My girlfriend is Saiki Kusunoki

After asking that question, they immediately moved on to the second one.

"So, our next question is also one of the questions that everyone is most concerned about right now: Is it true that ONE is thinking of ending 'The Bloodline'?"

"Yes, it's true, but saying it's over isn't quite accurate. I think the story of 'Bloodline' has temporarily come to a close. If I have the opportunity later, I will serialize the prequel to 'Bloodline,' as well as the story afterward. Please forgive me for not being able to think of the plot now. Maybe I can do it in the future, but right now I really can't imagine what the plot will be like. Moreover, rather than serializing, I would like everyone to see a complete story."

"So that means ONE-sensei is indeed coming to an end. There were rumors online that ONE-sensei refused to sign an exclusive contract, so he would leave JUMP after the series ends?"

This question from reporter Shimizu is arguably the core of the issue.

The current concern is whether Naoto will leave JUMP, and if so, who will be his next employer?

When asked by reporters, Naoto simply shook his head, indicating that he would not leave JUMP.

"Let me answer this question here as well. So far, I haven't had any conflicts with the editorial department as some people online have mentioned. The editorial department has now agreed to let me finish writing this. The reason I didn't sign the contract wasn't because I refused, but because I was too busy before and forgot. After all, this is money. If I remembered, how could I not want it? I'm really short of money."

Upon hearing Naoto's words, everyone in the room couldn't help but smile.

Currently, Naoto (a person with a straight personality) does indeed have a very good impression on everyone.

Who wouldn't like someone who is talented, humble, and humorous?

Everyone originally thought that a straight person's answer would be blunt or somewhat reluctant.

But I never expected that a straight person would bring this up in such a humorous way.

"Moreover, although 'Bloodline' will probably end next month, my new work will be released soon. I have already finished the first chapter of the new work, and I believe it will be released soon."

"ONE's new work?!"

Upon hearing Naoto's words, Shimizu was completely stunned.

The previous work isn't even finished yet, and you're already starting a new one? Are you that amazing?

Wait, this is ONE's new work! I had absolutely no idea about this before! This is such a bombshell!

In that instant, Shimizu immediately understood everything: as long as Naoto continued his serialization in JUMP, all the rumors would be dispelled.

I never expected Naoto to choose this moment to reveal this news. He's really something.

Little did he know, Naoto wasn't thinking about all that at the time. He simply felt that promoting his new work now would help him build up buzz beforehand. It's like an author posting "New book launched!" on a mouse icon when they start a new book.

All I can say is that Shimizu thought Naoto was on the third level, but Naoto himself was only on the first level, which is truly absurd.

Regardless of where the straight person is on the list, this gossip is certainly juicy enough.

Shimizu is now eager to know what Naoto's new work is like.

It can be said that at this point, the interview content had been subtly and unintentionally steered away from the topic by Naoto.

"Um, ONE-sensei, if you don't mind, could you tell us about your new work?"

"Oh? Well, I don't mind."

Seeing the reporter's anxious look, Naoto was still a little confused. Was this question mentioned in the previous interview?

However, since the other party has asked, Naoto doesn't mind mentioning it.

"Hmmmm, how so? This one is somewhat similar to Vampire, but I'll add more horror elements and delve deeper into various issues. It's a story about humans and other races."

If you think about it carefully, there seem to be many similarities between parasites and vampires in terms of their settings.

The discussion about the relationship between humans and other races, and the protagonist's transformation from cowardice to revenge in order to become stronger, may be the common thread between masterpieces.

"Just talking about it might not give you a deep understanding, so let me show you what the monsters inside are like. Maybe after you see it, you'll understand what I mean."

At that moment, Naoto picked up a pen from the table and started drawing on the paper.

In less than a minute, a monster with a human body but an extremely twisted head appeared before everyone's eyes.

That strange, crazy, and terrifying feeling comes rushing at you on the drawing paper.

Is this ONE's new work?

Chapter 70: School Starts, Delivering a Fatal Blow to My Vengeful Friend

"Ding-a-ling, jingle-a-ling."

As the phone rang, Naoto remained lying motionless on the bed.

Naoto was still fast asleep, his mind filled with thoughts of his happy life with Nanako.

When the alarm rang for the third time, Naoto suddenly felt his body fly into the air before landing heavily on the bed.

"What happened? Was it an earthquake?"

Naoto, who had suddenly fallen back onto the bed, stared blankly at Nanako standing beside him. Her icy gaze was colder than the Siberian wind.

"Um, Nanko-chan, what happened?"

