Full-time comic artist

He had no inner dreams.

My friends all have dreams. They want to become directors, they want to become manga artists.

Everyone was happy and engaged in the process of pursuing their dreams.

At this moment, Yoshii Yamahisa couldn't help but ask himself if he should also find a dream.

Hibiki Higashino continued, "There was an assistant who had never been able to overcome the trauma from his childhood and was insecure. What I want to say now is that he is actually very talented, and I appreciate your hard work during this time."

Upon hearing this, Tanakai suppressed his tears, recalled his parents' concern when he returned home, and silently nodded.

"There's another assistant who's currently struggling because they can't continue their serialization. I really admire your manga, so please keep up the good work!"

Upon hearing Higashino Hibiki's words, the female host asked curiously, "Will this assistant also become a manga artist in the future? Tori Akino-sensei thinks highly of him."

"Of course, he's a very talented person. I've always felt that he will become a pillar of Jump in the future," Hibiki Higashino replied seriously.

“Teacher…” Oda stared blankly at the television.

The male host said, "I remember that Tori Akino-kun was Toriyama-sensei's assistant. And in one program, Toriyama-sensei also encouraged Tori Akino-kun, who was serializing 'Hikaru no Go'. It's really a lineage... well, care."

"I was really grateful to Toriyama-sensei at the time, although I didn't thank him privately, hahaha," Higashino Hibiki said with a laugh.

"But I'm serious, Oda. Eiichiro Oda is very talented. Keep it up!" He looked intently at the camera.

When Oda saw this, he couldn't hold back any longer. He stood up, turned his back, and said, "I'm going to draw manga."

However, Akemi Akemi could see that Oda's shoulders were shaking and his voice had a sob in it.

Jump Editorial Department.

The editors, who were standing and watching the live television broadcast, were all taken aback when they heard Higashino Hibiki's words.

Tori Akino's serious attitude shows that he truly values ​​One Piece.

Torishima Kazuhiko became even more doubtful of his own judgment.

Sasaki Takashi contacted him a few days ago, hoping to give Oda a chance to serialize the story.

During a live television broadcast, Tori Akino sincerely expressed his approval of his assistant.

He was serious.

The last work that Tori Akino Mirai recognized, "Yu-Gi-Oh!", has already been adapted into an anime, and it's doing quite well.

He has a good eye for talent.

"Controversial works, those that are opposed by many people, are often more likely to succeed."

Having thought this through, Torishima Kazuhiko made his decision.

For the rest of the time, Hibiki Higashino wanted to thank Akemi Akemi.

However, due to time constraints, the female host changed the subject.

They started discussing the Slam Dunk anime.

Hibiki Higashino reluctantly shared his feelings.

"It's a very good animation, with a large investment and excellent production. I'm very grateful for the director's efforts."

……

At 9 p.m., Hibiki Higashino said goodbye to Takashi Sasaki and returned to his studio.

The room was completely dark.

"So he's really angry." Higashino Hibiki sighed helplessly.

He thanked each of his assistants, but he forgot to thank Akemi Akemi, who had helped him the most.

She must have felt resentful.

Hibiki Higashino originally wanted to save the most important person for last, but unfortunately there wasn't enough time, and what he wanted to do romantically turned into a disaster.

The next day, Monday, arrived.

Akemi Akemi arrived at the studio carrying breakfast. Noticing Hibiki Higashino's dark circles, she casually asked, "Did you stay up late drawing manga last night? You should get some rest."

Hibiki Higashino licked his lips. He had thought Akemi Akemi would be angry, but she was just like usual.

He spent the whole night coming up with a plan, which made him feel both fortunate and frustrated.

"Okay, I understand." He nodded.

Akemi Akemi took out bowls and chopsticks from the kitchen, set them on the table, and then asked with her hands on her hips, "So please tell me everything you wanted to say on yesterday's show!"

"Huh?" Higashino Hibiki didn't hear clearly at first.

Seeing this, Akemi Akimiya wrinkled her nose angrily, "So you really don't have anything to say to me?"

"Of course!" Higashino Hibiki exclaimed, "Ms. Akimiya was helping me even before I started serializing. She taught me a lot of serialization techniques, and I've always been grateful to you."

"besides……"

Higashino Hibiki felt embarrassed.

"Yes, even though you haven't been serializing anything, you can still do it if you keep working hard. Don't give up on your dream."

