Full-time cartoonist

"Tori Akino actually said it on the spot, how embarrassing it is."

Akira Toriyama read the newspaper "Surprise!" The national comic "Slam Dunk" is announced to be completed! 》Embarrassed Higashi Hibiki.

"He's really fearless."

Shanming Shemoa became very nervous when he thought about that scene.

If it were him, he would be trembling when he spoke.

"But... after the completion of "Slam Dunk", the response from readers was really great."

On par with Dragon Ball.

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"'Slam Dunk' is over?"

"The national competition is just two games!"

"The dog thief bird Akino Mirai is unfinished!"

"The same thing happened with "Chess Soul" back then! Damn it!"

"I will never read his comics again!"

Computers in the new century have facilitated communication among netizens.

On forums and icq, there are endless discussions about "Slam Dunk".

Some radical ones are trying to find out the future address of Tori Akino.

You Xun thought that the next time Tori Akino showed up in the future, he would be stabbed.

There are also some that are still unacceptable.

"Tori Akino-sensei is just joking, isn't the manga still being serialized?"

As long as the whole book didn't appear, he would never believe that "Slam Dunk" was going to end.

However, there are still some readers who think that Tori Akino is right when "Slam Dunk" is about to end.

Now that it is finished, the imperfect "Slam Dunk" is more real and precious.

"I want to organize everyone to write a petition together to make Teacher Tori Akino change his mind."

Someone sends a message and quickly many people respond...

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Tori Akino Mirai Studio.

"Tori Akino-sensei, is "Slam Dunk" really coming to an end?"

When I saw Hibiki Higashikata again the next day, Omori opened his eyes wide and looked blank.

"Aren't we drawing the plot after the defeat of Xiangbei?" Hibiki Higashino was even more surprised. "It's fine if others don't know. Omori, you are the assistant who knows the subsequent plot."

Since Shohoku was severely weakened in the fierce battle against Sanno Industries, they were ultimately defeated by Aiwa Academy in the third round.

Although Xiangbei stopped at the top 16 in the country and failed to realize its dream of dominating the country, it is recognized by everyone as the uncrowned king.

Omori said distressedly: "I thought there would be winter trials and the story of Sakuragi Hanamichi winning the national championship in his sophomore year."

"So why!" He was very surprised and asked Hibiki Higashino, "Why do you want to finish "Slam Dunk"? This is the number one comic in the country!"

"Omori-san, don't be like this." Tanaka held Omori's shoulders to stop the excited Omori from questioning Hibiki Hibiki further, "Toriakino-sensei's feelings were conveyed to him yesterday, wasn't he?"

There is no doubt that summer in Shohoku is over.

"But, Tanaka-kun..." Omori turned around, "Why are you so calm? You should be more sad than me!"

What he lost was his well-paid job, but what about Tanaka? He calls Akino Tori his home, and with "Slam Dunk" now finished, Akino Tori won't need an assistant anytime soon.

In other words, Tanaka is leaving this home and getting used to being alone again.

Tanaka, who is mentally fragile, should be the saddest person right now.

"I'm indeed sad," Tanaka nodded, "But Mr. Tori Akino should be the one to decide on his own work, right?"

Tanaka's words calmed down Omori.

After a while, he said: "I just don't want to accept it. Why should such a good work be completed so easily?"

He had a feeling that "Slam Dunk" was ruined.

"Even Tori Akino-sensei, you may not be able to draw a wonderful comic next time, right?"

Higashino Hibiki sighed, "Mr. Omori, this is not something you should consider."

"It's not good that you jumped to conclusions because you don't know me."

"Anyway, keep working."

The final "Slam Dunk" must also maintain a high level.

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a.

Readers have seen a new episode of "Slam Dunk".

Because of the match with Sanno, Shobei lost to Aiwa Academy.

They finally believed that what Tori Akino said in the future was true.

He was determined to complete the work.

Even "Weekly Shōnen Jump" has a countdown to the end.

Not long after the magazine was released, phone calls started ringing in the editorial department.

Some readers come to inquire, some to report; some want to vent, and some hope that the editor can convey that they support Tori Akino and hope that in the current chaotic situation, Teacher Tori Akino will not be knocked down by pressure.

