Chapter 598 New comic! A return gift to the Ministry of Culture

The serialization of “Dragon Ball” in the Ministry of Culture is a bit awkward.

Although the Agency for Cultural Affairs did not explicitly ask Oda Shingo for help at the time, it was a comic posted on the official website after all.

It did bring a lot of traffic, but there are two versions of Dragon Ball, and many readers would say in the comment section: [Brothers, this is not the complete version.]
This sentence is like posting on a popular anime forum, saying [This version is the Holy Light version, brothers, there is also an uncensored BD version! ]
This is really upsetting!

More importantly, Dragon Ball has now moved away from its earliest funny adventure mode and entered a combat-oriented stage.

Although compared to the version serialized in “Champion”, the Agency for Cultural Affairs website has only serialized up to the Piccolo Great Demon King stage, but everyone has already seen the subsequent plot, which has entered a direction that is almost purely based on battles.

Therefore, the Ministry of Culture is asking for a new series again.

“I have a new idea recently, and I personally feel that it is very suitable for serialization on the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ website, but I’m not sure, so I would like to ask for your advice…” Oda Shingo tried to mention that he planned to bring a new work to the Agency for Cultural Affairs for review next week, intending to replace the serialization of “Dragon Ball” on the website.

Sure enough, the assistant director agreed immediately: “Oh, great! Although it is a pity that Dragon Ball will be discontinued on the website, I think everyone is looking forward to your new work, Mr. Oda.”

Returning a favor, dealing with these politicians requires an exchange of interests. Oda Shingo cried out inwardly.

The assistant director’s next words were very brisk, and it was obvious that Oda Shingo’s understanding made him feel very happy. Oda Shingo and he were also very polite, and there was no need to say many things to each other, but everyone knew what to do.

It is said that a gentleman makes others feel like a spring breeze, and this is roughly the case.

Oda Shingo never asked for instructions from this assistant.

An official’s assistant is completely different from a cartoonist’s assistant. After this assistant finishes serving the director, if he is transferred to any department, he will be assigned to the director level, and he may not even be looked down upon. Even the director of the affairs department will be polite and try to curry favor with this kind of assistant.

At the end of the call, the assistant director said sincerely: “Mr. Oda, if you don’t draw comics, I’m sure you can also make your own achievements in the public service field.”

“You’re too kind to me.” After hanging up the phone, Oda Shingo began to stroke his chin and ponder how to arrange it.

Namikaze Yuzuru came over and replaced a cup of tea for Oda Shingo: “Are you going to create a new comic again?”

“Yes, it’s the mission of the Ministry of Culture. It’s not clearly stated, but we have to do it.” Oda Shingo picked up the water and took a sip. The water temperature was just right, which was deliberately controlled by Namikaze Yukaku.

The fragrance of plums is light and elegant, which suits the taste of most Japanese people. Many rice balls and sushi are often made with green plums as the main condiment.

“Don’t get too tired.” Namikaze Yukaku was a little worried that reading a few comics would be too exhausting.

Fujido Kasumi turned her head at the work table and said, “The Cultural Affairs Bureau can order people around. Can’t we just not listen to them?”

“In the comics industry, it’s good to have a backer. And maybe someone asked them about my position, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau took it over for us, so we owe them a favor.”

“Ask about your station?”

“This happens all the time. If you have a backer, you have a position. Since you have used someone’s power, don’t think about getting away with it, otherwise the result will only be severing yourself from the circle of influence.” Oda Shingo knew very well that in the comics industry, it was no problem to offend various editors-in-chief and department heads, even the president was easy to deal with, but when it came to official matters, one had to be extremely cautious.

The right to review comics is in their hands, and they will teach you a lesson in every minute. Another world, such as “Mr. XX of China”, “X Era” and “One Hundred Thousand X Jokes”, were all removed from the shelves for various reasons. A more typical example is “X Walk Big Event”, which missed a good opportunity for development and it is difficult to reproduce its glory even if it comes back.

“That’s why I hate those officials.” Fujido Kaoru curled her lips, “It’s always all kinds of exchanges of interests. It gives me a headache just listening to them.”

Oda Shingo smiled slightly, his expression showing 10% helplessness, but 90% calmness and confidence.

He stood up, walked to the window with a cup of fruit tea, and looked out at the streets of Tokyo. “The Ministry of Culture is a helper. I don’t earn much by working for them, but the social impact is huge.”

“So what theme are we going to create this time?” Namikaze Yuzuru also stood up and walked to Oda Shingo’s side, looking out the window. Oda Shingo was silent for a while, then slowly said: “The Ministry of Culture’s mission this time should still be to hope that we create a work that can educate children.”

“To educate children? Don’t be ridiculous. I don’t want to read this kind of comics as soon as I hear it.”

Yuko Mikami also nodded: “Yes, it is quite difficult to draw.”

To say good things about educational comics means not caring about market popularity, but Shingo Oda and others will definitely pursue comics market returns on the basis of educational effects.

Oda Nobuo drank the fruit tea in one gulp, and he already had a rough idea in his mind: “We can’t just simply consider education, but we need to add some new elements to it so that the work can have both educational significance and attract general readers.”

He walked to the blackboard, picked up the chalk, but did not put pen to paper.

“Any creative ideas?” The three girls, Namikaze Yuzuru, came over. She knew that Oda Shingo’s ideas often brought unexpected surprises.

Oda Shingo hesitated: “There are many ideas, but I want the most suitable one.”

Fujido Kaoru disagreed: “Go ahead and brag. You’re not a comic book kaleidoscope. Where do you get so many creative ideas?”

“I like people like you who argue with me. It makes me feel good when my creative ideas become popular.” Oda Shingo was not angry. “Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention a very important point. The Cultural Affairs Bureau supports me, which means that my choice of Arab nationality at the Civil Affairs Bureau will be smooth sailing.”

“Huh? Really?” Fujido Kaoru’s eyes lit up.

Yuko Mikami also widened her eyes with excitement.

However, Namikaze Youhe glanced at the two of them, crossed his arms and remained silent.

I’m afraid that the future may not be so peaceful, Oda Nobuo thought to himself as he watched the performance of the three women.

In fact, if he could only marry one person, Namikaze Yuzuru would naturally be the first person he considered.

But now that Mrs. Yukino is here, it’s really hard to make a decision. Fortunately, the option of Arab nationality can finally ease the situation.

“Therefore, this new comic work, which contains elements of giving back, must be able to create a sensation in the market to be worthy of the support of the Agency for Cultural Affairs.” Oda Shingo wrote with chalk on the blackboard with a clacking sound.

But this time what was written was not Chinese characters.

“Youth and passion!”

“Never give up! Never give up!”

“A king must have the ambition to win!”

“High five is a promise. We must believe in each other. We can succeed, as long as you and I firmly believe in it!”

“The so-called legend is just the admiration of others. Don’t be afraid of anything. Even if you are not expected, you must work hard!”

“Even at the last moment, the outcome is still uncertain!”

“THE FIRST SLAM DUNK!”

Slam Dunk!!!
(End of this chapter)