Akemi Akemi nodded emphatically.

"So, is there anything else?" she pressed on.

"If there's anything else I want to say, it can't be said in public. I'll tell you slowly later..."

Akemi Akemi's eyes darted around, and she turned to leave, but Hibiki Higashino quickly grabbed her arm. "Trying to escape? Too late."

……

The Slam Dunk manga series is currently not showing the ending of the Hainan vs. Shohoku match.

Coach Takato, a cunning and experienced man, discovered Sakuragi Hanamichi's weakness.

Sakuragi is the type who becomes stronger when facing stronger opponents and weaker when facing weaker ones.

Therefore, Yoshinori Miyamasu, who is only 160 centimeters tall, was assigned to guard Sakuragi.

As expected, Sakuragi Hanamichi made several embarrassing mistakes, missing several shots.

Due to Sakuragi Hanamichi's problems, coupled with Miyamasu Yoshinori's repeated three-pointers, the gap between the two teams quickly widened to fifteen points.

This is the difference between having a coach and not having one, and it's also Xiangyang's biggest problem.

If the Shohoku basketball team had a shrewd and experienced coach, the outcome of their match against Shohoku would still be uncertain.

Coach Anzai substituted Sakuragi Hanamichi with Kogure Kiminobu.

Shohoku has fallen into a difficult situation, and now is the time for Rukawa Kaede to shine.

"Rukawa is so handsome." Kyoko Akagi covered her face and murmured in a daze.

Rukawa Kaede took a powerful shot, bringing the point difference to 13 points.

Akagi Takenori is also very ambitious. Since his first year of high school, he has been fantasizing every day about one day being able to have a decisive battle with Hainan.

Now that the day has finally arrived, he is completely absorbed in it.

Rukawa Kaede also acted out of character, cooperating with Akagi Takenori under the pressure of a large score difference, and at one point overwhelmed Hainan's momentum.

But at that moment, Akagi, who was grabbing the rebound, twisted his ankle after landing. His ankle swelled up so badly that he could no longer continue the game.

It's such a pity that we finally made it here.

With Akagi off the court, Shohoku lost its top center and its spiritual pillar, and the entire audience believed that Shohoku was doomed to lose.

Only Rukawa Kaede remained steadfast in his will.

"Eleven points short!"

……

"It's very much like Hanacho's personality," Kyoko Akagi remarked.

Kyoko Akagi couldn't figure out what could possibly upset Hanacho, who had remained silent all along.

Last year, in the game against the sports university, the score difference was already very large, but he still tried his best to play basketball and would not give up until the last moment.

……

In the locker room, Takenori Akagi didn't go to see a doctor; he was still preparing to go on stage.

Sakuragi Hanamichi heard him roar in frustration, "Broken bones are fine! Inability to walk is fine! This is an opportunity I've finally gotten!"

Sakuragi Hanamichi is on stage!

He filled the void left by Akagi, and as a defensive force for the Shohoku basketball team under the basket, he blocked Kiyota Nobunaga's dunk!

They then grabbed the rebound, sounding the horn for a comeback!

Rukawa Kaede seized the opportunity and made a successful shot despite the danger.

With the matured Sakuragi Hanamichi as their shield and Rukawa Kaede as their spear, Shohoku, despite lacking Akagi, actually launched a pursuit against Hainan.

Despite his individualistic and headstrong nature, Rukawa Kaede managed to score consecutive baskets against the Hainan basketball team, which boasted solid fundamentals and outstanding defensive capabilities. The gap between the two teams was now only five points!

Seeing this, even Coach Gao Tou, who had always been in complete control, was astonished and opened his mouth wide.

This episode showcases Rukawa Kaede's strength and charisma.

"Five points left!"

In his mind, there was only one thought!

……

Yoshihiro Togashi put down the manga magazine, speechless with astonishment.

"That's really interesting."

He thought it was Sakuragi Hanamichi who would display his divine power and save the Shohoku basketball team from danger, but unexpectedly, Tori Akino Mirai took an unconventional path and started drawing Rukawa Kaede.

However, it was precisely this unexpectedness that made Togashi like this chapter even more.

Following the rules is so boring.

After finishing reading "Slam Dunk," he felt a little empty and decided to play a tense and exciting game in front of the TV.

But at this moment, Kazutoshi Tsurihara called.