Seeing his girlfriend's expression, the straight man immediately became timid. Don't ask, just know that this is his overflowing love for his girlfriend.

Nanko noticed that Naoto was completely unaware of what day it was and simply placed her phone in front of him.

"Uh, seven o'clock. Let me think... that's right! School starts today!"

At that moment, Naoto slapped his forehead and finally remembered what day it was.

That's right, the Naoto's wonderful vacation is over.

After seeing his younger sister off on the train yesterday, Naoto immediately returned to his creative work, working non-stop until 1 a.m. in Lingcheng before finally going to sleep.

Because I've been so busy lately, I've almost forgotten that I'm a student.

I feel like my summer vacation went by way too fast.

It feels like yesterday was still a holiday, but today summer vacation is already over.

Naoto, who had been forcibly woken up by Nanko, yawned and then began preparing lunch and dinner.

After finishing his breakfast pancakes and preparing his lunchbox, Naoto left home.

Meanwhile, Nanzi had been waiting at her doorstep for quite some time.

It had been a long time since Naoto had seen Nanzi in her school uniform, and Naoto felt a sense of novelty about it.

The road to school was now once again filled with students.

Along the way, you could even see students yawning and looking tired.

However, even though summer vacation is over, Naoto is still a first-year high school student, which makes Naoto feel a bit strange.

The reason why Naoto is still a first-year high school student is mainly because high school in Japan is not two semesters like in China, but three semesters.

The first semester starts around April, the second semester around September, and the third semester around January.

霓虹的学校一般每年4月开学，第二年的3月结束。学生4月到学校学习，经过三个多月的学习，一般在7月21号前后放暑假，8月24号前后回校上课，开始第二个学期；到12月25号开始休寒假，1月8号再去上第三个学期；到3月25号前后开始放假，4月8号开学开始高二的学习生活。

Although Naoto's summer vacation is over, he actually still has to attend school for a few more months before he can enter his second year of high school.

For a kid like Naoto, who has been squeezed out for two semesters in a long time, three semesters are indeed a bit of a novelty.

Upon entering the classroom, the first thing you see is a pig-faced boy yawning wearily.

You can tell from the dark circles under someone's eyes that this guy definitely stayed up all night yesterday.

"Hey, our busy man didn't sleep well again last night? What, playing games?"

"What? It's our great cartoonist!"

After yawning, Sakuta realized it was Naoto and then went back to his relaxed expression.

It was as if the previous exhaustion was all an act.

“I said, you know my family situation. I don’t even have a cell phone, so what games would I play?”

"That's why I want to know what you did last night? Why are you so tired?"

"Emmm, can I say that your comics are so good that I'm studying them late into the night?"

"Huh? Are you serious?"

Seeing Sakuta's expression, Naoto couldn't tell whether the man was teasing him or being serious.

After all, this person speaks without any intonation or tone, and has a completely relaxed expression, so you have no idea whether this person is serious or not.

"Of course! Would I, Sakuta, lie to you?"

Sakuta yawned again, and the weariness in his eyes began to show.

Speaking of which, last night after this person went home and bought groceries, he happened to run into the supermarket's big prize draw.

As a result, I won the entire set of "Bloodline" comics.

Sakuta originally intended to take it back to show his younger sister.

But then I thought, since Naoto's manga is so amazing, why don't I take a look first? If it's not good, I can still tease him about it tomorrow.

Unexpectedly, once I started watching, I couldn't stop.

Sakuta didn't even know what time he fell asleep the night before. He only knew that when he woke up, it was already dawn.

"So, how do you feel?"

For some reason, when Naoto found out that his best friend had even seen his work, he suddenly felt a strange sense of shame.

Even though everyone else was fine after seeing it, he just had this feeling that he didn't want this person to see it.

That's really weird.

"Hmmm, do you really want me to give my opinion?"

"Come on, I want to see what kind of evaluation you can give me."

Naoto took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

Having your work critiqued by your best friend feels like writing a long essay for your friend to read—it's incredibly embarrassing.

"Okay, then I'll say it. Your work isn't as trendy as Bleach, as touching as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, as cool as Naruto, and it doesn't..."

When Naoto heard these famous works from Sakuta, he said, "I'm hard, my fists are hard."

This person actually compares the strengths of all his works to his own; why doesn't he just die? This person definitely needs to be eliminated.

"Ahem, I haven't finished speaking yet! Let me finish before you start! Your drawing skills are indeed quite good, and although you can't compare to those teachers in every aspect, your overall strength is definitely enough! Wait! Don't make a move!"

"Too late, you bastard! Taste my ultimate move! Rising Dragon Fist of Mount Lu!"