Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Dragon Hidden in the Abyss
Takumi slept at home, but outside, there was a lot of noise.
In Mirai-sensei's personal space, countless fans flocked to see the book, and the number of reviews increased at an alarming rate.
"The Legend of Wukong, gee, it's a masterpiece!" he exclaimed. "I cried, it seemed like I understood, but it also seemed like I didn't, but I couldn't help crying."
"Those who do not understand it have lived in vain. Try it carefully, you and I are that monkey. I read it three times and cried three times."
"I just don't get it!"
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"There are thousands of book reviews, (tot), teacher Mirai-sensei is amazing."
"I want to apologize. When I started reading The Legend of Wukong, I cursed the author in my heart for being an idiot. After reading it, I found out that I was the idiot..."
In the afternoon, many news websites published articles about The Legend of Wukong. Among them, the Japan News Network homepage ran the headline: "The Legend of Wukong: Let the World Redefine Mirai-sensei's Talent."
"When romantic princess Kaya Hoshino entered the original manga with thousands of followers, her assessment of Mirai-sensei was, 'As an original artist, now she can't compare to me.'"
"A week later, Mirai-sensei told Kaya Hoshino with his actions: if he wanted to, he could use a day to let the world know that his novel was better than hers..."
"The Legend of Wukong is the most spiritual novel I've ever seen. At first glance, his narrative is chaotic. Sometimes it's Wukong, sometimes it's Tianpeng, sometimes it's Zixia, and sometimes it's Jin Chanzi. Time is also changing, which is very abrupt. However, when you finish reading this book, you will discover that it is not about chaos, but about freedom and debauchery."
"The Legend of Wukong has no limits in its writing. Change scene and space at will. The free and unbridled text makes people read it with great joy. Mirai-sensei's imagination is overflowing and rigorous, which is moving. I think all novelists should be glad that Mirai-sensei is not a novelist."
Oriental News Network has explored the ideas of The Legend of Wukong in greater depth.
"This is the story of a monkey, and also the story of several people. After reading The Legend of Wukong, many people cried. They didn't know why. It was because the characters in The Legend of Wukong were a reflection of ourselves and everyone around us."
"In this novel of only 20 chapters, each character is vivid and full of tragedy. Wukong, Tianpeng, Jin Chanzi, Ayao and Sha Wujing... Everyone struggles under authority, wanting to free themselves from the harshness of fate but unable to do so, wanting to fully accept their fate but unable to face their true selves. Who are you? They are exactly ourselves..."
"The Tathagata, the Jade Emperor and other characters in the book symbolize unshakable authority, and Wukong is the fiercest rebel under this authority, a hero destined for tragedy, and also the hero of our dreams..."
Not only on the website, but also on the forums of some celebrities and experts, The Legend of Wukong has become a hot topic.
One singer, usually a woman, wrote online: "After watching The Legend of Wukong, I just want to say one thing: Tathagata, Queen Mother, Jade Emperor, me!"
A university professor sighed: "'How can we forget Journey to the West? Mirai-sensei said it very well, how can we forget Journey to the West! But once The Legend of Wukong is released, how long will it take for the world to have the next Journey to the West?'".
The Legend of Wukong caused a sensation on the internet and received rave reviews. Mirai-sensei's fans are very surprised, but the media reaction was slow and only a few reacted.
At Tatsuryū Publishing, a character we can call Kazuki (replacing Wang Zhe) stood nervously in front of the editor-in-chief of novels, Shuji. Due to the difference between novels and mangas, Shuji's status in Tatsuryū is much higher than his own.
"You almost killed us, editor-in-chief Kazuki...," Shuji said. The Legend of Wukong was a great disappointment. Were it not for the quick response of its publishers, Tatsuryū Publishing would have lost a lot of prestige. Of course, now he has lost a lot."
"I'm sorry."
Kazuki apologized in a low voice, wanting to vomit blood. 'Where did this monster come from, Mirai-sensei? How can he write novels so well?'
"Apologizing is useless. You'd better find a way to make amends as soon as possible." Shuji shook the pen and said, "I heard that you researched Mirai-sensei's information. Did you succeed? Give me your information. I want to visit this young genius in person."
Kazuki wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Yes."
He didn't have the actual information about Mirai-sensei yet, but he asked his men to continue investigating and that the results would come out in a day or two.
"Then give me the phone number of Hinotori Publishing."
Shuji added, "That company probably doesn't publish novels. The copyright of The Legend of Sun Wukong remains in the hands of Mirai-sensei. I must get them."
"What...?" This time, Kazuki was frightened: "Mirai-sensei will definitely disagree! He considers us opponents!"
"The ones he considers his opponents are you, and I don't think he takes you seriously. I have to go." Shuji looked wary: "Mirai-sensei is too powerful. I'd rather bend down and admit my mistakes to him than convince him. Otherwise, it will become a major threat to the company."
"Why do you hold him in such high esteem? Is it impossible that he is better than Kaya Hoshino?"
"Kaya Hoshino?" Shuji put down the pen and shook his head: "It's incomparable. Not to mention their talent, the difference between them is huge."
"Kaya Hoshino is talented, but she's obsessed with love stories. He has entered a kind of disorder. It has not changed in the last two years. I want to give up."
"But I checked Mirai-sensei's reading data. This person is quite scary. Her manga for girls has many male readers. All the themes of his works are unique. And no matter what work it is, it undoubtedly manages to increase the number of readers. Before Detective Conan came out, would you have imagined that a detective manga would be so popular?"
Kazuki, stunned, replied, "No."
His face flushed slightly. Kazuki used to believe that he held Mirai-sensei in high regard. But after hearing what Shuji said, it seemed that he still underestimated him.
Shuji saw more clearly than Kazuki and said, "With Mirai-sensei's mentality, and her talent, she will undoubtedly have a great development in the future. Kaya Hoshino is known as the princess of romance, but if she doesn't change, at most she will be a queen of romance in the future..."
Romance novels and manga only write stories focused on love. No matter the talent, the future has a limit.
A romance queen is truly amazing, but someone with a more open mind is more worthwhile. The Legend of Wukong made Shuji fall in love with Mirai-sensei. This novel is very ideological, and after researching, he discovered that Mirai-sensei's mangas also broke with tradition...
The novel industry is much stronger than the manga industry. It is a waste of talent for a genius like him to draw mangas.
"A dragon hidden in the abyss, what a waste..."
Shuji shook his head and sighed. 'With Mirai-sensei's mind and talent, he should know that pursuing novels is more promising. Why is he still in the manga industry?'