Gotta Go the Healing Route

With rumors of cartoonists being owed and unfairly treated, one can imagine what kind of public opinion the Jiying society will suffer after this incident really happened.

"If it's a threat, I'm not here."

Kazama Xi shook his head and said.

"In short, a very simple thing shouldn't be so complicated."

"Mr. Kitaoka, your thoughts are actually Zhicheng-kun, everyone knows it. It is because of Uncle Zhicheng-kun."

"The starting point is good, but many bad things are often caused by a good starting point."

"'The road to hell is often paved with good intentions', do you mean to say that?" Kitaoka Akira said in a deep voice.

The original lines in the magic circle, some very interesting sentences in the previous life, are also appropriately placed in the work by Xi Kazama.

"more or less..."

Kazama Xi said, while pulling out a stack of sketches from the document bag she carried with her, she placed it in front of Kitaoka Kounari.

"This is..."

Looking at the sketches on the table, Akira Kitaoka's expression changed.

He is very familiar with that style of painting: from "Detective Strange Records", Zhicheng's explosive liver is not without harvest, and his personal style of painting has initially formed.

"As you can see, this is this week's draft of Detective Wonders."

"Detective Strange Records" has been discontinued since last week. Logically speaking, this manuscript should not have appeared in front of him.

Akira Kitaoka understood something, and the wrinkles on his forehead deepened.

He picked up the drawing in front of him and flipped through it in his hands.After a while, he put it down and sighed:

"What a troublesome guy...just like his uncle."

Putting this drawing in front of Akira Kitaoka, which was obtained from the real Zhicheng who was hospitalized, Akira Kitaoka naturally understood what was going on.

"As you said, Zhicheng-kun is a very troublesome person, but sometimes, it is this kind of troublesome person who wants to climb the peak, isn't it?"

"This is the way of the world. It is often difficult for decent people to achieve their goals, but those with only one nerve can succeed."

Kazama Xi said slowly, her tone becoming softer.

"As you can see, these manuscripts were drawn by Mr. Zhicheng in the hospital. Especially after hearing that you want him to suspend publication for a year, I worked even harder."

It's a bit exaggerated, after all, Zhicheng still has his family to look after him.However, even if the publication was suspended, the real Zhicheng still completed this week's work, which is true.

"The stubborn donkey has the same temper as his uncle." Kitaoka Akira snorted coldly.But there was a little more helplessness in his tone.

This mood swing was captured by Kazama Xi, and he smiled slightly.

"In short, your coercive decision does not allow Mr. Zhicheng to recover from his illness, but it is counterproductive. This does not match your original intention."

Looking at Kazama Xi, Kitaoka Akira shook his head helplessly, "So, what do you mean..."

Hearing Kitaoka Kosei's words, Kazama Xi knew that this shitty matter could be resolved.

"Mr. Zhicheng must stop the publication. The author's body is the most important thing. Monitoring the author's physical and mental state is also one of the important duties and responsibilities of the editorial department."

"The publication will be suspended until Mr. Zhicheng is discharged from the hospital, and he must get the doctor's permission to prove that his body is completely fine and he is qualified for the work of a cartoonist."

"It's reasonable and humane, and during this period, we authors will also supervise Mr. Zhicheng. Before he is discharged from the hospital, all his drawing tools will be confiscated, so that he can only recuperate with peace of mind."

"Will he agree?" Kitaoka Akira asked.

"Of course I will..." Kazama Xi smiled.

"This decision of the editorial department is much better than the previous one. Mr. Zhicheng is not a person who pushes forward, you should know."

"As for what Wu Shan and the others did, they also realized their mistake, and they will come to the editorial department to apologize in front of you and all the members of the editorial department."

"After you settle the matter of Mr. Zhicheng, give me a step down and give me back my face?"

Kitaoka Akira stared at Kazama Xi, as if he wanted to see through the boy in front of him.

"I just didn't expect that while Kazama-kun is so good at drawing manga and creating stories, you are also very good at negotiating..."

"Both sides take a step back and suffer less. This kind of thing seems simple, but the compromise link in the middle is the most difficult to do..."

"Present the worst result first, which is unacceptable to everyone, and then show how powerful it is. During the conversation, I didn't forget to mention the value of Mr. Zhicheng... In the end, he gave me a step down..."

"If you don't draw manga, Kazama-san, have you considered working in Shueisha's PR department when you grow up?"

"I won't consider it for the time being. After all, manga is both work and life..." Kazama Yuki responded to Kitaoka Kounari's teasing.

"So, Kitaoka-san, what's your decision?"

Akira Kitaoka said angrily: "What else can I do? You've already talked to this point, and if you don't know what to do, you will become a stubborn guy in your mouth."

"As you said, Zhicheng's suspension period will be changed from next year until he is discharged from the hospital."

"As for Wu Shan's apology, that's unnecessary. Anyway, I'm leaving Jump, and it's useless to ask for such face."

"They can create well in the future, and making Jump better and better is an apology to me."

"As expected of Mr. Kitaoka, he is generous and responsible." Kazama Xi immediately flattered him.

Kitaoka Akira waved his hand, then sighed again.

"Speaking of... Kazama-kun, thank you." Kitaoka Akira suddenly said to Kazama Xi.

