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Naosuke Kondo was thus alienated by the bank, and went to the other side because of profit.

He said to Kondo, "We're all the same. To survive, we need both money and dreams. You just made the right choice to become a banker."

"Congratulations, you can go back to the bank now."

Kondo burst into tears.

Miura is deeply moved whenever he thinks of this.

Hanzawa Naoki wanted to change this kind of bank, hoping that the cold, machine-like bank would have humanistic care and serve the people.

Therefore, he understood and forgave Kondo.

This is the central theme that the comic has always adhered to, and it has now been perfectly embodied.

"Tori Akino-sensei's drawings are really good. The plot stays in the center the whole time, and there's never a moment that takes you out of the story."

"Hanzawa Naoki suffers heavy losses due to betrayal, but this does not anger readers; instead, it increases Hanzawa Naoki's charm."

"This man is so handsome, he's simply breathtaking."

Miura thought that if his boss were Hanzawa, he wouldn't have refused the party.

Gathering in a small izakaya is not only awkward, but you also have to endure the sarcasm and ridicule of your superiors, or you have to flatter them and sell your self-respect.

Some people are sycophants who take advantage of others' power; some people put on a smiling face and want to climb the ranks; some people boss people around and show off their "authority".

The variety is overwhelming and tiresome.

The gap between reality and dreams is too great, and thinking about this, he drinks in a depressed mood.

"Never mind," he stood up, took out the previous issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, and rested his chin on his hand to read it again.

……

Hanzawa Naoki forgave Kondo, which means he can't go to President Tamiya, otherwise Kondo's pressing of the report will be exposed.

To protect himself, Ōwada would betray others without batting an eye.

Hanzawa always takes action for the sake of others.

That's the difference between him and Ōwada.

This is also why Hanzawa has the support of his subordinates.

Hanzawa, Watari Shinobu, and Kondo Naosuke held a meeting as before, looking for an opportunity for Hanzawa to defeat Ōwada.

On a rainy day, Hanzawa and Owada meet. Owada holds an umbrella while Hanzawa stands in the rain, just like 25 years ago.

Ōwada tricked Hanzawa's father into mortgaging the land, but failed to keep his promise.

He swindled other people's funds to fill the bank's deficit, thus rising to prominence.

The two were at loggerheads, and Owada recalled the past without any remorse.

Suppression and anger made Miura eager to see Hanzawa Naoki's counterattack.

Hanzawa discovers that the son-in-law of Kishikawa, Owada's confidant, is none other than Kurosaki from the Financial Services Agency.

He finally found the thread.

After darkness comes dawn.

Miura has been waiting for the final episode of "Hanzawa Naoki".

In the final board meeting, Hanzawa will surely win a resounding victory in his battle against Owada.

Thursday is just around the corner.

……

"Everyone seems distracted."

"Because it's Thursday."

"Huh? What's wrong with Thursday?"

"Oh, you didn't know? Never mind then."

Many people are waiting, waiting for the release of Weekly Youth Jump, waiting for their break time to watch Hanzawa Naoki.

This is the highly anticipated final episode, the moment when Hanzawa Naoki completes his revenge and hunts down his prey.

Don't miss it, and don't get spoiled.

Shueisha.

Sasaki walked along, lost in thought.

In the subsequent plot of "Bakuman", Akino Tori will play the role of the villain.

Around episode 20, Mashiro Moritaka falls ill and is hospitalized due to his intense work drawing manga. "Editor-in-Chief Sasaki Takashi" makes an irrational decision.

He doesn't mind being criticized by readers, but does Tori Akino really see him that way? Ruthlessly destroying the boy's dreams.

Their manga was suspended because Mashiro Moritaka was hospitalized, and he didn't finish publishing until he graduated from high school.

Who would dare to do this besides Yoshihiro Togashi?

Newcomers' comics are bound to be canceled.

Their years of hard work were destroyed in an instant.

Although it's supposedly for the health of high school students, it's still terrifyingly cold-blooded.

"At least after I recover, I should be able to continue the serialization without any problems," Sasaki thought.

"Editor-in-Chief Sasaki."

Someone greeted him, and Sasaki looked up, "Hello... Editor-in-Chief Tanaka."

