Roaming through the world of Doraemon

"Is it all done, Doraemon?"

Nobita casually tapped the screen of the animation production machine, and a progress bar for the completed animation immediately popped up on the screen. The screen was displaying exactly 800 episodes of Naruto animation.

I randomly clicked on an animation I had already made, and coincidentally, it was the episode in the comic magazine where Naruto and his team encountered Zabuza. In the scene, Kakashi used the Lightning Blade to attack Zabuza in a critical moment. Haku suddenly stood in front of Zabuza and took the fatal blow for him. After being attacked by the Lightning Blade, Haku's body slowly fell down. A desolate background music accompanied Haku's death, which tugged at Nobita's heartstrings little by little.

As the music ended, Haku's life also came to a close. After watching the episode "Haku's Death," Nobita understood the power of the animation production machine. This machine not only completely converted the manga into a suitable animation, but also added appropriate animation at every key moment. Even Nobita, who had read the original work, couldn't find any fault with the finished product produced by the animation production machine. The animation production machine is truly amazing.

"How's it going? The animation made by the animation machine is pretty good, isn't it? This machine can not only add background music but also create interludes. It can do everything an animation needs in one go, making the perfect animation you want." After processing the film, Doraemon walked up to Nobita and stared at the screen of the animation machine, saying this.

"It really works! I didn't expect this machine to be so powerful. I was worried that its modifications might cause the anime to lose the original flavor, but this machine actually did it, and even expanded and enhanced it. Doraemon, I have to say, this is a great machine." Nobita said to Doraemon with great joy as he worked on the remaining Naruto manga.

Looking at the animation production machine that was sending out animations, Nobita couldn't help but believe that as long as he had Doraemon's manga set, building a mature manga empire would be a piece of cake. The production from manga to animation was like a smooth production line, without any lag or obstruction. All that remained were perfect animated finished products that could be called works of art.

"Haha, my gadgets aren't as simple as you think!" Doraemon said smugly as he helped Nobita tidy up the slightly damaged Naruto manuscript produced by the animation machine.

Seeing Doraemon's smug expression, Nobita couldn't help but laugh. Doraemon sometimes really is like a child inside, but that's precisely why Nobita truly trusts Doraemon. For Nobita, Doraemon's existence is more than just family and a partner.

"Nobita, wake up! Today you have to go to the Comic Bookstore to deliver the Naruto DVDs!" Doraemon staggered and wobbled as he walked from the cupboard, yawning incessantly, to Nobita's bed.

"Ha, I'm so sleepy. I didn't expect making animation to be so easy while copying film is so time-consuming." Nobita covered his mouth and yawned uncontrollably, just like Doraemon.

That's right. After finishing the animation with the animation machine last night, the two of them spent all their energy on copying the film. Unexpectedly, the compatibility of film in this era kept them busy until late at night before they finished the whole series, leaving them exhausted. Especially for Nobita, who has 1.5 times the gravity, staying up all night was a real ordeal.

With Doraemon's reminder, Nobita put on the clothes he had made. He had to admit that the fashion he created on Earth using the clothes-changing camera was much looser and more comfortable than the uniforms worn by children in this era. Holding the ten episodes of animation that Doraemon had selected from all the animations he had made, Nobita hurriedly left the house and headed to the Moonlight Forum of the Comic Magazine in the Tokyo metropolitan area; https://bbs.wcccc.cc/

The entire Naruto anime series was completed. It wasn't that Nobita didn't want to bring it all; firstly, he was worried about carrying too many film reels, and secondly, because such things are rare. If he took all the anime to the publisher, his entire investment would be exposed to others, and the Naruto anime series would essentially be finalized.

In the late 1980s, Tokyo was connected by Japan's extensive Shinkansen network. Nobita, carrying the manuscript for the following month and the completed animation keypad, took the train for about thirty minutes to reach the headquarters of Manga in Tokyo.

"Mr. Nobita, I really apologize for making you personally deliver the manuscript to our magazine office." Masao Takeda, the editor-in-chief of Manke magazine, walked up to Nobita, bowed slightly, and apologized.

"It's nothing, it's what I should do. Besides delivering next month's manuscript, I also brought the Naruto anime today!" When Nobita saw Masao Takeda bowing, he bowed back. In Japanese society, besides the fast pace and purely commercial atmosphere, etiquette between people is also an important aspect that cannot be ignored.

