Full-time comic artist

It was Sasaki; he was also talking about this magazine.

Since it was a manga by an author under their own company, Sasaki apologized and then explained the main points.

I want permission to use my work.

Since the magazine only featured Akagi Takenori's comments in the manga, Shueisha thought it would be better to put other people's comments in the "Basketball Merchandise Magazine".

With Hibiki Higashino as the main illustrator, a single color illustration costs 500 yen, which isn't much. The licensing fee is 5 million yen, which is quite good.

Higashino Hibiki agreed. It would only take half an hour to earn 500 million yen. Only a fool wouldn't do it.

Furthermore, if it proves effective, other roles will emerge, providing a continuous source of income.

Sakuragi Hanamichi, Rukawa Kaede, Mitsui Hisashi, Miyagi Ryota...

and many more.

……

Two weeks later, the matter escalated.

Do you know "Basketball Merchandise Magazine"?

"What magazine?"

"Basketball Merchandise Magazine!"

"What basketball magazine?"

"The surrounding area!"

"What kind of merchandise magazine!"

"I mean 'Basketball Accessory Magazine'!"

"Oh, what is this magazine about?"

"News about professional basketball players. Their new section is just like the magazine in 'Slam Dunk'! And they even have Sakuragi Hanamichi's comments!"

"let me see."

The new segment is called "Slam Dunk".

The first page of the review features a color illustration of Sakuragi Hanamichi.

Sakuragi Hanamichi:

Height: 189 cm;

Weight: 83kg;

Position: Power Forward.

The evaluation of Sakuragi Hanamichi is presented in simple data.

"The most talented player in Slam Dunk became a key player after only three months of learning basketball."

"He has amazing physical attributes, top-notch jumping ability and hang time, and is exceptionally good at blocking shots and rebounding."

The rating is B.

Chapter 217: Kishimoto's Impact and the Upcoming Broadcast of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day"

"Is Sakuragi Hanamichi only a B-rank?"

"After all, he's just a beginner."

"Both the upper and lower limits are very high."

This is just high school basketball, where physical fitness is more important. As for technical skills, it's impossible for all seniors to fully grasp them, which is why Sakuragi Hanamichi has a place in the sport.

"Perhaps we'll only see Sakuragi Hanamichi at an AA level when we reach the Autumn National Games."

"What a pity, I was hoping to see him dominate the battlefield."

Countless readers are discussing this data, and the results are surprisingly good, even surprising Shueisha, the publisher of the decision.

"As expected of such a popular manga, its influence is truly terrifying." Torishima Kazuhiko once again felt fortunate for his initial decision.

"How should I put it? It's Akino Tori that's my blessing."

As for Akira Toriyama?

Who is Akira Toriyama?

……

Kishimoto remains incredibly eager to learn. He has scheduled two months to study under Tori Akino Mirai, and after two months, he will make the final decision on the storyboards for "Naruto".

Then, through a serialization meeting, he becomes a manga artist and defeats Eiichiro Oda.

Oda is so annoying because he keeps showing off his serialization.

With this in mind, Kishimoto didn't even bother waiting for the elevator and hurriedly climbed the stairs to the fifth floor.

As soon as he entered the hallway, he saw his neighbor's wife return home. She greeted him with a gentle smile, went into her room, and closed the door.

“This person looks so familiar…” Masashi Kishimoto murmured.

It wasn't because of her beauty; she did indeed seem familiar.

He glanced at the doorplate, "Nakajima...Nakajima..."

With a sense of doubt, Kishimoto turned around and walked towards the "Higashino-Akimiya" house.

"Wait, 'Higashino-Akimiya'? I see."

His initial doubts were dispelled.

"Is it just that Miss Akimiya didn't change her surname?"

"It's strange."

Because of this interruption, he forgot about Mrs. Nakajima.

Taking a deep breath, Kishimoto knocked on the door and said:

"I'm here to work, Mr. Toriakino."

……

Lunch break.

Lunch was curry beef made by Ms. Akimiya, which Kishimoto Masashi ate with great relish, his cheeks jiggling.

"It's really delicious."

Akemi Akemi: "Thank you for your praise."

"It's really delicious," Kishimoto exclaimed, rubbing his stomach. "You're so lucky, Sensei."

"Of course," Higashino Hibiki said with a smile. "I've always been exercising, otherwise I would have gained weight a long time ago."

"but……"

Higashino Hibiki turned around and looked at Tanaka Ii.

He was wearing a sports jacket and silently savoring his delicious meal.

Tanaka is still the same as before, looking almost exactly the same as he did in 96.

Noticing Higashino Hibiki's gaze, Tanaka looked up and after a moment said, "I am an energy conservationist and will not consume excessive amounts of energy."

Kishimoto's eyes lit up. "Oh! That line would be great in a manga."

That's when he noticed Tanaka, who had a very low profile.

In the two weeks since he became his assistant, he has yet to have a serious conversation with Tanaka.

"Mr. Tanaka, are you creating any artwork?"

Tanaka shook his head. "I only drew it several years ago."

Hibiki Higashino chimed in, "The premise of the work is very interesting, but it's a pity the artwork is a bit lacking, otherwise it could have won a manga award."

He turned to Tanaka and said, "Go and draw it now, you'll definitely have no problem."

After all, it was just a newcomer award, and Tanaka, as a senior assistant with creative talent, could easily have won it.

"No rush." ​​Tanaka shook his head.

Higashino Hibiki let him be.

There are also some people who only want to be senior assistants.

After all, Tanaka, a senior assistant, now earns 2.5 yen a day.

Even if a comic book can be serialized, a newcomer's work may be canceled very quickly, and the income may not even be as good as when they were an assistant.

I don't want to waste my energy.

Seeing Tanaka like this, Kishimoto was somewhat angry at his lack of ambition. After finishing his meal, he went to his workstation and started drawing.

Kishimoto's serious expression didn't last long; he quickly turned bitter.

"Teacher, should this 'Kishimoto' be set up like this?"

During the match between Toyotama High School and Shohoku High School, Toyotama's cheerleading squad and even the players kept provoking the Shohoku basketball team.

They were all incredibly rude and deserved a beating.

Kishimoto was in charge of keeping an eye on Sakuragi and kept yelling at him and belittling him.

This made Masashi Kishimoto, who was working as an assistant, feel incredibly embarrassed.

Will readers think that Tori Akino is venting his dissatisfaction with him in the manga?

"This can't be changed," Hibiki Higashino said helplessly. "It concerns the Toyotama basketball team's setup."

……

Meanwhile, readers who were following the manga's serialization were eagerly anticipating seeing Shohoku unleash their full power.

However, Tokuo and his friends who were cheering for Mitsui Hisashi were beaten up by Toyotama's cheerleaders.

The players of Toyotama Basketball Team, including Minami Ryo, Kishimoto, and Itakura Daijiro, completely disregarded their coach, who was meekly and cautiously arranging tactics, but they paid no attention to him.