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Chapter 404 Isayama-kun, sit down

Isayama Hajime didn't expect Tori Akino to stop in the future because of him. His lips trembled with excitement, "I...I am Isayama Hajime."

He wanted to say a lot, about "Soul of the Game", about "Death Note", about his admiration for Tori Akino in the future, but because he was too nervous and clumsy with his tongue, in the end his full desire to talk only stayed in his chest.

"You are Isayama-kun who is here to submit an article." Tetsu Hattori chuckled, "Sorry for keeping you waiting."

Isayama Sou ignored him and looked up at Hibiki Higashino.

Higashikata was slightly startled, he had met the ultimate happy person.

"Reiner, sit down."

"Why did my mother get eaten by giants that day?"

Allen's accusation turned out to be a hell of a job.

The two points and five enlightenments that must be seen under the eyes are nothing in comparison. They are just poorly presented and lack innovative thinking.

There is a huge gap between him and his predecessors.

"Ah, hello," Higashikata grinned through gritted teeth and stretched out his hand.

Isayama Hajime quickly bowed and shook hands with Hibiki Hibiki.

"Ah, it hurts."

He felt as if his hand was clamped in a vise, and it hurt terribly.

"Feel sorry."

Dongye Xiang couldn't help but exert force, it was his resentment that was causing the problem.

"Isayama-kun," he let go of his hand and patted Hajime Isayama on the shoulder, "you have to pay attention to your diet. Your body is a bit thin. You need to have a strong body to complete the weekly series."

"Teacher, thank you for teaching me, I understand." Isayama nodded vigorously.

He did not explain that he was born thin and that there was nothing he could do about it.

There was only a surge of emotion that was about to burst out. From Tori Akino's words, Isayama felt his recognition and hope for him.

"Oh?" Hattori Tetsu was a little surprised. He looked at Isayama Hajime carefully, but he didn't see any talent in this young man.

After all, Isayama Hajime was thin, lacked energy, suffered repeated blows, and lacked confidence.

Hattori Tetsu couldn't see any of the "conceit" element that existed before the manga was serialized in Isayama Hajime.

Without energy, let alone "good luck", it is difficult for God to favor a timid person.

"Tori Akino-sensei," Tetsu Hattori invited Hibiki, "If Isayama-kun agrees, would you like to watch Isayama-kun's short comics together?"

Before Hibiki said anything, Isayama Sou nodded fiercely, "Of course!"

"OK then."

Because he wanted to photocopy short comics, Tetsu Hattori simply took Isayama Hajime and Hibiki Higashino to the floor where the editorial department of "Weekly Shonen Jump" was located.

Isayama Hajime stared at this legendary editorial office without blinking.

"Dragon Ball", "One Piece", "Naruto"...

The editorial office of "Weekly Shonen Jump" is full of traces of these top comics.

"This is "Hell Sensei" by Mr. Takeshi Okano..."

Isayama Hajime stopped at a certain point in the corridor, looked at Narusuke Nono on the wall, and couldn't help but murmured, "Oops, I really want to cry..."

This is probably the feeling of a former reader who has embarked on the same path as the person he longed for.

……

They enter the newsroom.

"Hey, when will the manuscript be finished?"

"Hello, this is the editorial office of "Weekly Shonen Jump"."

Every editor is extremely busy.

Isayama Hajime was so moved that he almost cried, "This...is the editorial department of Jump..."

He has been fond of graffiti since he was a child. When he was in middle school, he read "ARSM" by Minagawa Ryōji and came up with the idea of ​​becoming a cartoonist. Now that he has taken a crucial step, he can't control himself.

Higashino Hibiki patted him on the shoulder, "Don't forget this feeling. Like these editors, you must cherish responsible comics and your own works."

Isayama Hajime finally cried, "...Yes, Tori Akino-sensei."

He rubbed his eyes with his sleeves and soaked his tears into his clothes to prevent his weakness at the moment from being discovered.

Dong Yexiang turned around and walked aside.

Not long after, Tetsu Hattori came back. He took two manuscripts of "Attack on Titan" and handed one to Hibiki Hibiki, "Okay."

Higashino Hibiki brought Isayama Hajime to the rest area, "Isayama-kun, please sit down."

"Thank you." Isayama Hajime nodded.

Hibiki Higashino looked at "Attack on Titan 0.1" with some surprise.

He didn't expect Isayama Sou's painting skills to be so poor at this stage.

On a five-point scale, he can only give 1 point.

The content of the picture is simple and messy.

The type who barely has basic skills.

It is still far behind the highest level of Zhencheng, a novice.

The characterization is also very average.

The characters are blunt and unsatisfactory.

No wonder Tetsu Hattori in the upper world would deny "Attack on Titan".

