Great Mangaka

The news that Mirai-sensei had given The Legend of Wukong to Tatsuryū Publishing for publication caused a sensation.

The main publishers and media outlets stared at the ground. 'He was simply a ghost. How could Mirai-sensei sign a contract with Tatsuryū?'

"Why Tatsuryū? Isn't he Mirai-sensei's mortal enemy?"

"Are you going to change jobs and write novels?"

"Oh my God, no, I want to read Mirai-sensei's mangas more!"

Many fan messages appeared in Takumi's personal space. They expressed that they did not want him to dedicate himself to writing novels. Takumi did not elaborate. I was confident that Tatsuryū Publishing would explain it clearly. Indeed, a few days later, NHK's cultural channel launched a special program on this matter.

The program began with numerous praises for The Legend of Wukong, such as "renewing records for personal space, with more than five hundred thousand visits, an average of one hundred thousand daily readers and the shutdown of the website on more than a dozen occasions", "adapted from Journey to the West, a work of unprecedented success, an essential classic", etc. He was awarded numerous impressive titles.

Several experts then commented. The expert who said that Mirai-sensei was not as good as Kaya Hoshino last time praised Wukong's Biography without blushing or gasping, which left the audience stunned and with the feeling that experts are experts. The quality of the performance is really excellent.

The reporter then interviewed Shuji and raised a topic of interest to many:

"Editor-in-chief Shuji, many say that Mirai-sensei won't like Tatsuryū Publishing. What method did you use to obtain the copyright of Wukong Biography?"

"I didn't use any method... There is a misunderstanding. Master Mirai-sensei is a very generous young man. He is willing to give us the Wukong Biography."

"Young man? Editor-in-Chief Shuji, do you know Mirai-sensei?"

"Yes, someone from our company spread rumors that Mirai-sensei is an organization. Now I apologize and make it clear." Shuji, facing the camera, said, "Master Mirai-sensei is a person worthy of admiration. I apologize for my previous lack of respect. I also hope that in the future no one will believe rumors."

"Mirai-sensei is Mirai-sensei, he is a person."

There was a commotion in front of the television. Some of his former fans cheered enthusiastically. Tatsuryū Publishing publicly apologized. 'How could Master Mirai-sensei be so cool!'

"So, editor-in-chief Shuji, will Mirai-sensei debut as a novelist at Tatsuryū Publishing in the future?"

The reporter asked the question that made fans nervous.

"No." Shuji's answer relieved them.

"Great!"

"Master Mirai-sensei is an!"

"It's so authoritative to apologize to Tatsuryū!"

This special program left Mirai-sensei's fans speechless. They left messages online enthusiastically, and as a result, Mirai-sensei's personal space was filled with people. The website that provided the space was innocently stolen and has since been nicknamed "Servant of the Little Overlord".

Not only fans and readers, but also the NHK program surprised Tsukimoto Genji, president of Hinotori Publishing.

"Young..." "People are awesome, young people are awesome!"

After asking Alice to turn off the TV, Tsukimoto Genji clapped his hands and turned to look at Takumi: "You said this is just the beginning?"

"Yes." Takumi nodded: "This is just the beginning. Tatsuryū Publishing promised me that it will do its best to promote Wukong Zhuan. I think there will be many more in the future."

Unsurprisingly, companies with deep pockets are different. The opening promotion is NHK. Takumi is not worried about Wukong Zhuan's future at all.

"It seems that Tatsuryū has thought a lot about you..."

Tsukimoto Genji's expression became a little gloomy. The difference between Hinotori and Tatsuryū was too great. It sounded good to say that it was the second manga, but Tatsuryū Comics, which was the first, was insignificant in all of Tatsuryū Publishing. Tsukimoto Genji discovered that whatever he did, it could not compare to Tatsuryū's gift to Takumi.

"Then what's the reason for your visit?"

Tsukimoto Genji sorted out his thoughts. He had prepared for the worst. If Takumi wanted to move to Tatsuryū Comics, he shouldn't let Inuyasha and Detective Conan take him away.

"I came to ask you something."

But Takumi did not come to change jobs. He asked, "Can I use the royalties from The Legend of Wukong to invest?"

"..."

This sentence lit up Tsukimoto Genji's eyes.

'What does this boy mean? Do you really want to increase your connection with Hinotori Publishing? Great!'

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Tatsuryū Publishing, shortly after the reporter left, Kaya Hoshino stormed into Shuji's office:

"This is not fair! Why does the company want to advertise Mirai-sensei!",

Cried.

Shuji put down the pen and looked at her with a smile: "Unfair? Kaya Hoshino, why do you think it's unfair? Is Mirai-sensei's popularity a fifth of yours?"

Kaya Hoshino snorted, "Of course not."

"Since you know, you should also understand that the company is announcing Mirai-sensei this time. Its popularity will increase soon, but it definitely won't be half of yours." Shuji smiled slightly, and his voice trailed off: "Your influence still has an advantage, so how can it be said that it is unfair? If there is any injustice, it is Mirai-sensei and not you. Don't you have confidence in your sleeves?"

Kaya Hoshino's face paled as she felt a blow to her heart.

The quality of his sleeves isn't as good as Mirai-sensei's, but that's because...

"What she draws is not a girl's manga at all." Kaya Hoshino gritted her teeth: "That manga has a lot of male readers, it's unfair! The best cartoonist is still me!"

"What is a girl manga? A romance-only manga?" Shuji smiled bitterly, shook his head, and said slowly, "Kaya Hoshino, you are wrong. Whether it's a novel or a manga, love is important, but it's not the only important thing. And you have a lot of male fans, but you won't take advantage of them."

Kaya Hoshino is beautiful, which reflects her natural charm. Added to her title as a recognized novelist, I don't know how many children want her. It's a pity that his works are too oriented towards women and few boys read them.

If she's willing to change, there will undoubtedly be plenty of male readers.

"Think about it!"

Shuji saw that Kaya Hoshino was unresponsive, so he let her go.

Kaya Hoshino left the newsroom alone, angry and uncomfortable. Tatsuryū Publishing promoted Mirai-sensei with great fanfare, as if his biological father had slapped him in the face.

"Mirai-sensei, damn Mirai-sensei!"

Kaya Hoshino read. 'Who is she and why does she have to be in front of her?'

"I must beat him and feel proud..." Kaya Hoshino turned her head and looked at the Tatsuryū Novel Publishing Department, the place that had accompanied her for two years. He swore in his heart that if he couldn't defeat Mirai-sensei and become the most powerful cartoonist,

"I will never write novels again!"

Kaya Hoshino, filled with anger, walked resolutely towards the abyss of no return.