"What? Nobita-sensei has already produced the Naruto anime?" Masao Takeda had only recently learned from Junichi Yamaguchi that Nobita was going to produce the Naruto anime and thought the production cycle would be very long. He never expected that the anime would be produced just a few days after the manga was released. The speed was simply unimaginable.

"Ten episodes have already been made, and they're in my bag now," Nobita said with a smile, patting his backpack on his back.

"Really? I'm actually looking forward to Nobita-sensei personally participating in the production of the animation. Come, come, our magazine has a screening room upstairs. Please bring your film reels and come over." Masao Takeda bowed and extended his hand, inviting Nobita to take his film reels to the special screening room of Comic Magazine.

"Mr. Da Xiong, please come this way. You can just hand the film to our staff."

Nobita was led by Masao Takeda to a seat in the screening room, where the two sat side by side, waiting for the Naruto anime to start.

On the giant screen of the comic magazine, Kakashi and others unleashed ninjutsu that exploded across the screen. Every spark and sound effect of the explosion was perfectly synchronized, and the art style and detail of the characters were exceptionally good, far surpassing the production quality of the big-budget movies released during the annual spring break.

Sitting next to Nobita, Masao Takeda watched Nobita staring at the screen and couldn't help but think, "I don't know what kind of talent this young boy has to create such an amazing work. No matter what conditions this boy proposes today, I will get this animation. If I get it, our Comic Magazine will have hope, no matter the cost!"

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Chapter 40: Is Manhua mine now?

Inside the screening room of the comic magazine, Masao Takeda stared at the large screen showing Naruto, lost in thought.

As a long-established magazine, Manke Magazine has been one of the top comic magazines in China since its inception. However, its success was short-lived. With the development of the Japanese economy, economic giants entered the industry with huge sums of money. Manke Magazine's rival, shonen manga, is a prime example. Capital poured into shonen manga, poaching talent and acquiring copyrights everywhere. Although Manke was a national comic magazine at the time, a good comic magazine ultimately depends on good comics. Without high-quality comics, a comic magazine can easily fall from first-rate to second-rate.

"We must secure the broadcasting rights for Naruto today, no matter what. It's not just for magazine sales, but also to show the people at our parent company, Fuji Television, that Comic Magazine still has hope and hasn't given up!" Takeda Masao made a huge decision. The fate of Comic Magazine rested on this one gamble. Things don't survive without a fight, and people die without a fight.

"So, this anime didn't disappoint you, did it, Mr. Takeda?" Nobita turned to speak with Masao Takeda, the editor-in-chief of Comic Magazine, after watching the screen.

"It must be said that this is indeed a masterpiece of animation. In terms of picture quality and the detail of the characters, it is even more refined than that of a movie. Forgive my poor eyesight, but I have never seen such a work since I entered this industry. It is simply breathtaking."

Faced with Nobita's question, Masao Takeda spoke frankly about all the thoughts in his mind, and did not hold back his praise for Nobita's manga.

"Thank you for your praise, Mr. Takeda. With your compliment, I feel that my work is worthwhile!" Da Xiong replied politely to Masao Takeda's praise.

"It looks like securing the rights to the Naruto anime today will be quite difficult. We'll have to get someone from Fuji TV to come and watch; otherwise, we really can't handle this kid." Takeda Masao looked at the unfazed Nobita, admiring his maturity beyond his years while pondering how to acquire the Naruto anime rights from him.

"Hey, Xiao Hui, you need to go and invite the leaders from the head office's decision-making department to come to Manke right away."

Takeda Masao hurriedly summoned his secretary, Miyazawa Rie, who was sitting in the back row, to Fuji Television's higher-ups to decide the fate of the anime. At this point, the situation was no longer something Takeda Masao could decide. If they wanted to acquire the anime from Nobita, the price they would have to pay would be enormous, which was beyond the scope of Comic Magazine's business.

"What's wrong, President Takeda?" Dai Xiong asked, puzzled, as he watched Masao Takeda beckoning to his secretary.

"It's nothing, it's just that your work, Mr. Nobita, far exceeded our expectations. Our magazine can't make a decision, so we'd like to ask someone from our parent company, Fuji Television, to decide. We're sorry to trouble you to wait a while, Mr. Nobita!" Takeda Masao patiently explained the order he had just given to Nobita and bowed to him with his words being precise.

