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Chapter 66 The Japanese Counterattack

The manga plagiarism incident quickly spread throughout RB, and many RB media reported the news that ""Shounen Jump", the overlord of the manga industry, published manga suspected of plagiarism".

The reason why there is such a big response is that many of them are secretly fueling the flames.The occurrence of this kind of incident greatly affected the reputation of Shueisha, and attracted fans at home and abroad.

Then Shueisha received a protest letter from China in the name of Xiao Jian, stating that if there is no satisfactory answer within 48 hours, then see you in court!

In the luxurious office of the Shin-Jimbocho Building in Chiyoda District, Tokyo, the 69-year-old Shueisha president Taniyama listened expressionlessly to the report of the editor-in-chief of the subordinate "Weekly Shonen Jump" Kazujun Shima.

Dashima Hejun didn't dare to look directly at the majestic old man in front of him, bowed his body and said: "The incident has been investigated clearly. Abe Miyoshi is a 34-year-old manga artist who is not even a third-rate manga artist. He has only released three works in the past ten years. And none of them received a good response, and none of the twelve works he drew in the past five years failed to be published."

Gu Shanshang snorted coldly: "A cartoonist who is not popular but has persisted for more than ten years?"

Dashima Heshun nodded and said, "This infamous manga artist, Miyoshi Abe, came to the content department of the agency two months ago to inquire about the review status of new works, and accidentally discovered submissions from foreign countries that could not be processed in the future..."

Abe Mikichi went to Shueisha to ask about the review of his manga, and he was very frustrated and decadent when he learned that the manga failed to meet the requirements for publication.He loves comics. He started creating comics at the age of 16 and is now 34 years old. In the past 18 years, he has never given up.This is a man who is so paranoid about comics that he believes that his life must be dedicated to great comics.

"Maybe there will be no chance to make my beloved manga again in the future." Mikichi Abe, who was heavily in debt, was desperate and even thought of committing suicide.

When he found his drawing from a stack of rejected manuscripts, he found an unopened envelope underneath, and asked curiously, "Is this unopened envelope misplaced?"

The staff told him disdainfully, "This is a contribution from China."

Indeed, the sketches from that desert-like country of comics are really nothing to look at. It is not good to stain the eyes of the editors and affect the mood of the day.This is RB's largest publishing house, and the editors are the best of the best.

Abe Mikichi didn't know what kind of psychology it was at the time, he laughed at it, maybe he wanted to use more rubbish works to find comfort?
In short, he opened the envelope curiously, and the perfect combination of ancient RB style and science fiction (Xiao Jian: Lao Tzu drew Han and Tang styles) instantly attracted him, and the content immediately attracted him, who has been dealing with comics all his life. people.

"It's a pity that such a good cartoon was drawn by a Chinese."

Abe Mikichi muttered to put the drafts of the three chapters and the outline of the first manga into the envelope, and suddenly he paused, his trembling hands expressed his inner struggle.

"I'm not even afraid of death, am I still afraid of this?"

Abe Miyoshi, who was cruel reality and eager for success, looked up and saw that no one noticed that he stuffed the envelope into his briefcase and left in a hurry.No one cares that a rejected manuscript is missing.

When he got home, Mikichi Abe immediately looked for connections and asked around if there was a manga artist named Yunxiaojian in China?Is there any manga about "Dragon Teng" released?

At that time, "Dragon Teng" was about to be serialized in "Cartoon Weekly".After getting a negative answer, he immersed himself in "creation" excitedly. In order to publish "Longteng" before "Longteng", he boldly "borrowed" a lot of Longteng's creativity and painting style.

A week later, the manga he submitted was indeed highly valued by the editor, and soon it was serialized in the journal "Shounen Jump", and successfully gained the popularity of the public, and his reputation also rose accordingly.

Under his haste, the first booklet of "Super Agent King" will be released soon, and his mood has changed from anxiety and nightmares to the current elation.In the past few days, he has always dreamed of colorful banknotes and countless beauties rushing towards him.As for that unknown cartoonist in China, is there such a person in this world?Who would believe that a famous cartoonist himself would plagiarize an unknown or Chinese cartoon?
Every time he thinks of this, Mikichi Abe can't help laughing, and he is very glad that he has made the most wise decision in his life.However, when he learned that the Sword of Clouds is not unknown, it has a high reputation in China and found out that he plagiarized, he became uneasy again, and he was more afraid of losing the reputation in front of him than before...

