Huaye 37th Division was a unit of Huaye Corps, established in August 1947. Although it was established late, the 37th Division had shown outstanding military achievements in the War of Liberation and was known as the rising star of the Huaye Corps. In the Battle of Laiyang, the 37th Division displayed extraordinary courage and tenacity, successfully capturing Laiyang City and playing a decisive role in the siege. This victory allowed the 37th Division to stand out in the Shandong battlefield and become the main force of the Huaye Corps. In the autumn of 1948, the 37th Division was dispatched to the West Group to take on the main task of attacking Kunshun Gate. Once again, they showed outstanding combat performance. Commander Chen Yi praised the 37th Division as a rising star of Huaye.
On the afternoon of September 7th, 1947, Huaye launched an attack on the 57th Division of the Kuomingtang Army and wiped out the division in two days of fierce fighting. It was reported that Huaye had wiped out 13,000 enemy soldiers, of which more than 6000 were captured, including Division Commander Duan Linmao. This battle was considered to be the first victory of the East China Field Army's Western Front Corps after it turned to attack. It also forced the Kuomingtang Army to transfer four divisions from the Shandong battlefield and the Dabie Mountains to support it. However, from the search results provided, the specific reasons and tactics for Huaye's annihilation of the 57th Division could not be known.
The total strength of the 74th Division was about 30,000. The 74th Division was reorganized from the 74th Army of the former Kuomintangs, and its commander was Zhang Lingfu. The division had three regiments under its jurisdiction, each of which had two regiments. Each regiment had three brigades, and each brigade had three companies. The reorganized 74th Division was annihilated by the East China Field Army in the Battle of Mengliang Gu, and Zhang Lingfu died on the battlefield.
Huaye's 3rd Regiment and 8th Regiment were one of the most capable formations in Huaye. They were known as the "Little Tiger in Chen Jun's Long Sleeves". The main division of the column was the 8th Division, which was adapted from the 2nd Brigade of the Shandong column. Huaye's 3rd Battalion and 8th Division performed well during the war, especially in blasting and attacking. However, because Commander He Xixiang left the battlefield due to illness during the critical period of the War of Liberation, he was unable to participate in the wars of eastern Henan, Jinan, Huaihai, etc. Among the 12 columns in Huaye, He Yixiang was one of the most obscure column commanders. He temporarily took over the commander's command in the battle of Teng County, so that the battle was launched as planned, and successfully used explosives to blow up the enemy's east gate, killing more than 9000 enemies. Although He Yixiang's contribution and military exploits in Huaye deserved him to be awarded the rank of lieutenant general, he was only awarded the rank of major general in the end. Therefore, the Huaye 3rd Regiment and 8th Division played an important role in the War of Liberation, but the departure of the commander and the unfair treatment of the title made its reputation less prominent than other column commanders.
Reigen survives throughout the manga. The story doesn't involve his death. The plot focuses on his adventures and interactions without that tragic event.
Huaye used nine columns and nearly 150,000 troops to besiege the Reorganized 74th Division. Therefore, the number of people who surrounded the 74th division was about 150,000.
There could be a character like Captain Kai. He's a strong and experienced shinobi who has been in the 4th division for years. He's known for his lightning - fast strikes and his ability to lead his team in tough situations.
Reigen does have powers in the manga, but they are often presented in a more subtle and unique way. His abilities might not be straightforward combat skills but could involve manipulation or perception.
In the manga, Reigen doesn't have powers. His charm and appeal come from his down-to-earth nature and the way he navigates the supernatural world without relying on extraordinary abilities.