"Oh, it's okay, good results are worth waiting for patiently."

Nobita was surprised to hear Masao Takeda's words. He hadn't expected that Masao Takeda would appreciate the animation he made with the animation production machine so much that he would send people from the head office to talk to him. It was probably because Masao Takeda was amazed by the production of this animation. Even Nobita, who had seen many exquisite special effects in his later years, would be full of praise for the animation produced by the animation production machine. Let alone Masao Takeda, who was in the early stages of Japanese animated films.

"Hello, Mr. Daixiong, I am Okubo, the chairman of Fuji Television. After hearing your news, our company immediately drove here to meet you." Before Daixiong and Masao Takeda had been chatting for long, a middle-aged man in a stiff suit walked into the screening room and headed towards them. His voice preceded his arrival.

"Hello, Mr. Okubo, thank you very much for your interest in my work." The Fuji Television director standing at the door walked up to Nobita, and Nobita stood up to respond to Okubo's introduction.

After exchanging pleasantries, Okubo and Nobita sat down next to Masao Takeda to watch the next episode of Naruto. As they watched, they whispered some things to each other, pointing at the screen in the theater.

Not long after, Okubo and Masao Takeda finished watching the story on the screen. Okubo was just as surprised as Masao Takeda after watching it. As the executive director of the head office, he had always been a little critical of the financial difficulties of the Comic Magazine. However, a recent work he received from a shonen manga artist gave him hope for the magazine. It hadn't completely rotted to the core. He never expected that today, when Masao Takeda asked him to come to the Comic Magazine, he would see an animation produced by this shonen manga artist. This animation had been a constant source of surprise for Okubo, who had been in the industry for many years.

Okubo believed that as long as the anime was broadcast on Fuji TV, the magazine's strong promotion would boost Fuji TV's ratings by seven points this year, and advertising revenue would double. He was determined to get the anime today, even if it meant sacrificing the interests of the manga magazine.

"Teacher Da Xiong, after seeing your work, I feel like I've wasted the first half of my life. I never had the chance to appreciate such a work. I never imagined that I would be able to see such a high-quality work in the second half of my life. I feel like my life is now perfect."

As he spoke, Okubo still savored the plot he had just watched with a blissful expression, "As long as Mr. Nobita agrees to let your work air on our Fuji TV, we at Fuji TV are willing to pay any price, as long as Mr. Nobita is satisfied!"

"Any price?" Nobita was shocked by Okubo's words. The Japanese these days really do things unpredictably. Yamaguchi Junichi, the chairman of Fuji Television, was willing to do anything to get his work. The Japanese are truly amazing.

"Here's what we'll do, Nobita. Fuji Television will transfer 51% of the shares of Manga Magazine to you, as long as you hand over the copyright of Naruto to us and guarantee that all future works will be published on Manga and Fuji Television, this publishing house will be yours." Okubo thought for a moment, slapped his thigh, and made a decision that surprised even Nobita.

"What? You mean this publishing house is mine now?"

P.S.: This chapter's business conversation made Nobita seem like a little Japanese devil—he was so shrewd, haha. Please add to your favorites, give flowers, leave a review—I'm begging for everything! This is the last wave before it goes on sale…

Chapter 41 Fuji TV's Decisive Actions

With a 51% stake in Manga Magazine, it seems Fuji Television is really going all out to get itself on their bandwagon; otherwise, they wouldn't have thrown out Manga Magazine, a brand they've held for so long.

"Nobita-sensei, have you thought it through? As long as you agree to let Fuji TV broadcast Naruto, Manga Magazine will be yours, sir." Okubo got up and sat down in front of Nobita, explaining the pros and cons of the first broadcast rights with a smile.

For Nobita, Okubo's move was straightforward and clear, reflecting the lavish wealth of Japanese corporations at the time. He simply showered him with money, making it impossible for him to refuse. While the comic magazine might have been a burdensome asset for Fuji Television, for Nobita, who owned dozens of bestselling comics that would later become his own, it was a money-making machine.

Actually, when Da Xiong submitted Naruto, he had already thought about whether he should also make other comics, such as One Piece, Bleach, or even Dragon Ball, which is the number one best-selling comic. If they were made, it would be like pouring hot oil into cold water in the current market, and it would immediately cause a stir. He had previously considered the impact of making so many comics by himself, but now that he has acquired the Comic Magazine, all his worries are no longer a problem.