Gu Shanshang said angrily: "Baga, don't you think that everyone in your editorial department eats shit, didn't you check the manga before it was published?"

"Hi! I checked. After careful investigation, there is no similar work in China. Because "Super Agent King" is very old-fashioned, so it is not so detailed in foreign countries."

Dao Heshun asked in a low voice: "President, should we issue a disclaimer, saying that this matter has nothing to do with our company and it is entirely Angie's responsibility, and our company is also a deceiver?"

Gu Shanshang glared angrily: "Baga, idiot, do you want to suspend publication of a manga that has been ranked in the top three readers' favorite list in "Shounen Jump" for three consecutive weeks, and suffer the consequences of plagiarism? The opponents see our jokes, let the huge publicity expenses in the early stage go to waste, and turn hundreds of thousands of manga in the warehouse into waste paper? Stupid, this is no longer Abe Miyoshi’s business alone.”

Dao Heshun was sweating coldly under the lion-like roar on Gushan, bowed ninety degrees and said, "Hey, this subordinate knows what to do."

"Well, I will ask the Propaganda Department and the Legal Department to fully support you, and we must win the public opinion back."

Gu Shanshang waved his hand to signal Dao Heshun to go out, and when he walked to the door, he said, "Well, let that Miyoshi Abe who caused us trouble sign the contract of purchase."

"Hi."

In the afternoon of the same day, Abe Mikichi clarified the plagiarism incident at a press conference arranged by Shueisha.

"Mr. Abe, may I ask what you have to say about the alleged plagiarism of your work "Super Agent King" by a Chinese writer."

"I am very depressed."

Miyoshi Abe was really sad. What was sad was not that the "Longteng" manga was published half a month before him, nor was it that he didn't find out about the release of "Longteng" novels and picture books before that.What makes him sad is that he has just been forced to sign a ten-year rookie contract with Shueisha. In the future, he will get nothing but a meager salary, and he has to work hard to draw "Super Agent King", otherwise he will wait for him. His reputation would be ruined, and he had no choice.

"I'm sad that the manga that took five years to construct was actually plagiarized, and the country where the plagiarist is located is still in that desert-like country of manga."

"Abe-kun, can you be more specific?"

""Super Agent King" is a manga I started to create after the end of "Oolong Monster" (Abe Miyoshi's serialized failed manga with little influence from friends five years ago). You can read it in the manga It can be seen that this manga has poured my heart and soul into it.”

On the screen behind Miyoshi Abe, pictures of Tang-style comics were released at the right time.

"The perfect combination of sci-fi, antiquity and national style is beyond the comprehension of a person with only a high school education in China." The implication is that it is impossible to achieve this level of painting with Xiao Jian's level and experience .

The reporters, especially the reporters from the RB country, looked at the pictures with classical styles. Miyoshi Abe’s words resonated with them, and they couldn’t help but wonder: young people who are only 22 years old in that country really have such a powerful RB cultural heritage. Can you create such an excellent work?The balance of trust has shifted in favor of Abe Miyoshi.

"Abe-kun, you mean that Xiao Jiansang plagiarized your work?"

Abe Mikichi said without the slightest hesitation: "Yes, Xiao Jiansang's "Dragon Teng" plagiarized a lot of my ideas, and my lawyer will soon file a lawsuit in China."

After the press conference, "Cartoonist Miyoshi Abe has sharpened his sword for five years, and his works are a perfect combination of classic and science fiction", "a new type of manga that highlights Yamato culture has emerged", "The villain sued first, and cartoonist Miyoshi Abe felt very sad "...

Under the strong public relations of Shueisha, a large number of media reports favoring Miyoshi Abe quickly won the strong support of many RB fans in China.

This is Shueisha's strategy, first let the author Miyoshi Abe hold a press conference to muddy the water and attract public opinion.Of course, this is just the beginning, and there are still many counterattacks against Xiao Jian and "Longteng", which will be used one by one.

PS: I will go back to the third watch today, ask for support, strong support, recommendation, collection!

(End of this chapter)