At this moment, Hattori Tetsu raised his head and looked at Hibiki Hibiki in confusion. What did Tori Akino value about this boy with poor painting skills?
  Could it be that he is an evil cartoonist?

"Ahem," Higashino cleared his throat when Isayama Hajime was feeling uneasy, "This story is very interesting. Humans fighting giants inside the wall is really novel."

Isayama Hajime's eyes lit up, and he stammered: "I've been thinking about this for a long time. There are games, special photography... and my hometown is blocked by tall and continuous mountains. When I was a child, I felt that it prevented me from exploring the new world. obstacles, these are my sources of inspiration.”

He spoke garbledly and danced around, but Higashikata Higashi understood him.

"I see, it comes from the feelings of life, yes," Hibiki Higashino nodded in approval, and continued, "Your talent in storyboarding is also very good, and you can clearly see the hearty fighting."

"Thank you! I learned from watching "Slam Dunk"!"

Under Hibiki Higashi's constant praise, Isayama Hajime became more and more confident!

Hattori Tetsu took a look at the manuscript, and seemed to have discovered the advantages of "Attack on Titan" in Tori Akino's narration.

The eyes of the protagonist in the comic are particularly good, full of awe-inspiring murderous intent, which is rare in Jump.

Dong Yexiang stood up and said, "It's time for me to say goodbye. You can continue."

Isayama Hajime quickly stood up and bowed to Hibiki Hibiki's back, "Tori Akino-sensei, please walk slowly."

Hibiya Hibiki turned around, pointed at Sou Isayama with both hands, and raised his head, "I'm optimistic about you, come on!"

Isayama Hajime excitedly shouted, "Yes!"

The entire editorial department was disturbed, and they looked over curiously.

"what's going on?"

"Tori Akino-sensei hasn't left yet?"

"What did Tori Akino say just now? Are you optimistic about that young man?"

Dong Yexiang ignored the commotion and brushed off his clothes.

The editors rushed to the lounge together and looked at Isayama Hajime.

"The person Mr. Tori Akino liked last time... was Eiichiro Oda, right?"

"Last time it was Takahashi Kazuki."

"Then this..."

They stared at each other and came to their senses, "Who are you?"

"I am Hajime Isayama who is here to submit an article." Hajime Isayama puffed up his chest.

"Where are the comics? Bring them for me to read?"

"Let me vote for you as a monthly reward."

"Wait a minute!" Looking at a bunch of red-eyed colleagues, Tetsu Hattori stood up and blocked Isayama Hajime behind him. "He is the new person I am responsible for!"

"Editor Hattori...you approve of me!"

"That's right! You are very talented. It would be a pity if you don't draw comics! Let's work hard together!" They made fists.

"Cut!" The editors parted unhappy.

Hibiki Higashino walked out of Shueisha's gate and looked back to the second floor, "It's almost dusk for comics."

……

Half a month later, Hibiki Higashino learned that "Attack on Titan" had won the monthly award.

1 point for artistry, 3 points for plot, and 4 points for storyboarding.

Isayama Hajime's strengths and weaknesses are very obvious.

The reviewer Oda said that Isayama Hajime is a rough jade waiting to be polished.

There are a lot of jump talents now, and the second-tier films "Gintama" and "Tutor" are both popular works.

If it weren't for Tori Akino's high regard for the future, it would be difficult for Tetsu Hattori to calm down and wait for Isayama Hajime to shine.

After all, there are many better options.

……

"Tori Akino-sensei, I moved to Tokyo."

At Shueisha's New Year's meeting, Isayama Hajime met Higashino Hibiki and said solemnly.

"Well," Higashino Hibiki patted him on the shoulder, "You still have a lot to learn. Tokyo is the most suitable place. You can come to me when you have time."

"Ah, thank you!"

Sōma Satoru stood in the corner, jealously watching Isayama Sou bow to Akino Mirai repeatedly.

"Who is that guy?" Yashiro nari pushed Sōma Satoru with his elbow and asked through gritted teeth, "Shamelessly talking to Tori Akino-sensei."

Sōma Satoru pursed his lips, "I heard that he is a newcomer whom Tori Akino-sensei admires and the author of "Attack on Titan"."

"Attack on Titan?" Yashiro Nari recalled the content introduced on the jump, "Isn't he just a person with poor basic skills? How bold!"

Souma couldn't help but nodded.

"But..." Yasushiro hesitated, "The eyes of his comic character are really great."

"Huh?" Soma Satoru looked at him blankly.

Yashiro nods firmly, "It has a crazy meaning, it must be a unique comic."

"Is that so?" Souma Satoru looked at Isayama Sou. The man forced out a terrifying smile and looked at Souma Satoru in a friendly manner.

