.
Take it. And follow me. Kid,
see the guy with a commander blade? See him? Kill him first.
In Japanese: Fire. Uncle Jiaodong.
Kid, don't be nervous. Be steady. Try again.
There you go. Be steady. Easy.
You are a tree. A tree.
The gun is your arm, and you are stretching it,
stretching...
Nice! Well done! Kid, aim at that machine gunner.
Screw them. Nice! Good job! In Japanese: March. Fire.
Fire. In Japanese: There are Chinese soldiers on the left. Fire.
Throw the grenades.
It's about time. Guard. Yes. Ask the guard platoon to reinforce the first company.
Yes. Hey, wait. You go with them and find the kid.
Yuanshan, how old are you? 16.
You are really 16? Yeah? 16 is good.
You are so much like him. Yuanshan, call me brother Sanhuai in the future.
Don't call me uncle Sanhuai anymore. Okay, uncle Sanhuai. Call me brother. Don't call me uncle.
Brother. You are so much like my younger brother.
Where's your younger brother? He was killed by the Japanese soldiers.
If he was alive, he'd be the same age as you.
Yuanshan, remember, call me brother Sanhuai from now on.
Okay, brother. I've lost a brother.
I can't lose you as well. Stay with me in the future. I'll protect you.
Okay. Sanhuai. Sanhuai, something's not right.
Tell our people to move back. Get down. Yuanshan, get down.
Run, hurry. Run. Kid, run.
Run.
Take the kid and get out of here. Yes. Come on.
Come on.
Hurry. Run.
Yuanshan, run.
Uncle Sanhuai. Uncle Sanhuai. Uncle Sanhuai. Uncle Sanhuai.
Uncle Sanhuai.
Call me brother. Brother. Brother. Brother. Brother. Get up, brother.
Get up, brother. Sanhuai, Sanhuai.
Let's go.
Get down. Uncle Jiaodong.
Uncle Jiaodong. Kid, it is nothing.
-Uncle Jiaodong. -Kid, don't forget to come visit me.
I promised the captain that I'd protect you. Now, protect your head. Protect your head.
Uncle Jiaodong, what are you doing? -Run. -Uncle Jiaodong, what are you going to do? Uncle Jiaodong.
Uncle Jiaodong.
Uncle Jiaodong. Uncle Jiaodong. Uncle Jiaodong.
Uncle Jiaodong. You damn Japanese soldiers. Come on. Uncle Jiaodong.
Uncle Jiaodong. Uncle Jiaodong.
Brother Sanhuai.
Uncle Jiaodong. Uncle Jiaodong.
Uncle Jiaodong. Uncle Jiaodong.
Uncle Jiaodong. Uncle Jiaodong. Uncle Jiaodong.
Uncle Jiaodong. Give me some time. I'll kill 13 Japanese soldiers to avenge you.
18 bullets.
In Japanese: Hurry. Is the dinner ready?
In Japanese: Yamaguchi, you are back.
In Japanese: Come on. Let's eat.
In Japanese: Are the back? Anything unusual? In Japanese: Nothing. At least we can take it easy tonight.
In Japanese: -Let's drink. -You are right.
In Japanese: -It's an ambush! -Fire. Fire.
In Japanese: Fire. Fire.
This is the main road.
Ya River. This is the Ya River.
Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom.
Mom. Mom.
Ma'am, what happened, ma'am? Are you okay, ma'am? Mom.
Mom. Mom.
Please, take her... take her...
take her... take her to the Xiao Bridge.
Mom. Mom. Mom.
Mom. Mom. Mom.
Mom. Mom.
Where are you from?
How can we get to the Xiao Bridge?
Here, eat something.
My parents were both killed by the Japanese soldiers.
Go ahead and eat, then we'll hit the road. I'll kill a Japanese soldier to avenge your mother.
Five. What? They also killed my father, grandfather,
older sister, and younger brother. There are five.
But I don't have enough bullets. There are five.
Look, I only had 18 bullets. And I used six. There are only 12 left.
I still have to kill eight. Then there'll only be four left.
I can only kill four more. But there are five.
Then I'll have to kill two with one bullet.
That's the only way.
Come on, we need to hurry. It'll get dark soon.
Come here. I'll carry you. Come on.
Hop on.
You really can't kill five more? Uncle Jiaodong and brother Sanhuai on my team
were killed by the enemy. They also killed uncle Laocheng,
brother Xizi, brother Tiangui, brother Doudou,
and... Anyway, I have to 13 to avenge them all.
Then let's kill four more.
In Japanese: Captain (Major), look over there.
In Japanese: Hey, there's a Chinese soldier.
Brother, your leg is bleeding. I'm fine.
Why didn't you kill that Japanese soldier? He couldn't move anyway.
Does it hurt?
Don't close your eyes. Aim with two eyes,
that way, you can still see your surroundings besides your target.
In Japanese: Hey, Chinese soldier, come out.
In Japanese: Move, move forward.
Stop. Don't move.
Don't come over.
Stop walking. Don't come over.
Stop walking.
Stop.
Don't come over.
Get down.
In Japanese: Reload. Ready. Step back. Fire.
In Japanese: Reload. Step back. Fire.
In Japanese: Reload. Step back. Fire.
In Japanese: Reload. Step back. Fire. In Japanese: Reload. Step back. Fire.
10. 11.
In Japanese: Reload. Step back. Fire.
In Japanese: Reload. Step back.
12.
13.
Little sister, the rest are for you.
In Japanese: What's going on?
In Japanese: Get your weapons. There are Chinese soldiers.
Come on.