At Qin Han's home, Hiroto Hamaguchi finished reading the 180-page original manuscript of "Midfield Core" so far, and then chatted with Qin Han for a while before leaving with Kazuhiko Toshima.

Until he returned to the editorial department, he was still a little dazed, as if he was dreaming, and his mind was full of the pictures and plot of "Midfield Core".

"It's so wonderful! No wonder Teacher Hojo Shi praised him after reading the original manuscript!" Hiroto Hamaguchi sighed.

In nearly a year, Hiroshi Hamaguchi was "injected into the cold palace" by Shueisha, mainly responsible for the preliminary review of newcomers' submissions. He has seen too many newcomers' manuscripts that are neither storytelling nor interesting, nor even the most basic complete narrative.

Moreover, most people’s painting skills cannot be simply described as “bad”. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are graffiti for elementary school students.

Long-term dealing with these inferior manuscripts is undoubtedly a chronic mental torture for a person who likes comics and loves comics.

Now that he has just become the editor-in-chief of Qin and Han, Hiroshi Hamaguchi can have a sneak peek. Seeing a comic like "Midfield Core" that is top-notch in any aspect, it is like after enduring three years of fish, chips, baked bean sausage in the UK, suddenly returning to China and being able to enjoy the Manchu and Han banquet every day!

After he finished reading all the original manuscripts, Qin Han asked the new editor of Bangkou if there were any suggestions or any areas that needed to be modified.

Hamaguchi shook his head repeatedly.

He has passed the review of the editor-in-chief, deputy editor, and editor-in-chief, and the editor-in-chief, and passed the "Midfield Core" of the serial meeting, which is perfect enough in his eyes.

However, Qin Han’s attitude of not being arrogant and as a well-known cartoonist, he was still willing to work with a small editor like himself, which made Hiroshi Hamaguchi very grateful.

"This job is really a dream!" Hiroto Hamaguchi thought.

However, his good mood soon disappeared after returning to the editorial department.

Because Torishima Kazuhiko gave him a new task.

"Hamaguchi, the editorial department of "The Dragon Sword" you are currently in charge has made a decision to cut halfway. You can inform Mr. Minekura Shinji and ask him to draw a finale, which will be released in the JUMP autumn special issue."

"This... I understand." The excited expression on Hiroshi Hamaguchi's face disappeared.

I only see the new people laughing, but I don’t know the old people crying. This is the scene that often occurs when people investigate the popularity system based on readers.

"Midfield Core" is about to start serialization, so naturally a comic with a very low popularity will be cut in half to make it available.

It is very uncomfortable for every editor to be cut in half of the comics. Hiroshi Hamaguchi has seen many such things before, and this time, it is his turn.

He felt like the officers who visited their families in the war years, with the news of the deaths of frontline soldiers.

Just say "I'm sorry to tell you a message..." and then there is endless sadness.

However, no matter how unwilling he is, as the editor of "The Dragon King", Hiroto Hamaguchi must fulfill his obligations to inform his author Shinji Minekura.

After get off work, Hiroto Hamaguchi called Shinji Minekura and met in an izakaya.

Shinji Minekura is a man in his thirties. He is tall and thin, unkempt, and has heavy dark circles. He looks like he is overworked and pale.

He took off his shoes and sat on the tatami, took a sip of wine first, and asked, "Hamkou, why are you interested? Please invite me to drink? It's rare that you didn't urge me to write a manuscript once, haha!"

"Uh... I just want to chat with you, drink and relax. The long-term high-intensity work of cartoonists requires a combination of work and rest." As Hiroto Hamaguchi said, he thought about the sentences in his mind, considering how to tell him the news that "The Dragon Son" was about to be cut in half.

Shinji Minekura laughed and said, "It just so happens that we can drink and chat and talk about how to improve the plot of "Dragon Sword". Although I am now ranked 19th in the JUMP readers' survey ranking, I haven't given up yet!"

"We don't have to talk about comics tonight. Let's not talk about work!"

Hearing Hiroto Hamaguchi, Shinji Mineguchi's face changed suddenly and he said coldly: "Hamaguchi, why don't you give up "The Dragon Sword"? Do you think that those 15 and 16-ranked comics will be cut in half, and "The Dragon Sword" will definitely not have any chance?"

"It's not like this..."

"Don't explain. I've heard rumors long ago that "Midfield Core" has begun to be serialized and that my "Dragon Son" will be released for the Qin and Han Dynasty!" Minekura's voice suddenly increased, "Hamaguchi, is that true?"

There is no way to hide such a thing. Many industries that have a relationship with the JUMP editorial department know more or less.

Hiroto Hamaguchi had no choice but to nod and admitted: "Myungkura, your "Dragon Sword" will be moved to the JUMP autumn special issue. I will try my best to win you a 60-page super long piece so that this comic can have a complete ending."

"It's all cut in half, and there's a complete ending!" Shinji Minekura swears, "I spent so much effort on character creation, referenced so much information on worldview setting, and racked my brains on plot and suspense arrangements. Do you think that just 60 pages can be passed?!"

Looking at the red eyes of Minekura Shinji, Hiroshi Hamaguchi knew that the other party was very excited and could only persuade him.

"Myongkura, I know you have devoted great effort to "The Dragon King". Although this comic failed, it has not gained nothing. Both you and me have gained a lot of experience. If we apply these experiences to the next comic, we will definitely succeed!"

"Next?" Minekura Shinji sneered and cursed, "Fuck it, reader first, popularity system! If you listen to readers, why do you need professional editors? Because JUMP has such a system, many talented cartoonists are buried forever just because they are not in line with the public taste."

"..." The Hiroshi Hamaguchi didn't know what to say.

JUMP's system of judging heroes by the popularity of comics has indeed made this comic magazine come from behind and become the king of the comic publishing industry, and has also created a large number of great comics and cartoonists.

However, this system has also criticized many people.

He is the editor of JUMP. Although he thinks Shinji Minekura is pitiful, he cannot carry the red flag against the red flag and say bad things about his boss.
Chapter completed!