During an ambush on traitor commander Wu Dabala (played by Yang Zihua), New Fourth Army soldier Shunliu (played by Wang Baoqiang) accidentally shoots the helmet off Chen Dalei (played by Zhang Guoqiang), commander of his Sixth Division. Impressed by Shunliu's marksmanship, which can hit a target from a hundred paces, Chen Dalei treats him like a brother and gives him a new name: Chen Erlei. With Chen Dalei and Third Battalion Commander (played by Sun Xun) promoting him, Shunliu repeatedly distinguishes himself in battle and captures a new Japanese sniper rifle, becoming a sniper, a combat hero, and a legendary figure in the army. But he also grows increasingly arrogant and disobedient. During an ambush on Japanese Lieutenant General Ishihara, Shunliu refuses to blow their cover and watches helplessly as his older sister (played by Hao Lei) and brother-in-law are killed. Before Shunliu can take revenge, World War II ends and Japan announces its surrender. Defying the ceasefire agreement, Shunliu heads alone to the port where Japanese prisoners are departing...