"What would I have to give up if I acquired the shares in Manga?" Nobita asked Okubo after thinking for a while after hearing Okubo's proposal.

"Well, once Mr. Nobita gets the shares in Manke, all he needs to do is give us the broadcasting rights to this animation. It would be even better if Fuji Television gave priority to other works from Manke magazine afterwards." Okubo spoke very cautiously, and every word and action showed the temperament of a shrewd businessman. He knew that he had to give something in return for what he wanted to get.

Listening to Okubo's words, it seems that after he takes control of Manga Magazine, Fuji TV's real intention is to give him priority in publishing other works published by the magazine. They're giving you a treat while also putting you in a huge shackle. However, in Nobita's eyes, this business agreement is practically meaningless. No matter you're one of Japan's three major TV stations, as long as your anime is of high quality, you can sell it for a high price anywhere. At that point, Fuji TV will have no choice but to buy it.

"Okay, I agree. I'm willing to exchange the broadcasting rights of Naruto for shares in Manke magazine!" After envisioning the future of Manke magazine, Nobita resolutely agreed to hand over the broadcasting rights of Naruto to Fuji Television.

Fuji Television has easily given up on Manga Magazine. When it releases its own manga and it becomes a huge hit, Fuji Television will definitely regret its decision. They'll probably be kicking themselves by then.

"Thank you for Mr. Nobita's decision. It has created a promising future for both of us. On behalf of Fuji Television, Mr. Okubo would like to thank Mr. Nobita."

When Okubo heard Nobita agree to license the Naruto anime to Fuji TV, he trembled with excitement. Finally, they had obtained this anime. As long as they had it, Fuji TV's ratings would be no problem. With the visual experience of watching a movie in every episode, how could the audience give up such an excellent work!

Seeing Okubo's excited expression, Nobita was also very happy. Now you are thanking me on behalf of Fuji Television for giving you this opportunity. But in a few months, when you look at the hole you dug for yourself, you probably won't be able to thank me anymore. No one who doesn't court disaster will die. Okubo thought he made a wise decision, but in fact he dug his own grave.

"No need to thank me, it's what we each need, it's what I should do!" Nobita said politely to Okubo.

The agreement between Nobita and Okubo was quickly drafted by their secretary, Megumi, and the signing date was immediately set. After watching his assistant take away the Naruto film, Okubo felt a great weight lifted from his heart; he had finally obtained this masterpiece.

After receiving the Naruto anime, Okubo quickly drove back to Fuji Television. As a high-ranking executive at the television station, he had to handle many things every day. He had come to the Comic Magazine specifically for this occasion and was surprised to find such a treasure. It can be said that Okubo returned home with a satisfied attitude.

"Teacher Da Xiong, I never expected that you would become our boss after all these years. What a coincidence!" Masao Takeda said to Da Xiong after seeing Okubo off.

After watching Okubo get into the car, Takeda Masao and Nobita greeted each other warmly. The shonen manga artist who had been seeing him the whole time had suddenly become his boss. As a witness to the animation copyright exchange deal, he never expected that Fuji Television, his long-time employer, would give up on Manga.

As a president who loves anime, Masao Takeda genuinely loves this industry and resolutely joined it without hesitation. Even when Comic Magazine was being crushed by shonen manga, he did not give up easily. Now, he has been abandoned by his own parent company.

"Perhaps it's fate. Don't worry, I won't interfere with the management of the magazine after I take over. You'll always be the editor-in-chief here. At least I think you're doing a great job right now. I'll send you a manga that's no less than Naruto in a while. You'll have to work hard to catch up with the sales of shonen manga!"

Nobita looked at the middle-aged man in front of him, whose aura was already somewhat intimidating, and thought about it. He decided not to fire Masao Takeda. It would be too difficult to find a good president now. He could just ask his father, Shinsuke Nobi, to take a look at the company later. As for the manga for Comic Magazine in a while, Nobita decided to borrow from the terrible Togashi's "Yu Yu Hakusho". He believed that this wonderful anime would also shine in this world.

"By the way, Mr. Nobita, should we promote your merchandise sales along with the anime?" Takeda Masao suddenly remembered that Fuji TV had bought the Naruto anime, and the merchandise sales hadn't been promoted yet, so he asked with a puzzled look.