Soma Satoru couldn't help but trembled.

"Crazy indeed."

……

When newlyweds come to Shueisha's New Year's party, they will definitely have a unique experience.

It is hard to see such a grand event with so many top comic book tycoons gathering together.

At the opening of the New Year's party, Shueisha's chairman Torishima Kazuhiko took the stage to give a speech.

People who had never been seen before appeared one by one.

"Hey, Tori Akino," Kazuhiko Torishima on the stage held a champagne before his speech and looked at Hibiki Higashino below the stage from a distance, "How long are you going to rest? Hurry up and come up with a new work and let your wife draw comics. The only one who can support you is you."

"Hahaha." The scene burst into laughter.

When the laughter ended, Higashino Hibiki said loudly: "It's over now! I really don't like the penalty stand!"

Everyone laughed again.

"Okay then," Torishima Kazuhiko shrugged and raised his champagne, "I'll take the lead this time. Cheers, everyone."

"cheers!"

The New Year Party opens and ends.

……

In the corner, new comics fans who are fans of Tori Akino gathered together.

"Mr. Torishima was on stage, and he actually urged Mr. Tori Akino to draw a new work."

"Tori Akino-sensei is so awesome, I'm not afraid at all."

"That's Torishima Kazuhiko...Dr. Masilito!"

Isayama Hajime, who had integrated into the group, was dazed, "Marsilit actually exists."

He seemed to be Alice in Wonderland.

"Of course it exists," Sōma Satoru said, "Mr. Torishima is the prototype of Masilit, and it was also drawn in my uncle's manga."

"Your uncle?" Isayama Hajime was confused.

"It's the manga artist Soma Ichiro." Soma Satoru said.

"Oh! The author of "Space Railway Heroes"!" Hajime Isayama's eyes widened, "I loved watching this animation when I was a kid."

"No wonder you draw so well. It turns out you have cartoonist genes."

Isayama Hajime has read Sōma Satoru's short comics, and he used to lament that he was not as good as a high school student.

"He is my uncle, where did the genes come from..." Soma Satoru complained helplessly.

Yashiro has been silent for a long time. He suddenly asked Isayama Hajime, "Why does Tori Akino-sensei recognize you?"

His genius didn't receive much attention.

Isayama Hajime's eyes became confused, "I don't know either..."

He thought about every advantage he had, but it seemed that none of them were enough to attract Tori Akino's attention in the future.

"Well, that must be what I thought," Yashiro nods confidently.

"What!" Isayama Hajime stared at him.

Sōma Satoru was also extremely curious.

"Tori Akino-sensei is the god of comics and can feel the aura of everyone."

"Tch~" Isayama Hajime was disappointed, "You're already in high school, Yashiro-kun, it's time for you to step out of the middle school."

"No, maybe it's true," Sōma Satoru looked at Higashi Hibiki in the distance with admiration, "Only the god of comics can achieve the achievements of Tori Akino-sensei."

Isayama Hajime was stunned.

……

The plot of "Dream Eaters".

Acheng Mu Mengye serialized a funny comic, "Run!" "Dafa Dan Dou" is deeply loved by primary school students.

Xiao Zheng's ranking has remained around 10th.

Mashiro Takashi was very dissatisfied with this, and Takagi Akito was also uncomfortable with the painting.

They compromised with the market and drew comics they didn't like.

Mashiro Takashi doesn't want to "Run!" "Dafa Dan Dou" serialization, Takagi Akito has a splitting headache even if he wants to make a funny plot.

His former rival, Eiji Niizuma, doesn't care about this manga at all.

Even the editor who recognized Ajoki Yumeha, Hattori Tetsuya, did not mention this manga in Takagi Akito's wedding speech.

"Run!" "Dafa Dan Dou" is a work that disappointed many people.

Greymon evolution - Zombie Greymon.

Probably so.

Hajime Isayama watched "Dream Eaters" to get some inspiration.

After he arrived in Tokyo, he needed to work part-time in order to survive. In his spare time, he honed his painting skills under the guidance of Tetsu Hattori.

Reading comics is also part of the effort, and it is still a very important part.

In "Dream Eaters", Eiji Shinzuma is being interviewed.

He serialized two comics at the same time. Apart from eating, sleeping and going to the toilet, he spent the rest of the time drawing comics.

The host joked: "No, no, no, but occasionally I want to put down the manuscript and go out to have some fun."

Another host said, "You are your own worst enemy when it comes to fighting your own laxity. That's how it feels, right?"

"No... enemies... old enemies," Niizuma Eiji became solemn. He put down his juice and pointed at the camera fiercely, "It's Mr. Ajou Mumenha!"

(End of this chapter)