crossfire
Military or tactical term for intersecting lines of fire. Also used figuratively for being caught between opposing forces or criticisms.
部隊は敵の十字火にさらされた。
The unit was exposed to enemy crossfire.
彼は上
He is caught in the crossfire between his boss and his subordinates.
Compound of 十字 (cross) and 火 (fire), directly describing intersecting lines of gunfire.