"Let's promote it along with the Naruto manga. It would be a waste not to take advantage of such a great opportunity," Nobita replied to Masao Takeda after a moment's thought.

After explaining some ideas to Masao Takeda about future manga releases, such as freebies and reader raffles, Nobita casually mentioned a few more things and then took his second manuscript's payment and rushed back to his home in Tsukimi-dai.

When Nobita got home, he heard a familiar sound effect coming from the TV. When he went closer, he was surprised to find that it was Fuji TV, the same TV station with which he had just made an agreement. At that moment, the TV was showing a promotional video for the Naruto anime.

"Fuji TV is so efficient! They've only been back a short time, and the anime is already being promoted!"

Chapter 42 Soaring Ratings

Nobita walked into the living room and found that the TV was showing a preview of Fuji TV's new anime series. To Nobita's surprise, this preview included the Naruto series that he had recently given to Okubo. What's worse, Fuji TV actually put the premiere of Naruto in tomorrow's prime time slot.

It must be said that Fuji Television's director, Okubo, is indeed very decisive. He forcefully pushed out a program that had not yet undergone viewership evaluation, and even replaced the anime that was originally scheduled to be broadcast in the prime time slot, which is the time slot that children love to watch the most.

"Nobita, you're finally back! Naruto is on TV!" Hearing the commotion, Doraemon ran out of the living room to Nobita, his face full of surprise.

"Haha, you saw it, the anime has already been advertised on Fuji TV, it'll probably air tomorrow night. But this time when I went to Tokyo, I didn't manage to get the Naruto anime's broadcast fee back." Nobita said half-jokingly, looking at Doraemon's excited face.

"What? Nobita, is the magazine going to hold you back from paying your screening fee? I'll go get it for you!" Doraemon said indignantly, taking out a brand-new air cannon from his pocket and preparing to fly towards the Tokyo Comic Book Club with his bamboo copter.

"No, why would Manke delay my screening fee? It's just that Manke is mine now!" Nobita pulled back Doraemon, who was already in a berserk state, and told him the whole story with a smile.

"What?! Nobita's Comic Magazine is yours now!" Doraemon was completely stunned when he heard this news. He had originally thought that Nobita would just get back a large sum of money from the screenings, but he never expected that Nobita would actually take over the entire Comic Magazine. This was simply too unbelievable. If this was a dream, Doraemon would rather not wake up from it. This happiness came too suddenly.

"It's true. I traded the broadcasting rights of Naruto and a position as a director at Fuji Television for 51% of the shares in Manga Magazine. Strictly speaking, Manga Magazine now belongs to me personally. However, it doesn't offer me much advantage right now. But what I value is Manga Magazine's brand and distribution channels. As long as I continuously provide Manga Magazine with high-quality manuscripts, it will eventually become the number one manga magazine in Japan, or even the world. When that happens, I'll hire you, Doraemon, as the president!"

Doraemon was shocked by Nobita's barrage of information. Everything he hadn't expected had actually happened and come true. Nobita had originally planned to start a company after failing college, but now he had secured a promising publishing house with the rights to broadcast his anime. Nobita's future was gradually moving towards the unknown. No wonder the time album didn't show Nobita's future at the beginning, because the future had already changed.

Nobita's weekend slipped away quietly amidst the tension of deciding on the Naruto broadcast rights and the ownership of the Comic Magazine. Before he knew it, it was Monday, time for school. Not long after Nobita left home with his schoolbag on his back, he ran into Shizuka, who was also on her way to school.

"Nobita, I saw the anime preview on Fuji TV yesterday! I didn't expect your Naruto to be made into an anime already! That's amazing!" Shizuka ran towards the fork in the road and saw Nobita walking over. She ran up to him with a look of surprise and said to him.

"It's not as amazing as you say. It just so happened that Fuji Television took a liking to the Naruto anime and got it. But the fact that the anime was released is a way of indirectly fulfilling my dream." Nobita said, sharing his feelings with Shizuka as she ran over, her cheeks flushed like a little fan.

"That's right. Nobita is really admirable. His own manga was actually made into an anime and broadcast on Fuji TV. It's like a dream to me. By the way, is the Naruto anime airing tonight?"

Shizuka walked alongside Nobita, talking as they went.

"Yes, Shizuka, you must support Naruto then!" Nobita said with a smile, carrying his schoolbag, as he asked a surprised Shizuka.