The voice of support for Hibiki Higashino was quickly conveyed to Hibiki Hibiki by the editor.

"Ms. Tori Akino, I'm sad to hear that "Slam Dunk" is over, but I'm really happy that Mr. Tori Akino can talk to readers during the live broadcast. I hope the teacher will always be happy, and I look forward to your new works!"

"Tori Akino-sensei, I very much support your decision!"

"Actually, I already had a premonition. The game between Shohoku and Sanno burned me and created a miracle. Their summer has come to an end since they met Sanno. The teacher's paintings are very realistic. "Slam Dunk Master" 》I will never forget the feeling in my life.”

Sasaki conveyed these passionate words. He is a calm person. It is really inconsistent to speak with such emphasis.

Hibiki Higashino was a little moved. He understood that readers' responses were the result of screening by the editorial department, but having so many readers who supported him was enough.

"Thank you, Mr. Sasaki."

"Yeah." Sasaki nodded, "So, don't be influenced by radicalism."

"Of course not." Hibiki Higashino is very confident about this, he is very resistant to pressure.

"That's good," Sasaki nodded, and asked tentatively, "So, do you have any ideas for a new comic?"

A talented young cartoonist cannot be idle when his abilities are rising.

Of course, the most important thing is related to the huge benefits.

There are "Ghost" and "Slam Dunk". Mirai Tori Akino's next comic will be a good work as long as it maintains the standards of these two comics.

Hearing Sasaki's words, Hibiki's smile froze.

"Mr. Sasaki...are you too anxious..."

"Slam Dunk" wasn't finished yet, so he was asked to start a new job.

Sasaki was stunned for a moment, then explained: "It's good if you have an idea, we can discuss it."

"Please give me a little more time." Dong Yexiang shook his head and said sincerely.

Sasaki looked a little regretful, but nodded anyway.

After today's work was over, he still didn't leave and chatted with Hibiki Higashikata about home affairs.

…

Because of habit, I turned on the TV while chatting with Hibiki Higashi.

"I did a scary experiment today to prove how fragile humans are..."

"When the girl turned to me, I swung the hammer."

"I think I hit her several times."

"But I don't remember much... because I was so excited."

On the TV, a countdown sound sounded that made Hibiki Higashino's hair break down.

This is a TV show, and the host is reciting this very touching sentence.

"The Incident of the Drunkard Rose Saint..." Sasaki's expression turned terrible as he recognized this line.

Dong Yexiang asked in astonishment: "This is it?"

"Don't you understand? There was a lot of commotion in 1997." Sasaki asked in surprise.

Higashino Hibiki said silently: "Because I want to serialize "Slam Dunk"..."

Sasaki is ashamed, he is such a small-minded Akino Mirai.

I just asked him about his thoughts on the new series, and I had to be sarcastic about myself during the conversation.

"The "Drunkard Rose Saint Incident" was a very vicious murder case that year. "Sasaki said about the information he found.

On February 10, 1997, a junior high school student attacked two little girls with a rubber hammer. One little girl was severely hit on the head.

The junior high school student's school refused to cooperate with the police investigation.

On March 16, a 10-year-old girl was hit on the head and died in the hospital seven days later. When the murderer escaped, he stabbed the 9-year-old girl.

On May 24, an 11-year-old boy disappeared. On May 27, his head was placed at the gate of a middle school by the murderer.

There is also a provocative letter from the murderer to the police.

"The game of the Drunkard Rose Saint is about to begin.

Stupid police officers

try to stop me

I feel very happy about killing people

I really want to see people die

Use death to punish dirty vegetables

Use blood to punish my years of resentment. "

Sasaki read the data calmly. The victims were all children. Hibiki Higashino hated this criminal deeply.

"Please tell me the result directly." He couldn't listen anymore and interrupted Sasaki.

"Yes." Sasaki nodded and said seriously: "The perpetrator is 14-year-old Shinichiro Azuma, a minor with an antisocial personality."

Afterwards, he was sentenced by the court to be transferred to the Guandong Juvenile Reformatory School for education.

In 2000, Japan lowered the minimum age of criminal liability from 16 to 14 years old.

Now in 2001, a TV program included an interview with the Kanto Reformatory. The reformatory said that Shinichiro Higashi's treatment was going well and that he was ready to be transferred to a juvenile home.