The person in front of me, beaming with pride, is Jun Tanaka, the editor-in-chief of Weekly Youth Jump.

This sight reminded Sasaki of himself when "Hikaru no Go" was being serialized.

"Is there any good news?" Sasaki couldn't help but ask him.

“Actually, it’s nothing,” Tanaka Jun smiled shyly, “it’s just that this issue of Weekly Shonen Jump has a circulation of 200 million copies.”

It went from 108 million to 200 million in less than a year.

No wonder Jun Tanaka was so happy to have accomplished this great feat.

This was the pinnacle of Weekly Young Jump.

What was not achieved in the past is unlikely to be achieved in the future.

“That’s really amazing,” Sasaki praised.

"It's all thanks to Tori Akino-sensei," Tanaka Jun waved his hand, but couldn't help but smile. "Thanks to you too, for letting Tori Akino-sensei submit his work to Young Jump. Thank you, Sasaki-san, hahaha."

As happy as Tanaka Jun was, Sasaki was extremely depressed.

They let "Hanzawa Naoki" go, but they still got provoked to their faces.

He may have made a mistake unintentionally, but it was what he truly meant.

I wonder how many people in Shueisha are laughing at Sasaki.

"Thanks to your efforts," Sasaki said, suppressing his displeasure, "It's a good thing that 'Hanzawa Naoki' was successfully completed under your leadership."

“Ah…it’s over…it’s over.” Tanaka Jun’s smile vanished. He pushed up his glasses, his expression bewildered. “But…there will definitely be a second part, right? Hanzawa Naoki 2! Just like Salaryman Kintaro.”

With the end of "Hanzawa Naoki", Weekly Shonen Jump quickly lost its luster.

Just like Weekly Shonen Jump after Dragon Ball ended.

Many people who like "Hanzawa Naoki" only like "Hanzawa Naoki".

"Hanzawa Naoki has unlimited potential, and there is still so much to write. Tori Akino-sensei is not a fool; there will definitely be a second part."

His words of persuasion became increasingly convincing to him, and his tone grew more and more resolute.

“But Akino Tori…” Sasaki’s expression was strange, “is just an idiot.”

Slam Dunk ended unexpectedly, Death Note was hastily put to rest, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica bid farewell at lightning speed. Now, Bakuman is unusually slow. There's still a lot of plot to be developed.

As Tanaka Jun meticulously listed the evidence of Tori Akino's crimes, his face gradually turned pale.

Sasaki saw this and walked past him with satisfaction.

These facts, which once frustrated him immensely, now bring him immense satisfaction.

……

"Fifty-eight years."

"Yes, it's been 10 years."

The Japan Media Arts Festival, organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, has been running for ten years.

This arts festival, which began in 1997 and was organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, has become a major award in Japanese animation, manga, art, and entertainment.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary, the leadership of the Cultural Affairs Bureau decided to launch a grand selection of works.

All previous works are within the scope of the selection.

The majority of participants vote, and whoever gets the most votes wins. It's a very simple and straightforward way to determine the status of animation and comics in the eyes of the public.

"I will vote for Mr. Tori Akino."

Assistant Naomi Nagase raised her hand high.

"It's for the artwork, not the cartoonist," Xiaohe said, shaking his head helplessly.

“Then I’ll vote for…” Nagase Naomi hesitated, counting on her fingers, “Hikaru no Go, Slam Dunk… Bakuman, oh! I’ll vote for Bakuman!”

"Why?" Hibino asked, amused. "Is it because you also drew 'Bakuman,' Nagase-kun?"

“Hehe, there’s a little bit of a reason,” Naomi Nagase chuckled, “but I’m not doing anything underhanded. It’s just that…”

"Bakuman is so touching. In the 'Golden Future Cup,' crossover singer Makai Noboru manipulates fan voting, attempting to win first place through unethical means. The main characters work together to achieve their dreams, forming a complex relationship of rivalry and friendship."

"It moved me, it captivated me, and I really want to become a cartoonist soon, to find like-minded companions."

Naomi Nagase crossed her arms over her chest, closed her eyes, and began to dream.

“I see,” Hibiki Higashino nodded in approval.