Kazama Yu knew what Kitaoka Akira meant by thank you.

As Kazama Xi said, the result of this matter is the best solution.Any popular manga artist is the cornerstone of a manga magazine.It determines the popularity and sales of publications.

Like a certain point in the previous life, the contract disgusts people, but he absolutely dare not disgust the stationed master author.

If Wu Shanyun really quits on impulse, it will definitely be a big loss for Shueisha.

"I owe you a favor in this matter..." Kitaoka Akira said slowly.

"There is no need for Chengqing. In fact, apart from Mr. Zhicheng, I also have my own affairs..."

The talks were coming to an end, but Kazama Xi didn't intend to settle it.There is one thing that can be done together by taking advantage of Zhicheng's matter.

"Instead of owing a favor, Mr. Kitaoka might as well agree to a small request." Kazama Yuki said aggressively.

Akira Kitaoka apparently didn't expect Xi Kazama to say that, and he was a little stunned before he realized it.

"What request?"

"It's very simple... Mr. Kitaoka, aren't you going to be in charge of a new publication next?"

"Give me a serial slot in the new issue..."

Saying that, Kazama Xi took out two manuscripts from the document bag.

One left and one right were placed in front of Akira Kitaoka.

Both manuscripts have white paper as the cover, with their respective names written on them.

"Flame Fist" and "The Chainsaw Man".

Looking at the two manuscripts in front of him, Kitaoka twitched his eyes.He raised his head and stared at the young man in front of him, then shook his head helplessly.

"Kazama-kun, after you did a favor, you brought me another problem..."

"Is it that hard for you to get a serial spot in the new issue that I want you to be in charge of?"

"Or is it that my work does not meet the threshold for submission to your new journal?"

"Don't provoke me like this." Kitaoka Akira let out a breath.

"Comics for adults, although the author is still a minor, but there is no doubt that your style of work is the most suitable for my new publication."

"To be honest, when I was recruiting authors for this new publication who could suppress the entire publication, the first thing I thought of was Kazama-san."

"but..."

Kazama Xi knew what Kitaoka Akinari meant.

No matter how high Shueisha's expectations for the new publication are, the status of Jump's publication cannot be shaken.

Shueisha and the editorial department of Jump will not have any opinions about poaching the mid-level author of Jump, but the words of the top card.Sorry, don't even think about it.

"Now that this problem has been solved, I will do a double release next. One work will be serialized in Jump, and the other work..."

Kazama Yuki signaled Kitaoka Kounari with his eyes, but Kitaoka Kounari didn't seem to see Kazama Yuki's gesture, nor did he reach out to touch any of the drawings, but said: "You remember the lesson of Zhicheng-kun. Are you staying?"

The workload of double-playing is extremely terrifying, and Kitaoka Kosei also puts on Kazama Xi's worries about Zhicheng.

"I won't be like Zhicheng-kun, and I can't be like him..."

Kazama Xi said seriously.

"Besides, I'm a 'good boy' and always listen to my family's advice."

Kazama's long-awaited exhortations and requests were made in front of Kitaoka Akira, and Kitaoka Akira knew about it.

After a moment of silence, Kitaoka Akira spoke again:

"What happens to one of these works if I say no?"

"If a matter starts, I will finish it. Even if Mr. Kitaoka refuses to agree, I will submit this work to other publications."

Kitaoka Akira did not speak, but stretched out his hand and picked up one of the manuscripts.

Seeing this, Kazama Xi smiled.

"Then, Mr. Editor-in-Chief, happy cooperation."

Chapter 170 Should You Set Up a Psychological Counseling Department

The incident between Zhicheng Zhenren and Wu Shanyun is indeed one of Kitaoka Akira's biggest troubles recently.In fact, even if Kazama Xi didn't make this trip, Kitaoka Akira was prepared to settle this matter completely.

Naturally, it was impossible for him to let Wushan Yun stop publishing forever. Many die-hard fans called Shueisha about what happened a week after the stop.Although it was prevaricated with Mr. Wu Shanyun's personal affairs, it was obviously impossible to get back if it was delayed.

He originally planned to send Atsuya Itakura, who was about to take over his position, to deal with this matter.The solution is similar to what Kazama Xi said, but itakura Atsuya will sing the good face, and he will sing the bad face.In this way, Wu Shanyun and the new generation of cartoonists would also owe Itakura Atsuya a favor.It can be considered that Akira Kitaoka paved the way for this old man who has followed him for many years and is about to succeed him now.

However, this plan was useless because of the arrival of Kazama Xi.But it's also very good, at least in name, I can keep some face in the editorial department.It's not so ugly when you leave office.

He also knew that Feng Jianxi had actually intervened halfway: in his impression, the relationship between Feng Jianxi and Wu Shanyun was quite good.After knowing this relationship, when Wu Shanyun protested, the first thing Kitaoka Akira thought of was whether another new face writer in his family was involved in this matter.

If Feng Jianxi protested, the influence would be much greater than that of Wu Shanyun.

After all, Wu Shanyun threatened to suspend publication.If Kazama Xi made a threat, as an author who had just finished the last manga, the means of threat must be serialization rights.