"Obviously he has a clear will and normal intelligence, but he is a bastard who gets pleasure from killing others." Higashino Hibiki sighed, "Just because of the law, he did not receive much punishment."

Sasaki also sighed.

Higashino Hibiki asked him, "Mr. Sasaki, you have been paying attention to the "Drunkard Rose Saint Incident". How do you feel? "

"I..." Sasaki pondered for a while, "I am a little sad and angry."

"After Shinichiro Higashi was arrested, he did not apologize. The letter of apology from his family was very perfunctory. Except for the name of the victim, the content was exactly the same."

"Shinichiro Higashi has thousands of pornographic comics, which caused jump a huge disaster."

"Higashi Shinichiro's crime has had a great impact on society."

He paused, "I hope that Higashi Shinichiro will be punished more severely, and his family members will also have to atone for their sins from the families of the victims."

Higashino Hibiki nodded. This kind of thought is common to most people except crime lovers.

"Pity, powerlessness, anger," he concluded, and then said: "If someone could punish these criminals who are forgiven by the law, would such a person be considered a god?"

"How could there be such a person..." Sasaki retorted subconsciously. He was suddenly startled, "Do you have an idea for a new work?"

…

Until the end, Hibiki Higashino didn't answer Sasaki's question.

But the next day, Sasaki brought a big box filled with information about the vicious incident.

"Japan Tsuyama Massacre Incident"

"Three Major Serial Murderers in Postwar Japan"

…

"Ayase Cement Murder Case"

Looking at Sasaki's dark circles, Hibiki Higashino was particularly moved.

"I will make good use of it." Higashino Hibiki said to Sasaki very seriously.

At night, he picked up Sasaki's information and read it to Akimiya Akemi, who was drawing comics.

Until Akimiya Akemi got into bed in fear.

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The time has come on April 2nd.

"Slam Dunk" ended as scheduled, leaving readers with an empty heart.

Only now do they want to believe that their youth in Xiangbei is over.

Sakuragi Hanamichi injured his back and is undergoing rehabilitation.

Haruko writes to Sakuragi every week, telling her about the team.

Shohoku was in the top 16. In the end, Takenori Akagi failed to recommend him to Fukasawa Sports University. He and Konobu Kigure began to work hard to enter the university and retired from the basketball club.

Haruko Akagi became the new basketball manager and managed the team with Ayako.

All third-year players from Xiangyang have stayed and worked hard for the winter selection.

Hainan ranked second in the country.

Rukawa Kaede has not yet gone to the United States and is receiving training from the All-Japan Youth Army.

Miyagi Ryota became the next captain of Shohoku, Mitsui trained hard every day, and the substitutes worked hard to become the starter.

Coach Anxi works hard to lose weight.

Kenji Fujima has a beard and his slovenly appearance no longer looks like the pretty boy he once was.

Yuzhu, who left the team, couldn't let go of the team, but the captain Sendō Akira was fishing.

Maki Shinichi likes to play with surfboards, Kiyota Nobunaga races dogs, and Kamisou Ichiro is training.

Sanno's Wada brothers are working hard, and ace Eiji Sawabita is heading to the United States.

Coach Gao Tou and Coach Tian Gang are discussing the national sports competition...

In short, "Slam Dunk" is over, but the story of Kanagawa and Japanese high school basketball continues.

Where readers can't see, Sakuragi and the others are working hard. Shohoku may dominate the country, and Sakuragi Hanamichi may become an NBA star.

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"What a great ending."

The mountain village guard was intoxicated.

"its not right!"

He suddenly reacted.

"'Slam Dunk' is over, so how can my sports comics compare with his?"

Having said that, the more he delved into sports comics, the more he realized, "It's impossible to surpass "Slam Dunk."

"Slam Dunk" has achieved the ultimate in sports comics. Ten or twenty years from now, there may not be any comics that can compare with it.

There is great pressure to keep the roads in mountain villages.

Four months after he finished "The Bizarre Detective Agency", he still has no clue.

No matter what the setting is, in the end it is too immature compared to "Slam Dunk".

"Congratulations on the successful conclusion, Tori Akino Mirai."